Sailing / yachting Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Superyacht Manual
Book SynopsisReeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and the best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands to skippers and owners.There is extensive coverage for leisure and professional yachtsmen including:- key information for all required courses at all levels from STCW crew basic training through RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to MCA Officer of the Watch (Yacht)- comprehensive treatment of: safety, sea survival, first aid, fire fighting, navigation, seamanship, meteorology, marine radio and general ship knowledge- additional section on marine law including international and flag state requirements- easy guide to the Collision Regulations as well as their full textWell illustrated and user-friendly, this is the complete reference for all those involved with private or commercial yachts worldwide.Trade Review'Some very useful background and advice for anyone wishing to turn his superyacht dreams into reality.' * Work Boat World (April 2010) *'...the extensive array of information and the clarity of the material and the interesting use of coloured graphics makes this publication a useful reference and training manual for all serious students of maritime affairs' * Nautical Magazine(July 2010) *This book is encyclopaedic in nature with 400 pages packed with lots of photographs and coloured diagrams to illustrate the clearly written text. * The Little Ship Club (Winter 2010) *'a very comprehensive and up-to-date manual...well worth acquiring' * RSNA Journal (Summer 2010) *
£42.75
Seapoint Books & Media LLC The Art and Science of Sails
Book SynopsisA bible of modern sail handling and selection. It is presented in an oversize format along with four/color photographs.Trade ReviewThe Art and Science of Sails Revised Edition (2016), by Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt is a perfect addition to any sailor's library of knowledge. If you're feeling slow, you'll know where to go. Sailing World, January 13, 2017 The subject of sails and sailmaking can be quite complex but in this terrific revised edition of The Art and Science of Sails authors Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt have done a superb job distilling the complexities into a narrative that we can all understand. From the intricacies of how wind and water conspire to propel a boat forward to some of the more mundane aspects of sails, this book covers it all and in great detail. I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone who wants to know more about that very important part of a sailboat, namely the sails. Twenty six years ago the original The Art and Science of Sails was published and it was a ground breaking book... Who would have guessed back then that the America's Cup would be raced in flying boats with solid sails? One of the most interesting chapters of the book is The Science of Sails; how indeed can a flimsy curved surface propel a boat almost directly into the wind? It seems unfathomable but it's true, and Whidden and Levitt walk the reader step by step through the various stages of, as they put it flying a flat plate," to a complete understanding of aerodynamic theory. They then take this theory and explain how it translates into designing and engineering sails. There is significant ink given to 3DL and 3Di sailmaking and for good reason. Building membrane sails on a full size mold completely revolutionized the industry, and these days it's not only the racers that want this kind of technology, increasingly cruisers are also seeking it out. By being able to precisely lay fibers along the anticipated load lines in a sail meant that sails could be built lighter and stronger for the same stretch resistance. Incorporating exotic fibers such as carbon and vectran into sailmaking further advanced things and now blending different fibers into the same sail with each doing their own part all found their roots with 3DL.I urge you to read the whole book cover to cover like I did. Sailors around the world spend an inordinate amount of money on sails and without being disparaging many have no real clue how to use them. I can almost guarantee that your skills as a sailor will be vastly improved once you have read this book. -- Brian Hancock, Owner of Great Circle Sails and author of Maximum Sail Power Sail Magazine's Sailfeed, November 17, 2016 This book is the second iteration of the Art and Science of Sails written by a wonderful sailing journalist Michael Levitt and Tom Whidden, a distinguished North Sails veteran. I took it on wanting to understand more about what drove those boats we raced and how we could squeeze one more ounce of speed. The sport has changed dramatically and this book is a solid portrayal of the journey and change in approach, technology, vision and design. In essence it sets the record straight for many of us who were possibly too close to the forest to see the real evolution and its rapid pace of change. Whidden's personal story is intriguing. I loved the approach, the setting of a baseline, the linkages to Hood and North and the contrasts of their inherent strengths, the working through the materials and the technical meat of the book in the transitioning from as they put it "from aerodynamic theory to practice." It's often said one of the things that separate great books, especially ones that deal with topics that are technical in nature, from the pack is a style that truly engages and teaches... Simply said this is a must book for your sailing library. -- John Kerr, John Kerr is the managing Partner at AD ASTRA Media publishing Canadian Yachting. Canadian Yachting, 10/23/2016 Twenty-Five years ago, these authors published the first version of this book. As they note, in the quarter-century, there has been many amazing advances in sail design and construction. Published by North Sails, this book is stuffed with full of theory and discussion of how sails work. It has sections on theory, materials, design, use of sails, as well as the use of computers in sail design and manufacture. There are also distinct chapters on