Sailing / yachting Books

Book SynopsisDemonstrates the art of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs.Trade Review'the photographs and diagrams are of excellent quality...an absorbing read' Nautical Magazine (November 2010) 'spells out the whys and hows of what many regard as a difficult art, with good clear text, pictures and diagrams.' SAILING (October 2010) There are some good tips here for every sailor, whether they are a racer or cruiser. Read, hoist and get going, efficiently. Ontario Sailor Magazine, (May 2011)

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly modern take on an essential skill for anyone going to sea concentrates on the tackle needed for all types and sizes of boat, explains manual and hydraulic systems for handling anchors, and demonstrates with helpful photos and diagrams safe and efficient anchoring techniques in all conditions - wind, strong tide, shallow water, rocky bottoms and deep bays - all of which require particular techniques that are covered in detail to help the reader develop effective skills.Once considered something of a black art, anchoring is coming back into vogue as a free alternative to paying costly marina fees to berth overnight. Being competent and confident at anchoring offshore also allows boaters to anchor off a peaceful beach, providing the ideal opportunity for the family to go swimming from the boat, fish, or just row round - a better distraction for the kids than searching the marina for an Internet café.With detailed diagrams and instructive photographs of bothTrade Review'With detailed diagrams and instructive photographs of both sail and power boats of all sizes under anchor, this helpful guide takes the reader step-by-step through the entire anchoring process in a clear and helpful way.' * All at Sea (March 2011) *'Bobby Schenk has written a comprehensive work that is chock full of common sense, good tips and thorough explanations. A good buy.' * Sportsboat & RIB Magazine (April 2011) *'the book is brimming with practical and well-constructed advice written in an accessible style that really shows Shenk's depth of knowledge and experience.' * Cruising Magazine (March 2011) *'It is sure to contain lots of useful information for the average motorboater. it may even help you break free from the shackles of the marina and spend an idyllic night on the hook. If it achieves this just once it will have more than paid for itself. * Motor Boats monthly *A good guide...; written in a down-to-earth conversational style by an author who has sailed the oceans of the world. * Little Ship *

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Former stressed-out city girl and journalist Emma is living the dream. She's in Malaysia, living on a yacht with handsome traveller Guy, and together they have plans to explore the world's most remote and exotic places. Alright, so she has to ignore the niggling doubt that things didn't quite work out the last time she went to stay with a stranger on his boat in Asia, but she's quietly confident that this time things will be different.She and Guy are literally sailing into the sunset together. Adventures in Asia, America and the Caribbean beckon. Life, free from the rat race and nine-to-five grind, couldn't be more perfect. Or could it?Eventually forced to return to London, to her old, crippling, fast-paced world, Emma finds herself struggling with anxiety and panic attacks and losing the battle between head and heart. Running, or sailing, away is just not an option any more. Untie the Lines, the sequel to Casting Off, is a beautifully written,

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Book SynopsisGive this book a year and it will improve your sailing and that's if you read only one tip a day. No fewer than 365 experienced sailors share the wisdom of their experience, revealing invaluable suggestions you won't get taught on many sailing courses. Their tips include smart advice, time- and money-saving cheats and ingenious solutions across a wide range of sailing issues from boat handling (including rigging and sails, as well as anchoring and mooring) to living aboard (including cooking and your water supply), along with thrifty hints for simple maintenance and repair (plus winterising), and customising your boat to suit your needs. Ideal for swotting up on a specific topic or dipping into when needed, there is something for everyone, from new sailors to Day Skipper students and beyond. This isn't a book of secret knowledge, so all sailors at any level will benefit from learning from something new from the experience of others.Trade ReviewTopics include comfort and cockpit, deck layouts, rigging, stowage and safety, galleys, workshops and winter storage. It is a year-long celebration of human ingenuity. * Yachting Monthly *Table of Contents1. Anchoring and mooring 2. Sailing from the cockpit 3. Deck layout 4. Boat handling 5. Rigs and sails 6. Stowage and security 7. Living aboard 8. Maintenance, repairs and winterising 9. Miscellaneous advice

