Sailing / yachting Books

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

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Book Synopsis"Nobody captures the magic of sail or conveys the lessons of seamanship like Tom. He's one of sailing's great raconteurs. " David Glenn, Editor, Yachting World. Tom Cunliffe, star of BBC TV's The Boats That Built Britain , is also Britain's leading sailing writer.Trade Review'Nobody captures the magic of sail or conveys the lessons of seamanship like Tom. He's one of sailing's great raconteurs.' DAVID GLENN, EDITOR, YACHTING WORLD, 'Each piece has its merits, each is a wonderful mix of entertainment, humour and outspoken wisdoms as Tom delves into the endless fund of stories on a huge variety of boating-related subjects. By the book's end I felt I'd got to know the man better. Most certainly he is very, very talented both as a sailor and scribe.' (Sailing Magazine, December 2015)Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Holy cow! Passing it on. Uncharted territory. On watch for eddies. Cunliffe's law of diminishing returns. Together in the end. Jonah and the wave. Lessons learnt from a puffin. In the drink. Here's hoping. Glad to be trad. Fight for the Wight. Join the club. The clock is ticking. Life is looking up. Good, becoming poor. Winged wonders. Good, bad, or just unlucky? The sacred sound of silence. Testing times. Always read the label. Where's Wallander? Weather or not. Wrestling the python of modernity. Touching the bottom. Dead cert. Spring fever. Strike a light. Russian away from freedom. All suggestions welcome. Spirits of the sea. Skipping with joy. The ability for stability. Sheer delight. The big bang. A wise investment? Centenary celebrations. Under pressure. Trials and tribulations. Troublesome seagulls. Skip it skipper. Feeling the pinch. Reckoning with doubt. For your comfort and safety. Grief relief. Put your money away. Going sideways fast. A life of luxury? Don't neglect your bottom. What a stitch up! Don't read all about it. Owning or bemoaning? Fail safe. Fearing for steering. Eastern delights. Turning on technology. A break in the weather. Signs of the times. If in drought... The perfect platform. Don't forget your old friends. Music to my ears. Size matters. The power and the glory. Sailing through red tape. Resisting the rising tide. The right sort of customs. Too much of a good thing? A thousand miles from land. When plastic's not fantastic. No cause for alarm. The boating backbone of Britain. Cheap and cheerful around the world. Hearing voices. The plastic revolution. Clearing the pipes. The pierhead jumper.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in an incredible immersive fantasy series about a boy with no memories and a world that only he can save. Perfect for fans of Francesca Gibbons and The Land of Roar.Jayben has realised his destiny as the Ninth Dreamer; he is the only one with the power to defeat Null, the villain who has been making everyone in the Elf World forget, but the Golden Torch has been stolen. Without it, Jayben must find another way to harness his power.When Jayben finds a golden gemstone, he struggles to recall its significance. But a wise captain on board a great ship tells him that it''s an enchanted Star Glass gemstone, which could make Jayben powerful enough to defeat Null''s wickedness once and for all.But Null is on the way to the sweltering desert of Fellooz, where there is an ancient tomb full of Star Glass gems, which will make Null three times more powerful with a single touch if held under the magical light of the impending solar eclipse.

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Book SynopsisSt Andrews (1:7500) Crail (1:7500) Anstruther (1:7500) St Monans (1:7500) Elie (1:10 000) Methil Docks (1:11 000) Pettycur & Kinghorn (1:17 500) Inchkeith (1:25 000) Burntisland (1:20 000) Aberdour (1:12 500) Inchcolm (1:15 000) Dalgety Bay (1:15 000) Inverkeithing (1:15 000) North Queensferry & Port Edgar (1:20 000) Charlestown & Limekilns (1:15 000) Grangemouth & Entrance to River Carron (1:17 500) Continuation to Forth & Clyde Canal Entrance (1:17 500) Granton (1:12 500) Fisherrow (1:12 500) North Berwick (1:7500) Dunbar (1:7500)

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Book SynopsisSuccessor to Henry Irving's long-established guide to the nooks and crannies of this fascinating corner of the east coast of England, this new title has extended coverage under the authorship of retired harbourmaster and local cruising sailor Peter Harvey. Some choose to bypass this beautiful section of coast and its extraordinary natural habitats, but this cruising guide gives inspiration to anyone who wishes to explore the many shallow creeks and deeper historic harbours of Norfolk, Lincolnshire and the Humber. With thoroughly updated text and plans and new photographs throughout, The Wash and Humber remains an essential companion to this interesting and rewarding section of our coastline.