headsails and mainsails. There are also substantial chapters on the advances that North Sails has made since the late 1980s, specifically 3DL and 3Di sails. It absolutely benefits from the personal knowledge of the authors, and their involvement with North Sails. This book is clearly written for people who are interested in the cutting-edge sail design and manufacture techniques, specifically as applied to racing sailboats. It does not address square rigs at all. It is beautifully printed, and is filled with really interesting diagrams and photos that illuminate the text. This is highly recommended for racers, and also for anybody who is interested in how sails work, and modern sailmaking. It is suitable for all levels of experience. The Nautical Mind, 10/12/2016 Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt's legendary reference work on the art and science of sails has received a complete and well-researched update. Seahorse Magazine, 10/2016 Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt's book is a clear, reliable guide to getting the most out of your sails, an essential component to good seamanship whether you're cruising or racing. -- John Rousmaniere, Author of "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship" A fascinating look at the science and history that has led us to today's highly technical world of sailmaking. The book does a wonderful job of explaining the physics behind both trimming of sails and state-of-the-art sailmaking. -- Bora Gulari, Two-time Moth World Champion and U.S. Sailing Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Christmas is drawing near, and with it the question: what gifts should I give? This year, Boote Exclusiv recommends three books... And for the development of sailors, The Art and Science of Sails beckons. North Sails chief executive Tom Whidden shares insider knowledge in 182 pages. Boote Exclusiv There is much to learn here for me and my Volvo Ocean Race team. This book is a must read for anybody looking to improve their sail trimming and sailing. -- Ian Walker, Skipper of Abu Dhabi, winner of the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race and a two time Olympic Silver Medalist.Table of ContentsIntroduction... 8 Chapter 1 / An Artist and a Scientist... 18 Chapter 2 / Materials and Technique Matter ... 32 Chapter 3 / The Science of Sails, ...50 Chapter 4 / From Aerodynamic Theory to Practice, ...68 Chapter 5 / Three Dimensional Molded Sails: 3DL & 3Di, ... 86 Chapter 6 / The Computer Science of Sailmaking, ... 110 Chapter 7 / Mainsails, ...120 Chapter 8 / Headsails, ... 134 Chapter 9 / Downwind Sails, ... 150 Bibliography ... 170 Index...
£34.98
Rowman & Littlefield Capt. Nat Herreshoff: The Wizard of Bristol
Book SynopsisNathaniel G. Herreshoff was the greatest yacht and marine designer and builder this country has ever produced. Captain Nat Herreshoff is credited with the introduction of more new devices in the design of boats than any other ma, and the great yachts that he designed for the successful defense of the America's Cup caught the imagination of the world. The period of his greatest activity from 1890 to 1920 was known as "the Herreshoff Era," so greatly did his personality and the yachts he designed dominate the sport. He was a man of manifold talents and unusual genius and his career makes one of the most fascinating biographies. Many of closely guarded secrets of Captain Nat, the great master, are reveled in these pages which teem with human interest, philosophy and the accumulated wisdom of a long lived genius.Trade ReviewA chatty, homey, well-illustrated biography, making pleasant and informative reading from cover to cover. * The Boston Globe *This is a book that every yachstman with a real interest in his sport will enjoy tremendously. * Yachting World *Chatty and accessible, it gives a marvelous insight into the character and influences of one of the world's greatest yacht designers. Illustrated with 50 pages of photographs. * Classic Boat *From the first small boats to steam launches, torpedo boats, cup defenders and great yachts of Vanderbilt, Hearst and Morgan, this is a story both surprising and complex. After reading such a book, you realize it stands out above the rest...the pages teem with human interest, philosophy and accumulated wisdom as secrets of a great master are revealed. * The Ensign *Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Time and the Place Chapter 2: Captain Nat's Ancestors Chapter 3: The Herreshoffs Chapter 4: Captain Nat's Education Chapter 5: The First Designs of N. G. Herreshoff Chapter 6: Captain Nat Forms a Partnership with His Brother John Chapter 7: Captain Nat's Home Life Chapter 8: Captain Nat's Methods of Designing Chapter 9: The Works of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Chapter 10: Captain Nat's Designs of the Eighteen-Nineties Chapter 11: Designs from 1900 to 1910 Chapter 12: Captain Nat's Designs Between 1910 and 1920 Chapter 13: Captain Nat's Later Designs Chapter 14: Mr. Herreshoff's Later Life and Friends Chapter 15: Some of Captain Nat's Accomplishments Appendix Partial List of Herreshoff-Built Boats
£21.25
Quercus Publishing The Book of Tides
Book SynopsisAn idiosyncratic, richly illustrated guide to Britain's rivers, seas and shores, for everyone who loves the water and the natural world - a Norwegian Wood for Britain's watersThis is a book for those who want to understand better how the waters surrounding us affect our daily lives, how it imperceptibly but crucially shapes our actions, and has shaped our landscape for millenia. It's for anyone who knows and loves our coast, and who wants to understand, discover, surf, or sail it better.Inspired by his own witnessing of the power of the sea through travelling around Britain's coastline in a panel van with his young family, William Thomson tells the story of the cycles of the sea. He combines a lyrical, passionate narrative with graphically beautiful renderings of the main forms of water which affect Britain: Rip, Rapids, Swell, Stream, Tide, Wave, Whirlpool, Tsunami.The Book of Tides is a book for all of us who feel the pull of the sea and the tug of the tide.
