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SPRING / SUMMER 2015
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CONTENTS
RACING
Racing
1
Learning to Sail
6
Knots, Sails & Rigging
7
Cruising
8
Cruising Companions
11
Logbooks & Notebooks
12
Weather
12
Navigation
13
First Aid & Emergency
15
Maintenance & Practical
16
Radio & Communication
17
Power
17
Stories, Tales & Adventure
18
Swimming
20
Diving
20
Fishing
20
Kitesurfing
21
Surfing
21
Canoe & Kayak
21
Index
22
Fernhurst Books are proudly re-launching the iconic Sail
Fernhurst Books is a small and independent
to Win series, which has been read and loved by sailors
nautical publishing company, run by a team of
for over 30 years.
enthusiastic sailors. Our wide range of titles
cover all aspects of sailing – from beginner
guides to championship racing and from
hands on boat maintenance to cruising the
Mediterranean, plus swimming, diving, fishing,
kitesurfing, surfing, canoeing and kayaking.
Keeping the original Sail to Win philosophy, the books
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take a fresh look at the complex subject of racing,
giving sailors practical and experiential information, tips
and advice from world-class sailors and coaches, in a
concise and highly illustrated format.
The publication of Nick Craig’s Helming to Win and
Jon Emmett’s Coach Yourself to Win in February 2015
We also publish a number of coffee-table and
gift books, with something for everyone with a
officially marked the re-launch of the series.
passion for (or merely a glimmer of interest in)
Further Sail to Win titles will be annouced in due course.
anything on, or in, the water.
HELMING TO WIN
Nick Craig
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SAIL
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Written by the ‘Champion of Champions’, amateur sailor Nick Craig, this book proves that,
with the right tools and enough determination, anyone can succeed in the sport of sailing.
Full of intelligent insight, brilliant top tips and engaging photo sequences, if your goal is to
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ISBN: 9781909911215
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RACING
RACING
THE RULES IN PRACTICE 2013-2016
Master the New Rules & Win
Bryan Willis
RACING RULES COMPANION
2013-2016
Top 10
BESTSELLER
Bryan Willis
in 2014!
This book takes you through a
wide range of scenarios that
occur on the race course with a
clear explanation of what rules
apply and how they should be
interpreted. You will learn what
you may, must, or cannot do
– giving you the confidence to
THE LASER BOOK
Laser Sailing from Start to Finish
Tim Davison
ISBN: 9781118326787
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rules. Every aspect of the race is
radial and 4.7 rig. Colour photo
the Topper – right up to World
course, propulsion, room at marks,
show how to rig, launch and
full of advice, go-fast tips, photo
signals, protests and appeals.
sailing and in all wind strengths.
will learn all about sailing, rigging,
rules you must know, and guides
mental attitude, tactics, racing,
to the essentials of the latest racing
manual covering the standard,
Master how to rig, sail and race
covered, from starts to sailing the
sequences of Paul Goodison
Championship standard. Packed
three boat situations, penalty turns,
handle the boat on all points of
sequences and diagrams, you
Tim Davison then covers the
goal setting, preparing for events,
you round the race course.
winning... and much more. This
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Get ahead of the fleet with tips,
Especially for the
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advice and some great shortcuts
racing sailor; learn
guidance and every stage of
the race, using simple ‘rules of
where the strongest winds will be.
£14.95 | Paperback | 24.2 x 18.4cm | 128 pages
Brimming with photographs, this is
Packed full with practical advice
iconic and best-loved dinghy.
and step-by-step photographs, all
the essentials are covered; from
sailing theory and rigging to faster
upwind and downwind sailing,
plus the fundamentals of racing.
training – this book shows you how
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Learn how to sail the UK’s most
boat right and speed to fitness and
skills for solo and crewed boats.
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Here are the secrets that won Sir
and goal setting to getting the
survival sailing and advanced
as it crosses the coastline; and
Mirror Sailing from Start to Finish
Peter Aitken & Tim Davison
hottest class. From psychology
hoists, gybes and drops, tactics,
the seabreeze; how the wind bends
THE MIRROR BOOK
of how to dominate the world’s
including rigging and tuning,
world. You will learn how to predict
additional text and photographs.