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Book SynopsisThis relatively remote cruising area at the edge of the North Sea has much to offer small and shoal-draught boats that will take the ground, but skippers of larger, deeper keeled yachts will also find a good selection of harbours and anchorages to choose from, particularly during settled conditions or in periods of offshore winds. Ashore, there is a long and rich history of Scottish culture and innovation to discover, as well as superlative landscapes to explore. Popular as a landfall destination for yachts sailing across the North Sea from the approaches to the Baltic, the east coast of Scotland is well worth exploring as part of any circumnavigation of Great Britain.

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Book SynopsisThe River Thames Book, now in its seventh edition, is the best-selling guide to the non-tidal Thames from Teddington to its source in Gloucestershire. This complete guide covers the Barrier to Cricklade with the River Wey, Basingstoke Canal and the Kennet & Avon Canal to Great Bedwyn. Chris Cove-Smith's updated text describes the navigation with support of clear and detailed mapping. The River Thames Book also lists in exhaustive detail the facilities to be found along each section of the navigation.

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Book SynopsisBased on official Hydrographic Office data with additional information from across Imray's network, tailored to appropriate scales and level of data for leisure sailors. Imray's award-winning cartography includes a familiar, logical colour scheme, coloured light sectors and fine overprinted latitude and longitude grids to make plotting easier. On this edition the magnetic variation curves have been updated with the latest data. There has been general updating throughout.

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Book SynopsisThe ninth edition of Inland Waterways of France is the ideal guide for planning cruises in and through the most fascinating and diverse waterway network in Europe. This edition takes a new paperback format, split into three volumes. David Edwards-May has investigated the many developments that have taken place during the last 10 years and presents a detailed description of the extraordinarily diverse system of navigable rivers and canals in France. With the restoration of historic navigations, the system now totals 9000 kilometres, and has become a favourite destination for tens of thousands of boaters from Europe and the rest of the world. This volume will serve to plan ongoing or future cruises through the 2500 kilometres of waterways from the northeast – the cross-border rivers Meuse, Moselle, Sarre and Rhine – to the Mediterranean. On the busier waterways recreational use is growing alongside the commercial traffic, but there are many places where boats can moor safely. Waterways are an important part of the appeal of France as a tourist destination. This new edition sets out the current state of the network in 126 pages in full colour, with detailed maps of 40 key sites, towns and junctions, and overview maps for each waterway. It is a unique blend of practical information, descriptions of places, maps, background historical notes and colour photographs.

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Book SynopsisExmouth to Salcombe

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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition ofIsles of Scillyis an indispensable guide for anyone seeking tosailthis stunning archipelago, located twenty-two nautical miles off the coast ofCornwall, England.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Barcelona Harbour (1:65 000) Barcelona Port Vell (1:15 000) Puerto Olimpico (1:15 000) Palamos (1:15 000) Puerto de L'Escala (1:10 000) Port Vendres (1:17 500) St-Cyprien-Plage (1:15 000) Cap d'Agde (1:20 000) Sete (1:22 500) Golfe de Fos (1:70 000)

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Book SynopsisImray-Tetra charts for the Ionian and Aegean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The chart is designed to be used alongside Imray pilot guides of the area. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts. This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.

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Book SynopsisFor the past 12 years, Jo Winter has been cruising these waters in her 45’ Island Packet, Brother Wind, and she describes it as one of the most diverse, beautiful, unspoilt and undiscovered sailing areas in the world. The book covers thousands of miles of coastline, a multitude of islands and inland up many of the region’s navigable rivers. Along with a comprehensive range of information to help with planning a cruise in this region, the introductory section details weather information, including coverage of typhoons, and also indicates piracy risk areas to be avoided. Sailing directions include small scale area plans to orientate the navigator and larger scale plans to show details of harbours and anchorages. Full colour throughout, the plans and numerous photographs illustrate key features and places. Whether transiting the region or planning a more extended cruise along any of the coastlines bordering the South China Sea, this guide is an essential companion.