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Book SynopsisSailors planning a cruise abroad use a pilot book, which gives you all the navigational advice to get you to your destination. Once you''ve closed the pilot book, this book will help you enjoy all that your destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry and food supplies? The main reason for going on a cruise in the first place is to explore new and lovely places. Sailors won't decide to stop at a port because of an interesting pilotage challenge, but you will for an amazing moules frites place hidden away. General guidebooks won't tell you everything you need to know, and will include a lot of info on places you can't reach. Adlard Coles Shore Guides provide the essential information and ideas to make the most of your time ashore.Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the pretty harbours and beautiful beaches of the Channel Coast of FranTrade Reviewcertainly a book to consider if you're holidaying with children * Yachting Monthly *Packed with photographs and practical information on local facilities, places to visit and the best beach within the rest of the marina, Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France will steer you towards the essentials and pleasures of this beautiful and popular region. * Powerboat & RIB Magazine *carefully researched...straightforward, well laid out...a very useful companion for anyone planning a trip across the Channel this summer. * Sailing Today *

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Book SynopsisTo celebrate 60 years of sailing Scottish waters, the author single-handedly sailed Halcyon, a 32' wooden yawl, from Fairlie on the Clyde, round the Mull of Kintyre by way of numerous inner islands to Barra in the Outer Hebrides and to the Atlantic side of the islands, not often visited by cruising yachts. Bad weather forced a diversion to explore the sea lochs of the west coast of Harris and Lewis, the islands of Taransay (of the BBC's Castaway series) and Scarp, famed for its ingenious 'Rocket Post' experiment. While visiting these numerous islands, he met local people and experienced the sometimes violent extremes of weather such as when he was storm-bound in Stornoway for several days. There are stories galore about the island people, snippets of interesting history, legends and folklore, tales of the sea and island life, the Hebridean fishermen and lighthouses - thus uncovering another dimension of island life. Bob recounts his travels and tales, some previously unpublished, in a relaxed and highly-readable style. As well as being a unique travel book, it is an insight into the rapidly-changing ways of island life and a useful sailing guide to the Western Isles and anchorages in the Hebrides. It would be of immeasurable help to sailors keen to venture into some of the lesser-known sailing areas of Western Scotland. This vivid and entertaining story of adventurous sailing among Scotland's beautiful but challenging Western Isles will be enjoyed by keen sailors and armchair travellers alike - a truly memorable journey of over 1000 miles!Trade Review'...this book presents its readers with a fine opportunity - to journey with him. ...he reveals encounters, supplies appropiate connections, provides historical insights through anecdotes, but, above all, he is a combination of a skipper and steward who, through his words, embodies the essence of good company.' Scottish Island Explorer '...it is an adventure... ...and ready for sharing. ...a valuable sailing guide for those planning to embark on such an expedition. ... For the less adventurous among us, find a couple of quiet hours, board a comfy armchair, sit back and enjoy the journey.' Whitehaven News 'The Hebridean Islands are not for the faint hearted, but the rewards for the plucky cruiser are great. Bob Orrell delved into 60 years of cruising the area to rediscover the thrill and beauty of this treacherous coastline, this time sailing single-handed.' Sailing Today 'Along the way, the author rejoiced and grimaced through Scotland's changeable weather; met fascinating people and visited places with fabulous stories, enjoyed adventures and described Scotland's amazing western coastline through a sailor's eyes. Bob is a lovely writer and brings to life the atmosphere and sights of his intrepid expedition around one of the most stunning coastal areas of Scotland.' FionaOutdoors '...a wonderful book. Well written, engaging, and unusually compelling for a work of non-fiction, this is a book that reveals the Hebrides in what for many readers will be an entirely new light.' Undiscovered Scotland