£15.00 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 128 pages
a colourful and detailed account
asymmetric sailing is covered,
thumb’ which apply anywhere in the
ISBN: 9781909911147
Ben Ainslie his first gold medal.
of classes. There’s step-by-step
wind over the race course, during
2nd edition contains updated and
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Winning Secrets from the Olympic Gold Medallist
Ben Ainslie
from expert sailors in a wide range
how to predict the
ISBN: 9781904475125
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THE LASER CAMPAIGN MANUAL
Andy Rice
David Houghton & Fiona Campbell
ISBN: 9780470743348
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ASYMMETRIC SAILING
WIND STRATEGY
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An invaluable on-the-water reference
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Topper Sailing from Start to Finish
2nd edition
Dave Cockerill & John Caig
The definitive Laser sailing
exploit your rights to the full on
the water and in the protest room.
THE TOPPER BOOK
Great whatever your standard and
to become a champion.
whether you sail for fun or to win.
ISBN: 9781898660903
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BE YOUR OWN TACTICS COACH
Jon Emmett
A comprehensive programme
BE YOUR OWN SAILING COACH
20 Goals for Racing Success
Jon Emmett
to make you a tactical genius.
If you want to win you need to
around the race course; from
shows you how to set goals and
through the pre-start, start, and
them. Learn how to rate yourself
tactical textbook for the beginner,
how to work on your weakest
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among the most thrilling. Whatever
all conventional sailing craft and
your previous experience, this will
have you fizzing over the water in
no time. Beginning with a simple
explanation of how the wind
winner. The book also covers boat
and sails work, you will then be
preparation, setting up the rig,
propelled forward to your first sail
fitness, training, and the race itself.
exercises to make you a winner.
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will help you. Three-time winner
mental attitude that makes him a
advice from Olympic sailors and
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Catamarans are the fastest of
sails so fast, and dissects the
areas. Along the way you’ll find
intermediate and advanced sailor.
Brian Phipps
If your goal is to win the Laser
Glenn Bourke analyses how he
on racing’s key skills, then
various race stages. A great
THE CATAMARAN BOOK
World Championship, this book
form an action plan for achieving
before you get on the water,
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Glenn Bourke
get organised! Jon Emmett
Individual chapters take you
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CHAMPIONSHIP LASER RACING
and on to your first race.
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RACING
RACING
COMPLETELY OK
PHOTO FINNISH
The History, Techniques & Sailors of the OK Dinghy
Robert Deaves
60 Years of Finn Sailing
Robert Deaves
RACING SKIPPER
Techniques to Make You a Winner
Mike Goulding
This book outlines the history of
Raise your game and get to the
popular singlehanded dinghies in
of Admiral’s Cup skipper Mike
It covers championship results, the
boat preparation, instrumentation
the OK Dinghy – one of the most
front of the fleet with the help
the world – from its very beginning.
Golding. Covering everything from
fascinating technical development
of the class and the stories of the
sailors themselves.
With over a thousand photographs and personal accounts
is presented as a chronological photographic history of the
more to winning yacht races than
sailing fast.
ISBN: 9781898660576
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£25.00 | Paperback | 21.0 x 29.8cm | 224 pages
£13.95 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 128 pages
Chris Atkins
Rodney Pattisson
in 2014!
This book splits racing into its key
All you need to know about team racing,
Stuart Quarrie
Covering all aspects of
navigation, this is suitable for
modern sailors with a wealth of
anyone who is interested in
information. This book explains
The Science of Speed
Lawrie Smith & Andrew Preece
Boatspeed really does make you
yachtsmen trying their hand
key elements of boatspeed and
a tactical genius. Identifying the
explaining the theory of each,
this book goes on to show you
how to use your knowledge to sail
blisteringly fast. With diagrams
and photos to help illustrate the
concepts, this book will get you to
spinnaker.
ISBN: 9781898660378
the front of the fleet.
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this book will give a flying start to
your competitive career, whatever
your class of boat and experience.
tactics and finishing, each section
Starting with the basics of which
has pre-thoughts on what you’re
boat to choose and where to race,
trying to achieve, followed by
to the cruising sailor.
certain when to tack, which shift
Aimed at both helms and crew,
handling, starting, mark rounding,
also plenty which is applicable
calls every time – know for
John Caig & Tim Davison
you a champion. Covering boat
the racing yachtsman, there is
instruments and make the right
RACING: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
This book contains drills to make
on a yacht. Primarily aimed at
racing results. Master your
can work with or against you.
Coach Yourself to Success
Rick White & Mary Wells
or not they are ‘the navigator’
and turns this information into
to look out for and how the tide
RACE TRAINING
navigation or tactics, whether
what the numbers really mean,
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NAVIGATION, STRATEGY & TACTICS
Understand Your Instruments
Mark Chisnell
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This book is perfect for dinghy
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SAIL SMART
perform well, and be asked back!
you how to tune your rig, execute
competitive fleet.