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Book SynopsisPlans Porta Canal Nea Skioni Nisis Diaporos Anchorages Nisis Ammouliani Stenon Thasou.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Approaches to Brindisi (1:35 000) Approaches to Siracusa (1:50 000) For this 2015 edition, the amended TSS at Brindisi is now shown along with revised depths.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Port la Foret (1:15 000) Concarneau (1:15 000) Port Manec'h (1:35 000) Ports Brigneau & Merrien (1:20 000) Doelan (1:15 000) Iles de Glenan North (1:30 000) Lorient (1:35 000) Lorient Yacht Harbour (1:10 000) Port Tudy (Ile de Groix) (1:10 000) Etel (1:35 000) On this 2016 edition the latest depth surveys have been applied along with general updating throughout. Harbour developments at Concarneau are included.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Castle Bay (Barra) (1:25,000) Mallaig (1:10,000) Tobermory (Mull) (1:22,500) Caledonian Canal Entrance (1:40,000) Lynn of Lorn (1:40,000) Dunstaffnage Bay (1:20,000) Oban (1:15,000) Loch Feochan Entrance (1:25,000) Sound of Luing (1:30,000)

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Sines (1:30 000) Lagos (1:30 000) Portimão (1:25 000) Vilamoura (1:20 000) Vila Real de Santo António (1:35 000) Isla Cristina (1:30 000) Mazagón (1:40 000) Chipiona (1:40 000) Rota (1:25 000) Bahía de Cádiz (1:55 000) Puerto Sherry (1:30 000) Sancti-Petri (1:30 000) Barbate (1:75 000) Tarifa (1:20 000) Gibraltar (1:40 000) Strait of Gibraltar (1:275 000)

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Book SynopsisChart scale 1:325 000Plans included:Scarlino to Punta Ala (1:85 000)Approaches to Giglio Marina (1:10 000)Approaches to Civitavecchia (1:40 000)Approaches to Fiumicino and Fiuma Grande (1:50 000)Approaches to Anzio (1:50 000)On this 2017 the latest known depths have been applied. Harbour developments at Civitavecchia and Fiumicino are included as is the restricted area on the approach to Anzio. The Corsican Channel TSS is shown, as are the extents of Marine Protected Areas on this chart. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Loch Inchard (Kinlochbervie) (1:12 500) Loch Inver (1:15 000) Ullapool (1:10 000) Stornoway Harbour (1:15 000) Loch Carloway (1:20 000) On this 2017 edition the latest depth surveys have been included. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout.

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Book SynopsisSailing six thousand miles in eighty days, Allcard makes the classic southern route trade-wind crossing westward, and not without incident—severe gales, thief-catching in Spain, avoiding a seductive blonde in Gibraltar, encountering sharks and shoals of flying fish, and narrowly escaping falling overboard to his death when knocked out by gear falling from aloft. Allcard’s plan to dodge the worst of the hurricane season on his return voyage is not accommodated by the elements. Through gales and headwinds, and one terrible storm, he takes seventy-four days to reach the Azores from New York, arriving minus his mizzen mast, desperately exhausted, injured, and hungry. The next leg, to Casablanca, is enlivened by a female stowaway, before he makes a safe return to England. Whether describing the pleasures or the trials, the phosphorescent nights or the storms, the operation of his ship or his own introspections, Edward Allcard eloquently conveys his deep appreciation of the sea, and the escape from modern civilisation it offers him.

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Book SynopsisTeam racing is great for fast, fun and different sailboat racing. It helps develop some key skills for future racing success. This handy companion tells you everything a sailor and coach need to know to enjoy, improve and win at team racing. It describes the most useful moves around the race course, and the key rules that govern such moves. There are sections on how to slow & overtake; how to win the start & control the final beat; the best routines for practising; how to develop as a team & the team roles. One page gives all the winning & losing combinations for 2-, 3- and 4-boat team racing, highlighting the tactics for every combination, with simple tips for making strategy easy.Trade Review“For the first time, what every team racer needs - a quick, concise guide to the game. Chris Atkins has distilled years of team racing knowledge to produce this handy guide. As an introduction to the game, there is no match. For those running a sailing programme, this is a great place to start if you are thinking of a weekend of team racing. Totally readable, great diagrams and in a very handy format.” (Bruce Hebbert)Table of ContentsWhy go team racing?; Formats; How to overtake; Slowing round the course; Race winning strategy; Controlling the start; Controlling the final beat; The winning habit; Practising; Climbing the ladder; Team roles; The three essential rules; Other important rules; Umpires & being umpired; Race courses & programmes

