(Hardback)

- Personal stories experienced through our iconic Spirit of Adventure - World-class writing by great Australian novelist (and Waiheke resident) - Promotion linked to 50th anniversary of the Spirit of Adventure Trust

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

(Paperback)

In "Good Little Ship" Peter Willis analyses a classic of maritime literature Arthur Ransome's "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" and tells the story of the "Nancy Blackett", Ransomes own boat which appears as the "Goblin" in his story, and survives today as an ambassador for Ransome and his tales.

(Hardback)

David Hillyard built affordable wooden yachts for the masses, from 1906 to the 1960sabout 800 of them, many of which survive. The company he founded survived for more than a century. This is the story of a unique and significant chapter in the story of British sailing.

(Paperback, New edition)

In Mischiefs Wake gives H.W. Tilmans account of the loss of Mischief, the pilot cutter in which he had sailed over 100,000 miles to high latitudes in both Arctic and Antarctic waters.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This book partners with each individual athlete to achieve performance improvements based on their own aspirations, technical skill and fitness level.

(Paperback)

James Wharram's account of his life dedicated to designing, building, and sailing worldwide, craft of the Polynesian double canoe form.

(Paperback)

This book is a conversation with the past, conducted in a very old, engineless gaff cutter, armed with the Admiralty Pilot, a gallant crew, and a sense of the ridiculous.

(Paperback)

Erlings Tambs's charming and modest account of how, with great fortitude, resourcefulness and good humour he and his wife reached New Zealand in their Colin Archer vessel, with many delightful human encounters along the way, to arrive with one more in the family than they started with.

(Hardback)

The Story of the America's Cup 1851-2021 tells the chronological history of 150 years of the most exciting and exhilarating yacht race, open the pages and you can almost feel the wind in the sails and the salt spray.

(Paperback)

101 essential practical sailing tips for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor Duncan Wells.

(Paperback)

At over 500 miles long, the Bear River is unique to North America as the longest river that does not empty into an ocean. Instead, it empties into the Great Salt Lake. This book defines 53 water trail sections across Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho where enthusiasts can best enjoy the river. It identifies boat put-in sites, take-out sites, and the connecting roads between those locations.

(Paperback)

This is a unique guide to the best locations in Scotland for all wild-water sports, including paddleboarding, kayaking, wild swimming and surfing,beautifully illustrated with stunning photography and maps throughout.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

This authoritative guide to the waterways of Georgia presents 3,700 miles of paddling in more than 80 river profiles, which include maps and essential information.

(Hardback)

(Hardback, 4th edition)

Covering the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate, this fully updated 4th edition is an accessible introduction to pilotage, navigation and general boatwork for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat.

(Paperback)

The essential guide to the racing rules from one of the sports greatest champions understand the rules and understand the winning mentality.

(Paperback, 8th edition)

An easy-to-navigate instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers

(Paperback)

Gulf Wars is a pictorially driven celebration of Emirates Team New Zealands Americas Cup win in Auckland 2021, written from an on the water perspective by one of the worlds most influential Americas Cup photo-journalists, Richard Gladwell.

(Paperback)

This unique and entertaining travel guide to Greek waters recreates parts of voyages undertaken in myth, anchoring off landmarks or ports associated with ancient legends.

(Paperback)

Slocum recounts wonderful adventures: hair-raising encounters with pirates of Gibraltor, and warrior natives in Terra del Fuego; raging tempests and treacherous coral reefs: flying fish for breakfast; a hilarious visit with the great explorer Henry Stanley in Africa - all this as he traversed 46,000 miles over three years of solo sailing.

(Paperback)