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the confidence to join a new crew,
Olympic Star helmsman shows
carry that plan out, even in a highly
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the knowledge that will give you
the front of the fleet. A former
boat-to-boat tactics needed to
remarkable 40 years’ experience in the sport.
find this especially useful. Gain
indeed anyone trying to get to
of action before moving on to the
champion team racers. The author has a
sailors and dinghy crews – will
at something more lively; and
learn how to choose the best plan
building a great team and how to become
to yacht racing – both cruising
sailors moving up to keelboats;
the options at each stage, you’ll
guide covers the rules, practising effectively,
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
Winning through Understanding
Glyn Charles
start through to finish. Evaluating
two-man dinghies or keelboats. This handy
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KEELBOAT & SPORTSBOAT RACING
decision-making stages, from pre-
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smartly and fast. Newcomers
book will teach you that there is
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TACTICS
of a yacht’s crewing jobs safely,
committed and effective team, this
class. From the earliest beginnings in 1949 right through
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Learn exactly how to perform all
motivation and securing a
defined the history of this racing dinghy.
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Malcolm McKeag & Bill Edgerton
and race strategy to leadership,
from 68 former Finn sailors and champions, this unique book
to 2009, it covers most of the races and events that have
TEAM RACING
COMPANION
RACING CREW
you will be introduced to the rules
carefully designed drills. By
of racing and learn about rigging,
practising in this structured way
you will sail faster, better and
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smarter.
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LEARNING TO SAIL
DINGHY SAILING:
START TO FINISH
Barry Pickthall
This easy-to-follow guide is
great if you are new to sailing
KNOTS, SAILS & RIGGING
YACHTING:
START TO FINISH
Barry Pickthall
and want to learn the basics,
or an experienced sailor
wanting to broaden your skills
and develop your techniques.
Packed with clear illustrations
A step-by-step guide covering
sailing straightforward advice,
tie each knot using sequential diagrams
all levels, it gives those new to
splices, this book illustrates clearly how to
whilst showing experienced
and a step-by-step approach. Other topics
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principles, preparing to sail,
advanced sailing and racing.
your first sail and safety at sea.
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sequences and diagrams take
START SAILING
Andy Smith & Tim Davison
How to Tie the Right Knot for Every Job
Steve Judkins & Tim Davison
This short book is your
introduction to a new
how to handle a dinghy
safely on your own in
this allows complete novices
sheltered waters, and
to get out on the water with the
about technicalities such
minimum of fuss. One- and two-
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The perfect introduction to the
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Ivar Dedekam
loops, bindings, fishing knots,
you how to trim your sails and
illustrated book shows
Gaz Harrison
With a revolutionary approach, it
tackles the practical and realistic
elements of tuning your boat, plus
Get the Best Power & Acceleration whether Racing or Cruising
Felix Marks
This book is here to help with
of mainsail trimming. Uncover
drill and much more.
the secrets to sailing fast
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how to rescue the situation when
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things get out of hand. The book
are off the water instructions,
also covers clothing and safety;
plus exercises to do once on
launching and landing; and
the water. Suitable for those
mooring and anchoring, and is
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lavishly illustrated throughout.
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terminology has been reined-in.
to sail safely and effectively.
tips on how to help the student
the sails to drive the boat and
used throughout and sailing
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of teaching, there are also lots of
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the theory of sail aerodynamics.
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the demanding and crucial role
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SAIL & RIG TUNING
this heavily illustrated book
photos and illustrations are
John Driscoll
6
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SAILING: A BEGINNER’S MANUAL
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Beginning with the 10 knots
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person dinghies are covered,
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throwing a rope, and whipping.
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you through everything you need
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should know, plus coiling and
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KNOT KNOW-HOW
LEARN TO SAIL
Step-by-step advice, photo
It covers the 10 knots everyone
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The Simplest Way to Start Sailing
Tim Hore
An essential guide to tying knots.
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it includes advice on basic
preparation to the first sail,
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Tim Davison & Steve Judkins
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Covering the commonly-used knots and
of illustrations and photos,
what to wear and pre-sail
KNOT COMPANION
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weather sailing. Accessible to
to the next level. With hundreds
everything from basic principles,
Steve Judkins & Tim Davison
knots, navigation and heavy-
sailors how to take their sailing
and photographs, it contains
KNOTS & SPLICES
RIGGING
Rig Your Boat Right for Racing or Cruising
Danilo Fabbroni
Covering every aspect of
standing and running rigging on
a boat, this step-by-step guide
teaches you how to choose
and fit equipment on cruising
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and racing yachts of all sizes,
before moving on to how to tune
your rig to increase safety and
JIB TRIMMING
Get the Best Power & Acceleration
whether Racing or Cruising
2nd edition
Felix Marks
achieve better performance.
