Boating: Sport and leisure Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Atlantic Pilot Atlas
Book SynopsisThe Atlantic Pilot Atlas provides a complete guide to the weather of the North and South Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Now revised for the fifth edition, it includes weather forecasting, global warming and hurricane avoidance information as well as wind and current charts, wave heights, tropical cyclone tracks and shipping routes. Any skipper contemplating an ocean crossing needs to know what conditions he is likely to meet en route, in order to plan a safe and comfortable passage, and this book provides exactly what is needed. 40 specially drawn colour charts show detailed information on the winds, currents, gale frequencies, rough sea conditions, hurricane tracks and recommended sailing routes for each month of the year for all these oceans.''This is what every yachtsman contemplating an extended cruise needs in one book... No serious offshore bookshelf should be without one.'' Yachting Monthly ''Without doubt the most useful guide for anyone pla
£68.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Adlard Coles Book of the International
Book SynopsisAims to help yachtsmen and motorboaters pass the ICC test - essential for anyone wanting to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe and to many European coastal waters too. This book explains the syllabus in detail, provides revision notes, and includes a set of self-test questions and answers at every stage.Trade Review'Still true to say that even in countries that don't officialy recognise it, ICC holders get less hassle...study the contents of this book and book an exam.' Practical Boat Owner (February 2010) 'Anderson's book covers everything - including the practical aspects. It's clear, concise with uncomplicated illustrations. It's also easy to understand with plenty of test questions (and answers) to give you a precise idea of what to expect.' Sailing Today (February 2010) 'Bill has sailed small cruising boats around the UK and Europe for more than 50 years, so the reader is in good hands.' Yachting Monthly (February 2010) '...essential for anyone wanting to take their yacht or motorboating to the inland waterways of Europe and to many European coastal waters too.' All at Sea (January 2010) 'A succinct little book providing the questions and answers to the exams for the International Certificate of Competence...All basic but important.' Ships and Shipping Magazine (January 2011)
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers TWO IN A BOAT A Marital Rite of Passage
Book SynopsisIn her forties Welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis decided to trade in her landlubber life – a nice house in Cardiff and a sensible job at the BBC – for life aboard a small yacht with her husband Leighton, a former bosun with the Merchant Navy and now in his mid-sixties.Trade Review‘Gwyneth Lewis is a writer first and last and her boating book is a surpassing exception … Her view of the way sailors get from A to B is the freshest and truest I've read in the canon of small-boat adventuring. This funny, finally profound and moving sailing memoir is no more for sailors than for gardeners, or anyone who tried to navigate the maelstrom waters of a marriage. Don't pack it away in the boat; take it home’ Guardian Praise for Gwyneth Lewis:‘Felicitous, urbane, heartbreaking, the poems of Gwyneth Lewis form a universe whose planets use language for oxygen and are thus inhabitable’ Joseph Brodsky ‘True stars in poetry like Gwyneth Lewis always match brilliance with warmth. She is one to bet on.’ Les Murray
£9.99
Seaworthy Publications, Inc. A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands
£44.10
Fernhurst Books Limited Racundra's Third Cruise
Book SynopsisMost people know of Arthur Ransome, the author of the classic children’s sailing tale, Swallows & Amazons, and many other books in the same series. But besides his exciting tales of children on the water there is much more to the man. Before he wrote Swallows & Amazons, Ransome was a journalist for the Daily News, based in Russia. He is reputed to have played chess against Lenin and he married Trotsky’s secretary. He cruised extensively in the Baltic in the 1920s on board his beloved Racundra. His account of his first cruise on that boat was his first commercially successful book, Racundra’s First Cruise (also available from Fernhurst Books). The second cruise was spoilt by bad weather, but the third cruise was special – it was his honeymoon having married Evgenia Shelepina. Ransome clearly intended to publish the account of this cruise, but never finished it. Ransome enthusiast, Brian Hammett, got hold of the unpublished manuscript and found Ransome’s hand-written notes, diaries, logbooks and photographs in the Ransome archive at Leeds University. Brian compiled this book, adding his own notes from his cruises in the same area. The result is a glorious volume which has delighted Ransome enthusiasts, sailors and landlubbers equally. This new paperback edition and eBook will be published on 8th May – the very day that Ransome and Shelepina got married in 1924 before their honeymoon cruise which is recounted in this book.Trade Review“There isn’t a paragraph in it that is not a delight to read… Few books have been edited with more enthusiasm and dedication… This is a labour of love for which Ransome’s many admirers have reason to be enormously grateful.” (The Independent) “His easy descriptive prose is as fresh as it ever was.” (Classic Boat) “The day-to-day details of the cruise will be music to the ears of sailing enthusiasts, but the keen eye of Ransome the journalist ensures there is plenty to hold the attention of those of us who don’t know the difference between a centreboard and a centre-forward.” (The Keswick Reminder) “A superbly well-written book which is worth reading at a suitably leisurely pace and savouring every exquisite minute.” (Lifeboat) “For the general cruising fraternity, this slim paperback is highly recommended as the kind of book to have on board in case of enforced idleness in a sheltered anchorage while waiting for inclement weather to pass. Although it describes a world long gone, it nails much that is important, enjoyable and interesting about the cruising life.” (Flying Fish, 2018)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Racundra’s Third Cruise (Racundra Goes Inland); Prelude to Racundra’s Third Cruise: The dream, The first cruise, The second cruise, The Cruising Association, Getting married, Racundra returns to Riga; Postscript; Acknowledgements.