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Book SynopsisThis is an A-Z of seamanship skills for multihull sailors. There are many textbooks on the market which detail general seamanship principles. This is not one of them. Multihull Seamanship is about sea-going catamarans and trimarans and the skills needed to understand and enjoy them to their utmost. Both racing and cruising yachts are catered for, as are trailer-able multihulls. Seamanship is not a black and white skill. It is an evolution of knowledge; a building of information through experiment, thought and experience. There is no definitive word on an evolving skill. Multihull Seamanship started as Dr Gavin Le Sueur's personal index of `how-to's. It has grown through experience and others sharing their knowledge. It should be on the book shelf of every catamaran and trimaran. This book is for people who are already multihull sailors, or for those who are contemplating multihull sailing. It has served this community for over 20 years and this second edition is fully updated. It is illustrated with delightful line drawings by Nigel Allison.Trade Review“This is the second, updated edition… and it’s excellent. Gavin Le Sueur and his co-skipper Catherine have a lifetime’s experience of cruising, racing and bringing up their children in multihulls. Le Sueur’s approach is both passionate and scientific. His wealth of hard-won experience is organised alphabetically: C, for instance, includes Capsize Prevention, Capsize Survival, Cargo, Children, Cyclones. `Babies in bassinets can be gimballed in a net bag secured strongly to the hull’, is a sentence to be relished. There’s S for Sinking, W for Whales and a huge amount of day-to-day lore in between. Le Sueur conveys eloquently why multihulls are special. His `Seamanship Rules’ should be learnt by heart.” (Yachting Monthly, June 2010) “When I had finished reading it, I started to understand how I should be thinking about handling my multihull, rather than just following general written advice. I started to think about the vessel and its interaction with the forces around it: how one action, say on sail trim, could change the dynamic on another, say dagger board loading. This led to a greater understanding of load dynamics in developing conditions, ensured a more comfortable ride on board and resulted in less wear and tear on gear. This new edition of Le Sueur’s book must be a recommended read for anyone on the multihull journey.” (Royal Cruising Club, October 2018) "A `must read' for anyone with multihull ambitions." (Modern Boating) "Practical... valuable reading for novices as well as those who have been around the scene and want to improve their skills." (Cruising Helmsman) "Could literally be life saving. Anyone preparing to build, buy or just sail a multihull would be advised to read this book." (Multihull World)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Author Dr Gavin Le Sueur. Illustrator Nigel Allison. Anchoring. Apparent Wind. Battens. Beaching. Bridles. Capsize Prevention. Capsize Preparation. Capsize Survival Tactics. Cargo. Centreboards. Children. Collision. Crew & Passengers. Cyclones. Dinghy. Dismasting. Electricity. Fire & Gas. Flares & Torches. Foiling. Gusty Conditions. In Irons. Jetty Work. Liferafts. Lightning. Man Overboard. Masts. Motors. Racing Seamanship. Radar & Radar Reflectors. Rigging & Ropes. Righting. Roller Furling. Sails. Seaweed & Fish Nets. Self-Steering & Autopilots. Sheet Systems. Sinking. Slipping. Spinnakers. Steering & Rudders. Storm Sailing. Stress Measurement & Beam Failure. Tacking & Gybing. Targa Bar & Davits. Telltales. Towing. Trailering. Trampolines & Safety Nets. Transfers. Whales. Glossary of Multihull Terms. Index. Notes & Ideas.

