Sailing / yachting Books

Book SynopsisThere is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation.Trade Review"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library." (Cruising World). "The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising).Table of ContentsForeword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares

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Book SynopsisAdventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in Waypoints, a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland's west coast. In the book Ian Stephen reveals a lifetime's love affair with sailing; each voyage honours a seagoing vessel, and each adventure is accompanied by a spell-binding retelling of a traditional tale about the sea. His writing is enchanting and lyrical, gentle but searching, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations of each vessel, drawn by his wife, artist Christine Morrison.Ian Stephen is a Scottish writer, artist and storyteller from the remote and bewitching Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He fell in love with boats and sailing as a boy, pairing this love affair with a passion for the beautiful but merciless Scottish coastline, an inspiration and motivating force behind his poems, stories, plays, radio broadcasts and visual arts projects for many years.This book will be a delightful and absorbing read for anyoTrade ReviewA really beautiful book ... movingly and saltily real * Adam Nicolson *Charming and engaging. Beautifully written, this is a book you'll find it hard to put down. * Lifeboat magazine (RNLI) *Former Isle of Lewis coastguard Ian Stephen has created a lyrical and gentle commentary on the nautical past and present. * Sailing Today *It is a dazzling book in that somehow, magically, you bring your experience as a sailor, wed to this the exquisite craftsmanship of those who make the boats, and then produce these exquisite thoughts on the art of storytelling as if all three are inextricable. That is a major feat. * Marius Kociejowski *

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Book SynopsisA guide for those who wants to get the most out of sailing. It is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and ultimately, enables you to take part in professional competitions. It presents comprehensive guidance on the different parts of a boat.Trade Review'An essential companion... This could go down as one of the perfect starter books for those about to take up sailing.' The Nautical Magazine (February 2007)

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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.

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Book SynopsisComparing Robin Knox-Johnston’s and Ellen MacArthur’s famed round-the-world voyages

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Book SynopsisPete Goss became a national and international hero when he rescued French yachtsman Raphael Dinelli as his boat sank beneath him in the round-the-world single-handed sailing race, the Vendee Globe, on Christmas Day 1996. In doing so Pete scuppered his own chances in the race but was awarded the Legion d''Honneur by France''s president and made a friend for life in Dinelli. Close to the Wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his revolutionary boat, Aqua Quorum, his thoughts and emotions during four months of solitude at sea, the extraordinary surgery that he had to perform on his own elbow and the aftermath of the rescue in the Southern Ocean.Trade ReviewCLOSE TO THE WIND - Quotes'Nothing Ian Fleming wrote has you wondering so anxiously how the hero is going to get out of this pickle' Independent'Parents, wives and sisters who buy this book for the family daredevil must read it first. It celebrates an ancient, beautiful way of being human.' Libby Purves in The Times'This is a wonderful book, a book to make the reader realise that he or she could never be a hero. I recommend it.' Michael Beaumont, Spectator'More impressive than fiction could ever be . . . compelling' Independent on Sunday'Goss takes you so vividly on board with him . . . he has a genuine talent for writing tense narrative.' Independent'The story of a brave man; a man who turned into the teeth of a hurricane to save the life of a fellow competitor in a single-handed round-the-world yacht race. A wonderful book. I recommend it.' Spectator'Just buy it, you'll love it, a real life adventure story' Royal Yachting Association'It is far from just a book about the Vendée events, but a soul-bearing autobiography' Western Morning News'His down-to-earth storytelling is gripping. His modesty is endearing. His dedication to a cause and the manner of achieving it are humbling and inspiring' Cambridge Evening News'A lot of people will be sending out for a copy of Close to the Wind to see if they can find out a little more about [Goss]. They will be richly rewarded.' Independent'A truly inspirational, incredible story. . . ' South Wales Argus'The story is a compelling one. Goss's prose is honest and unexaggerated.' Independent on Sunday'In my book, he will always be Pete Goss, BFBH: bona fide British hero' Tim Jeffrey in Daily Telegraph'Prose as trim as his vessel . . . incredible' Kirkus Reviews'Tense, fast-moving and illustrated with colour photographs that put you in the middle of the action' New York Times'His heroism and modesty redeem the gun-ho bits of this mesmerising memoir. Buy it' The Times'Goss writes about his experiences in a conversational and direct style that brings alive the terrors of the open sea' The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisCollisions are expensive! Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. Leisure boaters, as much as professional mariners, need to know the rules, and a firm understanding is required to pass many nautical exams. But with the COLREGs stretching to over 12,000 words, this is no small task. This is where Paul Boissier’s excellent book comes in. Paul knows the COLREGs backwards having used them extensively in his career with the Royal Navy – from the bridges of submarines and warships which he has commanded, with each giving a rather different perspective on other shipping! He also knows the other side well with his extensive cruising experience, from his early years with his father to now, sailing his own yacht. These experiences mean that he knows and understands the COLREGs from both sides and this gives him the ability to take you through the COLREGs from a mariners’ and sailors’ perspective. He brings the vital, but dry, document to life, going through it not in order, but by topics which are relevant to the mariner and sailor. Paul explains the intention of each rule and how it should be applied when at sea. He includes personal anecdotes (not all favourable to him!) which make everything real and tells us how he remembers different aspects of the Regulations through mnemonics and other devices. Finally, each chapter ends with a self-test to reinforce what has been learnt – other tests are also available online on the Fernhurst Books’ website. This new edition has been updated with the 2016 changes to the CLOREGS. Whether you want to increase your confidence, pass an exam, require an on-board reference, or wish to improve your understanding of the nautical rules of the road, this is the ideal book for you.Trade Review“Boissier writes with intellect, wit and realism, effortlessly educating the reader to understand the spirit as well as the letter of the law. His tips and anecdotes, gleaned from experience, make this an excellent guide to an essential subject.” (Yachting Monthly) “Anecdotes and detailed explanations throughout this book make the nautical rules very clear, as do the well-conceived diagrams. A timely, readable and absolutely essential guide.” (Julian Stockwin) “...one of the most easy-to-read rule books out there.” (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsForeword; 1 Introduction; 2 Context of the rules: Rules 1-7; 3 How to recognise other vessels by their lights and shapes: Rules 20-31 and 36; 4 Sound signals: Rules 32-35; 5 The manoeuvring rules: Rules 8, 11-19; 6 Narrow channels and fairways, and separation schemes: Rules 9-10; 7 Some examples of collision avoidance; 8 Particular issues for yachts and small boats; 9 Buoyage; 10 Distress signals: Annex IV; 11 International marine VHF channels as used in the UK.