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All you need to know about trimming the foresail. With photos and diagrams throughout,
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concepts covered range from lift, drag and sail shape to wind changes and sea state.
This re-designed 2nd edition includes updated and additonal text and photographs.
ISBN: 9781909911253
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CRUISING
CRUISING
COCKPIT COMPANION
2nd edition
Basil Mosenthal
NEW
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in 2014!
A compact, handy summary of everything
the skipper and crew need to know – or
find out quickly – when cruising; from
lights, shapes and sound signals to
knots, ropes and engine troubleshooting.
This 2nd edition has been re-designed
and thoroughly updated.
NEW CREW’S COMPANION
The Essential Guide for
New Yacht Crews
2nd edition
Basil Mosenthal
Instant Skills to Improve Your Seamanship
Tom Cunliffe
basic knowledge to work the boat, be
EXPERT SAILING SKILLS
No Nonense Advice that Really Works
Tom Cunliffe
ISBN: 9780470665299
£11.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 10.0cm | 112 pages
SKIPPER’S PRACTICAL HANDBOOK
COMPETENT CREW
Richard Crooks
A wealth of sailing and seamanship
make yourself a better yachtsman.
of Yachting Monthly magazine.
a better skipper, berth the yacht,
step photographs, the breadth of
overboard, navigate and carry
level. Subjects range from onboard
Illustrated with charts and
sailing harmoniously with your
and test sections, this is perfect
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SAIL AWAY
How to Escape the Rat Race & Live The Dream
Nicola Rodriguez
ISBN: 9780470979761
skills from the best practical articles
cruising, you will learn how to be
Highly illustrated with step-by-
handle under sail, recover a man
wisdom will help sailors at every
out safe and efficient passages.
electrics and fixing an engine to
diagrams, and including revision
partner and recovering a casualty.
to be used both as an onboard
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SAILING AROUND BRITAIN
A Weekend Sailor’s Voyage in 50 Day Sails
Kim C. Sturgess
NEW
Practical advice to help you
An inspiring and quirky personal
away. You’ll be guided through
circumnavigation of Britain and visits
casting off on your adventure of
sailors would not contemplate a
contains information on everything
the expedition into a series of day
needs to consider, from choosing
for Kim, who had never before
escape the daily grind and sail
narrative of a weekend sailor’s
the preparation process before
to 48 towns. While many cruising
a lifetime. This essential guide
1900 nautical mile voyage, breaking
the 21st century blue water sailor
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everything in between.
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quick and easy reference guide.
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From the pages of Yachting Monthly
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it is also great to be kept onboard as a
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Covering the practical side of yacht
complete beginner to ocean navigator.
to read before they arrive at the dock,
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there’s something for everyone – from
more. Devised to be given to new crew
with years of experience.
their early sailing experiences.
each of Cunliffe’s tips is illustrated and
safe, have fun… and be asked back for
first-time skippers, as well as those
guide to help new crews get the most from
and life onboard to navigation and safety,
a new crew. This book gives you the
– this is a must-have reference for
deckwork; safety and life aboard. The ideal
Covering everything from seamanship
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hard to remember. Covering
seamanship, safety and weather
are called; how to help with the sails and other
magazine, discover practical skills to
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A yacht can seem a daunting place to
and shapes, engine troubleshooting,
clothes to bring; what the things on the deck
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Tim Davison
This is a pocket database containing
navigation, rules of the road, lights
before stepping aboard, including what
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THE CREW’S POCKETBOOK
everything the busy skipper finds
Everything a new yacht crew needs to know
ISBN: 9781909911192
200 SKIPPER’S TIPS
Basil Mosenthal
NEW
ISBN: 9781909911208
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
THE SKIPPER’S POCKETBOOK
reference and for exam preparation.
Malcolm McKeag
If you are: going cruising for the first
at; taking off for a sailing holiday;
time; worried about being shouted
graduating from a dinghy to a
yacht; or constantly having to train
new crew – this is the book for you.
Starting from scratch it will teach
you the wrinkles of the sailor’s art,
never forgetting that sailing is for
pleasure. With sequential photos
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and diagrams throughout.