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Book SynopsisOn 14th June 1968 Robin Knox-Johnston set sail from Falmouth to take part in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race - the first, non-stop, single-handed sailing race around the world. He was an unknown 29-year old Merchant Navy Officer. Ten and a half months later he sailed back into Falmouth, the only finisher in the race and the first man to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation. Since then he has had an illustrious sailing career, with 3 further circumnavigations, including the fastest circumnavigation and last racing solo round the world in 2007, aged 68. Few people have sailed as many miles as Robin. Now, 50 years since setting out on the Golden Globe Race, you can benefit from Robin's wealth of experience as he shares his thoughts on seamanship and seafaring in this new book, selected from his most provoking, insightful and perceptive writing from the pages of Yachting World magazine. The first half of the book concentrates on seamanship and looks at the skills and gear required. The second half allows Robin to reminisce on memorable boats, races and places he has experienced in his last 50 years of seafaring. The book starts with an original piece by Robin reflecting on the last 50 years.Trade Review“What makes this book so exciting is that it contains many of the things that Robin has learned over the years since he set of from Falmouth in 1968. Anyone who ventures to sea would be wise to take advantage of the seamanship lessons that Robin has learned. However, anyone who has met Robin also knows that he is not just a wise old seaman – he is also great fun and lives life to the full. This shows in the pieces on seafaring in this book where he tells of some of his favourite boats, races and places he has visited – always with a twinkle in his eye! They are a joy to read and remind us that sailing is primarily a fun activity, to be enjoyed!” (Alex Thomson, June 2018) “Now leisure sailors can benefit from Robin’s wealth of experience.” (Yachting Life, July 2018) “Hints, tips, advice and yarns from Britain’s most famous sailor; this is a great book to dip into when you’ve just come off watch or are waiting for someone to get back from the showers… Robin covers a huge range of subjects with seamanlike directness and a master mariner’s authority.” (Classic Sailor, June 2018) “well crafted and highly authoritative” (Sailing Today, Aug 2018) “One of the world’s greatest yachtsmen shares his thoughts on seamanship and seafaring.” (Julian Stockwin, June 2018) “This book is a delight to read. The chapter headings alone are worth the cover price. His advice is as useful for sailing round the Isle of Wight as for sailing round the world. Every word is helpful. An engaging and well written book.” (Little Ship Club, Summer 2018) “Every one is valuable” (Yachting Monthly, Aug 2018) “A very readable and wide-ranging collection of short essays… The brevity of these essays makes this an ideal book to pick up and browse, even when there is not much time for reading. Knox-Johnston writes very well, and all of the essays can be read and re-read, profitably and with enjoyment.” (Royal Cruising Club, Nov 2018)Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; PART ONE: SEAMANSHIP: Skills; Gear; PART TWO: SEAFARING: Boats; Races; Places.

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Book SynopsisThe Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the Mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to sail and to compete at the highest levels. With this second edition, The Mirror Book has been bought into the Start to Finish series format alongside such revered books as The Laser Book and The Topper Book, The Catamaran Book and The Foiling Dinghy Book. Like these titles, this book tells you everything you need to know about sailing the Mirror (whether it be the original gaff-rigged boat or has the newer Bermuda rig). Written for both those starting out through to those striving to win a championship, the book is packed with practical advice and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. It covers: setting up the Mirror and early sailing experiences; developing skills on all points of sailing and with the spinnaker; racing & masterclasses to become a championship winner. Over 180 photographs show you exactly how it's done, and 72 diagrams illustrate key boat parts, the different points of sailing and complex on-the-water scenarios with clarity. It is written by Peter Aitken, formerly the UK National Mirror Coach, who has coached teams to win world championships in the Mirror, Cadet and 420 classes, and Tim Davison, a successful racer and author of countless books on sailing. The UK Mirror Class Association have contributed to this update and it is endorsed by Dave Wade, double Mirror National Champion, who says: "Armed with this book, your understanding of Mirror sailing techniques will grow, and your results will improve. I thoroughly recommend it."Trade Review“My father wasn’t a sailor, but he said to me, `If you can sail a Mirror fast, you can make any boat sail fast.’ And it’s fair to say I think he was right, and it stood me in good stead. It teaches you team work, it teaches you spinnaker work, you have to learn about controlling the rig and, because it’s not an easily-driven hull, you have to learn a lot of good technique as well. I love the Mirror, and I always will.” (Ian Walker, Volvo Ocean Race winning skipper, Double Olympic silver medallist, Sep 2018) “Written for those starting out through to those striving to win a championship. Packed with practical advice and illustrated with step-by-step photographs.” (All At Sea, September 2018) “This book tells you everything you need to know about sailing the boat.” (Yachts & Yachtsing, October 2018) “Tells you all that you need to know about sailing a Mirro – whether you are new to sailing or wanting to move up the leader board. Armed with this book, your understanding of Mirror sailing techniques will grow, and your results will improve. I thoroughly recommend it.” (Dave Wade, Double Mirror National Champion) "...packed with practical information". (Boat Mart) "the ultimate - and amazingly, the only - Mirror technique guide...covers every facet of the class... with step-by-step photography". (Yachts & Yachting) "excellent pictures and diagrams allied to the easy-to-read text." (Sailing Magazine)Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; PART ONE: GETTING STARTED: Rigging a Basic Boat, Rigging a Gaff-Rigged Racing Boat, Rigging a Bermuda-Rigged Boat, A Touch Of Theory, Your First Sail; PART TWO: SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Launching, Reaching, Beating, Tacking, Running, Gybing, Capsizing, Landing; PART THREE: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: The Spinnaker, Racing; PART FOUR: MASTERCLASSES: Setting Up The Boat For Racing, Advanced Boat Handling, Advanced Crewing, Strategy, Boatspeed, Mental And Physical Fitness, Race Preparation, Travelling To An Event, Parents And Coaching; The Mirror Class Association

