Blue water: Knowledge for circumnavigators: Six books explain how it's done

Anyone planning an ocean crossing or even a circumnavigation will be grateful for the tips and recommendations of those who have already left the world in their wake. In the following books - guidebooks and experience reports - you will find a wealth of experience from numerous circumnavigations, concrete tips and useful knowledge from sailors who have fulfilled their big dream. But beware, wanderlust guaranteed!

Classic reissued
Bobby Schenk's classic "Blue Water Sailing" will be published in a new edition at the end of March - that alone speaks for itself. In his book, the experienced blue water sailor explains how to approach a journey to freedom correctly and provides a wealth of tips and advice on how to cope with the adversities of a long voyage. Blue water sailing, Delius Klasing, 59,90 Euro

Must-have for cruise planning
In "Sailing Routes of the World", Jimmy Cornell presents 1000 sailing routes across all oceans. With the help of 6000 waypoints, the long-distance sailing legend draws a network of routes around the world that enables every skipper to plan their trip precisely and easily, taking all local conditions into account. This standard work is in the bookshelves of most circumnavigators. Sailing routes of the world,Delius Klasing, 59,90 Euro

Long-distance sailing made easy
In their guidebook "Blue water sailing compact", the circumnavigators Sönke and Judith Roever focus on planning and equipping for the big trip. The topics range from ship selection and energy management to numerous tips that make everyday blue water sailing easier. Blue water sailing compact,Delius Klasing, 29,90 Euro

In addition to pure guides, personal experience reports are particularly helpful in preparation. Quite a few crews write down their experiences after fulfilling their lifelong dream. A current selection:

Twelve ways around the world
"Freiheit auf Zeit - Weltumsegler erzählen" is about how different long-distance dreams can be and the individual ways in which they are realised. A new edition of the book was published at the beginning of March. In it, twelve German crews report on how they realised their dream. They include young sailors with old ships, family crews with school-age children, drop-outs and adventurers, as well as sailors who have moved their jobs to the water. Their boats and journeys are as varied as the skippers: They range from the barefoot route to Cape Horn. With boat profiles, equipment tips and world maps. Temporary freedom - circumnavigators tell their stories,Delius Klasing, 16,90 Euro

Dream destination Pacific
Sailing around the world on a sailing boat - sailor Mareike Guhr has lived this dream. At the beginning of 2012, she set off on a four-year round-the-world voyage on the catamaran "La Medianoche", which will take her to her dream destinations in the Pacific. In "Blue Turquoise Green", the skipper takes readers on a voyage to the most beautiful and exotic places on the seven seas. In her photos, her gaze wanders not only above, but also under water. Mareike Guhr tells of the highs and lows of blue water cruising, but above all of the fascination of the islands she visits. Blue Turquoise Green - Why I sailed around the world, Delius Klasing,24,90 Euro

On a long journey together
In their mid-40s and early 50s, Dagmar and Jens Garlin are drawn to faraway places. Their children are fledged and they want to discover the world under sail. They decide to take part in the World ARC flotilla of the World Cruising Club. In her book "Garlix auf großer Fahrt", Dagmar Garlin reports on this special way of sailing around the world together with strangers, many of whom became friends. Garlix on a great journey,Delius Klasing, 16,90 Euro