£13.49
Rizzoli International Publications ChrisCraft Boats
Book SynopsisCelebrate all that is quintessentially American about being on the water in the world’s most beloved boat. Since 1874, Chris-Craft has built boats of immense beauty that evoke an emotion and passion in all who see them. The varnished mahogany runabouts of yesteryear, and their modern sister-ships of today, all share the same design ethos, gorgeous lines, high quality, and style. The name alone conjures up images of classic wooden boats, waving flags, and unforgettable memories made on the waves. Immortalized on the big screen in such movies as On Golden Pond and Mission Impossible, the aura and romance of Chris-Craft shines through in this book featuring more than 200 boats—from never-before-published archival images to gorgeous color photos of collector and new boats—as well as plans and ephemera from Chris-Craft’s own collection. A thoroughly researched and informative narrative brings the captivating 140-yeaTrade Review"The must-have book features photos of more than 200 boats from never-before-published archival images to great color photos of collector and new boats as well as plans and ephemera from Chris-Craft’s own collection. . . You may own one already or merely dream of doing so, but either way, this book is a worthy way to immerse yourself in the world of this iconic American brand." —AIROWS.COM"Timeless Beauty… Whether it’s a beautiful varnished mahogany runabout cutting across a glassy lake or a sleek center console taking on a tumultuous inlet, Chris-Craft boats have an unmistakable look and impeccable style, in large part because the builder has been refining its designs for 144 years. The history of this iconic builder is chronicled in the pages of Nick Voulgaris III’s Chris-Craft Boats: An American Classic. The 224-page story starts in Algonac, Michigan, in 1874, when Chris Smith built his first wooden boat at age 13. The rest of the Chris-Craft story spans world wars, economic crises and political upheavals, and includes photographs of hundreds of models produced by the company over the decades. The stunning photography in this hardcover edition makes this book an excellent addition to any coffee table.” — Soundings"Chock-a-block with beautiful photography and iconic boats, this is another potential resident of the coffee table that boaters will find irresistible.” — Points East: The Boating Magazine for Coastal New England“The Best Coffee Table Books for Your Superyacht. These best coffee table books and glossy picture books are sure to keep superyacht owners and sailing enthusiasts entertained... Decorate your home or superyacht with our pick of the best decorative books...” — Boat International
£40.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 101 Tips for StressFree Sailing
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA useful source of hints and advice for reducing the “strain on the brain” to enable one to have a more relaxing time away sailing. -- Sandy Duker * Cruising Association *This compact guide is bursting with practical sailing tips to make your next trip on the water easier and more enjoyable. * Lifeboat Magazine *
£16.17
Booklocker Inc.,US THE Troller Yacht Book: How To Cross Oceans Without Getting Wet Or Going Broke - 2ND EDITION
£39.29
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd G12 South Ionian Islands: Nisos Levkas to Nisos
Book SynopsisImray-Tetra charts for the Ionian and Aegean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The chart is designed to be used alongside Imray pilot guides of the area. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts. This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.
£21.56
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Vol 11 Engineering Drawing Reeds Marine
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£47.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc KnoxJohnston on Sailing
Book SynopsisA collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes from one of Britainâs greatest living sailors.Trade Review“RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value.” (Sailing Today) “...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.” (Yachts & Yachting).Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Going places; Sailing solo; Safety at sea; Life on board; Ocean rescue; The Southern Ocean; Sailing and the wider world; Hazards of the oceans; The changing face of sailing; Index
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Design a Boat
Book SynopsisThis straightforward guide is designed to take the novicestep-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailingboats, explaining the reasons behind the procedures and using typicallines plans and working drawings to help understanding.Since it was first published, How to Design a Boat has proved itself to be a bestseller. ''A brilliant little book.'' Workboat World''Thoroughly recommended.'' Motor Boat & Yachting
£16.14
Golden Duck (UK) Ltd Waldringfield: A Suffolk Village beside the River
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£999.99
Royal Yachting Association RYA Inland Waterways Handbook
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£999.99
Royal Yachting Association RYA Powerboat Handbook
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£999.99
Royal Yachting Association RYA Tactics
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£17.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation Adlard Coles
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£11.24
Imray,Laurie,Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Iolaire Chart D22
Book SynopsisPresents a nautical chart.
