This volume is the most comprehensive to cover the Maldives archipelago. The text provides a full range of sailing directions as well as anchorage locations, supported by detailed charts & aerial photographs in full colour.A substantial introductory section provides important information on the country, as well as covering navigation, equipment & cruising formalities. Climate & weather
- crucial to planning cruises in these waters
- are discussed at length & a chapter is devoted to fishing, surfing & scuba diving. The itineraries section provides abundant explanatory advice on approaches, navigation, anchorages, harbours & places of interest for all the Maldivian atolls. All the subject matter is clearly presented & indexed for easy reference. Attached to the volume is a full colour map (36 x 100cm) of the entire archipelago indicating useful waypoints for the approaches & through the passes. Maldives Cruising Guide is an essential source of information not only for cruising yachtsmen but also for anyone planning to visit these unique & fascinating islands.