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Book SynopsisFor a modest man, Tim Davison has done quite well for himself in the sailing world. He has won National and European championships from the 1970s to 2020s, has skippered his yacht from the Baltic to the Mediterranean and has written over 20 books on sailing. Maintaining that sailing is too important to be taken seriously, he has used the bluffing skills described in this book to help propel his racing boats to the front of the fleet and his cruising boats to the warm waters of the Med – and back. In The Sailor’s Bluffing Bible, you will learn how to bluff with the best in the sailing club bar and manoeuvre yourself onto sleek yachts and fast dinghies. Once there, our tips on what to do, what to wear and what to say will come in very handy. You may even be asked back! Whether racing or cruising or on a sailing holiday you will be able to hold your own in conversation, staggering your audience with your sailing knowledge. A perfect book – or gift – for the sailor and would-be sailor, illustrated by nautical cartoonist John Quirk.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Must I go down to the sea again?; Beating & Running; Whatever Floats Your Boat; Get the Look; Shipmates Ahoy!; Join the Club; I’d Love to, but…; Cruising; Dinghy Racing; Yacht Racing; Sailing Holidays; Advanced Bluffing; Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThe expanded third edition of this popular cruising guide encompasses the Greek Dodecanese islands and the Turkish coast eastwards from the Samos Strait to Kas and Kekova. Fully illustrated with up to date plans and numerous new photographs, it is packed with all the essential information for getting to the area, formalities and sailing these beautiful cruising grounds. There is a level of further detail to this coverage in terms of anchorages and other destinations than is found in the Heikell’s Greek Waters Pilot and Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot. This handy guide also whets the appetite for the local cuisine and culture and gives some historic context to exploration ashore. The fantastic background information with historical and mythological anecdotes gives ... a richness too often missing from bald pilot guides. Royal Cruising Club ... No East Med cruiser will want to sail without a copy.

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Book Synopsis· · THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER · ·________________________________'Fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window'It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns ... riveting' New York Times________________________________She already has your looks. Now she wants your life...Beautiful twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beneath the surface lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of open-hearted Summer's seemingly never-ending good fortune, including her perfect husband Adam.Called to Thailand to help sail the beloved family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris nurtures her own secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But when she unexpectedly finds herself alone in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes. Now is her chance to take what she's always wanted - the idyllic life she's coveted from afar. But just how far will she go to get the life she's dreamed about? And how far will she go to ensure no one discovers the truth?Filled with chilling suspense, The Girl in the Mirror is an addictive thriller about greed, lust, secrets and deadly lies.'Wildly unpredictably and expertly plotted' Los Angeles TimesTrade ReviewFerociously entertaining. A novel like a triathlon: part evil-twin thriller, part howdunit (or did-she-do-it?), part juicy family drama. Drop Knives Out and Double Indemnity into the blender, shake some Dead Calm over the froth, power it on, and you've got a cocktail like The Girl in the Mirror - fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating. * A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window *It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns ... riveting * New York Times *Wildly unpredictable and expertly plotted * Los Angeles Times *A page-turner that's delightfully over-the-top, shocking, and full of twists, THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR takes sibling rivalry to the next level. A jaw-dropping debut. * Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose Gold *Immensely entertaining, hugely original, highly recommended. Rose Carlyle takes the reader on a wild ride, across an ocean and into the depths of a family riven by greed, jealousy and subterfuge . . . Like sorbet for the jaded palates of hardcore thriller fans. * Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands and Silver *A chilling story of identity and what happens when a person's self-reality is voluntarily submerged with another's * New York Journal of Books *[An] assured debut... The intricate plot builds to a strong finale. Psychological thriller fans are in for a treat. * Publishers Weekly *Riveting from the first page to the last with a final mind-blowing twist that you'll never see coming! * Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish *Rose Carlyle's debut psychological suspense The Girl in the Mirror left me gobsmacked. With its exotic setting, incredibly drawn characters, masterfully intricate plot, and an ending I absolutely did not see coming, Carlyle doesn't just knock the ball out of the park-she sends it flying into the next universe. The Girl in the Mirror is a triumph, one of the best books I've read all year. * Karen Dionne, author of Home *Took my breath away, page after page. It has it all: a superbly taut plot. Unforgettable, haunting characters. A setting that will instantly transport you to the lush landscape of the Seychelles. And one of the best endings I've read in a very long time. Bottom line-this book is exactly what we're all craving right now: a delicious, perfect escape. * Aimee Molloy, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Mother *

