Sailing / yachting Books
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
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
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
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
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
£21.60
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
W. W. Norton & Company Herreshoff
Book SynopsisElegant by design and spectacular in performance, thirty-six iconic Herreshoff boats are showcased in magnificent photographs and original drawings.Trade Review"... outstanding written history including hundreds of inspiring images and archival drawings for many of HMC's most iconic designs." -- Classic Boat
£71.09
John Wiley & Sons Inc Knot Companion
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping.Trade Review"This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour." (Sailing Magazine) "The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsRound turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; Definitions
£8.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc First Aid Companion
Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide for most of the first aid emergencies you could come across afloat, including drowning, unconsciousness, external bleeding, immersion, hypothermia and more.Table of ContentsResuscitation; Drowning; Unconscious casualty; Choking; Shock; Bleeding; Burns; Fractures / dislocation; Immobilisation; Spinal injury; Chest pain / asthma; Seizures; Diabetes; Casualty assessment; Getting help
£7.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Coastal Offshore Navigation
Book SynopsisDiscover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land.Trade Review"Providing you will [with] a solid foundation in the art of coastal and offshore navigation." (Boat Mart, March 2009) “...provides a solid foundation in the practicalities of plotting your route to a destination...worth its weight in gold.” (All at Sea, March 2010).Table of ContentsIntroduction; Charts, publications & essential chartwork; Lights, buoys & night navigation; The rise & fall of the tide; Tidal streams; The steering compass; The estimated position; Traditional position fixing; Shaping a course; Electronic navigation techniques; The electronic chart plotter; Pilotage; Passage planning; Practical passage making; Conclusion
£14.24
Johns Hopkins University Press Chessie Racing The Story of Marylands Entry in the 19971998 Whitbread Round the World Race
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£37.35
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Shetland Islands Pilot
Book SynopsisCovers the Shetland Islands.
£999.99
Globe Pequot Sailing Just for Fun High Adventure on a Small
Book SynopsisHigh adventure on a small budget - this is Charles Stock's philosophy as he cruises his midget 16-foot gaff-rigged sailing cruiser Shoal Waters on the Thames Estuary, having logged 68,000 miles since 1963. The art of pottering taken to its zenith and happiness achieved with great simplicity.
£11.99
The FitzRoy Press Mingming II the Impossible Voyage
Book Synopsis
£11.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Expert Sailing Skills
Book SynopsisA wealth of sailing and seamanship skills from the best practical articles of Yachting Monthly magazine.Trade Review"An excellent distillation of sailing know-how and good value for money." (Little Ship Club) "Thorough, comprehensive and crammed with more pointers than you can shake a boat hook at. A very useful guide." (Sailing Today)Table of ContentsBoat handling; Seamanship; Navigation; Sailing & sail trim; Skippering; Emergencies
£21.24
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Essential Knots Kit
Book SynopsisIt will help develop a skill that can be essential to the safety and enjoyment of activities such as climbing, sailing, hiking and fishing.
£19.27
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Pacific Crossing Guide 3rd edition
Book SynopsisThe Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart.This new edition has been completely restructured with Part 1 covering thorough preparation for a Pacific crossing and Part 2 covering Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are completely new sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals.Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upoTrade ReviewThis is both a hardcore planning guide and a gorgeous dreamer's bible. The whole Pacific is at your fingertips in this updated edition * 48 North *A magnum opus of excellence * Flying Fish *The definitive work on Pacific crossings * Cruising *Packed with information, charts and data * Nautical Magazine *A complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. * Yachting Times *Table of ContentsPart I Preparations 1 Casting Off Work as a team to fulfil the dream Taking children Family and friends left behind Joining a rally 2 The Pacific Ocean Ring of fire The formation of atolls Human colonisation Ethnic groups European exploration and trade Culture and festivals Citizen science 3 Preparing the boat The perfect cruising yacht? Monohull or multihull? Sail management Downwind rigs Stormsails Wear on sails Mast and spars Standing rigging Running rigging Steering systems Self-steering: autopilot vs wind vane Ground tackle The main engine Fuel tanks Bilge pumps Water management Cooking fuel Fridges and freezers Temperature regulation Toilets and holding tanks Dinghies Outboard engines 4 Staying Safe Preventing water ingress Alarms Spray hoods