£22.50
Fernhurst Books Limited Jib Trimming: Get the Best Power & Acceleration
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about trimming the foresail. This book demystifies the black art of jib trimming and focuses purely on this role. Concepts covered range from lift, drag and sail shape to wind changes and sea state, with lots more in between. The guide is full of annotated photographs and diagrams to show you exactly what you are trying to achieve and the use of sailing terminology has been reined in. Once this guide is in your head, you will be trimming like a pro. Stand out from the crowd and become a valued crew member by uncovering the secrets of sailing fast whilst remaining in control.Trade Review"...jib trimming will be de-mystified for the beginner, and the more experienced sailor..." (Sailing Magazine) “… this is an excellent introduction to trimming, and no doubt contains some useful reminders for more experienced headsail trimmers too.” (Yachts & Yachting) “Dedicated jib trimmers on racing yachts will get the most from this paperback, but what works for them should be equally effective on a cruising yacht.” (Yachting Monthly) “This book is an asset to the world of sailing and will be of great help to new and experienced jib trimmers.” (Ian MacDiarmid, MacDiarmid Sails) "This is a great way for racers to get that extra 0.5 knot and cross the line first." (Ontario Sailor) "A great place to start for those who believe that trimming a sail involves sheeting it in until it stops flapping." (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsForeword; 1. Creating Lift & Avoiding Drag; 2. The Jib & its Controls; 3. Sail Shape; 4. How to Sail Fast Upwind; 5. Offwind Trim; Conclusion; Appendix A: Setting Up; Appendix B: Trim Table Template; Appendix C: Points of Sail; Glossary; Index.
£12.34
Fernhurst Books Limited Sailing for Kids
Book SynopsisSailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular children’s sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to race.Trade Review“This volume should go down a treat with any aspiring young racers.” (Yachts & Yachting) “Aimed at children aged 8-15 who aspire to sail. It is packed full of pics and diagrams, straightforward and easy to understand making it a perfect introduction to the sport. It's a great little book, liberally illustrated and is simple to follow.' (Sailing Magazine)Table of ContentsForeword; 1. Parts of the boat; 2. Rigging; 3. Your first sail; 4. Launching; 5. Reaching; 6. Beating; 7. Running; 8. Sailing a circular course; 9. Landing; 10. Safety; 11. How the wind moves your boat; 12. Knots; 13. The rules; 14. How to go faster; 15. What’s next?
