Arround UK cruising guides

[Carsten64]

Happy new year, Just started my planning for the season. After 10 years in the Med we need some rain and Clouds and Like to go arround the UK this season. Start from Antwerp in beginning May until Oktober. Besides all the internet Infos i Like to have some cruising guides but there are Tons Out there....in the Med i use Heikell which are nice. I will have navionics and K chart and just found memory maps for the UK.
But i need some Infos for anchoring , marinas , the sanctiaries etc but its a huge area and i can not buy 10 books ..so where to start?
Will go with a 49 ft powerboat with 1.2 m draft after sailing the last 30 years.
Carsten

 

[dunedin]

Possibly get the CA Almanac for its wide (but not detailed) coverage plus an online subscription to Explore With Imray which gives access to almost all Imray pilot books without the need to buy them all or carry a mound of paper.
Possibly consider joining CA for access to their CaptainsMate App?

If spending time in Scotland (which is worthwhile) it is worth buying the Clyde Cruising Club directions - all information available on Explore with Imray, but the paper books and pictures are great for inspiring your trip and as momento afterwards.

You have already found MemoryMap so hopefully got full set of UKHO charts for £30 or so. If like walking ashore add the detailed OS maps. And for Scotland add Antares Charts.

PS Possibly better to ask Moderators to move this to main forum rather than book club for more replies.