: Expert advice on the optimum months for individual passages to avoid tropical storm seasons.
: Key routes through Polynesia and the "Coconut Run".
: The latest edition specifically addresses how climate change, Brexit, and COVID-19 have altered traditional cruising paths and timing. Major Cruising Regions Covered World Cruising Routes
: Popular for island hopping and as a terminus for Atlantic crossings.
: Detailed information on prevailing winds, major currents, and regional weather patterns. : Expert advice on the optimum months for
Considered the "bible" of long-distance cruising, by Jimmy Cornell is the essential reference for offshore sailors planning passages across any of the world's oceans. Currently in its 9th edition (published in 2022), the book details nearly 1,000 sailing routes from tropical seas to high-latitude polar regions. Core Features of the Guide
For a complete planning setup, sailors often pair this book with other titles in the Cornell World Cruising Series: Major Cruising Regions Covered : Popular for island
: Focused on coastal cruising and seasonal summer sailing.