£10.44
Royal Yachting Association RYA Sail Trim Handbook - for Cruisers
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£14.72
Penguin Random House Group Two Years Before The Mast
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£7.55
International Marine Publishing Co The Sextant Handbook
Book SynopsisLoran and GPS notwithstanding, there will always be a place for the sextant aboard any blue-water boat, if for no other reason than the thrill and mystery of finding one's position on earth by gazing at the heavens. Here is the indispensable reference that should accompany the instrument aboard. Cmdr. Bruce Bauer, a professional navigator and master mariner with the U.S. Merchant Marine, has distilled years of hands-on experience into an eminently readable guide to buying, adjusting, using, and repairing sextants.The Sextant Handbook is dedicated to the premise that electronic navigation devices, while too convenient to disregard, are too vulnerable to rely on exclusively. The book is designed to make beginner and expert alike conversant with this most beautiful and functional of the navigator's tools. Topics include: Assembly and Disassembly Vital Adjustments Avoiding Problems Rough Weather Sightings Oiling and Cleaning Immersion Baths Emergency STable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 A Short HistoryAstrolabeLatitude HookQuadrantCross StaffBack StaffSextantChapter 2 Elements of the Sextant and Four Vital AdjustmentsPerpendicularityFrame and Index MirrorFrame and Horizon GlassParallelismIndex Mirror and Horizon GlassTelescope and FrameAdjustment ProceduresChapter 3 Attachments and AccessoriesAstigmatizersDouble Star PrismWide View Horizon GlassDavis Prism LevelBubble Horizon AttachmentNeck StrapsVisual AidsChapter 4 Care, Maintenance, and RepairOiling and CleaningImmersion Bath ProceduresHow to HoldWhere to Put DownMounted Sextant BoxesEmergency Silvering TechniquesApplying PaintResilvering Horizon GlassChapter 5 How to Buy a SextantWhere to Find ThemPricesFive Ground Rules to Avoid ProblemsTaking Test SightsInterstellar Test TableDiscovering the Dropped SextantReconditioning CostsChapter 6 Sighting TechniquesInversion for LocationPrecalculating AzimuthsRocking or Swinging an ArcSun's Upper LimbShades for Sun, Moon, and VenusCorrecting for False HorizonRough Weather Sighting TechniquesMaking a MonocleChapter 7 Correcting the SightThe Thirteen ErrorsCorrecting for Moon, Venus, and MarsCorrecting for Wave HeightChapter 8 Timing the Sight AccuratelyThe Hack WatchUsing a Tape RecorderCounting Paces and StopwatchesAttaching Stopwatch to SextantChapter 9 Searching for StarsThe Necessity for PreplanningFinding SunriseUsing the Rude Star FinderConverting Local TimeUsing H.O. Pub. No. 249Making and Using a Wrist BoardChapter 10 Sextants of TomorrowIs the Sextant Doomed?Coming DevelopmentsAppendixesA--Sextant Check ProceduresB--Sextant ManufacturersC--Distribution and DealersD--The Navigator's Basic Tool KitE--Making and Using an Artificial HorizonF--Table of Interstellar Angles for Practice Sighting and Sextant TestingG--Useful AddressesBibliographyIndex
£12.59
Fernhurst Books Limited Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats: Diesel
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
£11.69
Seaworthy Publications, Inc. A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands
£41.65
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Waypoints
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 *
£11.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Sailing Handbook
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)
£14.39
Fernhurst Books Limited Racundra's Third Cruise
Book SynopsisMost people know of Arthur Ransome, the author of the classic children’s sailing tale, Swallows & Amazons, and many other books in the same series. But besides his exciting tales of children on the water there is much more to the man. Before he wrote Swallows & Amazons, Ransome was a journalist for the Daily News, based in Russia. He is reputed to have played chess against Lenin and he married Trotsky’s secretary. He cruised extensively in the Baltic in the 1920s on board his beloved Racundra. His account of his first cruise on that boat was his first commercially successful book, Racundra’s First Cruise (also available from Fernhurst Books). The second cruise was spoilt by bad weather, but the third cruise was special – it was his honeymoon having married Evgenia Shelepina. Ransome clearly intended to publish the account of this cruise, but never finished it. Ransome enthusiast, Brian Hammett, got hold of the unpublished manuscript and found Ransome’s hand-written notes, diaries, logbooks and photographs in the Ransome archive at Leeds University. Brian compiled this book, adding his own notes from his cruises in the same area. The result is a glorious volume which has delighted Ransome enthusiasts, sailors and landlubbers equally. This new paperback edition and eBook will be published on 8th May – the very day that Ransome and Shelepina got married in 1924 before their honeymoon cruise which is recounted in this book.Trade Review“There isn’t a paragraph in it that is not a delight to read… Few books have been edited with more enthusiasm and dedication… This is a labour of love for which Ransome’s many admirers have reason to be enormously grateful.” (The Independent) “His easy descriptive prose is as fresh as it ever was.” (Classic Boat) “The day-to-day details of the cruise will be music to the ears of sailing enthusiasts, but the keen eye of Ransome the journalist ensures there is plenty to hold the attention of those of us who don’t know the difference between a centreboard and a centre-forward.” (The Keswick Reminder) “A superbly well-written book which is worth reading at a suitably leisurely pace and savouring every exquisite minute.” (Lifeboat) “For the general cruising fraternity, this slim paperback is highly recommended as the kind of book to have on board in case of enforced idleness in a sheltered anchorage while waiting for inclement weather to pass. Although it describes a world long gone, it nails much that is important, enjoyable and interesting about the cruising life.” (Flying Fish, 2018)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Racundra’s Third Cruise (Racundra Goes Inland); Prelude to Racundra’s Third Cruise: The dream, The first cruise, The second cruise, The Cruising Association, Getting married, Racundra returns to Riga; Postscript; Acknowledgements.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The First and the Fastest
Book SynopsisComparing Robin Knox-Johnston’s and Ellen MacArthur’s famed round-the-world voyages
£17.00
Headline Publishing Group Close to the Wind
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
£10.44
Fernhurst Books Limited Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road: The
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.
