The Reeds Afloat Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland or Ireland. It offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user-friendly format.Completely updated for 2013, topics include pilotage, tides, safety, navigation, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type size and clear layout makes the information easy to read even in adverse conditions. It is the complete guide for both Irish and Scottish mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast.Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to July.'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth 'The big, bold, extravagantly king of Almanacs.

' Yachting World.