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Book SynopsisOpen boat cruising has never been more popular, in the doing or the reading of it; magazines, websites, associations and events around the world attest to this, and of course the countless sailors who just ‘get on with it’ in their own unassuming manner. Two such, some ­fifty years ago, long before today’s explosion of activity, were Ken Duxbury and his wife B; Ken’s three books recounting their adventures in the eighteen-foot Drascombe Lugger ­'Lugworm' delighted many on their first appearance, yet they became unavailable for years. 'Lugworm on the Loose' describes how Ken and B quit the ‘rat race’ and explored the Greek islands ­under sail. 'Lugworm Homeward Bound' recounts their voyage home from Greece to England. 'Lugworm Island Hopping' has Ken and B ­exploring the Scilly Isles and the Hebrides. The light touch of Ken’s writing belies the sheer ambition, resourcefulness and seamanship which infuse these exploits. And beyond pure sailing narrative, his books convey the unique engagement with land and people which is achieved by approaching under sail in a small boat.

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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 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 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 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 SynopsisThis book is a basic treatise on one of seamanshipâs key arts â anchoring â the skill that causes skippers of all levels of experience more worry than any other.Trade Review"The book has a place on the nautical bookshelf." (Sailing Magazine)Table of ContentsAuthor's note; The art of anchoring; Ground tackle; Choosing an anchorage; Basic principles; Anchoring under sail; Mooring; Heavy weather anchoring; Some anchoring emergencies; The Mediterranean moor & other techniques

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Book SynopsisMost yachts and motor boats now use GPS as their primary source of positional information when navigating. The page layout of this logbook has been designed for clear entry of GPS positions and waypoints. The left-hand spread is for passage planning and the right-hand spread is for plotting positions on passage. There is also space to include narrative and separate pages for pilotage, harbour, anchorage and other notes, plus a section to use as a visitors’ book and / or to record crew changes. The size of the book makes it ideal for use on small chart tables, without completely covering the chart that also needs to be referred to. This second edition reintroduces the silver blocking on the front cover, giving the Logbook a stylish feel and making it the ideal place in which to record those precious journeys undertaken in your yacht.Trade Review“This hardcover logbook was specially devised by Anderson with GPS navigation in mind; hence its compact size and suitability for small chart tables.” (Sailing Magazine)Table of ContentsCompiling the log; Log pages; Pilotage, harbour, anchorage & other notes; Visitors' book

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Book SynopsisWell established as ‘the East Coast yachtsman’s bible’, this 20th edition of Jan Harber’s classic cruising companion marks the book’s 60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan’s father, produced the first black and white edition, East Coast Rivers, now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers. Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of local knowledge is complemented by port information and local maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of their visit to the East Coast. The text is illustrated throughout with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this cherished cruising ground. Not only a pilot guide, this is the memoir of a family’s history; exploring, capturing and celebrating this extraordinary sailing area.Trade Review"Essential information is complemented by quotes, local history, family history and additional photographs to provide the reader with a greater insight into the nature of this cruising area." (Little Ship Club) "To read this guide is to go on a journey with someone who is steeped in the East Coast Rivers and knows intimately its swatchways, creeks, mud and sandbanks." (The Deben Magazine) "The pilotage is descriptive and full of local colour including extensive quotations that give a real flavour of the East Coast" (Practical Boat Owner) "Years of experience shine through in the well-thought-out use of photographs and chartlets." (Classic Boat) "Well established as 'The East Coast Yachtsman's Bible'...highly regarded guide" (Boat Mart) "...excellent aerial photographs, simple and clearly illustrated chartlets...a useful new guide to navigate distances." (Yachting Monthly) "...very much a 'cruising companion', with patches of history, anecdote, quotation and detail of shoreside facilities...well illustrated..." (Sailing Today) “For those who prefer an interesting read to a technical guide, East Coast Rivers is full of good local knowledge.” (Yachting Monthly). "The old favourite for this area and has been in publication since 1956. Years of experience shine through in the well-thought out use of photographs and chartlets." (Classic Boat).Table of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER ONE: Lowestoft; CHAPTER TWO: Southwold; CHAPTER THREE: Orford River; CHAPTER FOUR: The River Alde; CHAPTER FIVE: The River Deben; CHAPTER SIX: Harwich Harbour; CHAPTER SEVEN: The River Orwell; CHAPTER EIGHT: The River Stour; CHAPTER NINE: Walton Backwaters; CHAPTER TEN: The River Colne; CHAPTER ELEVEN: The River Blackwater; CHAPTER TWELVE: The River Crouch; CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The River Roach and Havengore; CHAPTER FOURTEEN: The River Thames; CHAPTER FIFTEEN: The Medway; CHAPTER SIXTEEN: The Swale; CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Cross Estuary Routes; CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: Ramsgate; CHAPTER NINETEEN: Sixty Years of East Coast Rivers; TIDAL CONSTANTS; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX

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Book SynopsisLooking back at the lives and sailing careers of some of our lifetime’s finest yachtsmen, this collection of eleven original, moving accounts is just as much a celebration of the good – tales of hope, achievement and courageous spirit – as it is an account of their tragic final voyages. Included are world-renowned racers, like Eric Tabarly and Rob James, highly experienced cruisers and adventurers, like Peter Tangvald and Bill Tilman, and the notoriously ill-prepared Donald Crowhurst, as well as other famous and some less well-known sailors. Starting with the sad loss of Frank Davison and Reliance in 1949, the book concludes with the amazing last voyage of Philip Walwyn in 2015 – crossing the Atlantic single-handed in his 12 Metre yacht Kate. All of the men and women described were friends with or known to the author, Nicholas Gray, who himself competed in several short-handed long distance races, where he met and raced against many of these fascinating characters. Peppered with photographs showcasing the sailors and their yachts, this is a refreshing look at those who have helped to shape this sport’s history, honouring their lives and accomplishments before detailing their tragic last voyages.Trade Review"This is an unusual and absorbing book. The subject matter is not as depressing as it sounds. Nicholas Gray has succeeded in making it more of a celebration of the lives and achievements of these remarkable people. They all lived life to the full, and Last Voyages is a very fitting tribute." (Royal Cruising Club) “breath-taking accounts of events that led to the tragic seafaring deaths of seventeen people….in a captivating easy-to-read style, each page crammed with information and insights… a ‘must-read’ for anyone contemplating a serious sea voyage or offshore race.” (Cruising Association) “These memoirs are just as much a celebration of the good – tales of hope, achievement and courageous spirit – as they are an account of the tragic final voyages.” (All At Sea)Table of ContentsForeword: Sir Chay Blyth; Introduction; 1: The last voyage of Ann and Frank Davison and the loss of the Reliance (1949); 2: The strange last voyage of Donald Crowhurst and the trimaran Teignmouth Electron (1969); 3: The life and last voyage of Mike McMullen and the loss of the trimaran Three Cheers (1976); 4: The last voyage of Simon Richardson and Bill Tilman and the loss of En Avant in the South Atlantic (1977); 5: The life and loss of Alain Colas and his trimaran Manureva (1978); 6: The last voyage and loss of the trimaran Bucks Fizz and her entire crew in the Fastnet Race of 1979; 7: The life, last voyage and loss of Angus Primrose and Demon of Hamble (1980); 8: The life and last voyage of Rob James on board his trimaran Colt Cars GB (1983); 9: The life, loves and last voyages of Peter Tangvald on board L'Artemis and his son Thomas on board Oasis (1991 and 2014); 10: The life and last voyage of Eric Tabarly on board his yacht Pen Duick (1998); 11: The extraordinary life and last voyage of Philip Walwyn on board his 12 Metre yacht Kate (2015); Afterword

