Imray Crossing the Thames Estuary

This book provides 60 safe, viable, and feasible routes between the Kent, Essex, and Suffolk rivers for safe passage and new time-planning tables. It includes new and unique passage planning tables that are simple, accurate, and quick to use, as well as options for every 30 minutes of the day, whatever the tide. Sailors benefit from swatchways in the Estuary, which shorten time and distance for many passages, but the author endeavours to survey several critical swatchways, monitors, and provides illustrated Notices to Mariners weekly.

Format: Spiral bound
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd

The River Stour is a captivating waterway that boasts a diverse range of destinations for enthusiasts to explore. This comprehensive book presents 60 safe, viable, and feasible routes between the Kent, Essex, and Suffolk rivers, offering new time-planning tables that have been simplified with extensive and readily available information. The third edition of this publication retains all the popular features that describe and illustrate each sector of each route, including waypoints, rolling road diagrams, and comprehensive information about potential or permanent hazards, tide implications, and shipping routes and anchorages.

One of the notable enhancements in this edition is the introduction of new and simplified passage planning tables. These tables are designed to be user-friendly, accurate, and quick to use. Readers can select the most suitable start time and instantly view the predicted arrival time, allowing them to plan their journey with ample time to reach their ultimate destination. The options provided in the tables span every 30 minutes of the day, regardless of the day, ensuring flexibility for sailors.

In addition to the passage planning tables, this edition features more detailed chartlets and a new portrait format book, providing sailors with easier access to comprehensive information. The book also benefits from swatchways in the Estuary, which can shorten time and distance for many passages. However, as these swatchways are subject to movement or change due to shifting sands, the author diligently surveys several critical swatchways, monitors their conditions, and regularly publishes illustrated Notices to Mariners. Furthermore, the author receives reports from readers and promptly updates the website or sends email notifications to share any significant changes or downloads.

The River Stour offers a captivating blend of safety, viability, and feasibility, making it an ideal waterway for sailors to explore. With its diverse range of destinations and the introduction of new and simplified passage planning tables, this book provides valuable guidance and information for sailors seeking to navigate the River Stour with confidence and enjoyment.

Weight: 928g
Dimension: 227 x 300 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786793195
Edition number: 3 New edition