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully produced compendium gives you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds to choose from, all colour coded by use, you can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dipping in and out for your daily knotting fix.Covers:- all the essential knots- useful hitches, bends, whippings and splices- handy knots for making outdoor items: plant hangers, harnesses, tree swings, rope ladder- mini knot craft projects: cool keyrings, friendship bracelets, belts, mats - magic ''trick'' knots: escapology knots, vanishing knots, travelling knots- freestyle knots: have a go at the ''thrown bowline'' (an old cowboy trick) - everyday fashion knots - new ways to tie your shoelaces, scarf, or even your tie!You won''t escape this book without learning something, and you won''t put it down without picking up an interesting fact or useful technique. Give it a month and you'll be a knot tying fanatic; give it a yearTrade ReviewThis is a fun, well-photographed collection of knots for any and every occasion. Sure to delight scouts, sailors, amateur magicians, and shoelace mavens alike. * Booklist (US) *Brings together a year's worth of ways to work with rope, from traditional hitches to magic tricks. Suitable for both adults and children...increasing in complexity across the year, it's designed to encourage you to master the basics before attempting more advanced knots. There is a good variety of classic hitches, bends, coils and splices, but there are many more unusual and obscure knots that will have you testing your skills. * Waterways World *What better time to further your skills? Nic Compton has set the tempting task of 365 different knot challenges for all ages and abilities, so you can hitch, bend, whip and splice your way through 2021. * Yachting World *A beautifully designed guide... For readers looking to beef up their knot knowledge, this is a handy resource. * Publishers Weekly *This charming book is full of innovative ways to turn a length of rope, a tie or even a scarf into something much more interesting and useful.. this book promises hours of enjoyment. * RNLI magazine *Every sailor probably has a book of knots gathering dust on a shelf but you’d be hard pressed to find one as comprehensive as [this]. * Sailing Magazine *Clearly written and superbly illustrated, this book presents a wealth of solutions for securing one item to another. * The Ensign *Fun, accessible and informative. * Classic Boat *Nic Compton talks you gently through all 365 knots with the sort of soothing bedside manner that is ideal in these fraught times. * Sailing Today *

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Book SynopsisWith 85 fuss-free and fabulous recipes inspired by the sea, The Boat Cookbook serves up simple, mouth-watering galley grub--prepared almost as quickly as it will be devoured by your hungry crew.For anyone with a tiny galley kitchen, there''s good news: no more bland leftovers aboard. These delicious and easy recipes, all made with minimum fuss and maximum flavor, will allow you to spoil yourself in the harbor and keep things simple at sea--not to mention rustle up a mean rum punch. With a foreword by Chris Galvin, and accompanied throughout by wonderful photography and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, this will prove to be an invaluable addition to any sailor''s kitchen or boat.The book includes recipe contributions from top chefs (Chris Galvin, Angela Hartnett, Kevin Mangeolles, Ed Wilson and Judy Joo) and sailing legends (Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Mike Golding, Brian Thompson, Shirley Robertson and Dee Caffari). With handy ideas on setting up the gaTrade ReviewWith handy ideas in setting up the galley, a lazy guide to filleting mackerel and tips for hosting the perfect beach barbecue, this is the must-have guide for sailors and seaside-lovers alike. * Yachting Times *

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Book SynopsisWhile relatively few cruise single-handed, many sail short-handed. It may be a couple sailing together or indeed a skipper with a novice crew - he may have lots of people onboard but, in terms of the sailing, he is probably short-handed. They soon discover that there is so much more to short-handed sailing than a lack of crew. It demands a different approach, a new mindset. The skipper has a much greater workload but there are also fewer people, sometimes no-one at all, to consult during the decision-making process. Under these circumstances fatigue can be as dangerous as heavy weather: it creeps up on you, often unnoticed, destroying your morale and ability to make rational decisions. And when short-handed, the crew's limited physical resources must be watched over and zealously guarded. In this heavily illustrated book Alastair Buchan passes on the lessons of his hard-won experience gained short- and single-handed sailing in coastal, offshore and ocean waters. It will show you everything you need to know about handling a boat alone or short-handed, from choosing a suitable craft to passage planning, manoeuvring, sleep management and watch keeping.Trade Review"covers the basics from coming alongside... casting off, to sail handling routines and... tricky situations - like going aloft - with diagrams." (Yachts and Yachting) "this is the book for everyone who puts to sea in a small boat." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Boat; The Skipper; Evolutions - Introduction; Evolutions - Casting Off; Evolutions - Sail Handling; Evolutions - Heavy Weather; Evolutions - Berthing; Passage Planning; Sleep Management; Watch-keeping; Summary

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Dhioriga Levkádhos (Levkas Canal) (1:20,000) Vasilikí (Nísos Levkas) (1:10,000) Órmos Fiskárdho (Cephalonia) (1:7,500) Órmos Ayias Eufimia (Cephalonia) (1:6,000) Órmos Frikou (Nísos Itháca) (1:15,000) Kálamos Harbour (1:5,000) Imray-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.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Marina Alimos (Kalamáki) (1:12 500) Stenón Metópis (1:30 000) Limín Póros (1:25 000) Nisídhes Tselevínia (1:50 000) Stenón Spétsai (1:40 000) Návplion (1:20 000) Imray-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.

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Book SynopsisThe ideal reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. With a refreshingly practical approach, illustrated throughout with clear diagrams, worked examples and colour photography, this 4th edition covers all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate. Fully updated in line with the syllabus, and taking in new technology and navigation techniques (such as thermal imaging and radar), developments in yacht design and multihulls, this is a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone taking the Day Skipper exam or intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering:- seamanship- safety equipment- preventing collisions at sea- navigation and chart work- tides and tidal streams- pilotage and passage planning- weather - engine operation and maintenance- VHF radio proceduresBy the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, this lively, helpful guide is the perfect companion to the course, whether for saiTrade ReviewProvides an excellent grounding for sailors ... an excellent teaching or revision aid and a useful onboard reference. * Yachting Monthly (March 2008) *Table of Contents1. About boats – sail and power 2. Knowing the ropes 3. Anchors and anchoring 4. Keeping safe 5. Communications – using the VHF radio 6. Avoiding a collision with other craft 7. The engine 8. About charts 9. Compasses 10. Chartwork – first steps 11. Tides and tidal streams 12. Finding our position 13. Course to steer 14. Buoys, beacons and lights 15. Pilotage – finding your way into creeks and harbours 16. Looking at the weather 17. Fog 18. Passage planning

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Book SynopsisIn the late 1920s Norwegian Erling Tambs and his wife Julie set out from Oslo with their Colin Archer pilot boat Teddy, little in the way of navigational equipment, and not much else. The Cruise of the Teddy is Erling’s charming and modest account of how, with great fortitude, resourcefulness and good humour they reached New Zealand via the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, with many delightful human encounters along the way, to arrive with one more in the family than they started with.