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Book SynopsisMartyn Murray was finding modern life, with all its restrictions and controls, suffocating. Following years of soul-searching, his father's death triggered him into opening the old logbooks and charts to retrace the sailing trips they had once shared together. He determined to revisit those waters and bring home the freedom of the seas. Falling in love with an old ketch in Ireland, he bought and restored her enough to sail back to Scotland. Over the next two summers he cruised Scotland's Western Isles, with one goal: to reach St Kilda - the remotest part of the British Isles, 40 miles from the Outer Hebrides. During his cruising he considered the islanders and their sense of freedom - often restricted by absentee landlords and officialdom. He riled against bureaucracy and commercial enterprise restricting the yachtsman's ability to roam free. For parts of his journey he was joined by the beguiling Kyla; a rare, independent spirit who both excited and frustrated Martyn. But much of Martyn's voyaging was undertaken alone, encountering a variety of places, situations and characters along the way. He attempted his long-awaited sail out to St Kilda through the teeth of a storm, believing that achieving this feat would bring him the freedom and clarity that he craved. What he came up against was far more testing and turbulent than the tides and gales of the North Atlantic. As he sailed back to the mainland things fell into place: a sense of achievement in completing the arduous voyage alone, but - most of all - an understanding of who he is, clarity on his relationship with Kyla and a real sense of his own freedom.Trade Review"What an exhilarating experience, reading those pages! This is a special book, the style and thinking behind it in perfect harmony." (Dervla Murphy). "A terrific read, full of adventure and learning, and will inspire a lot of people who have only thought about major voyages to step on to their boats and actually make them." (Sam Llewellyn). "A Wild Call is one of those all-too-rare books that you just know you are going to remember, a book you can expect to come to mind at odd moments as you encounter the joys and challenges of your own everyday life. It's beautifully written and eminently readable, but those aren't the characteristics that make it stand out and give it such an enduring quality. What really makes this book special is that it is thought-provoking and inspirational. A Wild Call is a book we thoroughly enjoyed and are glad to have read. " (Undiscovered Scotland website) "Grand tale....... really enjoyed it!" (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting Journalist, Author and Broadcaster). "wonderful heart-warming tale, looking at the bonds of family and freedom of adventure... This book is truly a treat for anyone who loves sailing, Scotland, adventure, or just a good story. Highly recommended." (Sailing Today) "Thought-provoking account of one man's Scottish cruise north towards St Kilda and much more." (Classic Boat). "When packing for your next cruise, I suggest that you slip a copy of A Wild Call into your bag." (Clyde Cruising Club) "... wonderfully heart-warming tale, looking at the bonds of family and freedom of adventure... This book is truly a treat for anyone who loves sailing, Scotland, or just a good story. Highly recommended." (Sailing Today, Nov 2017) "A Wild Call comes out in a series devoted to sailing... but even if you don't know your keel for your burgee, it has the universal appeal of a love story... The yacht and dinghy crowd might well wish that Murray had dumped a lot of the romantic stuff, but the real heart of the book, and by no means the smoothly beating heart, is the story of his relationship to the red-haired woman he calls Kyla. I've rarely encountered such a compelling but troubling character in a real-life book... It's certainly not just a book for sailors, because it speaks to something in all of us." (The National, Oct 2017) "... the journey of self-discovery of an intelligent, sensitive man sailing again the seas of his early life off the coast of Scotland. The waters may be familiar to many a yachtsman, but his perspective enriches our understanding of these well-travelled seaways." (Tom Cunliffe, Yachting World, Nov 2017) "A fascinating account of one man's rediscovery of the joy of sailing in the Western Isles and his search for freedom for himself, for yachtsmen and for the Scottish islanders." (Yachting Life, Jan 2018) "For readers who have sailed these waters, or are yearning to do so, the detailed descriptive text will do wonders!... His harrowing journey to reach his destination makes the reader admire and respect his considerable courage and ingenuity... an interesting read of sailors and landspeople alike." (Cruising Association, 2017) "well written. The slight edge of panic at the cost of each repair has a very familiar ring. His satisfaction at each challenge overcome is shared. The description of the anchorages and moorings of the Inner and Outer Hebridean Islands is highly evocative and anyone who has been there will enjoy revisiting them." (Little Ship Club, Jan 2018) "A very enjoyable read." (Royal Cruising Club, March 2018) "A Wild Call would be a good read for many, especially those with an interest in sailing and the Scottish waters. The book also covers themes such as love and friendship throughout, making it heart-warming and enjoyable to read. Overall, A Wild Call is a very gentle and satisfying book." (Scottish Field, March 2018) “Tales of people who find aspects of modern life suffocating are not uncommon. However, Martyn Murray goes the distance, so to speak, in setting his target, St Kilda, quitting work, restoring and equipping an old ketch as well as sailing from Cork to the Crinan Canal and out into the Atlantic. The challenges he faced were more than just maritime.” (Scottish Islands Explorer, Nov 2017)Table of ContentsPreface; PART ONE: 1. Wild Boat Chase, 2. Dog Watch, 3. Did We Mean To Go To Sea?, 4. Fatal Flaw, 5. In the Wake of Saints; PART TWO: 6. Glorious Day of Salvage, 7. The Sea Gypsy, 8. Molio's Cave, 9. Mull of Kintyre, 10. Fiddler's Green, 11. Ring of Bright Bubbles, 12. Stormbound, 13. Wild Mountain Thyme; PART THREE: 14. Cup and Ring, 15. Wolf Island, 16. Isle of The Great Women, 17. Battle of Dreams, 18. The Dark Laird, 19. Piloting a Craft Called Freedom, 20. Flight of the Fulmar, 21. Abode of Ancestors, 22. Running Free

