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Cruising guides - Germany: navigation and marinas

A guide for your cruising holiday in Germany? Here are cruising guides and directions that inform you about navigation, marinas and tourist sights in Germany.

The Baltic Sea and Approaches (4th Edition)

This fourth edition, prepared by a team from the Royal Cruising Club, contains extensive revisions. The text and plans have been fully updated, many plans have been redrawn, and new photographs have been added. The section on Finland has been reorganized, and the chapters on the Baltic States and Poland have been significantly improved to reflect recent developments.

The nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea offer a wide variety of cruising areas, cultures and landscapes. With thousands of harbours and countless anchorages, this guide provides selective but practical information. It supports both the preparation phase - covering route planning, timing, equipment and communication - and the needs of sailors on arrival, with country overviews followed by detailed harbour information.

In regions where detailed cruising guides already exist, such as Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, only selected key harbours are included. In areas with limited available information, including Poland, Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Russia, many smaller harbours are described in detail.

The book also offers extensive recommendations for further reading and lists more than 200 relevant websites, including sources in each country. Information on internet access in major harbours is provided. From quiet anchorages and scenic canals to lively marinas and historic cities, the Baltic offers a rich cruising experience.

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Author:RCC Pilotage Foundation
Details:376 pages, 29.5 x 21 x 4 cm / 11.6 x 8.25 x 1.57 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous colour photos and maps
Publisher:Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781846236891
Book: The Baltic Sea and Approaches (4th Edition)

The Baltic Sea and Approaches (4th Edition)

Language: English

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Germany and Denmark

This new Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation title is the successor to Brian Navin's cruising guide to the area, covering the exposed North Sea coasts and the more protected Baltic Sea coasts of both Germany and Denmark.
Coverage has been updated and expanded from specific routes to a comprehensive sequence of ports and anchorages along each area of coast, with introductory information about places of interest to visit ashore.

Author Nicholas Hill cruised the region extensively for many years and has enriched the text with new photographs throughout. Plans include up to date hydrographic data for both German and Danish waters.
This cruising guide is an ideal companion for those who plan to explore the more challenging, shifting coastline of the North Sea and the comparatively gentle and intricate indentations and archipelagos in the entrance to the Baltic. It is also a useful resource for anyone on a more direct passage through to the Baltic Sea proper.

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Author:RCC Pilotage Foundation, Nicholas Hill
Details:272 pages, 29.5 x 21 x 1.7 cm / 11.6 x 8.25 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous colour photos and maps
Publisher:Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2022)
ISBN:9781786790064
Book: Germany and Denmark

Germany and Denmark

Language: English

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Reviere von oben - Rügen mit Hiddensee

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This cruising guide presents 40 selected harbours and anchorages around Rügen and Hiddensee. Specially produced aerial photographs provide a full-page overview of each location, supported by detailed charts and photos to aid navigation and planning.

Skipper Siegrun Scheiter and photographer Bodo Müller offer precise guidance and practical advice. Each entry includes information on approach, facilities, restaurants, and local sights.

Updated maps, aerial views, and useful tips make this book a reliable companion for exploring Rügen and Hiddensee by boat. It combines expert knowledge with clear visual presentation.

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Author:Siegrun Scheiter, Bodo Müller
Details:120 pages, 21.5 x 24 x 1.6 cm / 8.5 x 9 x 0.63 in, spiral binding
Illustrations:119 colour photos,41 maps
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2025)
ISBN:9783667129857
Book: Reviere von oben - Rügen mit Hiddensee

Reviere von oben - Rügen mit Hiddensee

Language: German

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Törnführer Nordseeküste 1 - Cuxhaven bis Den Helder

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The North Sea is an attractive but demanding sailing area. Jan Werner's guide presents the best sailing routes between Cuxhaven and Den Helder. The guide explains the specifics of tidal waters in Germany and the Netherlands, allowing even beginners to navigate safely.
Regions covered include Helgoland, Weser, Jade and Jadebusen, the East Frisian Wadden Sea, Ems including Borkum, the Dutch Waddenzee, and the West Frisian Islands. All essential harbor information is included, such as approaches, services, facilities, and sights.