£15.29
Fernhurst Books Limited The Sailor's Bluffing Bible
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.
£11.69
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd East Aegean: Greek Dodecanese islands and the
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.
£20.25
Atlantic Books The Girl in the Mirror
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 *
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Knot A Day
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 *
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Desperate Voyage
Book SynopsisIn May 1946 John Caldwell set out to sail from Panama to Sydney to reunite with his wife who he hadn''t seen for more than a year. Eager to reach his destination and unable to secure any other form of transport, he had to resort to singlehanded seamanship.After an ignominious scene in the harbor, where a tangled anchor led him to take an early dip, he spent ten days learning the rudiments of navigation and sailing from a book, before embarking on the 9,000 mile journey aboard the 20-foot Pagan. Ahead lay a mission that was to reveal in him elements not only of astounding courage and determination, but also of incredible foolhardiness. Within 500 miles of Panama John Caldwell had already been shipwrecked once and had his boat''s engine and cockpit destroyed by an angry shark. Indefatigable, he decided to press on towards his goal.He endured the terrors and discomforts of life on the high seas and enjoyed the triumphs of fighting and winning against the elements. This is more than an excTrade ReviewA must read for all would-be voyagers. * Latitude 38 *[An] astounding tale of courage and adventure....an engaging, well-written story that combines elements of romance with incredible adventure, farce and foolhardiness. If ever there was an argument for the benefits of sail training, this book cements it. Riveting stuff. * Sailing Today *One of the classic 'How I did it on a shoe-string in an unsuitable boat, knowing nothing about sailing' books....A good read and hooray for the days when people could do this sort of thing without attracting condemnation. * The Island *Table of ContentsCutter Pagan Plan of Pagan Map of the voyage About the Author I. Preparation II. Departure III. Practice IV. Confidence V. Sunk! VI. Castaway VII. Adventure VIII. Overboard IX. Malpelo Isle X. Navigation XI. Crew XII. Unenchanted Isles! XIII. Post Office Bay XIV. Trade Winds XV. Devilfish XVI. Hurricane XVII. Dismasted XVIII. Jury Rig XIX. Lost XX. Foodless XXI. Starvation and Land XXII. Rescue XXIII. Tuvutha XXIV. Going Native XXV. A Sail! XXVI. Australia
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Sailing
Book SynopsisAimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.Trade Review...it is always interesting and very readable. * Sailing *Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner. * The Ensign *Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two. * Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal *This book is easy to read. It imparts some very valuable information in a fun package. * Good Old Boat *This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining. * Latitudes & Attitudes *"Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing--and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two."--SoundingsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword Introduction Alphabetical List of Entries Appendix
£12.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Boat Cookbook
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 *
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Lights Shapes and Buoyage Handbook
Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide is a quick reference for all seafarers to the essential navigational lights, shapes, and seamarks which abound off the coastline all over the world.Laid out simply & clearly for quick accessibility, it enables crew, navigators, skippers and even casual day guests aboard to quickly identify the lights, marks and shapes being displayed by other ships at night as well as during the day. It''s easy to confuse (or forget) what particular lights, marks and shapes mean--especially under stress or in the dark--but with this handy book, help is quickly at hand. A ready reckoner reminder of:-Cardinal buoys and channel markers -Lights displayed by ships at night (tugs, dredgers, pilot vessels, stationary vessels, fishing boats, yachts, motorboats) and from all aspects (front, side, astern) -Daytime shapes displayed by boats (e.g. for anchoring, towing, diving, dredging) -Ships'' sound signals (used in fog) -Signal fla
£11.99
Fernhurst Books Limited Short-handed Sailing - Second edition: Sailing
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
£15.29
SportsBooks Ltd Eric Tabarly: Memories of the Open Sea
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£11.63
Royal Yachting Association RYA Astro Navigation Handbook
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£12.49
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart A233: Virgin Islands: 2023
Plans included: Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas) (1:30 000) Cruz Bay (St John) (1:20 000) Road Harbour, Sea Cow Bay & Nanny Cay Marina (Tortola) (1:20 000) Benner Bay (St Thomas) (1:30 000) Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20 000) Road Harbour & Approaches (Tortola) (1:20 000) Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (Virgin Gorda) (1:20 000) South Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:20 000) Gorda Sound (Virgin Gorda) (1:25 000) Fat Hogs Bay & Maya Cove (Tortola) (1:20 000) Imray-Iolaire charts for the Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network of contributors. 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.
