Nautical Maps for Gestalten's book Sailing the Seas Vol. 2
Editorial maps for a book published by Gestalten
Sailing the Seas Vol. 2 – Grand Maritime Adventures is a collaboration between gestalten and Sailing Collective Travel Co. and Dayyan Armstrong. This beautifully crafted book explores 21 sailing routes across some of the world's most breathtaking maritime destinations.
I designed 22 nautical-inspired maps, each showcasing a different sailing journey. These maps highlight key maritime elements, including bathymetry (underwater topography), hillshading for land relief, latitude and longitude lines, a scale in nautical miles, and recommended anchorages in bays and around islands.
One of the most exciting aspects of this project was mapping such a diverse range of locations, from the icy waters of Antarctica to the turquoise lagoons of French Polynesia, from the rugged coasts of Scotland to the sun-drenched shores of the Bahamas. Each map captures the unique geography of its region while maintaining a cohesive visual style inspired by classic nautical charts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THESE MAPS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
- LocationStockholm Archipelago, Sweden, Belle-Île, France, Costa Brava, Spain, Amalfi Coast, Ustica, Tuscan Archipelago, Italy, Western Cyclades, Greece, Exuma Islands, Bahamas, Antigua, Bermuda, Spanish Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Western Tuamotus, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, Baja California, Mexico, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Azores, Portugal, Isle of Mull, Scotland, Ushuaia, Argentina, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, New York Harbor, USA
- ClientGestalten
- CreditsThese 100% vector maps were created by Greg Franco - Le Cartographiste with Adobe Illustrator and without the help of AI. Map data from OpenStreetMap Topographic data from NASA ESDIS Water depth based on datasets by the: General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) Edited by Robert Klanten, Dayyan Armstrong, and Laura Allsop Images by Dayyan Armstrong Illustrations by Natalka Dmitrova Design by Sophie Charlotte Andresen Cover and Layout by Stefan Morgner
- Want to see more?➟ Explore more practical maps here
