{"product_id":"sailing-oman","title":"Sailing Oman 1st edition","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 255, 0);\"\u003ePRE-ORDER - DUE JULY 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Yachting Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first cruising guide dedicated entirely to sailing \u003cstrong\u003eOman\u003c\/strong\u003e, this authoritative pilot opens a coastline long shaped by trade, exploration and seafaring, yet still little-visited by today’s yachting community. Strategically positioned between the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, Oman offers an exceptional and refreshingly uncrowded cruising ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the ocean-facing shores of Dhufar in the south to the dramatic, fjord-like inlets of Musandam in the north, the coastline unfolds in striking contrasts: pristine beaches, sculpted cliffs, rolling dunes and waters rich with marine life. For sailors willing to venture beyond familiar routes, Oman delivers beauty, solitude and genuine discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver six years, experienced bluewater cruisers Reem Askalan and Jaoudat Kazoun sailed their catamaran Flaneur the length of this remarkable 3,165km coastline. Methodically exploring and surveying, they documented 53 anchorages while immersing themselves in the region’s rich history, landscapes and maritime heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully-produced guide includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed notes on anchorages and marinas covering approach, hazards and facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformative plans derived from the authors’ own bathymetric surveys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning aerial photography alongside clear sea-level images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive regional information, local weather guidance and practical advice to help visiting yachts prepare for cruising in a region where services can be limited outside Muscat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative and illustrations detailing the country’s rich seafaring heritage, culture and landscapes,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtfully designed itineraries for both adventurous passage-makers and leisurely cruisers with recommendations for shoreside visits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor winter voyagers from the Mediterranean, circumnavigators or sailors seeking a rewarding new cruising ground, this authoritative and inspiring volume is an essential companion to one of the Arabian Peninsula’s most extraordinary coastlines.  Prepare to be inspired!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BookHarbour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54060569198919,"sku":"PIL0419","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/6283\/2711\/files\/SailingOman.png?v=1780388575","url":"https:\/\/boat-stuff.com\/products\/sailing-oman","provider":"Boat-Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}