Our Story
Imray is the leading publisher of nautical information for leisure sailors. Combining the latest official hydrographic data with verified first-hand research, Imray charts, books and digital products present quality information to the highest standard.
Imray was formed in 1904 when three nautical publishing firms, each with a history from the mid 18th century, joined. Today, it works with well-known authors and organisations, covering popular sailing areas worldwide.
Charts
Imray charts set the standard for the leisure sector with our award-winning cartography. Based on up-to-date official surveys, they receive continual attention and amendment by highly-skilled staff. Drawn and printed in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, they are supported by weekly correction notices available via our website. They are available as digital editions via our Imray Navigator app and on a selected range of chart plotters.
Pilot books, cruising guides and almanacs
Imray pilot books provide sailing directions and information for cruising areas from Northern Europe and the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and Far East. They are universally regarded as being the best available and the Imray guide is usually seen as the definitive reference to the coast it covers. The attention to detail and high standard of production is unrivalled and is the result of our successful long-term partnerships with some of the best sailing authors and cruising clubs including Rod and Lu Heikell, Tom Cunliffe, Peter Cumberlidge, Don Street and the RCC Pilotage Foundation.
Agents
We are distributing agents of official UK Hydrographic Office, SHOM and Norwegian charts and publications.