£42.41
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart G121: The Inland Sea: 2024
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.
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart G14: Saronic and Argolic Gulfs: 2024
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.
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Greek Waters Pilot: A yachtsman's guide to the
Book SynopsisGreek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece, covering the entire area from the Ionian Islands to the Aegean, Rhodes and Crete and includes details of over 450 harbours and anchorages in a single volume. Greek Waters Pilot has been painstakingly compiled from Rod and Lucinda Heikell’s own survey work and exploration over four decades, as well as first-hand information from their network of contributors. The organisation of so much detail within the confines of a single volume is impressive. This, the fourteenth edition, marks the fortieth anniversary of the first edition of this celebrated cruising guide. It has once again been thoroughly updated to reflect developments and changes across the whole region. Enriched with fascinating historical, mythological and gastronomic information, Greek Waters Pilot is an incomparable resource and companion for anyone planning to spend time in these endlessly enticing waters.Trade ReviewIt would be inconceivable to visit this area without the detailed knowledge provided by Rod Heikell’s enviable experience of Greek cruising.' Royal Cruising Club. 'Anyone who has cruised around Greece will be grateful to Rod Heikell for compiling what has become `the bible’ for pilotage in these waters. If you are planning on cruising in this delightful region, Heikell is invaluable...' Cruising Association' '… his excellent pilots are the yardstick by which all others are measured and it’s with justification that they are often referred to as `the bible.’ John Goode, Sailing Today `This is a respected pilot boasting regularly repeated editions over 30-plus years; an impressive continuation of a high standard.’ Edward Cartner, Cruising Magazine
£44.55
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Day Skipper for Sail and Power
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
£20.40
ACC Art Books The Story of the America's Cup: 1851-2021
Book SynopsisThe Story of the America's Cup 1851-2021 tells the chronological history of 150 years of the most exciting and exhilarating yacht race, open the pages and you can almost feel the wind in the sails and the salt spray. Full page colour illustrations bring the yachts alive, set as they are in their natural element, at sea, on the waves; detailed descriptions give an amazing insider's view of the construction of individual boats, the routes sailed, the crews, the highs and lows of what was undoubtedly, extremely tough and competitive sailing, the victories and the defeats. Paintings by Tim Thompson, a leading marine artist are an integral part of the book's appeal; he has captured the pure essence, the spirit of the race and its place in history.Table of ContentsIntroduction 4 The Artist 5 The Paintings 6 The Research 7 Rogues’ Gallery 10 The Courses 19 The International America’s Cup Class 26 The Paintings 1851 America defeats the British Fleet in a single race 30 1870 Magic defeats Cambria (Great Britain) 1–0 32 1871 Columbia & Sappho defeat Livonia (Great Britain) 4–1 34 1876 Madeleine defeats Countess of Dufferin (Canada) 2–0 36 1881 Mischief defeats Atalanta (Canada) 2–0 38 1885 Puritan defeats Genesta (Great Britain) 2–0 40 1886 Mayflower defeats Galatea (Great Britain) 2–0 42 1887 Volunteer defeats Thistle (Great Britain) 2–0 44 1893 Vigilant defeats Valkyrie II (Great Britain) 3–0 46 1895 Defender defeats Valkyrie III (Great Britain) 3–0 48 1899 Columbia defeats Shamrock (Northern Ireland) 3–0 50 1901 Columbia defeats Shamrock II (Northern Ireland) 3–0 52 1903 Reliance defeats Shamrock III (Northern Ireland) 3–0 54 1920 Resolute defeats Shamrock IV (Northern Ireland) 3–2 56 1930 Enterprise defeats Shamrock V (Northern Ireland) 4–0 58 1934 Rainbow defeats Endeavour (Great Britain) 4–2 60 1937 Ranger defeats Endeavour II (Great