The 9th edition also explains basic seamanship and tidal navigation in an understandable way. Updated data support careful planning and orientation on site.
The North Sea offers experienced and novice sailors diverse trips, striking landscapes, and challenges from tides and changing weather. With this practical harbor guide on board, you are well prepared to enjoy a safe and relaxed sailing experience.

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Author:Jan Werner
Details:272 pages, 24 x 17 x 1.7 cm / 9 x 6.7 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:128 colour photos, 100 maps in colour
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2024)
ISBN:9783667121745
Book: Törnführer Nordseeküste 1 - Cuxhaven bis Den Helder

Törnführer Nordseeküste 1 - Cuxhaven bis Den Helder

Language: German

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Törnführer Nordseeküste 2 - Elbe bis Sylt

Sailing in the Wadden Sea on Germany's North Sea coast is a unique experience. Wide horizons, tidal flats, Germany's only offshore island, charming harbour towns and the long beaches of the North Frisian islands define the region's character.
This cruising guide provides all essential details for planning and navigation: descriptions of sailing areas and harbours, approaches, supply options and sights. Jan Werner explains the special features of tidal waters in a clear way, making the guide suitable even for beginners.

Covered areas:
- Elbe from Hamburg to the estuary
- Helgoland
- Cuxhaven to Büsum
- Eider to Kiel Canal
- Halligen
- Sylt, Föhr, Amrum

With this reliable companion you can explore the Wadden Sea safely and with ease.

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Author:Jan Werner
Details:238 pages, 24 x 16.5 x 1.6 cm / 9 x 6.5 x 0.63 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated, 60 maps in colour
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:9783667110800
Book: Törnführer Nordseeküste 2 - Elbe bis Sylt

Törnführer Nordseeküste 2 - Elbe bis Sylt

Language: German

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Törnführer Ostseeküste 1 - Travemünde bis Flensburg

From Lübeck Bay via Fehmarn to Kiel and into Flensburg Fjord: The Baltic Sea offers many varied routes for sailors and motorboaters.
In the 7th edition of his proven cruising guide, Jan Werner presents the five main boating areas of Schleswig-Holstein - Lübeck Bay, Fehmarn, Kiel Bay, Schlei and Flensburg Fjord - as well as the Kiel Canal and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal.

The book includes up-to-date routes, nautical advice and many tips for supplies and excursions ashore. More than 100 photos and about 86 color maps and charts support navigation and safe harbor approaches.
Readers will also find practical information about local people, regulations and highlights worth a stop.
Whether for a weekend or a longer trip, this guide is the perfect companion for exploring Schleswig-Holstein's Baltic coast.

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Author:Jan Werner
Details:192 pages, 24 x 16.5 x 1.3 cm / 9 x 6.5 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:100 colour photos, 86 maps in colour
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2021)
ISBN:9783667120649
Book: Törnführer Ostseeküste 1 - Travemünde bis Flensburg

Törnführer Ostseeküste 1 - Travemünde bis Flensburg

Language: German

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Törnführer Ostseeküste 2 - Wismar bis Stettin

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The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Baltic coast offers a variety of landscapes, from historic Hanseatic towns to calm bays and lively seaside resorts. In this book, Jan Werner presents the most beautiful locations on the mainland and islands in seven sailing routes. Key ports and anchorages are described with approach details, services, maps, and photos for safe navigation. The guide also includes tips for sights and excursions.

Covered areas:
- Mecklenburg Bay from Boltenhagen with Wismar and Rostock
- Fischland, Darß, Zingst
- Hiddensee and Jasmund Bodden
- Rügen and Stralsund
- Greifswald Bodden
- Usedom and Peenestrom
- Szczecin Lagoon with Szczecin

Whether sailing on the open sea or calm inland waters, the German Baltic offers something for every boat holiday. Maritime traditions continue on small islands and charming ports. This guide provides all information for safe planning, including ports, marinas, anchorages, charts, and tips for onshore visits.

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Author:Jan Werner
Details:232 pages, 24 x 17 x 1.8 cm / 9 x 6.7 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:147 colour photos, 109 maps
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2024)
ISBN:9783667121752
Book: Törnführer Ostseeküste 2 - Wismar bis Stettin

Törnführer Ostseeküste 2 - Wismar bis Stettin

Language: German

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