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ILLUSTRATED SEAMANSHIP
SHORT-HANDED SAILING
Boat Handling, Ropework & Anchoring Made Simple
Ivar Dedekam
Alastair Buchan
Everything you need to know
Seamanship (and navigation)
about handling a boat alone or
are the cornerstones of good
shorthanded; from choosing a
practice afloat. Here Ivar
suitable craft and manoeuvring
Dedekam, best-selling author
to passage planning and sleep
of Sail & Rig Tuning (Page 7),
management. Full of photographs
devises more computer graphics
and diagrams, this practical book
to teach ropework, mooring,
will teach you how to operate
manoeuvring and anchoring.
successfully in coastal, offshore
and ocean waters.
ISBN: 9780470512203
£13.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 104 pages
ISBN: 9781904475217
£14.99 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 144 pages
Available as an eBook
9
CRUISING
NEW
CRUISING COMPANIONS
THE BEAUFORT SCALE COOKBOOK
MULTIHULL SEAMANSHIP
Cruising Companions: Local Knowledge Ashore and Afloat
An A-Z for multihull sailors.
Discover a unique blend of pilotage and boating information with a wealth of historical detail and local knowledge. Tides,
and tested recipes for
trimarans, it teaches you all the
approaches, harbours and anchorages. Stunning photography complements handy charts, and advice on the best cafés,
indexed by wind strength
boat and enjoy it to the full. Racing
nutritious – and easy
for, as are trailerable multihulls.
Over 100 practical tried
Focussing on catamarans and
weather, hazards, shipping, coastal detail, planning, tactics and waypoints are all covered, plus in depth information on
cooking on a boat. Each is
skills needed to understand your
restaurants, bars and other places of interest will help you make the most of your visit to these fabulous cruising grounds.
to help you make tasty,
and cruising yachts are catered
Illustrated with delightful cartoons.
– dishes in a blow, or
something more elaborate
on a calm day. Previously
published as Boat Cuisine.
ISBN: 9781909911246
ISBN: 9781898660316
£16.99 | Paperback | 29.6 x 20.9cm | 146 pages
STAYING PUT!
THE ART OF ANCHORING
£12.99 | Paperback | 21.3 x 18.6cm | 96 pages
Brian Fagan
Approaching anchoring as an art, this
BOAT HANDLING UNDER SAIL & POWER
book replaces guesswork with sound
Bill Anderson & Tom Cunliffe
judgement and careful observation.
Learn how to handle your
yacht smoothly, safely and
Everything is covered; from selection
asses your boat’s individual
techniques to what to do when you
without fuss. Discover how to
of ground tackle and basic anchoring
characteristics, read the wind
drag and mooring in the Med.
and stream, and recognise
plus learn how to cope if the
£9.95 | Paperback | 21.4 x 13.5cm | 112 pages
engine fails or someone falls
ISBN: 9781898660156
£12.95 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 96 pages
skipper with lessons
on preparation,
boat handling and
£12.95 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.0cm | 96 pages
Available as an eBook
Lowestoft to Ramsgate.
ISBN: 9781909911086
ISBN: 9780470990926
£34.99 | 272 pages | 8th edition
£24.99 | 208 pages | 19th edition
SOUTHERN IRELAND
WEST FRANCE
Robert Wilcox
From Shannon Estuary to St
George’s Channel, discover wide
open seas, plentiful, secluded
anchorages, interesting navigational
great hospitality.
Neville Featherstone
Explore the sheltered harbours,
idyllic islands and wealth of Gallic
charm that this cruising paradise
has to offer, from L’Aberwrac’h right
down to the Spanish border.
Peter Cumberlidge
Chenal du Four, this covers the
whole spectacular North Brittany
coast, the Channel Islands and the
fascinating harbours on the west
side of the Cherbourg peninsula.
Rob Buttress
yachtsmen, this guide covers the
magnificent cruising ground of the
Sporades and nearby mainland
gulfs; the hidden jewel in the
Aegean crown.
ISBN: 9780470988299
ISBN: 9781904358268
£27.99 | 288 pages | 2nd edition
£24.99 | 240 pages | 1st edition
CROATIA
TURKEY
Des Sleightholme
The essential guide to cruising
Covering the Mediterranean and
A mass of sea wisdom on skippering,
coast between Zadar and Molunat,
Antalya, this will guide you perfectly
weather from the guru’s guru, and former
numerous off-lying islands.
crewing, seamanship, navigation, safety and
ISBN: 9781898660668
local knowledge, extending from
Largely undiscovered by foreign
THE ESSENCE OF CRUISING
more enjoyable.