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Book SynopsisA new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need.Whether you’re a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownershipInside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you’ll discover:   • Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor    • Fully updated contents with the latest information and advice, and technological developments    • A chapter by chapter approach that functions as a complete tuition course on seamanship    • Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs     • A reliabl

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Book SynopsisThis second edition, 2018, shows - 8 new marinas, 11 new pontoons & 13 new sets of visitor moorings - also new roads and ferry routes. This high quality topographical map is specially designed to show the `Big Picture’ for the yachtsman planning to cruise in the West of Scotland at a convenient scale of 1:350,000.

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Book SynopsisYou long to escape the daily grind, buy a boat and sail away. This book will inspire your dreams and show you how to turn them into a reality – be it an extended cruise or years away. Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers, there are tales a plenty of what it is like to do it from around the world – west, east, north and south. There is also practical advice on everything from choosing a boat to crossing oceans. You’ll be guided through each step of the preparation before casting off on your adventure of a lifetime. There’s information on everything the would-be blue-water sailor needs to consider, including safety, communications, children, ocean passages and budgeting. Learn about routes and destinations around Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific and beyond to help you cruise the Mediterranean or Baltic, cross the Atlantic or circumnavigate the world. Colour photographs and charts will inspire and inform in this essential guide for the 21st century blue-water sailor. Fully updated for 2019 with new sections on visiting the Baltic and high and low latitudes. Contributors include John Ridgway, Jeanne Socrates, Tom Cunliffe, Ellen Massey Leonard, Behan Gifford, Nigel Wollen, Andrew Wilkes, Jane Russell and Jeremy Wyatt.Trade Review"A must for all aspiring ocean adventurers" (Yachting Monthly) "A bright cheerful paperback… an easy and absorbing read." (Little Ship Club) “A fascinating read – a combination of inspirational memoir and practical how-to guide for those tempted to give it a go.” (Salisbury Journal) “Great guide to realising the blue water dream.” (Practical Boat Owner) “Documents everything you need to consider from saving to buying, equipping, re-fitting and setting off, to maintaining, exploring, crossing oceans and becoming a true liveaboard long-distance cruiser… Cleverly uses anecdotes from a wide variety of international long-term cruisers to illustrate the various sections of the book, which makes it both interesting and entertaining to read.” (Noonsite, July 2019) “An inspirational and practical guide which shows you how to turn your dream into a reality. It’s packed with useful information.” (Lifeboat, Summer 2019) “a thoroughly useful guide. It comes full of all sorts of useful advice from pointers on routes to take, what boat to select, you name it, it’s all in here.” (Sailing Today, April 2019)Table of Contents1 Turning the Dream into Reality; 2 Saving Up to Sail Away; 3 Choosing & Equipping Your Boat; 4 Children on Board; 5 Time to Go; 6 Life Aboard; 7 Deciding Which Way to Go; 8 Blue-Water Sailing; 9 Cruising the Caribbean; 10 Hurricane Season; 11 High & Low Latitudes; 12 The Pacific & Beyond; 13 Sailing Back; With Thanks; Picture Credits; Further Reading

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year is updated with a new chapter describing Nick's eventual completion of the Fastnet Race thirty years after his first, ill-fated attempt. The world-famous Fastnet Race takes yachts from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and back. The 1979 race began in perfect conditions, but was soon engulfed by the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing. By the time it passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable, and fifteen sailors had lost their lives. It had been Nick Ward's childhood ambition to sail in the Fastnet Race, and being asked to join the crew of the 30-foot yacht Grimalkin was a dream come true. But then the storm hit. Grimalkin was capsized again and again. With the skipper lost overboard, after hours of struggle three of the crew decided to abandon the boat for the liferaft. Nick and another crewmember, both unconscious, were left on the beleaguered yacht in the middle of Trade Review'Nick has told the story of his amazing survival in his book Left for Dead, which he has re-released to include a new chapter about his epic challenge 30 years later.' * The Irish Sun (July 2010) *'Unsettling but compelling reading. Essential reading for those sailors who can't help thinking "What if?"' * Sailing Today (November 2010) *'This book is a gripping read from start to finish.' * Compass Magazine (2010) *

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Book SynopsisLin and Larry Pardeys hugely popular and encouraging book, the Self Sufficient Sailor, has been revitalised and expanded by over 40%. This has been an exciting project for me, said Lin, especially as I have spent much of the past two years voyaging through the western Pacific on a boat that has not only an engine, but much of the electronic gear Larry and I chose to sail without. This let me evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of what many folks call modern equipment. Better yet, it put me in touch with the people who are out cruising right now. And it is exciting to see that there are young and young at heart folks setting off voyaging on limited budgets and finding fine adventures.

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Book SynopsisA compact, handy summary of the key things you need to consider when planning a passage by sea and when managing your ship on that passage: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the timetable for developing a passage plan and goes through all the elements you should consider: port information, routeing, weather, tides, timings and safety. It then takes you through ship management on the passage: the crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, watch keeping and much more. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat on the chart table – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion as you plan and execute your passage.Trade Review"Your guide to writing a clear and logical passage plan." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Passage Plan Timetable; Port Information; Routeing; Weather; Tides; Timings; Safety; Documentation; Ship Management; Crew Briefing; Pre-Sail Checks; Drills & Spills; Abandon Ship; Watch Keeping; Standing Orders; Daily Routine; Distress Signals.