and biminis Handholds and jack lines Man overboard (MOB) Getting the casualty back on board PLB AIS Lightning strike Fire Abandoning ship EPIRB Flares Liferaft Grab bag Security 5 Navigation and charting The basics of navigation Integrated or stand-alone electronics? Electronic charting When the electronics fail Using satellite imagery as a navigational tool AIS Radar Ship’s log Watch keeping Eyeball navigation on coral atolls 6 Communications Short range communications Long range communications at sea Mobile phones and internet access Traditional ‘snail mail’ 7 The balance of power General electrical setup: the basics Power storage Power generation Alternative power generation Power draw and calculation of usage AC power Shore power Inverters 8 Routine maintenance and spares Corrosion Managing your maintenance Backups and spare parts Suggested spares Tools Manuals and parts lists 9 Provisioning and store keeping Stores and storage Fresh food Dried food Making bread Galley hints Water BBQs Fishing Waste disposal Hygiene and pests Trade and barter 10 Common health problems while cruising Injuries Burns Sunburn and skin cancer Ears Diarrhoea Seasickness Common parasites Biting flies Malaria Dengue fever Dangers in the sea Ciguatera Health and illness in toddlers and babies Women’s health Common fears Basic medical kit Useful books to have on board Useful websites 11 Managing the paperwork Finance Passports and visas Ship’s papers Formalities Courtesy flags Insurance Recruiting crew Pets on board 12 Cyclone season and laying up Leaving the cyclone belt Staying inside the cyclone belt Cyclone shelters – useful contacts Laying up Shipping home Part II Passage Planning 13 Pacific weather and weather forecasts The origin of Pacific wind systems South Pacific wind zones North Pacific wind zones Tropical revolving storms Pacific Ocean currents El Niño La Niña Madden Julian-Oscillation Weather forecasts 14 Routes to the Marquesas West Coast to Marquesas 1 San Diego 2 Puerto Vallarta Panama to Galapagos 3 Balboa The Galapagos Islands 4 Wreck Bay 5 Academy Bay Galapagos to Marquesas 15 FrenchPolynesia (the Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands) The Marquesas 6 Atuona, Hiva Oa 7 Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva The Tuamotu Archipelago The Society Islands 8 Papeete, Tahiti 9 Maeva Beach, Tahiti 10 Moorea 11 Raiatea 12 Bora Bora 16 Southern routes via Easter Island and the Australs or direct between Chile and New Zealand Galapagos to Easter Island Chile to Easter Island 13 Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui Easter Island to Pitcairn Pitcairn to the Gambiers and Tuamotus Eastwards from New Zealand to Chile via the Australs 14 Raivavae, Austral Islands Australs to Easter Island Easter Island to Puerto Montt, Chile New Zealand to Chile via the Southern Ocean Chile 15 Puerto Montt, Chile 17 Bora Borato Tonga and Samoa via the Cook Islands The Cook Islands 16 Avatiu, Raratonga Niue Kingdom of Tonga 17 Neiafu, Vava’u Group 18 The Ha’apai Islands 19 Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu 18 Routes between ‘the Islands’ and New Zealand Tonga to Fiji Tonga to New Zealand New Zealand 20 Opua, Bay of Islands, North Island Cruising New Zealand 21 Auckland, North Island New Zealand to ‘the Islands’ Republic of Fiji 22 Suva, Viti Levu Fiji to Vanuatu Vanuatu 23 Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu to New Caledonia New Caledonia 24 Nouméa, New Caledonia 19 Routes to and from Tasmania and the East Coast of Australia Vanuatu or New Caledonia to Australia Australia to New Caledonia or Vanuatu Australia 25 Bundaberg, Queensland Bundaberg to Brisbane 26 Brisbane, Queensland Brisbane to Sydney 27 Coffs Harbour, New South Wales 28 Sydney, New South Wales Sydney to Hobart 29 Hobart, Tasmania Passages between Tasmania and New Zealand Passages northwards up the New South Wales coast Inside the Great Barrier Reef 30 Cairns, Queensland 20 Routes to and from Hawaii in the East Pacific Panama to Hawaii via Galapagos Hawaii 31 Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii to Canada Canada 32 Victoria, British Columbia Canada or California to Hawaii 33 San Francisco, California 21 Routes south and west from Hawaii Routes south from Hawaii Fast track to New Zealand South among the islands The Line Islands, Kiribati Hawaii to Samoa Samoan Islands 34 Pago Pago, Tutuila, American Samoa 35 Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa Hawaii to Australia via the Gilbert Islands and the Solomon Islands 36 Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati The Solomon Islands 37 Honiara, Guadalcanal Routes west from Hawaii The Marshall Islands 38 Majuro The Caroline Islands 39 Pohnpei Guam 40 Apra 22 Routes north from New Zealand to Japan and Alaska New Zealand to Hawaii via Tahiti The direct route north New Zealand to the Aleutians via Japan Japan 41 Fukuoka (Hakata), Kyushu Japan to the Aleutian Islands The Aleutians 42 Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Mainland Alaska 43 Kodiak Hawaii to Kodiak Appendices
£999.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship
Book SynopsisAn illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike. Chapters include: Knots and Lines Sailboat Anatomy Steering & Sailing Lakes, Harbors, and Bays A Look at the Weather Charts & Navigation Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing Sailing Gear Boat Maintenance Daily Rhythms Seamanship Basics Rules of the Road The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.
£17.09
Hodder & Stoughton Reading the Glass: A Sailor's Stories of Weather
Book Synopsis'Brimming with knowledge and experience . . . delightful'TRISTAN GOOLEY, DAILY TELEGRAPH'A fabulous compendium of terror and disaster, expertise and courage'ADAM NICOLSON, author of The Seabird's Cry'Evokes panoramas of sea and land with confident flair'WALL STREET JOURNALWhat's in a cloud? What separates a tropical storm from a winter blizzard? And what exactly is El Niño? Elliot Rappaport, a captain of traditional sailing ships, has spent three decades at sea, where understanding weather is the difference between life and death.From the icy seas of Greenland to the turbulent waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, from the powerful squalls near the equator to the ancient Polynesian explorers who ventured eastward against trade winds, Reading the Glass combines science and memoir to reveal the remarkable story of how weather has shaped our oceans, our history and ourselves.'An extraordinary book by a modern-day Melville . . . I can't recommend this book highly enough'MARK VANHOENACKER, author of Skyfaring'A gripping account of what weather is, how it feels to be in the middle of it, and what we can expect going forward!'BILL MCKIBBEN, author of The End of NatureTrade ReviewEach chapter is brimming with knowledge and experience. Rappaport can really write - and he's done his research too . . . Some of the most delightful passages have little to do with the sea or weather. They come when we get a real sense of what it's like to lead a crew at sea, and, equally interestingly, when moored up . . . Reading the Glass will be a must-have for serious weather-watchers or sailors with aspirations. -- Tristan Gooley * Daily Telegraph *Evokes panoramas of sea and land with confident flair * Wall Street Journal *Relatable, reflective, and humorous . . . descriptive and insightful, it is perfect for those who love the sea, and wish to know more about the adventures of those who sail upon it . . . a genuinely immersive read * Countryman *An extraordinary book by a modern-day Melville whose deep knowledge, boundless curiosity and endearingly wry humour make him the perfect guide to the world beyond our shores. Elliot Rappaport has completely transformed my awareness of the vast reaches of water that dominate our planet's surface, and of the debt we all owe to our ancestors who made a science and an art out of crossing them. I can't recommend this book highly enough -- Mark Vanhoenacker, author of SKYFARINGWe live on a planet - easy to forget in your secure suburban home, but not out on the open sea. The author provides a gripping account of what weather is, how it feels to be in the middle of it, and what we can expect going forward! -- Bill McKibben, author of THE END OF NATUREPart Bill Nye, part Captain Cook, Elliot Rappaport leads an around-the-world adventure filled with eye-popping insights from the deepest depths to the high atmosphere. For those of us too chicken to cross thousands of miles on ships, Rappaport's action-packed logbook is full of history, wisdom, and hilarious stories from life on the open seas -- Daniel Stone, author of THE FOOD EXPLORERVeteran captain Elliot Rappaport knows firsthand how winds, storms, and currents affect boats, from the smallest dinghies to great ocean liners. Here, he uses his considerable literary gifts to turn meteorology into a living science . . . While sailors will relate at once to Rappaport's prose, this book is a must-read even for landlubbers -- Mark Knoblauch * Booklist *Rappaport, who has been a sea captain since 1992 and teaches at the Maine Maritime Academy, makes his book debut with vibrant accounts of sailing around the world. Central to his spirited, informative narrative is weather . . . Fascinating journeys with an expert guide * Kirkus *I loved this book. What a fabulous compendium it is of terror and disaster, expertise and courage, by a man who knows with true intimacy what he calls "the vast planetary engine" of the weather. Chapter after chapter is filled with a vivid sense of being out at sea in storm and calm and every page has his decades of lived life embedded in it, years and years of looking, responding, making the good and necessary decisions. It feels written, in other words, by a man you would be more than happy to go to sea with -- Adam Nicolson, author of LIFE BETWEEN THE TIDES
£11.69
Anness Publishing Illustrated Handbook of Kayaking, Canoeing &
Book SynopsisKayaking, canoeing and sailing are exhilarating, demanding and hugely enjoyable outdoor pursuits. This practical guide offers a comprehensive introduction to all three sports, for those at all levels of experience and ability. All aspects of each sport are covered, from basic information on equipment and where best to sail or paddle, to expert tuition on the core skills and techniques you will need - such as launching, rigging, tacking, paddling, capsizing and rescue. Packed with expert advice, professional hints and tips and illustrated with more than 1500 photographs and diagrams, this book contains everything you need to know about these thrilling aquatic sports.
£10.79
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart Y9: The Wash
Book SynopsisOn this 2018 edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. The latest depth surveys have been applied. There has been general updating throughout.
£21.15
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart M27: Dubrovnik to Bar and Ulcinj
Book SynopsisPlans included: Ayvalik (1:75 000) Sigri (N. Lesvos) (1:30 000) Entrance to Kolpos Kalloni (N. Lesvos) (1:30 000) Entrance to Kolpos Yeras (N. Lesvos) (1:40 000) Mitilini (N. Lesvos) (1:10 000) Bademli Limani (1:40 000) On this 2018 edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. Depths have been updated from new surveys where available. There has been general updating throughout.
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C53: Donegal Bay to Rathlin Island
Book SynopsisOn this edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. Depths have been updated from the latest surveys where available. New plans of Ballycastle and Church Pool are now included. There has been general updating throughout.
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart M19: Capo Palinuro to Punta Stilo
Book SynopsisPlans: Golfo di Policastro Approaches to Vibo Valentia Isole Alicudi Stretto di Messina
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart M18: Capo d'Anzio to Capo Palinuro
Book SynopsisPlans included: Rada di Gaeta (1:35 000) Golfo di Pozzuoli and Rada di Napoli (1:65 000) Approaches to Acciaroli (sketch plan) Capo Palinuro (sketch plan)
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart M46: Isole Pontine to the Bay of
Book SynopsisPlans included: Approaches to Ponza (1:10 000) Approaches to Porto d’Ischia (1:10 000) Approaches to Sorrento (1:30 000) Approaches to Marina Grande (Capri) (1:25 000)
£17.95
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C36: Ile d'Ouessant to Raz de Seine
Book SynopsisPlans included: Baie de Lampaul (Ouessant) (1:30 000) Port du Conquet (1:20 000) Port de Brest & Marina du Moulin Blanc (1:30 000) Marina du Moulin Blanc (1:9000) L'Elorn - Continuation to Landerneau (1:80 000) Port de Camaret-sur-Mer (1:12 500) Port de Morgat (1:15 000) Port de Douarnenez (1:15 000) On this edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. Depths have been updated from the latest available surveys. There has been general updating throughout.
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart E4: Arquipelago de Cabo Verde: 2019
Book SynopsisPlans included: Porto Novo (Ilha de Santo Antao) (1:10 000) Mindelo (Porto Grande) (Ilha de Sao Vicente) (1:20 000) Ilha de Santa Luzia (1:not known) Porto de Tarrafal (Ilha de Sao Nicolau) (1:8500) Porto da Preguica (Ilha de Sao Nicolau) (1:8500) Baia da Palmeira (Ilha do Sal) (1:15 000) Porto de Sal-Rei (Ilha da Boavista) (1:30 000) Porto da Praia (Ilha de Santiago) (1:22 000) Cavaleiros (Ilha do Fogo) (1:10 000) Porto da Furna (Ilha Brava) (1:10 000)
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd The River Nene: 2020
Book SynopsisWith support from the Inland Waterways Association, Friends of the River Nene and others, and drawing on his longstanding connection with the river, Roger Green has thoroughly revised and updated this popular guide. A new design includes thorough navigation notes alongside more detailed maps of the canal and river, showing the main features of the navigation. Helpful tables indicate mileages and likely timings between locks to help with passage planning and also provide further information on all the moorings, facilities and services, many of which have been much improved in recent years. Other features of interest such as canoe launch access and portage points are also shown. Details of facilities, walking and cycling routes and local history add useful information. Photographs help to highlight points of interest along the way and confirm this guide to be the essential companion for anyone planning to navigate the river, whether by boat, canoe, bicycle or on foot.
£12.30
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C48: A Coruna to Porto
Book SynopsisChart scale 1: 350 000 Plans included: A Coruna (1:50 000) Ria de Corme e Laxe (1:75 000) Ria de Camarinas (1:50 000) Ria de Muros (1:75 000) Approaches to Ria de Arousa (1:150 000) Ria de Arousa (1:150 000) Cabo de Cruz (1:40 000) Vilagarcia (1:35 000) Illa de Arousa to Cambados (1:40 000) Ria de Pontevedra (1:150 000) Ria de Vigo (1:150 000) Baiona (1:85 000) Viana do Castelo (1:30 000) Leixoes (1:20 000) Barra do Rio Douro (1:20 000)) On this edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There have been numerous updates to harbour developments across the chart. The plan of Ria de Camarinas has been extended westward to include a larger scale approach and full charting of Las Quebrantas bank. There has been general updating throughout.
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Explorer Guide - Tidal Streams
Book SynopsisPart of an exciting new series of small format guides which help you better understand the sea by William Thomson FRGS. This is the essential guide to Tidal Streams, clearly explained through a seamless blend of simple descriptions and rich infographics. Tidal Streams are currents that flow both ways along the coast and they can have a dramatic impact on your adventures, affecting how far and fast you can travel while creating dangerous phenomena to navigate around. In this Explorer Guide, William demystifies their workings and shares the secrets of streams for everyone. Inspired by explorations on his catamaran Luna, William has drawn upon a mixture of practical experience and theoretical study to create this Explorer Guide, equipping you with the knowledge to know what to expect where and when. With that know-how you can then make decisions with more confidence, planning adventures to harness the energy of tidal streams and ‘Seas The Power’. William is the founder of Tide School (www.tide-school.com) and author of Book of Tides who is currently on a long-term sailing voyage with his young family aboard their yellow catamaran, Luna.
£8.50
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart Y58: River Fal: 2021
Plans: Falmouth Yacht Marina Falmouth Inner Harbour Mylor Yacht Harbour
£21.15
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Inland Waterways of France Volume 1 North and
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. Author David Edwards-May presents a detailed overview of the waterways extending from the English Channel through Northern France, Picardy and Paris to Central France and Burgundy. This system totals 2700 kilometres of waterways that are as vibrant as ever, and include the new Seine-Nord Europe Canal, now under construction, to be completed by 2028. Recreational use is growing alongside the commercial traffic on the busier waterways, while Champagne, Burgundy and Central France have become cruising destinations in their own right. This first volume of the new edition sets out the current state of the network in 200 pages in full colour, with detailed maps of junctions and other key sites on the network, overview maps for each waterway, and route descriptions. It is a unique blend of practical information, maps, background historical notes and colour photographs.
£19.35
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Inland Waterways of France Volume 3 South and
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. Author David Edwards-May has researched the many changes that have taken place during the last 10 years, and presents a detailed overview of the waterways extending throughout the South ('Midi'), the Southwest and Western France. This system totals 3000 kilometres of waterways that are maintained and developed almost exclusively for recreational navigation. This third volume of the new edition sets out the current state of the network in 146 pages in full colour, with detailed maps of junctions and other key sites on the network, overview maps for each waterway, and route descriptions. It is a unique blend of practical information, maps, background historical notes and colour photographs. It also highlights ongoing waterway restoration projects, in which the author has been personally involved for many years.
£19.35
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Crossing the Thames Estuary: 2022: 3
Book SynopsisBut its waters are also fascinating, interesting and have a wide selection of destinations to enjoy. This book describes 60 safe, viable and feasible routes between the Kent, Essex and Suffolk rivers for safe passage and wholly new time-planning tables which are now simplified with significantly additional and readily available information. The third edition retains all the popular features describing and illustrating each sector of each route, with waypoints and 'rolling road' diagrams, providing information and advice about potential or permanent hazards, the implications for the tide and guidance about shipping routes and anchorages. New simplified passage planning tables It includes new and unique passage planning tables which are simple, accurate and quick to use. Readers can select the most appropriate start time and will instantly see predicted arrival time so as to have sufficient time to continue up river to an ultimate destination. Options are offered for every 30 minutes of the day, whatever the day. The tables not only provide the best predicted start time - for the quickest passage duration - for each route at 4, 5, 6 or 7 knots boat speed, but display alternative passage durations, whatever the tide. Tables provide easier access and a much broader basis of information than in earlier editions, presented alongside more detailed chartlets and a new portrait format book. Sailors benefit from swatchways in the Estuary which shorten time and distance for many passages. However, as they're liable to move or change as sands shift, the author endeavours to survey several critical swatchways, monitors and provides illustrated Notices to Mariners weekly and receives reports from readers. Any significant changes or downloads are reported by updates on the website or by email to readers on the 'Readers' Update' list. www.crossingthethamesestuary.com www.crossingthethamesestuary.com
£26.55
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C14: Plymouth Harbour and Rivers:
Book SynopsisPlans included: Plymouth (1:12 500) Mayflower Marina (1:4500) Sutton Harbour and Queen Anne's Battery Marina (1:4500) River Yealm (1:12 500) Continuation of Saint Germans or Lynher River (1:20 000) Continuation of River Tamar (1:20 000)
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart G36 Turkey - South Coast: Marmaris to
Book SynopsisPlans included: Marmaris Limani (1:50 000) Skopea Limani (1:100 000) Goecek (1:25 000) Fethiye (1:35 000) Approaches to Kastellorizo and Kas (1:75 000) 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. This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. The latest harbour developments at Goecek are included as is latest official bathymetric survey data. There has been general updating throughout.
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart B32: Carriacou to Grenada: 2022
Imray-Iolaire charts for 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. Plans included: Tyrrel Bay (Carriacou) (1:17 500) Grenada Bay (1:30 000) Grenville Harbour (1:15 000) Grenada - Southeast Coast (1:45 000) Grenada - South Coast (1:40 000) Saint George's Harbour (1:12 500) On this edition, a new large scale plan of the South East coast of Grenada is included covering Great Bacolet Point to Marquis Point. New ranges and recommended courses are included and existing ones have been updated. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout.
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C28: Harwich to Wells-next-the-sea:
Book SynopsisPlans included: Wells-next-the-Sea (1:30 000) Blakeney Harbour (1:28 000) Great Yarmouth Haven (1:10 000) Lowestoft Approaches (1:42 500) Southwold Harbour (1:12 500) Rivers Ore and Alde (1:42 500) River Deben (1:45 000) Lowestoft Harbour (1:12 000). On this edition the latest depth surveys have been applied throughout. The latest information on wind farms is included. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout.
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C7: Falmouth to Isles of Scilly and
Book SynopsisChart scale 1:120 000 Plans included: Newquay Bay (1:10 000) Saint Ives (1:15 000) St Mary's Road (1:25 000) Hugh Town (1:10 000) Mousehole (1:5000) Newlyn Harbour (1:12 000) Penzance (1:12 000) Saint Michael's Mount (1:12 500) Porthleven (1:5000) Mullion Cove (1:7500)
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart M3: Islas Baleares - Formentera,
Book SynopsisPlans included: San Antonio (Ibiza) (1:30 000) Puerto de Ibiza (Ibiza) (1:15 000) Puerto de Palma (Mallorca) (1:17 500) Porto Colom (Mallorca) (1:10 000) Puerto de Mahon (Menorca) (1:20 000) Alcudia (Mallorca) (1:20 000) Approaches to Ciudadela (Menorca) (1:10 000)
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart C10: Western English Channel Passage
Book SynopsisCoverage on this chart allows for passage planning in the Western English Channel, from Isles of Scilly to the Isle of Wight, and from Ile d'Ouessant to Cherbourg. The latest official UKHO data is included, combined with additional information sourced from Imray''s network to make it ideal for small craft. The chart has been fully revised throughout.
£24.65
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart Y31
Book SynopsisThis chart is a replica of Imray chart 2200.2 covering the Western Approaches to the Solent. It is printed on water resistant paper.
£16.10
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart Y36
Book SynopsisThis chart is a replica of Imray chart 2200.6 covering the Central Solent.
£16.10
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart 1 Eastern Caribbean
Book SynopsisImray-Iolaire charts for Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor.
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Inland Waterways of Great Britain: 2009
Book SynopsisThe standard reference to the waterways of England, Wales and Scotland has been completely revised. The 8th edition retains the format of previous editions but, throughout, details are updated and the work has been widened in its scope to appeal not only to navigators but to all users of the waterways. Full colour throughout.
£29.25