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Book SynopsisRestoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don’t intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are immense. Nevertheless, it is not something that should be undertaken lightly and without careful consideration. That is where this book comes in, as Enric Roselló takes you through his restoration of a 30-year-old 40-foot yacht. Broken down into 46 chapters, Enric details the stages of his restoration in chronological order. For each he starts with an overview of the task and the thinking behind the approach he took. Just these introductory pieces alone are ideal for someone contemplating a restoration (of all or part of a boat) to read before making the final decision as to whether to go ahead. For those who decide to take on the challenge, each overview is followed by an in-depth step-by-step account of what they did, accompanied by numerous informative photo sequences (with over 800 colour photos in total). The material in this book would be invaluable both to boat owners who are considering a complete overhaul and to those who have one or two smaller jobs to do. All possible subjects are covered, including dealing with osmosis, the interiors, deck, rigging, electrics and electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads and much more. The author is very honest about the amount of work and commitment required and also offers advice about when to call in the professionals and when to consider doing the work yourself. Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforehand, so you know what is ahead, and to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.Trade Review"...a very well researched book, easy to browse and easy to follow. One of the best guides published this year." (Multihull Review) “This is a minutely detailed, intensively photographed book presenting the individual project in discrete sections that will offer guidance to anyone taking a long hard look at the future potential of their own vessel.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. Jobs to be done; 2. On dry land; 3. Stripping out interiors; 4. Osmosis; 5. Electrical installation (1 of 3); 6. Repairing the deck (1 of 3); 7. Repairing the deck (2 of 3); 8. Electrical installation (2 of 3); 9. Replacing Perspex side-windows; 10. Anchor Locker (1 of 2); 11. Repairing the deck (3 of 3); 12. Mast (1 of 3); 13. Cleaning the winches; 14. Painting the interiors; 15. Engine (1 of 2); 16. Bow pulpit; 17. Refitting the head; 18. Bottom; 19. Painting topsides; 20. Painting the deck; 21. Deck hardware (1 of 4); 22. Interior carpentry (1 of 7); 23. Deck hardware (2 of 4); 24. Interior carpentry (2 of 7); 25. Interior carpentry (3 of 7); 26. Installing the electronics; 27. Renewing upholstery and foam fillings; 28. Installing the refrigerator; 29. Plumbing (1 of 2); 30. Plumbing (2 of 2); 31. Deck hardware (3 of 4); 32. Mast (2 of 3); 33. Mast (3 of 3); 34. Interior carpentry (4 of 7); 35. Engine (2 of 2); 36. Lining ceilings and walls; 37. Anchor locker (2 of 2); 38. Deck hardware (4 of 4); 39. Interior carpentry (5 of 7); 40. Electrical installation (3 of 3); 41. Sails; 42. Interior carpentry (6 of 7); 43. Interior carpentry (7 of 7); 44. Final tally; 45. Appendix I: Waste management; 46. Appendix II: Steering system.

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Book SynopsisIn Bed with the Atlantic is a travel memoir of a young woman, Kit Pascoe, as she goes from never having stepped on a yacht, to sailing over 18,000 miles - across the Atlantic, around the Caribbean and then back - in three years with her partner. At first, she was dogged by doubt, a belief that she wasn't a `sailor', never would be and that she was in no way capable of such an undertaking. She believed that the ocean was out to get her, that weather needed to be battled and that she would forever be ruled by the anxiety that plagued her. Woven into the narrative of the journey's progression are stories from Kit's childhood and life before the voyage, explaining her battles with anxiety and the feelings of being lost as a graduate in post-recession Britain. The book also relays her struggle with reconciling a life of travel with the expectations and experiences of those back home, at an age when most of her contemporaries were starting corporate careers and families. In her courage to leave everything she knows behind, she learns the history of the islands and their people, swims with turtles, explores strange cave systems, and learns to forage for food straight from the sea. But she also encounters hardships like running out of food and water, battling against storms, trying not to be struck by lightning, and discovering the crippling loneliness of sailing an ocean for months on end. Sailing back to the UK after three years Kit realises the colossal difference that sailing has made to her life and understanding of the world. She ponders how easy it is not to do something, to protect ourselves from risks and ridicule and everything that makes us uncomfortable. But now appreciates that it is only when we take the risk, that we get the reward and that we connect not just with the world at large, but also with ourselves.Trade Review“Pascoe is a fine travel writer, fascinated by all that she sees as well as by the changes she experiences in her understanding of the world. She is also a fearless risk taker who battles persistent anxiety with impressive success.” (Yachting Monthly, December 2018)Table of ContentsList of Stopovers; I Bought a Boat; Spanish Horizons; Columbus' Island; An Unfamiliar Ocean; Racing Grenada; Tropical France; A Caribbean Crossing; Sloth Hunting; Beating Through Rainbows to Paradise; The Sky, the Sea and the Waves; Northern Bahamas; Riding the Gulf Stream Home; The Outpost Islands; A Circle has No End; Sources; Glossary of Nautical Terms

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Book SynopsisA compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.Trade Review“This handy flipover book aims to detail everything a newbie racer needs to know about the art of yacht and dinghy racing. It’s waterproof for life aboard too!” (Yachts & Yachting) “A handy flip-over booklet which acts as a bullet-point refresher and quick reference guide when out on the racecourse.” (Yachts & Yachting, December 2019) “This booklet, compiled by the racing enthusiasts at Fernhurst Books, is a good start to learn about racing: the rules, the courses, tactics and protests.” (Afloat, October 2019)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Courses; Rules; Start; Beat; Reach; Downwind; Leeward Mark; Leeward Gate; Finish; Protests; Flags

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Book SynopsisGoing aboard a sailing yacht for the first time is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit daunting. It introduces you to many unknowns: terra firma is left behind, the boat is propelled by something you can’t see (the wind), there are ropes everywhere and a whole new vocabulary opens up! Your skipper will brief you on the key things you need to know, but this book is a great opportunity to learn a bit beforehand which will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more! Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. Devised to be read by new crew before they arrive at the boat, it is also great to keep on board as a quick and easy reference guide. Ideal for skippers to give to anyone joining them on board for the first time. As soon as a person steps aboard they are crewing: drawn into casting off, hoisting sails, winching and even steering. It’s impossible to cover everything in your briefing, so any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing and will make your yacht a happier, safer place for everyone.Trade Review“This book is written in a very friendly and approachable way, with clear diagrams and de-mystified language… This book would be a great one to have on board and to share with potential first-time crew prior to departure… It is a virtual Competent Crew course in a pocketsize offering.” (Moody Owners’ Association) “We were introduced to sailing some years ago. We would have loved to have this little book at the time to prepare us for what was to come and later to consolidate our knowledge as we gained confidence at crewing. The book delivers on its promises of providing the basics to crew on a boat, keep safe and have fun… Throughout there are excellent diagrams and clear colour photographs to illustrate the text” (Cruising Association) “A useful little sailing book intended to be read in advance of a first sailing trip and kept for reference thereafter… Effective use is made of diagrams and photographs.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsIntroduction; PART 1: FIRST STEPS: What to bring, Homework, Parts of a yacht, Getting on & off, The skipper’s briefing; PART 2: UNDER POWER: The engine, Docking & casting off, Under way; PART 3: UNDER SAIL: How does a boat sail?, Under way, Winching, Hoisting sails, Trimming the sails, Reefing, Tacking, Gybing, Lowering sails, Spinnakers, Gennakers; Jargon buster