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Book SynopsisWhile traditional navigation has been largely superseded by GPS, traditional navigation remains a valuable skill, an enjoyable pastime and necessary for some navigation and training courses. This handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide is an aide memoire of those calculations frequently needed (but often forgotten) for traditional coastal and offshore navigation and other equations and formulae which can be useful afloat. Each topic has worked examples, and there are frequent diagrams to illustrate the process. You may be surprised by the simplicity and elegance of some of the calculations included. The book finishes by listing the main conventions used in nautical calculations and providing conversion factors which may be useful on board. Even the most dedicated GPS navigator could find this little book handy to keep on board, just in case. They may even find themselves dipping into it when they don’t actually need to.Table of ContentsIntroduction & Bearing Conversion; Speed, Time & Distance; Distance To Horizon; Distance Off; Amplitudes For Compass Checks; Sailing In Currents; Sailing To Weather; Storm Avoidance; Waves & Swell; Depth; Conventions; Conversion Factors

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Book SynopsisThe modern racing yacht is awash with onboard instruments and electronics giving enormous amounts of data. But few people fully understand how to get the most out of all the information at their fingertips, let alone make it useful for the team to enable them to win races. But ace navigators, Mark Chisnell and Gilberto Pastorella, do – both have worked with professional sailing programmes all over the world – from America’s Cup to Maxi, ORC / IRC and one-design fleets. In Mastering Data to Win they take the reader through the process: from understanding the concepts, ensuring accuracy, using the data to win races and then post-race analysis to find performance gains. By mastering your instruments you can make the right calls every time and know for certain when to tack, which shift to look out for and how the tide can work with or against you. With colour diagrams and photographs throughout, this instructional guide turns information into excellence. Accessible to those new to racing, it also has a depth of information that will transform the performance of even professional sailors.Trade Review“Mastering data will improve your team’s performance, particularly your starts, and lies at the heart of your strategy and tactics. As a racing professional and tactician I have become increasingly dependent on that data and those who help to manage it… This book is fundamental reading not only for any aspiring navigator but I would suggest for all members of the crew… Good navigators need to be very well prepared, well organised and good under pressure – I would suggest that reading this book is a pretty good place to start that preparation!” (Ian Walker, double silver medallist & Volvo Ocean Race winner)Table of ContentsThe Authors; Foreword; Introduction; The Role of the Navigator; The Key Elements of Data On Board; Setting Up an Instrument System; Some Instrument Techniques; Instrument Techniques Using The Polar Table; Data Collection & Performance Analysis; What’s Next?; Credits

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPlans included: Vorion Stenon Kerkiras (1:70 000) Rion - Andirrion Bridge (1:30 000) Approaches to Patras (1:15 000)

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Órmos Falírou (1:17,500) Marina Alimos (Kalamáki) (1:12,500) Limín Aígina (1:10,000) Imray-Tetra charts for the Ionian and Aegean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The chart is designed to be used alongside Imray pilot guides of the area. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts.

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Book SynopsisThis chart is a replica of Imray chart 2200.3 covering the Eastern Approaches to the Solent.

