(Spiral bound)

This spiral-bound easy-access guide will provide sailors with the ability to understand and apply forecast data when planning a passage and then know how and when to make adjustments whilst at sea.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Now in its second edition, this indispensable guide takes the stress out of sailing with step by step photographic instructions on how to perform essential sailing techniques, regardless of how much help you have to hand.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, 5th edition)

Extensively updated with practical first-hand advice, this fifth edition is the perfect guide for anyone cruising the Mediterranean.

(Paperback)

The practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and refits of sailing yachts and motorboats, up to 20 metres in length.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A cookbook filled with 160+ sustainable, healthy recipes for ocean loving foodies. Written by liveaboard cruisers, with 20+ years of experience living on their catamaran, Wild One, this book is a guide for anyone seeking to live self-sufficiently in harmony with the ocean. Perfect for tiny galleys, long passages, and beach sunsets.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

This is the ultimate guide to liferaft survival for all boaters and its purpose is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking.

(Hardback, 4th edition)

An essential reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific.

(Paperback)

The complete guide to racing in dinghies and yachts, packed with hands-on practical advice, user friendly instructional diagrams, and lively, inspirational photography.

(Hardback)

From HMS Invincible to Boaty McBoatface, Seas the Day to Shoot Low They're Riding Chickens, naming boats has always been a tradition that separates the inspired from the woefully unfunny. This book explores the fascinating history behind several famous boat names as well as the bizarre stories behind the stranger ones.

(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback)

A first-hand account by the family whose yacht sank beneath them in the Pacific Ocean, forcing them to take their chances in a rubber raft where they survived for nearly four months. They tell the story of their struggle for survival and of their adaptation to alien conditions.

(Paperback)

Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life."

(Paperback)

In this follow-up to the bestseller, A Funny Old Life", Des Sleightholme returns with further yarns about the hilarious happenings throughout his life."

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Salter, writing with engaging affection, good humour, and knowledge, describes the excitement of sailing - the characters, the adventures, the disasters, and the quiet little drink afterwards. No sport generates more anecdotes than ocean racing.

(Paperback)

Accompanied by an eight-part series, this is the story of Adam Nicolsons adventure in a small boat around the western coast of the British Isles.

(Paperback)

Covers a range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. The author answers many of those puzzling questions, which need to be solved in a clear manner. This book is a useful reference to the home builder or a newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Flat Water Kayaker is the story of my time spent on and around the upper Musconetcong River watershed and surrounding waters in north west New Jersey. It explores my passion and expereinces kayaking local waters. It is the story of not only kayaking local but also how I developed my passion of the water and nature in general as well through sharing my encounters with the flora and fauna.

(Paperback)

This classic book, first published in 1975, recounts one of the greatest small-boat journeys of all time: David Lewis's solo attempt to circumnavigate Antarctica in 1972-74 on his yacht 'Ice Bird'. During the journey he capsized three times and survived some of the most extreme conditions.