(Hardback)

Here is the ultimate collection of stories about the sea for sailors old and young, experienced seamen and armchair admirals. For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons--for battle, for wealth, for excitement, and for escape. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea.

(Hardback)

This book of sailing wisdom contains some of the most moving, perceptive, witty, and inspirational words ever spoken or written about the sea-faring life. Novelists, politicians, explorers, playwrights, poets, musicians, and celebrities weigh in on life upon the water, under sail.

(Hardback)

(Hardback, New edition)

Based on the provocative film documentary of the same name, The Third Dive investigates the shocking death of a world-renowned conservation activist.

(Paperback, Reissue)

A light-hearted look at the lockkeeper's job, be it a rural little lock on the canals, or an ultra-modern affair at a huge marina. Jake Kavanagh presents a humorous survey, in cartoons and anecdotes, of the scrapes people get into when trying to use locks.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

(Paperback)

(Paperback, Reissue)

Jake Kavanagh turns his humorous eye to the scrapes people get into when let loose on the open water, highlighted with hilarious drawings.

(Paperback, reissue)

A collection of embarrassing yachting faux pas" which hundreds of humbled readers have owned up to in the pages of "Yachting Monthly". The volume is illustrated with Mike Peyton's cartoons. The accounts of mishaps and disasters provide insights into why their perpetrators "got it wrong"."

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

The third edition of the Yachtsman's Ten Language Dictionary has been revised and updated to take into account the developments in electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment, GRP boat construction and the patterns of charter, flotilla and cruising skippers.

(Paperback)

The incredible stories and photos behind the death-defying surfers who scaled the biggest wave in the world.

(Hardback)

Australia's best surf writer brings to life the wild, bold, brave story of Australian surfing from 1915 to the present through the stories of Surfing Australia's Hall of Fame surfers and contemporary surfing legends.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

"Published in association with Bluewater."

(Paperback, Third Edition)

This authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida presents almost all of the states paddleable waterways in 78 river profiles that include everything from new maps and GPS coordinates to access points, river gauges, and mileages.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

For over 155 years the Americas Cup has been the world's one of the prestigious race for ocean-going yachts. This book tells the story of the Cup from the beginning. It presents a collection of beautiful paintings depicting dramatic scenes from various matches since 1851, each accompanied by a discussion of the competition.

(Paperback)

Filled with woodworking projects from "WoodenBoat" magazine, this book should be of interest to both novice and expert. The projects included range from a skylight, teak grates, and a ship's wheel to a cabin locker, louvred doors and hollow spars.

(Hardback)

A jaw-dropping photographic display of the world of Big Wave surfing, featuring the biggest and most dangerous waves and the legendary men and women who risk their lives to surf them.

(Hardback)

Boatlife visually explores a nomadic lifestyle on the water featuring unique homes from sailboats to trawlers. Through illustrated maps, itineraries and background information, this book will inspire your own adventure.

(Hardback)

A professional photographer and a surfer cum artist roadtripped in their beat up Volkswagen bus from the Oregon border to the Tiajuana Sloughs on a two-month quest to rediscover everything the Golden State's legendary waves have to offer. This title documents their experiences in photographs and diary entries.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Sailing, one of the most ancient methods of transport and exploration, is becoming more and more extreme. Technological advancements mean that vessels are getting faster while sailors are better equipped than ever to conquer the elements and explore uncharted waters.

(Paperback)

A catalogue of 50 construction plans for a wide variety of sailing craft, powerboats and rowing boats designed for building in marine plywood, lapstrake, carvel or cold-moulded construction.