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Book SynopsisSailing: A Beginner''s Guide takes the reader step-by-step from his or her first sail to an almost intuitive mastery of small boat handling. the delightful drawings combined with the author''s appealing writing style successfully explain topics in manageable double page spreads.The book unravels the mysteries of reading the wind, guides the reader through his or her first tenuous steps aboard, and then beyond to navigation, safety, seamanship and even trailering, conveying the magic as well as the nuts and bolts of sailing. It is a gentle introduction for those who are just starting out, and will provide many evocative images for those who already sail. It''s all here, more successfully captured than ever before in one book. Inspirational for novice and old hand alike.''A learn-to-sail book with heart'' - WoodenBoat'' A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations'' - CruTrade Review"His words drip with his enthusiasm for sailing...No topic is left undiscussed" Yachting Monthly (October 2011)

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Book SynopsisA modern sailor's logbook, designed to last a full season, it allows space for electronic navigation information and narrative.Table of ContentsUsing the logbook; Abbreviations & symbols; The Beaufort Scale; Compass deviation; Log daily pages; Engine log; Radio log; Waypoint list; Dimensions; Expiry dates; Ship's equipment; Visitors' book / crew list; Season summary

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Book SynopsisThe weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. This book explains the basic principles that govern the weather from a practical, on the water, sailor’s point of view. It goes through global, regional and then local weather patterns so you understand what is happening, how this might change and why. Armed with this knowledge and understanding you will be more confident to make decisions about when and when not to venture out to sea and what to expect if things change while you are out there. Simon Rowell shares his experience as a round-the world skipper and world-class weather forecaster. He explains the basic physics creatively and puts it in context with real situations to enable you to apply weather theory to practical sailing scenarios. Hundreds of illustrations aid the communication of what can be a complex subject, enabling you to better understand the weather and increase your enjoyment and safety when out on the water. This book is part of Fernhurst Books’ Skipper’s Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.Trade Review“Simon has provided the Clipper Race, our skippers and crews and me guidance about the weather for nearly ten years now and I rely on it completely. In a sport that is reliant on natural forces, understanding those forces is fundamental to progress and safety. An understanding of the basics of meteorology is a fundamental to a sailor as knowing how to tie a bowline. Simon understands what a sailor needs to know and explains it from the sailor’s point of view rather than from a meteorologist’s perspective which is invaluable for the sailor out there on the oceans. This book will allow you to benefit in the same way and I thoroughly recommend it to you.” (Sir Robin Knox-Johnston) “With scarcely a page without colourful illustration, nine chapters guide the cruising skipper from global weather patterns, through the boundary layer to clouds, all in a straightforward narrative that is free from jargon and other gobbledegook… It is a nicely produced soft-back volume that handles well and is interesting reading for sailor or landlubber alike.” (Cruising Association) “If you want to know more about forecasting the weather or how it may affect your plans, then this is the book for you.” (RNLI Lifeboat) “Considering what it covers, this is a pretty thin book, just 94 pages in fact, which is a relief to those in need of a quick refresher course. It would also do great service as a fast reference work as it covers all the concepts you are likely to need at sea.” (Classic Boat) “In this slim book there is so much valuable technical information about why and how weather systems develop and play out… most of us would find it to be an invaluable on-board companion.” (Royal Cruising Club)Table of ContentsSimon Rowell; Foreword; Introduction; 1. Global Weather Patterns; 2. Weather, Charts, Forecast Types, GRIB Data & Terminology; 3. Mid-Latitude Depressions; 4. Highs, Lows & The Jetstream – How They Interact; 5. The Boundary Layer; 6. Topographic Effects; 7. Tropical Weather; 8. Tropical Revolving Storms; 9. Clouds.

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Book SynopsisA logbook in which to keep all the specific notes that need constant referral during a long voyage--a sailing record of the boat, ports visited, interesting sights, and people invited aboard.This logbook is not only a convenient place for captains to keep all the specific notes that need constant referral during a long voyage, but also a comprehensive sailing record. The perfect gift for sailors and boat-owners. This revised edition includes new material relating to the advent of GMDSS.

