Cruising Guides - Baltic Sea: Navigation and Marinas

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.

Product details

Author:	RCC Pilotage Foundation, Nicholas Hill
Details:	272 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 x 0.67 in (29.5 x 21 x 1.7 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many color photos and maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2022)
ISBN:	9781786790064

The Baltic Sea and Approaches (4th Edition)

This fourth edition, prepared by a team from the Royal Cruising Club, contains extensive revisions. The text and plans have been fully updated, many plans have been redrawn, and new photographs have been added. The section on Finland has been reorganized, and the chapters on the Baltic States and Poland have been significantly improved to reflect recent developments.

The nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea offer a wide variety of cruising areas, cultures and landscapes. With thousands of harbours and countless anchorages, this guide provides selective but practical information. It supports both the preparation phase - covering route planning, timing, equipment and communication - and the needs of sailors on arrival, with country overviews followed by detailed harbour information.

In regions where detailed cruising guides already exist, such as Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, only selected key harbours are included. In areas with limited available information, including Poland, Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia, many smaller harbours are described in detail.

The book also offers extensive recommendations for further reading and lists more than 200 relevant websites, including sources in each country. Information on internet access in major harbours is provided. From quiet anchorages and scenic canals to lively marinas and historic cities, the Baltic offers a rich cruising experience.

Product details

Author:	RCC Pilotage Foundation
Details:	376 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 x 1.57 in (29.5 x 21 x 4 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many color photos and maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781846236891

Küstenhandbuch Ostsee: Deutschland, Dänemark, Schweden, Finnland, Russland, Baltikum, Polen

NEW

The "Küstenhandbuch Ostsee" is the essential guide for long-distance sailors exploring the diverse waters of the Baltic Sea. Compiled by the RCC Pilotage Foundation, this comprehensive nautical handbook covers the coastal regions of all Baltic Sea countries - Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland - including key land-based information.

The guide provides detailed descriptions of major ports, including approach instructions, harbor layouts, berthing options, and supply facilities. Overview maps, plans, and photos assist in both planning and onboard navigation, while sea charts include distances, lighthouses, and other critical waypoints.

Whether you're planning a long-distance voyage or a full circumnavigation of the Baltic Sea, this handbook answers all your questions: from identifying the most affordable marinas to understanding national sailing regulations in Finland or essentials for a sailing trip in Lithuania.
With over 380 illustrations and 350 charts, it ensures precise planning and safe navigation, helping you find the perfect berth and reach your destination with confidence.

This is the German edition of the Imray book "The Baltic Sea and Approaches".

Product details

Author:	RCC Pilotage Foundation
Details:	496 pages, 12 x 8.7 x 1.38 in (30.5 x 22 x 3.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	380 photos and drawings, 350 maps
Language:	German
Publisher:	Edition Maritim (D, 2026)
ISBN:	9783667127945