Isles of Scilly.
From the Alderney Race to the
£10.95 | Paperback | 23.9 x 17.1cm | 128 pages
more efficient and
loved guide is based on years of
yachtsman’s bible’, this much-
This book will guide you to your
ISBN: 9781898660149
your cruising safer,
of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the
WEST AEGEAN
navigation and using a VHF radio.
helping to make
Well established as ‘the East Coast
alluring coastline, ports and rivers
N. BRITTANY & CHANNEL ISLANDS
not forgetting watchkeeping,
passage planning;
The definitive sailing guide for the
Claire & Frank Wilson
make a good skipper and crew,
takes to be a good
Jan Harber
£27.99 | 304 pages | 2nd edition
go, you’ll then learn the skills that
Discover what it
EAST COAST RIVERS
ISBN: 9780470753743
with types of boats and where to
John Mellor
NEW
£29.99 | 256 pages | 1st edition
perfect sailing holiday. Starting
CRUISING: A SKIPPER’S GUIDE
Mark Fishwick
ISBN: 9780470713815
THE CHARTER & FLOTILLA
HANDBOOK
overboard.
WEST COUNTRY
challenges, beautiful scenery and
ISBN: 9780963463524
the impossible manoeuvre,
10
Hardback | 30.2 x 21.6cm
Gavin LeSueur
All-Weather Boat Cuisine
June Raper
editor of Yachting Monthly, Des Sleightholme.
Jane Cody & John Nash
Croatia, covering the Dalmatian
south of Dubrovnik, and its
Available as an eBook
Emma Watson
Aegean coastline between Izmir and
round one of the Med’s most idyllic
cruising grounds. (Includes an
updated Introduction.)
ISBN: 9781898660842
ISBN: 9781904358282
ISBN: 9780470721667
£8.95 | Hardback | 12.0 x 15.5cm | 160 pages
£34.99 | 256 pages | 1st edition
£34.99 | 224 pages | 1st edition
11
LOGBOOKS & NOTEBOOKS • WEATHER
LOGBOOK FOR GPS NAVIGATION
Compact, for Small Chart Tables
2nd edition
Bill Anderson
LOGBOOK FOR CRUISING
UNDER POWER
NEW
Tom Willis & Tim Bartlett
A compact cruising logbook
The first cruising logbook for
GPS Navigation and perfect
Suitable for both planing and
With space for passage
double as a Visitors’ Book.
specifically designed for
navigators of powerboats.
for use on small chart tables.
displacement craft, it can also
NAVIGATION
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION: A NEWCOMER’S GUIDE
Sara Hopkinson
This book tackles navigation
from scratch, uses no jargon
Master one of the oldest mariner’s
and features graphics instead
arts in easy stages. From taking
of words wherever possible.
your first sight to plotting your
Subjects covered include charts,
position, this book will enable you
giving a position, tides, course
to master the sextant and navigate
to steer, passage planning and
using the sun, moon, planets and
much more. With this book you
stars. Photographs, charts and
narrative and notes.
ISBN: 9781909911185
£14.99 | Hardback | 29.7 x 21.0cm | 96 pages
WATERPROOF NOTEBOOK
need never be lost agan!
diagrams are used throughout to
ISBN: 9780906754610
£12.98 | Hardback | 17.7 x 24.5cm | 96 pages
John Mellor
BESTSELLER
in 2014!
planning, position plotting,
LOGBOOK FOR CRUISING UNDER SAIL
Top 10
Tom Cunliffe
Top 10
BESTSELLER
illustrate concepts and aid learning.
ISBN: 9780470666333
ISBN: 9781909911079
£11.99 | Paperback | 23.9 x 17.0cm | 80 pages
£10.99 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.2cm | 96 pages
Available as an eBook
Available as an eBook
in 2014!
Spiral bound and pocket-sized, this neat
waterproof notebook is ideal for sailing,
COASTAL & OFFSHORE NAVIGATION
Tom Cunliffe
canoeing, diving, hiking... and indeed any
rain. It has even been used for underwater
ISBN: 9781898660804
ISBN: 9781898660354
£9.95 | Paperback | 29.7 x 21.0cm | 96 pages
THE SAILOR’S BOOK OF THE WEATHER
Simon Keeling
Introducing the key principles
that influence the weather, this
book gives sailors the tools to
forecast from observations and
make the most of the available
information. Illustrated with charts
and beautiful photographs, this is
a must for anyone who ventures
onto the water, whatever your
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 168 pages
12
covered include using charts
and GPS, plotting a fix and an
estimated position, recognising
in practice to ensure a smooth
navigation marks, working out
trip and a safe landfall. Photos,
what the tide is doing and the
charts and diagrams throughout.