£21.56
Sheridan House The Wapping Group of Artists Sixty Years of
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCaptivating portrait in words, photographs, paintings, and drawings of the works and routines of a London marine artists' society founded in 1946. * Wooden Boat *...it is a book by the artists for the artists; a book that may be treasured by those with a nostalgic bent and a love of the Thames. * Sailing *
£17.24
Rowman & Littlefield Aka
Book SynopsisBill Conan, a middle-aged adventurer, has entered a 30,000 mile solo race around the world in the sloop Josephine, seeing it as his last chance to win status and success. Risking the ultimate test of skill, strength and endurance, Conan will follow his course across the vast expanse of the treacherous Atlantic, toward the one disaster a seaman most dreads. Overboard and alone on the open sea, his struggle can have only one end...Trade ReviewA lyrical and intelligent account of both man and dolphin and the relationship they have to the sea and to each other... This book is a requirement for Jones' fans and for those who have yet to cruise the world with Jones * Library Journal *This is a seafaring tale about a middle aged man s last ditch attempt to win status and success by entering a single-hand around the world race. He falls overboard, and as he fights to stay alive, encounters a pod of migrating dolphin, including one named Aka. A stirring adventure by a true adventurer. * Latitudes & Attitudes *A novel about a participant in a single-handed race around the world who falls overboard and is saved by a gang of bottle-nosed dolphins. * Wooden Boat *
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Four Guys in a Boat: A Decade of Rum, Cigars,
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewI'm glad I read Four Guys in a Boat, for while I still can't relate to their idea of fun, I did close the book pleased to have had a peak into their very male world on boats. Their navigation and seamanship skills greatly improved as they got more experience on the water. They came to know each other and themselves much better and how they felt about the things that made their lives meaningful. We learn, along with them, about new people and new cultures, and we can understand the enduring memories they take away. * Sailing *Once a year, the author and three fellow college professors abandon their normal lives and their wives to go sailing for a week. In this book he recounts a decade of these annual trips; fishing, diving, rum, cigars, poker and lies. It s an entertaining look at the misadventures men can get themselves into when left to their own devices * Latitudes & Attitudes *
£7.99
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart M35: Sicilian Channel
Book SynopsisA brand new chart of the Sicilian Channel, designed to show passage from West Sicily to Isola di Pantelleria and the Tunisian Coast. Plans included: Bizerte (1:30 000) Cap Gammarth to Carthage (1:65 000) Port de Kelibia (1:15 000) Port Yasmine Hammamet (1:25 000) Pantelleria (1:10 000)
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart G40: Kas to Antalya
Book SynopsisPlans included: Kekova Roads (1:40 000) Kekova Adasi (1:15 000) Finike (1:17 500) Antalya Celebi Marina (1:15 000) Kemer Turkiz Marina (1:17 500) For this 2014 edition the chart has been fully updated and modernised. The latest known depths are shown around Kap, Kekova Roads and Antalya Harbour. Harbour depths at Ucaoiz are also displayed, as are the recently deployed AIS transmitters across the chart.
£21.56
St Martin's Press Gold in the Water The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory
£21.34
iUniverse KerSPLASH Recreational Power Boaters Guide
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£18.57
iUniverse CAPTAIN BUCKOS WATER WEATHER HANDBOOK An Entertaining And EasyToRead Collection Of Inside Information Fascinating Facts Trivial Tidbits and Make Your Voyages Safer And More Enjoyable
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£14.36
iUniverse Roostertail The Miss Supertest Story
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£17.59
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their
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£25.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Clinker Boatbuilding
Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide covering clinker and cold-moulded construction methods for boats up to 20 feet in length.
£25.50
Bloomsbury USA Boatbuilding Techniques Illustrated The Classic Text
Book SynopsisCovers a range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. The author answers many of those puzzling questions, which need to be solved in a clear manner. This book is a useful reference to the home builder or a newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard.Trade Review"'An authoritative work... really excellent... an essential reference and quite the best on the subject.' Yachts & Yachting 'A must for any would-be boatbuilder... a splendid book.' Classic Boat"
£32.00
Holt McDougal Sailing Smart Winning Techniques Tactics and Strategies
£14.24
Starpath Publications Inland and Coastal Navigation For Powerdriven and Sailing Vessels 2nd Edition
£22.50
Starpath Publications Celestial Navigation
£22.50
£37.80
£13.26
D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. Marine Investigations
£35.00
Bookspecs Publishing Knowing Your Multihull
£19.31
Netcam Publishing My Electric Boats
£15.15
Attainable Adventure Cruising Ltd Norwegian Cruising Guide 8th Edition Vol 5
£999.99
LEGARE STREET PR Practical Boat Building For Amateurs
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£22.75
LEGARE STREET PR Practical Boat Building For Amateurs
£14.96
LEGARE STREET PR A History Of Rowing In America
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£25.60
LEGARE STREET PR New Sailing Directions for the Dardanelles Sea of Marmara Bosphorus Black Sea and the Sea of Azov Compiled Chiefly From the Surveys of E. Taitbout De Marigny
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£22.75
LEGARE STREET PR The The Thames
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£21.80
LEGARE STREET PR Practisches Handbuch Für Seefahrer
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£999.99
Legare Street Press Boat Bridge erection Twin jet Aluminium hull
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£23.70
Legare Street Press New Sailing Directions for the Adriatic Sea Or Gulf of Venice
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£21.80
LEGARE STREET PR Manuel De Matelotage Et De Manoeuvre...
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£25.60