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Book SynopsisIn an old wooden sloop, Philip Marsden plots a course north from his home in Cornwall. He is sailing for the Summer Isles, a small archipelago near the top of Scotland that holds for him a deep and personal significance. On the way, he must navigate the west coast of Ireland and the Inner Hebrides. Through the people he meets and the tales he uncovers, Marsden builds up a haunting picture of these shores - of imaginary islands and the Celtic otherworld, of the ageless draw of the west, of the life of the sea and perennial loss - and the redemptive power of the imagination. The Summer Isles is an unforgettable account of the search for actual places, invented places, and those places in between that shape the lives of individuals and entire nations.Trade ReviewA truly remarkable writer -- Robert MacfarlaneMagical * Guardian *[Marsden] writes beautifully... In these islands at the edge of the Atlantic, he finds a rich tradition of myth, poetry and ancient lore that still speaks to us across the gulf of time * Guardian *I loved The Summer Isles from page one... Like one of those doorways so popular in Irish myth [it is] a portal not just to other places but to other times... marvellous -- Michael Kerr * Telegraph *A triumph... It is unlikely that a finer travel book will be published all year -- Hugh Thompson * Literary Review *Marsden brings characteristic elegance and insatiable curiosity to bear on his voyage; we are whisked along as passengers, alternately enchanted by this unforgettable coastline and apprehensive of its treachery. Even the most dogged land lubber cannot fail to be exhilarated by these stiff salt breezes -- Madeleine BuntingThe best book I've read on a sailing trip since Jonathan Raban's Coasting * Irish Independent *One of the most brilliant, imaginative and alluring travel books I have read in a long time -- William Dalrymple ‘Books of the Year’ * Wall Street Journal *By turns exhilarating and hauntingly poetic, this is a memorable book, full of reflection and wonder. Long after I'd finished reading it, part of me was still aboard Tsambika, peering into the distance, making out half-shapes, strange sea creatures, mythical kingdoms and snatches of ancient folk songs caught on the breeze... Sublime * Mail on Sunday *Beautifully written... As nail-biting as Conrad... Wonderful... Marsden is a subtle and elliptical writer. He never overstates and he is always doing more than it looks at first glance. So at the same time that this is both history and adventure, it is also a journey inward... [A book of] imaginative brilliance and precision... Marsden, more than anyone, understands that imagination, in its ability to conjure islands, is a solid thing * Elementum Journal *There is no better guide to the deep and dazzling meanings found on the western fringe of Europe than Philip Marsden -- Patrick BarkhamReading Philip Marsden's voyage is the only time in my life I shall want to be lost at sea. Shimmering, profound, and deeply mesmerizing -- John Lewis-StempelBattling unforgiving weather and repairing his boat on the fly, he shares the myths, legends and songs surrounding these mystery-shrouded islands * Wanderlust *Thrillingly alive * National Geographic Traveller *Philip Marsden [is] one of Britain's great sea writers... a truly beautiful voyage through people and poetry as well as the sea * Marine Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisSailing in cold waters is challenging, but hugely rewarding. And when you venture into the high latitudes you find yourself in some of the world''s last real wildernesses. In recent years climate change has made these regions more accessible to small boats, and it is now possible to venture further afield in search of adventure. With practical advice, stunning photography and first-hand accounts of voyages from world-renowned experts, this book offers hard-won wisdom on all aspects of sailing in cold waters: Preparing yourself: good routines, assessing risk and preparing your crew Preparing your boat: design, heating, engine, steering, anchors and electrics Sailing in ice: instrumentation, charts, and what to do when you get stuck Safety: MOB, polar bears, glaciers and dinghy procedure Communication: VHF, satellite and SSB Weather: interpreting GRIB files and reading ice charts AnchoringTrade Review"Some of us think the more you have to wear the greater the adventure." Jon Amtrup advises on preparing yourself, your boat, equipment, safety. Bob Shepton's photos make one gasp with their grandeur and austere beauty. An informative and beautiful book. * Yachting Monthly *Utterly factual, devoid of unnecessary fluff and simply meant to in­form, not cajole or strike fear into the heart of a sailor who yearns for adventure sailing. The combination makes for an inspirational read that is sure to become a dog-eared companion for any sailor ready to head to high latitudes. * Sailing magazine (US) *A great addition for anyone preparing to voyage into the higher latitudes... What stands out head and shoulders above the narrative are the super and inspiring photos. So, as well as being good reading material for those preparing to go to the far north or south for the first time, it's also very interesting for those who've already been there and done it – as well as for those who prefer to travel vicariously... It is particularly good at raising awareness of the key issues when venturing to these dramatically beautiful and awe-inspiring regions. * Flying Fish *This book is an inspiring read and extremely interesting even if you are simply dreaming of heading to the great polar wastelands rather. If you are actually planning on going there, then this guide is absolutely invaluable. * Sailing Today *Chock-full of practical tips alongside breathtaking images from the author's travels...you'll feel as though you've travelled beyond your living room and into these beautiful icy landscapes. * RNLI magazine *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. Power: Understanding Engine PerformanceChapter 2. Estimating Speed: Effects of Power, Weight, and Hull TypeChapter 3. Propeller Anatomy: Parts and DefinitionsChapter 4. Blade Characteristics: Blade Shape, Cavitation, Special Propellers, and Rules of ThumbChapter 5. Crouch's Propeller Method: The Empirical Method for Calculating Propellers Using SlipChapter 6. The Bp- Method: The Power Factor Method for Calculating PropellersChapter 7. Installation Considerations: Blade Clearances, Shafting, and Propeller WeightChapter 8. Tugs and Trawlers: High-Thrust, Variable-Loading, Controllable Pitch, and Ducted PropellersChapter 9. Sailboats, Outboards, and Go-Fast Wrinkles: Propellers for Special ApplicationsAppendix A. Measuring the Hull: Procedure for Determining DisplacementAppendix B. Measuring the Propeller: Procedure for Finding Diameter and PitchAppendix C. Shaft Taper and Coupling DimensionsAppendix D. Decimal ExponentsManufacturers and SuppliersBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisWhen Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting''s toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it''s heart. The depth of the affection for Ellen is extraordinary - she makes people feel like they can do anything!This is her story, written intrue Ellen style, in her own words, without the help of a ghost writer.Passionate, dramatic and and deeply affecting, her story will move and inspire all who read it.

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Book SynopsisA charming early memoir of midlife by the bestselling author of Mayflower and In the Heart of the Sea, recounting his attempt to recapture a national sailing championship he'd won at twenty-two.

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Book SynopsisBen Ainslie, CBE, was born in 1977 in Macclesfield. He started sailing at age four and first competed at the age of ten. He has won four Olympic gold medals and was awarded Yachtsman of the Year in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2002.Trade ReviewTake it from a neutral observer: the most accomplished competitor at work in British sport today is Ben Ainslie. Chris Hoy, Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington deserve praise but the real fanfare should be reserved for Ainslie ... [He has] a combination of dedication, stamina, tactical nous and, the clincher here, a sustained level of ruthlessness rarely witnessed before in British sport -- Henry Winter * Daily Telegraph *Sailing's superman * The Times *An interesting self-portrait ... it encapsulates his personality: pleasant and unassuming off the water, ruthless on it * Independent *A must-read for any sailing fan... Ben’s inside account makes for fascinating reading * All at Sea magazine *

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Book Synopsis''An exceptional book. Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea'' Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for Madmen''Colourful and inventive'' The TimesSailing on a boat by yourself out at sea and out of sight of land can be exhilarating or terrifying, compelling or tedious - sometimes it can be all of these things just in one morning. It is an adventure at odds with our normal, sociable lives, carried out floating on a medium wholly inimical to our existence. But the deep ocean is also a remarkable place on which to think.Richard King''s enormously engaging and curious new book is about the debt we owe to solo sailors: women and men, young and old, who have set out alone. Spending weeks and months alone, slowly, quietly and close to the ocean surface is to create the world''s largest laboratory: an endlessly changing, capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, Trade ReviewAn engaging, beautifully written history of single-handed sailing ... Packed with ripping yarns and driven characters. * The Economist *Those who have chosen to face the dangers of the ocean alone are a colourful and inventive bunch ... I was delighted to read of [King's] amazement. -- David Mills * The Times *The book is as much a feat as the crossing ... something to be marvelled at ... I’ve already started plotting my own ocean crossing. -- Peter Hoskin * Prospect *First-hand accounts evoke the elation, frustrations and dangers of life in a small boat crossing the ocean ... King assembles a truly eccentric, even flamboyant cast of solo sailors. -- Victor Mallet * Financial Times *Richard King is a superb and gifted writer, and Sailing Alone is an exceptional book. Into his account of his own singlehanded ocean crossing, he has woven a rare and compelling history of the real explorers, the extraordinary 'ordinary' people-men, women, and even children-who took off alone, in tiny, often crude boats, and found what we are all searching for. Here is the real story of what it's like to be alone at sea. A real achievement that will provide inexhaustible re-reading, Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea. -- Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for MadmenSailing Alone is a beacon, a lighthouse of luminance for the experienced and inexperienced alike. Richard King's insightful reflections on the stories of lone voyagers make this required reading for all who dream fervently of such voyages. A nuanced study in aspiration, endurance, terror, and triumph, it's a treasure. -- Jon Wilson, Founder, WoodenBoatPraise for Richard J. King's Ahab's Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick: 'Anyone who loves Moby-Dick should read this book' -- Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the SeaA superb work of popular scholarship that rivals the best books of maritime non-fiction currently in print ... a joy to read. -- Dan Brayton, author of Shakespeare’s OceanA wide-ranging, highly personal, richly eclectic, and extremely well-researched book whose style and humour, combined with its rigor, suggest the potential for popularity beyond the fascinations of this self-confessed whalehead ... A contemporary, witty, almost postmodern field guide. -- Philip Hoare, author of The WhaleA marvellous guide to the magic and mystery that was Melville's gift to us. -- Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Becoming WildBrilliantly written, I have been drawn back to Sailing Alone again and again; each new reading brings a different perspective, and has also introduced me to remarkable sailors I really should have known about. * Practical Boat Owner *King has an academic's research skills and a deep appreciation of the link between solo sailing and writing. He has also had the ocean-time to develop questions that could never have been formulated from a library ... An important, stimulating book. * Yachting Monthly *

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Book Synopsis“The wind was blowing at hurricane strength-sixty-five knots and over-and increasing in the gusts to eighty knots. His boat was surfing on waves as high as a sixty-foot, six-storey building. . .Each wave that struck choked and froze him, the icy water working its way down inside his survival suit.” —from Close to the Wind by Pete GossIn Near Death on the High Seas, Cecil Kuhne collects some of the most terrifying and astounding experiences of sailors confronting the awesome, raw power of the sea. These tales-filled with everyday heroes and survivors-comprise a riveting and often breathtaking collection of extraordinary stories that show the terrible ferocity of the untamable ocean. Also featuring:• Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki- the historic and celebrated journey of the Kon-Tiki as it journeys across the Pacific.• Steve Callahan's Adrift- a solo sailor loses his boat in the Atlantic must survive in a fi

