Cruising guides - Germany: navigation and marinas

The Baltic Sea and Approaches (4th Edition)

This 4th edition has been produced by a team from the Royal Cruising Club and contains substantial changes. Apart from the routine updating of the text and plans - many newly drawn for this edition - and the addition of new photos, there are also some major changes.
In particular coverage of Finland has been reorganized, and reflecting the fast pace of change since the last edition, the Baltic States and Poland sections have been improved significantly.

The nine countries bordering the Baltic Sea offer an immense variety of cruising grounds, people and cultures. There are thousands of harbours and innumerable anchorages, and it would take an entire bookshelf, to cover them all in detail. The information contained in this book is therefore selective.

It has been chosen for its value both at the planning stages - preparing the yacht, choosing the most suitable route, timing and communications etc - and again on arrival, when a general overview of each individual country is followed by specific harbour information.
Where detailed cruising information is readily available - effectively Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland - only selected harbours are covered, chosen, with a few exceptions, as fulfilling certain key needs.
Where cruising information is more limited - Poland, Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia - many smaller harbours are also featured in detail.

In addition to comprehensive suggestions for further reading (and sources in each country from which they may be ordered) more than 200 websites are listed, again chosen for their relevance both at the planning stages and en route.
In order to facilitate the latter, as well as for general communication, details of internet access points are included for most major harbours. Beautiful, secluded anchorages, picturesque canals, bustling marinas, dramatic cities - all await those considering a Baltic cruise.

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Germany and Denmark

This new Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation title is the successor to Brian Navin's cruising guide to the area, covering the exposed North Sea coasts and the more protected Baltic Sea coasts of both Germany and Denmark.
Coverage has been updated and expanded from specific routes to a comprehensive sequence of ports and anchorages along each area of coast, with introductory information about places of interest to visit ashore.

Author Nicholas Hill cruised the region extensively for many years and has enriched the text with new photographs throughout. Plans include up to date hydrographic data for both German and Danish waters.
This cruising guide is an ideal companion for those who plan to explore the more challenging, shifting coastline of the North Sea and the comparatively gentle and intricate indentations and archipelagos in the entrance to the Baltic. It is also a useful resource for anyone on a more direct passage through to the Baltic Sea proper.

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Reviere von oben - Rügen mit Hiddensee

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This cruising guide presents 40 selected harbours and anchorages around Rügen and Hiddensee. Specially produced aerial photographs provide a full-page overview of each location, supported by detailed charts and photos to aid navigation and planning.

Skipper Siegrun Scheiter and photographer Bodo Müller offer precise guidance and practical advice. Each entry includes information on approach, facilities, restaurants, and local sights.

Updated maps, aerial views, and useful tips make this book a reliable companion for exploring Rügen and Hiddensee by boat. It combines expert knowledge with clear visual presentation.

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Törnführer Nordseeküste 1 - Cuxhaven bis Den Helder

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The North Sea is an attractive but demanding sailing area. Jan Werner's guide presents the best sailing routes between Cuxhaven and Den Helder. The guide explains the specifics of tidal waters in Germany and the Netherlands, allowing even beginners to navigate safely.
Regions covered include Helgoland, Weser, Jade and Jadebusen, the East Frisian Wadden Sea, Ems including Borkum, the Dutch Waddenzee, and the West Frisian Islands. All essential harbor information is included, such as approaches, services, facilities, and sights.

The 9th edition also explains basic seamanship and tidal navigation in an understandable way. Updated data support careful planning and orientation on site.
The North Sea offers experienced and novice sailors diverse trips, striking landscapes, and challenges from tides and changing weather. With this practical harbor guide on board, you are well prepared to enjoy a safe and relaxed sailing experience.

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Törnführer Ostseeküste 2 - Wismar bis Stettin

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The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Baltic coast offers a variety of landscapes, from historic Hanseatic towns to calm bays and lively seaside resorts. In this book, Jan Werner presents the most beautiful locations on the mainland and islands in seven sailing routes. Key ports and anchorages are described with approach details, services, maps, and photos for safe navigation. The guide also includes tips for sights and excursions.

Covered areas:
- Mecklenburg Bay from Boltenhagen with Wismar and Rostock
- Fischland, Darß, Zingst
- Hiddensee and Jasmund Bodden
- Rügen and Stralsund
- Greifswald Bodden
- Usedom and Peenestrom
- Szczecin Lagoon with Szczecin

Whether sailing on the open sea or calm inland waters, the German Baltic offers something for every boat holiday. Maritime traditions continue on small islands and charming ports. This guide provides all information for safe planning, including ports, marinas, anchorages, charts, and tips for onshore visits.

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Törnführer Ostseeküste 1 - Travemünde bis Flensburg

From Lübeck Bay via Fehmarn to Kiel and into Flensburg Fjord: The Baltic Sea offers many varied routes for sailors and motorboaters.
In the 7th edition of his proven cruising guide, Jan Werner presents the five main boating areas of Schleswig-Holstein - Lübeck Bay, Fehmarn, Kiel Bay, Schlei and Flensburg Fjord - as well as the Kiel Canal and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal.

The book includes up-to-date routes, nautical advice and many tips for supplies and excursions ashore. More than 100 photos and about 86 color maps and charts support navigation and safe harbor approaches.
Readers will also find practical information about local people, regulations and highlights worth a stop.
Whether for a weekend or a longer trip, this guide is the perfect companion for exploring Schleswig-Holstein's Baltic coast.

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Törnführer Nordseeküste 2 - Elbe bis Sylt

Sailing in the Wadden Sea on Germany's North Sea coast is a unique experience. Wide horizons, tidal flats, Germany's only offshore island, charming harbour towns and the long beaches of the North Frisian islands define the region's character.
This cruising guide provides all essential details for planning and navigation: descriptions of sailing areas and harbours, approaches, supply options and sights. Jan Werner explains the special features of tidal waters in a clear way, making the guide suitable even for beginners.

Covered areas:
- Elbe from Hamburg to the estuary
- Helgoland
- Cuxhaven to Büsum
- Eider to Kiel Canal
- Halligen
- Sylt, Föhr, Amrum

With this reliable companion you can explore the Wadden Sea safely and with ease.

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