Britain) 4–0 62 1958 Columbia defeats Sceptre (Great Britain) 4–0 64 1962 Weatherly defeats Gretel (Australia) 4–1 66 1964 Constellation defeats Sovereign (Great Britain) 4–0 68 1967 Intrepid defeats Dame Pattie (Australia) 4–0 70 1970 Intrepid defeats Gretel II (Australia) 4–1 72 1974 Courageous defeats Southern Cross (Australia) 4–0 74 1977 Courageous defeats Australia (Australia) 4–0 76 1980 Freedom defeats Australia (Australia) 4–0 78 1983 Australia II (Australia) defeats Liberty 4–3 80 1987 Stars & Stripes defeats Kookaburra III (Australia) 4–0 82 1988 Stars & Stripes defeats New Zealand (New Zealand) 3–0 84 1992 America3 defeats Il Moro di Venezia (Italy) 4–1 86 1995 Black Magic (New Zealand) defeats Young America 5–0 88 2000 Black Magic (New Zealand) defeats Luna Rossa (Italy) 5–0 90 2003 Alinghi (Switzerland) defeats NZL 82 (New Zealand) 5–0 92 2007 Alinghi (Switzerland) defeats NZL 92 (New Zealand) 5–2 94 2010 BMW Oracle defeats Alinghi (Switzerland) 2–0 96 2013 Oracle Team USA defeats Aotearoa (New Zealand) 9–8 98 2017 Aotearoa (New Zealand) defeats Oracle Team USA 7–1 100 2021 Te Rehutai (New Zealand) defeats Luna Rossa (Italy) 7–3 102
£33.25
Lodestar Books People of the Sea
Book SynopsisLong before Western man 'discovered' them, the 'People of the Sea', as many inhabitants of the South Pacific called themselves, had a vibrant, socially sophisticated culture in which travel on water played an essential part. For sixty-five years James Wharram has designed, built, and sailed craft of Polynesian double canoe form, demonstrating that the sea, far from being a barrier between the islands of the South Pacific, is their highway. The ocean voyages of James and his team culminated in their circumnavigation in the stunning 63ft 'Spirit of Gaia', during which they explored the lands and cultures of their vessel's spiritual home - the Polynesian islands. Inspired by the lifetime of creativity and discovery James describes in this book, many modern 'People of the Sea' are sailing the world's oceans, seas, coasts and rivers in craft they have built for themselves to James Wharram designs.
£15.20
Delius, Klasing & Co Vendée Globe 2020.2021: Voyager Kojiro Shiraishi:
Book SynopsisIt's a challenge on every conceivable level - technological, tactical, athletic, mental. Yet it sounds so simple: alone, without outside help, without a stopover, driven solely by wind and will, around the globe. The Vendée Globe is to sailors what Mount Everest is to mountaineers and the Ironman is to triathletes: the ultimate pinnacle of their sport! The first Japanese Vendée Globe starter Kojiro Shiraishi passed the challenge in the 2020/2021 sailing race with flying colours after a dramatic sail repair shortly after the start. In a gripping battle with the elements, he proved his skills impressively. His precision-built high-tech yacht DMG MORI Global One reliably carried the first Japanese participant in the Vendée Globe through storms, waves as big as houses, and icy dangers in the Southern Ocean. With his adventure, Kojiro Shiraishi thrilled millions of fans in Japan and all over the world. This book deals with Kojiro Shiraishi's journey, his success, his adventures over the nearly 54,000 kilometres he has travelled non-stop aboard the DMG MORI Global One. He is the first Asian participant in the regatta’s more than 30-year history to join the exclusive circle of finishers.
£22.95
Lodestar Books The Cruise of the Teddy
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.
£14.25
DK The Complete Sailing Manual
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
£29.75
Rivers Publishing UK West of Scotland Sailing Map
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.
£10.40
Fernhurst Books Limited Sail Away: How to Escape the Rate Race and Live
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
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Left For Dead
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) *
£11.69
L&L Pardey Publications Self Sufficient Sailor
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.
£23.79
Fernhurst Books Limited Passage Planning Companion
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.