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Book SynopsisThe groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America''s Cup.High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments.Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have thought about, designed, built and sailed their boats. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them.It is the cheapest bit of go-faster gear you can buy...--Robert Lloyd, IslandTrade Review'Without saying, one of the finest books I have come across on this subject, and should be read by all those yachtsmen and women who seriously want to sail faster and win races. A not to be missed book and should be read by all serious sailors.' Nautical Magazine (October 2010) 'There is plenty to discover in Bethwaite's ocean of knowledge...very readable' SAILING (November 010)

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Arcipelago di La Maddalena - Southern Group (1:65 000) Golfo di Cugnana (1:50 000) Golfo Spurlatta (1:60 000) Passaggio dei Fornelli (1:60 000) Porto Torres (1:15 000) Approaches to Alghero (1:50 000)

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Book SynopsisA beautifully, uniquely illustrated nautical guide to how to trim your sails and rig for maximum performance. With a revolutionary approach, this guide tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat, plus the theory of sail aerodynamics. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.Trade Review"This book is different… I recommend this little book to everyone - whether expert or novice you'll find something." (Sailing Today) "Filled to the brim with every scrap of information that both novice and experienced sailor will welcome as a 'must have' addition to their bookshelves." (Multihull World) "Every keelboat sailor should have a copy of this book." (Danish Sailing Association) "Simply outstanding." (Sailrite) "I will urge anyone who takes their sailing seriously to buy a copy." (Cruising Magazine) "The best we've seen." (Good Old Boat Magazine) "This is a great book to have to get the most out of your sailboat, no matter what the size." (TrailerSailor) "Very thorough." (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsGeneral; Genoa trim; Mainsail trim; Spinnaker & gennaker; Rig tuning

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Book SynopsisPlans included: 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) Great Camanoe to Scrub Island (1:20 000) 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.

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Book SynopsisNaming a boat is as personal as naming a baby (even if few male skippers would risk telling the wife that). The culmination of many years of dreaming and penny pinching, the purchase of a boat of any size is a huge event for any sailor, and with that comes serious naming pressure. Many boatowners have a secret fear that someone else got their brilliantly original name first or ruined it for ever by reducing its reputation to snigger-worthy opprobrium. Sometimes it's so difficult to name a boat that skippers are desperate enough to ask the sorts of people who think Boaty McBoatface would be a good choice The perfect gift for any skipper or would-be skipper, and featuring hundreds of common and uncommon names, this entertaining little book will answer perhaps the most important question new owners should ask themselves: what will this name say about me? And as everyone knows, once you've named a boat, you never ever change it, so it also answers the question: what is myTrade ReviewBOOK OF THE MONTH: Underpinned by history, psychology and a large dash of humour, his latest book is a witty guide to boat naming. * Coast magazine *Offers an A-Z of boat names both good and bad, common and uncommon, and answers the all-important question of what the name of your vessel says about you. * Welsh Coastal Life *An essential guide including an interesting history, a fair bit of psychology and a lot of humour. * All at Sea *

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Book SynopsisIn Superyacht Captain, a professional at the zenith of the world''s most lavish and exclusive industry gives a rare insight into a career that is entertaining, instructive and at times daunting in its scale.The tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey, this book begins with Brendan messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends with him becoming one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the World the consummate ''Billionaire''s Captain''. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story intimately draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners. It is Brendan's love letter to an industry he respects and holds so dear to his heart.It''s the story of stepping out and embracing uncertainty - failing, learning and repeating - weaving in in the lessons he's learned as he's progressed from deck hand to captain, Brendan''s insights are valuable for anyone leadTrade ReviewSuperyacht Captain is the Kitchen Confidential of yachting. -- Evan Osnos, Winner of the American Book Award, and author of Age of AmbitionA realistic view that gets beyond both the glamour and horror stories...a rewarding read for any any Nautilus member considerign a shift into the superyacht industry. * Nautilus Telegraph *the writing is vivid, the experiences fascinating, and the insights of interest even to skippers of more modest vessels. * Yachting Monthly *Table of ContentsPrologue PART 1: My journey: before the captain was the boy You can have the shoes What’s ‘porn’ in Russian? There is no second place To lead to excel The tuck and tape How much for the flag? Greed is good PART 2: Best of the best Learning the ‘why’ It’s not about the boat Wind of change Master under God Run, Forrest, run Advancing my journey Will it be rough tonight? Making better decisions A defining moment A personal board of directors Is that the Prince? I thought he was taller Parties and paparazzi Everything has a purpose Fantasy staff game Waitlessness The illusion of normalcy Saint-Tropez sunset Bubbles and troubles Driving Miss Daisy Ego is the enemy Is that Santa? The helicopter view When perfect is not good enough Time to say goodbye Endnote

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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

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

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