Please note:
The prices shown for all Logbooks & Notebooks are
inclusive of VAT.
WEATHER COMPANION
Tim Bartlett
ISBN: 9780470753897
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 160 pages
£14.99 | Paperback | 20.9 x 17.0cm | 120 pages
ILLUSTRATED NAVIGATION
PRACTICAL NAVIGATION
FOR THE MODERN BOAT OWNER
Ivar Dedekam
This beautifully illustrated manual
find hard to remember in a quick and
handy reference guide. Subjects
covered include Sea Areas, Coastal
Stations, cloud systems, how to predict
the weather around lows and highs,
times of broadcasts, the terms used in
broadcasts and much more.
ISBN: 9781898660590
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
essentials of passage planning.
ISBN: 9780470753903
All the weather information people
boat, experience or location.
ISBN: 9780470998038
quickly and safely. Subjects
mastered and how to navigate
£3.99 | Paperback | 12.6 x 8.5cm | 64 pages
£14.99 | Hardback | 29.7 x 21.0cm | 96 pages
learn how to navigate easily,
explanations and illustrations,
you through the theory to be
and designed to last a full season, it allows space
ISBN: 9780470746844
are and plotting the route to your
fuss. Tom Cunliffe guides
used if writing with a pencil or chinagraph.
for electric navigation information and narrative.
Using straightforward
destination, safely and without
drawing classes! The pages can be re-
hardback (left) and paperback (right). Fun to use
Tom Cunliffe
A solid foundation in the art and
science of knowing where you
outdoor persuit which may involve a spot of
A modern sailor’s logbook, available in both
INSHORE NAVIGATION
Pat Manley
teaches you to navigate in the
Using a combination of modern
log and plotter; by means of
leads you through all the aspects
and chartplotter; and some basic
approach ensures that although
sun and stars to obtain your
remain at the forefront, readers
tables and a watch.
navigate their boat safely in any
traditional way – using compass,
and traditional methods this book
electronic aids – like GPS, radar
of boat navigation. The practical
celestial navigation – using the
modern electronic methods
position using sextant, almanacs,
will never lack in knowledge to
ISBN: 9781904475132
£13.95 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.4cm | 84 pages
circumstance.
ISBN: 9780470516133
£19.99 | Hardback | 21.7 x 17.5cm | 200 pages
13
NAVIGATION
LEARN THE NAUTICAL RULES OF THE ROAD
The Essential Guide to the COLREGs
Paul Boissier
NAVIGATION • FIRST AID & EMERGENCY
UNDERSTANDING A NAUTICAL CHART
A Practical Guide to Safe Navigation
Paul Boissier
FIRST AID AFLOAT
GPS Navigation Made Simple
Bill Anderson
Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea
Sandra Roberts
Learning, understanding and
This book explains how charts
This book explains, to the
Aimed at the novice first-
Regulations for Preventing
through the elements that make
what the Global Positioning
to be used at the time of
remembering the International
are compiled before guiding you
Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) is
quick tips and test sections.
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 168 pages
show exactly what to do.
making and pilotage. It covers
Abbreviations Used on Admiralty
explained, and how it should be
simple, and photo sequences
waypoint navigation, passage
Also includes the Symbols and
The intention of each rule is
language is kept short and
a set, position fixing, outputs,
increased safety and confidence.
useful for professional mariners.
the accident or illness. The
You will learn about choosing
charts and you will navigate with
yachtsmen, this book is also
aider, this book is intended
System can and cannot do.
Improve your understanding of
onto the water. Aimed at
applied when at sea. Plenty of
novice or traditional navigator,
up these vital navigational tools.
essential for anyone venturing
ISBN: 9780470749128
GPS AFLOAT
Topics covered range from
checking your results using
Charts in full.
bleeding, burns and bites to
traditional navigation, common
sense and the Mark 1 Eyeball.
ISBN: 9780470749135
ISBN: 9781898660934
£16.99 | Paperback | 29.7 x 21.0cm | 200 pages
£14.99 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 128 pages
fractures, hypothermia and
ISBN: 9780470682074
resuscitation.
£9.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 16.9cm | 128 pages
ESSENTIAL BOAT RADAR
Bill Johnson
NAVIGATION COMPANION
Tim Davison
Learn how to find out where you are and
proceed to your destination. Navigation
is one of the cornerstones of cruising,
and this handy companion covers all the
essentials for easy onboard use.