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Book SynopsisAt five out of the last six Olympic Games team GBR has been the top nation in sailing, a result of strong leadership from the Royal Yachting Association and very talented sailors and coaches. But Barry Pickthall, formerly the Yachting Correspondent of The Times observes: “If one man deserves recognition for Britain’s remarkable success within the sailing Olympic arena, it is Jim Saltonstall – the coach who has cajoled, encouraged and inspired so many youngsters towards world stardom over the past 3 decades.” This is the story of Jim Saltonstall and his contribution to the success of British sailing. It starts in his home county of Yorkshire and the seaside town of Bridlington where he learnt to sail. It goes through his experiences in the Royal Navy, which he joined aged 15, with tours all around the world but, particularly, sailing with the Royal Navy team and becoming the Royal Navy Sailing Coach. This led to his appointment as the first RYA National Yacht Racing Coach, the development of the GBR Race Training Scheme and, in due course, great success at youth, world and Olympic levels. The 24 Olympic medals won by the 14 sailors who give glowing praise to Jim in the Foreword confirms his contribution to this success. Jim retired from his Team GBR role in 2000, after the Sydney Olympics, but it is a testimony to him that two of the gold medallists from Tokyo 2020 (which took place in 2021 – in elite sports a lifetime since Jim retired) credit him in their success, saying he was ‘a huge inspiration’ and ‘couldn’t help be motivated’ by him. The story is told as modestly as a Yorkshireman can, and is interspaced with tales of cars, car journeys and one or two parties! Jim also takes time out of the story to give his thoughts on all aspects of youth training, competing internationally and coaching. Anyone involved in race training will benefit from the wisdom he provides in these pieces.Trade Review“Jim inspired generations of World Champions and Olympic medallists. He gave youngsters the belief that they could win, then provided the platform to create the skill sets to get the job done. There are a handful of people who deserve immense credit for the success of British sailing in the last 40 years and Jim is without doubt one of them.” (Sir Ben Ainslie) “Jim was ahead of his time in bringing together the best youth talent and giving them a structured approach in order to develop their sailing skills. His real skill was not what he coached, but it was making them feel that they belonged to something special, making them proud to represent Great Britain and in time helping us all believe we could win.” (Ian Walker) “Jim is a one of the standout coaches and mentors that deserves great credit for the influence he has had over Britain’s success in sailing. His enthusiasm, knowledge and tremendous sense of humour inspired so many young sailors to great things. He was immensely proud of his ‘ferrets’ and always had time for each and every one of us.” (Paul Goodison)Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; My Early Years; Starting in the Navy; Moving on in the Navy; Becoming the Royal Navy Sailing Coach; My Olympic Campaigning; Setting Up the RYA Youth Programme; Moving on to the International Stage; Youth Results Start Coming; Development in Youth Training; Keelboats & Optimists; My Own Sailing; The Olympics; Going Freelance; More Coaching & Sailing. Interludes: The Ten Aspects of the Sport; Sailing International Regatta; Running a Youth Training Programme; Coaching at Events; Coaching to Success; Working with Parents; Dealing with Prima Donnas.

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