Reeds Western Almanac 2026 book cover
Best for Western UK Waters

Reeds Western Almanac 2026

by Perrin Towler, Simon Jollands

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Paperback ISBN: 9781399425025 14 Aug 2025 200 x 268 x 21 (mm) 832g

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The Reeds Western Almanac covers the British coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, providing navigation and pilotage information for the coasts of Wales, Western Scotland, Ireland and Western England. Completely updated for 2026, it offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user-friendly format.

Topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The large type size and clear layout, including full colour harbour plans and diagrams throughout, makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions.

It is the complete guide for both Irish and Welsh mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide, plus free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June available at www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk. 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth