(Paperback, 13th edition)

(Paperback)

Thrilling story of sailing and rescue from international hero, Pete Goss

(Paperback, Revised - 4th edition revised)

A guide to the rivers and canals of France providing information on the history, architecture, engineering structures, chateaux, historical sites and scenic attractions.

(Paperback)

A companion to Day Skipper for Sail and Power, this practical coursebook contains question papers on chartwork, tides, pilotage and passage planning, all with fully explained answers and new general knowledge questions on seamanship, anchorwork, ropework and rules of the road.

(Paperback)

A colourful and good humoured insight into the private life of the puffin, and an honest portrait of human life on the ocean waves.

(Paperback, 6th edition)

A clear, quick guide to the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) and the procedures involved in using it. An invaluable reference for exam candidates and all marine users, novice to advanced.

(Paperback)

This book will inspire novices of all ages and guide them through what they need to learn in order to start sailing.

(Paperback)

This highly comprehensible and illustrated book aims to eliminate the perceived obstacles and issues surrounding sailing one's boat to the continent.

(Paperback)

Offers an introduction to the great swimming heroes: Byron leaping into the surf at Shelley's beach funeral, Hart Crane, swallow-diving to his death in the Bay of Mexico, Ulysses, Leander, Weismuller and more.

(Paperback)

From the first person to complete a British 'triathlon' - running, swimming and biking the length of Britain - this is Sean's remarkable and funny story about how anything is possible if you truly put your mind to it.

(Hardback)

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

The groundbreaking reference work on high speed racing techniques - the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies through to America's Cup.

(Paperback)

Set to be as groundbreaking as its forerunner, Higher Performance Sailing analyses what makes the new breed of high-tech racing yachts and dinghies sail so fast, and what will make them sail even faster.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

A highly practical guide explaining what sail trim is all about, how to achieve it, and what its benefits are for owners and crews sailing all types of boat from dinghies to offshore cruisers in all wind conditions and points of sail.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This amply illustrated introduction to flatwater and river paddling will be an important resource for both instructors and those who like to teach themselves.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

A clear, step-by-step guide to the tricky art of lofting, which involves taking the design for a boat and turning it into a building plan.

(Paperback)

A unique, practical hands-on guide to the essential skill of boat manoeuvring for boat skippers and crew. It's the perfect aide memoire and ideal for use when at the helm for real!

(Hardback)

Nazare delves into the lives of a select band of surfers who gather in this small Portuguese fishing village with one aim: to surf the biggest wave ever recorded.

(Paperback)

The stories of two veterans - one traumatised, one blind - who rediscover themselves with the help of a friend in the course of two epic ocean adventures, kayaking around the Falklands and rowing across the Pacific.

(Paperback)

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves.

(Hardback)

Fully illustrated throughout, this authoritative reference brings together practical advice from the world's experts on ocean sailing, drawing on wisdom from members of the Royal Cruising Club, the Cruising Club of America and Ocean Cruising Club.

(Paperback, 6th edition)

Now in its sixth edition, this must-have guide for aspiring Yachtmasters covers the essentials of the RYA syllabus and provides new tips on exam tactics.