David Rainsbury's Fearsome Passages is an anthology
of his articles that have appeared over the last 2 years
in Sailing Today magazine. 'Fearsome Passages' are notorious
tidal areas, mostly on the north and west side of the British
Isles and in Brittany. David describes how to tackle these
tidal gateways and relates his own experiences. A fascinating
book full of sound practical advice, Fearsome Passages is an
important companion for anyone visiting these treacherous corners
of the British Isles and Brittany, illustrated with colour photographs
and charts. The author is an Ocean Yachtmaster with over 30 years
experience. Since 1998 he has sailed single-handed around Britain and
Ireland and Western Europe from Bergen to the Loire. His yacht Piper
is a Contessa 26 and is based in the Menai Strait in North Wales. He
prefers coastal sailing to the open reaches of the Oceans, enjoying
the challenges of intricate pilotage and difficult tides.