£7.99
Granta Books The Summer Isles: A Voyage of the Imagination
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 *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC High Latitude Sailing
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 *
£25.20
HarperCollins Publishers Wavewalker
Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2023Grippingly vivid and pacey' THE TIMESA seven-year old girl on a seventy-foot yacht, for ten years, over fifty thousand miles of sailing' SIMON WINCHESTER''An astonishing almost day-by-day account of [a] hazardous journey and its legacy' TELEGRAPHThis is a story of an epic childhood journey, so exciting and so shocking it is hard to know whether you're reading about a dream or a nightmare Wavewalker is thrilling, horrifying, beautifully written I couldn't put it down' ED BALLSAged just seven, Suzanne Heywood set sail with her parents and brother on a three-year voyage around the world. What followed turned instead into a decade-long way of life, through storms, shipwrecks, reefs and isolation, with little formal schooling. No one else knew where they were most of the time and no state showed any interest in what was happening to the children.Suzanne fought her parents, longing to return to England and to education and stability. This memoir covers her astonishing upbringing, a survival story of a child deprived of safety, friendships, schooling and occasionally drinking water At seventeen Suzanne earned an interview at Oxford University and returned to the UK.From the bestselling author of What Does Jeremy Think?, Wavewalker is the incredible true story of how the adventure of a lifetime became one child's worst nightmare and how her determination to educate herself enabled her to escapeA classic memoir of childhood. This is a book that every parent should read to consider the consequences of their midlife crises, and every child should read to learn how to deal with impossible mums and dads, as well as boils and barnacles' Mail on Sunday 5*An electrifying story about an extraordinary childhood, and Heywood tells it with remarkable clarity and assurance . . . an engrossing book that pitches the reader into the highs and lows of a young life spent in the Wavewalker School of the Sea'TLSTrade Review PRAISE FOR WAVEWALKER ‘Suzanne's memoir exposes, scene by scene, the bare reality behind the romantic notion of sailing round the world . . . You can't read her story without a growing sense of fury at her plight — a minor, thousands of miles from home, trapped with her parents and totally misunderstood by them . . . beautifully written’ ‘Daily Mail ‘Beautifully written . . . nuanced and honest . . . stormy in every sense’ Tortoise Media ‘A jaw-dropping and thrilling real-life adventure on the high seas’ SARAH BROWN ‘An extraordinary story of adventure and self-discovery. Suzanne Heywood’s determination to get an education despite all the obstacles she faced leads her on a path of true freedom’ Minouche Shafik, Director of the LSE ‘Even for an experienced sailor, a ten-year voyage across some of the world’s most dangerous oceans would give pause for thought. That Suzanne survived this and made her way back to dry land and a successful future is remarkable. Her book is stunningly good’ Ranulph Fiennes, World's Greatest Living Explorer ‘This personal and powerful book is so great. What a journey – a hardcore one at times. I’m glad the compass has found its way home’ Bear Grylls ‘In the most difficult circumstances, trapped at sea on a boat, surviving violent storms, Suzanne has demonstrated how education can transform a life’ Tony Blair ‘Her fight for an education will astonish all who read it’ Anthony Seldon ‘The story of extraordinary upbringing on a boat in the South Pacific recounted with wit, verve and deep insight… Humanity’s innate passion for learning shines on every page and triumphs gloriously’ Sir Michael Barber, author of Accomplishment: How Ambitious and Challenging Things Get Done
£22.88
HarperCollins Publishers Wavewalker
Book SynopsisTrade Review PRAISE FOR WAVEWALKER ‘Suzanne's memoir exposes, scene by scene, the bare reality behind the romantic notion of sailing round the world . . . You can't read her story without a growing sense of fury at her plight — a minor, thousands of miles from home, trapped with her parents and totally misunderstood by them . . . beautifully written’ ‘Daily Mail ‘Beautifully written . . . nuanced and honest . . . stormy in every sense’ Tortoise Media ‘A jaw-dropping and thrilling real-life adventure on the high seas’ SARAH BROWN ‘An extraordinary story of adventure and self-discovery. Suzanne Heywood’s determination to get an education despite all the obstacles she faced leads her on a path of true freedom’ Minouche Shafik, Director of the LSE ‘Even for an experienced sailor, a ten-year voyage across some of the world’s most dangerous oceans would give pause for thought. That Suzanne survived this and made her way back to dry land and a successful future is remarkable. Her book is stunningly good’ Ranulph Fiennes, World's Greatest Living Explorer ‘This personal and powerful book is so great. What a journey – a hardcore one at times. I’m glad the compass has found its way home’ Bear Grylls ‘In the most difficult circumstances, trapped at sea on a boat, surviving violent storms, Suzanne has demonstrated how education can transform a life’ Tony Blair ‘Her fight for an education will astonish all who read it’ Anthony Seldon ‘The story of extraordinary upbringing on a boat in the South Pacific recounted with wit, verve and deep insight… Humanity’s innate passion for learning shines on every page and triumphs gloriously’ Sir Michael Barber, author of Accomplishment: How Ambitious and Challenging Things Get Done
£20.00
HarperCollins Publishers Wavewalker
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