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Book SynopsisElegant by design and spectacular in performance, thirty-six iconic Herreshoff boats are showcased in magnificent photographs and original drawings.Trade Review"... outstanding written history including hundreds of inspiring images and archival drawings for many of HMC's most iconic designs." -- Classic Boat

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping.Trade Review"This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour." (Sailing Magazine) "The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsRound turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; Definitions

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Book SynopsisUsing a combination of modern and traditional methods this book leads you through all the aspects of boat navigation.Trade Review“Pat Manley gives the reader a detailed overview of all the systems currently in use, from GPS to AIS, and describes how each system works, how to use it and how to get the best out of it. However, the author highlights the danger of over-reliance on such electronic tools and points out some of their shortcomings. He also stresses the importance of having at least some knowledge of traditional navigation.” (Noonsite, June 2010) "A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas." (Boat Mart, August 2008) "The definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates" (Sailing Today, July 2008) "...Pat Manley, has 10 million miles of navigation under his belt, making him eminently qualified to produce this new guide". "Electronic and traditional navigation explained - with free online simulators." (Boat Mart, December 2008)Table of ContentsCover Points. Foreword. Introduction. 1. The Global Positioning System. 2. Our Address on the Earth's Surface. 3. The Magnetic Compass. 4. Constructing a Route. 5. Tides. 6. Boat Speed. 7. Depth Sounders. 8. Finding Position. 9. Passage Planning. 10. Pilotage. 11. Automatic Identification System. 12. Radar. 13. Autopilots. 14. Personal Computers. Appendix A. Deduced Reckoning and Estimated Position. Appendix B. Course to Steer. Appendix C. Tidal Heights and Tidal Streams. Appendix D. Tidal Planning and Plotting. Credits.

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Book SynopsisCelestial navigation i s one of the oldest of the mariner's arts - and one of the most awe-inspiring. Trusted navigation expert, Tom Cunliffe, shows you how to master the art in easy stages. Celestial Navigation includes clear diagrams and worked examples to guide the novice navigator.Trade Review' Tom's warm and humorous writing style makes the book easy to digest, while still explaining the subject in detail.' (Yachting Monthly, November 2010). “He writes with the authority of a man who knows that his methods work in the most testing of all examination rooms, a small boat sailing on the open ocean.” (Bill Anderson, Formerly RYA Training Manager)Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1 The Earth and the Heavens. 2 The Sextant. 3 The Noon Sight for Latitude. 4 Time. 5 Position Lines and Plotting. 6 Sun Sights. 7 The Planets. 8 The Moon. 9 The Stars. 10 Polaris - the Pole Star. 11 Compass Checking on the Ocean. 12 The Shortest Way.

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Book SynopsisThis volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life. Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning and value Brings to life the many applications of philosophy to sailing and the profound lessons it can teach us A thought-provoking read for sailors and philosophers alike Trade Review“I highly recommend the wisdom filled and engaging book Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail edited by Patrick Goold, to any students who study philosophy, students of any disciplines, practicing sailors, or anyone interested in the great and timeless questions posed by philosophy since the beginning of time. This book is one that you will return to for inspiration, wisdom, and solace again and again.” (Blog Business World, 2 February 2013) “I highly recommend the wisdom filled and engaging book Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail edited by Patrick Goold, to any students who study philosophy, students of any disciplines, practicing sailors, or anyone interested in the great and timeless questions posed by philosophy since the beginning of time. This book is one that you will return to for inspiration, wisdom, and solace again and again.” (MoneyTalks, 3 February 2013) “Edited by a professor of philosophy and with a (very good) foreword by yachting writer John Rousmaniere, this essay collection probes why we sail and what we can learn from it.” (Classic Boat, 1 October 2012) "Sailing, moving from one place to another either for discovery or for economic survival reason must be the earliest mode of transport know to mankind that involved technology i.e a boat and a sail."(Existential Analysis, January 2015)Table of ContentsForeword: The Craft and the Mystery viii John Rousmaniere The Philosophical Sailor: An Introduction to Sailing – Philosophy for Everyone xiv Patrick Goold Acknowledgments xxiii Part 1 Passing Through Pain and Fear In the Place of Perpetual Undulation 1 1 Ships of Wood and Men of Iron: Voyaging the Old-Fashioned Way and Seeking Meaning in Adversity 3 Jack Stillwaggon 2 Winning Philosophy: Developing Patience, Inner Strength, and an Eye for the Good Lanes 12 Gary Jobson 3 “Hard a’ Lee”: Why the Work of Sailing Can Be Great Fun 23 Crista Lebens 4 Solo Sailing as Spiritual Practice: A Phenomenology of Mastery and Failure at Sea 36 Richard Hutch Part 2 the Meaning of the Boat Three Schools of Thought 47 5 Buddha’s Boat: The Practice of Zen in Sailing 49 James Whitehill 6 Freedom of the Seas: The Stoic Sailor 61 Gregory Bassham and Tod Bassham 7 Sailors of the Third Kind: Sailing and Self-Becoming in the Shadow of Heraclitus 72 Steven Horrobin Part 3 Beauty and other Aesthetic Aspects Of the Sailing Experience 83 8 What the Race to Mackinac Means 85 Nicholas Hayes 9 Sailing, Flow, and Fulfillment 96 Steve Matthews 10 On the Crest of the Wave: The Sublime, Tempestuous, Graceful, and Existential Facets of Sailing 109 Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza, Luísa Gagliardini Graça, and José Ángel Jáuregui-Olaiz 11 Navigating What Is Valuable and Steering a Course in Pursuit of Happiness 122 Jesse Steinberg and Michael Stuckart Part 4 Physics and Metaphysics for The Philosophical Sailor 133 12 Do You Have to Be (an) Einstein to Understand Sailing? 135 Sebastian Kuhn 13 Paradoxes of Sailing: The Physics of Sailing and the Import of Thought Experiments 148 John D. Norton 14 The Necessity of Sailing: Of Gods, Fate, and the Sea 164 Tamar M. Rudavsky and Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody 15 The Channel: An Old Drama by Which the Soul of a Healthy Man is Kept Alive 176 Hilaire Belloc Notes on Contributors 180

