With all its variety of ports, harbours and anchorages, the English Channel, or La Manche as it is known across the water, is a fascinating cruising ground. This full colour companion to the area is ideal both for browsing in the winter as well as for daily on board use at sea. Covering all the shore facilities in depth, it also introduces new and original detail to navigation. The best restaurants, the nearest beach or where to hire a bicycle are all detailed. The book covers from Dunkerque to the Chenal du Four on the French side, and Ramsgate to the Scillies on the English, including the Channel islands. The approach and aerial photographs, coupled with the informative charts and illustrations, bring the whole area alive. Comprehensive information about where to eat, shop and visit as well as local facilities, chandlers, boatyards and engineers. It provides a practical slant on the day-to-day needs of family, crew and boat in home and foreign waters.