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Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide for most of the first aid emergencies you could come across afloat, including drowning, unconsciousness, external bleeding, immersion, hypothermia and more.Table of ContentsResuscitation; Drowning; Unconscious casualty; Choking; Shock; Bleeding; Burns; Fractures / dislocation; Immobilisation; Spinal injury; Chest pain / asthma; Seizures; Diabetes; Casualty assessment; Getting help

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Book SynopsisAt sea you cannot just wait for help, you need to act immediately and First Aid Afloat allows you to do that.Trade Review"Better than most: concisely written and well illustrated, with photos, flowcharts and diagrams." (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsPreface; First Aid; Resuscitation; Wounds; Injuries; Environmental injuries; Illness & medical emergencies; Children & infants; Help; Index

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Book SynopsisThe dramatic story of Gipsy Moth IV from her epic first circumnavigation to her restoration, wreck and triumphant return.Trade Review"gripping and insightful". (RNLI Offshore Magazine, Spring 2008) "It's a hell of a story." (Yachting Monthly, January 2008) "This beautifully illustrated book is the definitive history of Gipsy Moth IV..." (Devon Today, January 2008) "If you are a photographer or a yachting enthusiast, this book is a must." (Amateur Photographer Magazine, January 2008) "The book is well illustrated and is a good piece of journalism-as you would expect from the author" (Sailing Today, March 2008)Table of ContentsForeword by HRH the Princess Royal; Foreword by Ellen MacArthur; Foreword by Giles Chichester; Making a dream come true; The Chichester spirit of adventure; Why Gipsy Moth IV had to be saved; The restoration & relaunch; Leg 1; Leg 2; Leg 3; Leg 4; Leg 5; Leg 6; Leg 7; Leg 8; Leg 9; Leg 10; Leg 11; Saving Gypsy Moth IV; Kiwi miracle; Wizard in Oz; Leg 15; Leg 16; Leg 17; Leg 18; Leg 19; Leg 20; Leg 21; Leg 22; Leg 23; Leg 24; Leg 25; Leg 26; Leg 27; Leg 28; Leg 29; Leg 30; Leg 31; Leg 32; Author's acknowledgements; Gypsy Moth IV sponsors; Circumnavigation maps

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide in how to teach people to sail safely and effectively. For every concept introduced there are both on- and off-the-water instructions and exercises. Covering the basics of teaching plus additional tips, this is suitable for those embarking on a career teaching sailing, as well as for parents of sailing youngsters.Table of ContentsHow to teach dinghy sailing; How to teach from a support boat; Advanced sailing, catamaran sailing and racing; Index

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Book SynopsisGet out on the water and start navigating with Tom Cunliffe's classic guide to navigation and pilotage.Trade Review"This is a comprehensive navigation book for beginners...no complex jargon, just simple step by step explanations." (Sailing Today, December 2008) "Inshore Navigation is the definitive beginner's guide to marine navigation." (Boat Mart, December 2008) "This book gives you the basic principles...For a novice yachty, this book is ideal." (Daily Echo, Jan 2009) "...this is the one book you should read, understand and take with you...Tom Cunliffe is one of Britain's leading authorities on yacht navigation." (Boat Mart, September 2009)Table of Contents1 The chart and the almanac 2 Course, bearings and the magnetic compass 3 Position, distance and Dead Reckoning 4 Man-made aids to navigation 5 Pilotage 6 Tidal streams 7 GPS and the electronic fix 8 Estimated Position and the traditional fix 9 Course shaping 10 GPS in onward navigation 11 The electronic chart plotter 12 Tidal heights and depth of water 13 Passage planning 14 Fog Conclusions

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Book SynopsisDiscover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land.Trade Review"Providing you will [with] a solid foundation in the art of coastal and offshore navigation." (Boat Mart, March 2009) “...provides a solid foundation in the practicalities of plotting your route to a destination...worth its weight in gold.” (All at Sea, March 2010).Table of ContentsIntroduction; Charts, publications & essential chartwork; Lights, buoys & night navigation; The rise & fall of the tide; Tidal streams; The steering compass; The estimated position; Traditional position fixing; Shaping a course; Electronic navigation techniques; The electronic chart plotter; Pilotage; Passage planning; Practical passage making; Conclusion

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Book SynopsisFrom the basic principles through to more in-depth expertise, Essential Boat Radar is your no-nonsense introduction to radar.Trade Review"This useful guide introduces the reader to the basic uses of the radar as well as explaining what it does." (Boat Mart, July 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Radar - what it does and how it works; Basic machine & controls - how to get a good picture; How to use radar for collision avoidance; How to use radar for navigation & pilotage; More radar science - confusion & anomalies; Modern radar - more advanced functions; Choosing & installing radar; Glossary / Index; References for further study

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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

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Book Synopsis“A masterfully curated collection...You don’t have to be a sailor to be blown away by this fascinating, bighearted book.” —Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea, Travels with George, and Second WindA story as vast and exhilarating as the open ocean itself, SAILING ALONE chronicles the daring, disastrous, and often absurd history of those who chose to sail across the ocean, in very small boats, alone.Sailing by yourself, out of sight of land, can be invigorating and terrifying, compelling and tedious - and sometimes all of the above in one morning. But it is also a wide expanse of time in which to think. Sailing Alone tells the story of some of the remarkable people who, over the last four centuries, have spent weeks and months, moving slowly over the world's largest laboratory: a capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, the weather, the stars, and countless sea creatures, fr

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