PASSAGE PLANNING COMPANION
Your guide to writing a clear and logical
the picture can present to the
watchkeeping, safety, rations, fuel supplies,
intricacies of a modern digital
stowage for sea and crew briefing.
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
This concise book covers most of the
confusions and anomalies that
currents, safe havens, lights, communications,
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
and doesn’t do and how to
get a decent picture. From the
points of departure, landfalls, weather, tides,
ISBN: 9780470727904
FIRST AID COMPANION
make simple adjustments to
passage plan, covering routing, pilotage,
ISBN: 9780470511558
Your no-nonsense introduction
to radar. Learn what it does
Alastair Buchan
(raster) set, it also covers the
key elements to consider when
ISBN: 9780470778111
choosing and installing a radar
system for your boat.
Sandra Roberts
first aid emergencies you could come
across afloat, including drowning,
unconsciousness, external bleeding,
immersion, hypothermia and more.
ISBN: 9780470682067
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof,
spiral bound | 22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 110 pages
PENCIL, PAPER & STARS
NAUTICAL CALCULATION COMPANION
Alastair Buchan
This contains every calculation needed for
coastal and offshore navigation, plus all
the frequently needed (but often forgotten)
equations and formulae needed afloat. Each
topic is followed by a worked example and
line drawings help to illustrate the processes.
RADAR COMPANION
Pat Manley
Simple, practical, get-you-
Take the mystery out of radar and learn how
to use it on a small boat for navigation and
collision avoidance. This guide shows you
how to use the controls to get the best picture,
then explains how to understand the display,
giving plenty of examples of radar plots.
ISBN: 9780470518793
ISBN: 9781904475101
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
£7.95 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
The Handbook of Traditional & Emergency Navigation
Alastair Buchan
Jon Winge
home navigation techniques
Your saviour should you ever find yourself
mathematics. With colourful
fires, leaks, engine trouble and emergency
learning, you will be confident
dismasting and distress signals, this guide
which require no complicated
in an emergency. Covering everything from
and clear diagrams to aid
steering to man overboard, first aid,
in continuing your passage in
has an important place onboard every boat.
a safe and seamanlike manner
if the electronics let you down.
ONLY available as an eBook
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
EMERGENCY COMPANION
ISBN: 9780470748695
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof,
spiral bound | 22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
ISBN: 9780470516522
RRP £14.99 | eBook | 200 pages
14
15
MAINTENANCE & PRACTICAL
RADIO & COMMUNICATION • POWER
SIMPLE BOAT MAINTENANCE
ESSENTIAL BOAT ELECTRICS
This book welcomes you into the
Learn how to carry out many
Learn how to use your VHF DSC radio
job is rated for difficulty on a scale
and safely. Included are
the equipment, gaining the operator
every type of radio call – from Mayday
and illustrated with photographs
and wiring and protecting
type of call. Each procedure is clearly
It also covers DSC – by pushing the
required and no skill is assumed.
electrical faults and connecting
used on passage to communicate
summon help and transmit your
Pat Manley
Pat Manley
world of boat maintenance. Each
electrical jobs onboard properly
of 1-5, explained in simple steps
tutorials, from using a multimeter
and diagrams. No special tools are
a circuit, to troubleshooting
ISBN: 9781909911109
ISBN: 9781909911130
Pat Manley
Don Seddon
to diesel engines using safe
The essentials are all covered:
techniques. This book will help
good engine practice, preventative
you be confident in dealing with
maintenance and troubleshooting.
All the information needed to keep
your diesel engine running, including
checklists, troubleshooting, cooling,
overheating, fuel, lubrication, electrics,
servicing and winterisation.
ISBN: 9781898660910
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof,
spiral bound | 22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
ELECTRICS COMPANION
Pat Manley
A quick reference guide to boat electrics,
covering formulae, tools, anodes,
protection, multimeters, soldering,
AC power, testing, wiring, batteries,
connections and power consumption.
ISBN: 9781898660958
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof,
spiral bound | 22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
16
certificate, and takes you through each
to calling another boat or shore station.
illustrated to show how the radio is
red button you can automatically
with marinas, other vessels and the
position encoded in the message.
managed by the rescue services.
ISBN: 9780470714416
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
ISBN: 9780470758588
£11.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 80 pages
MOTORBOATING: START TO FINISH
Barry Pickthall
This step-by-step guide is packed
expensive yard work; and get the
there is also information on fuel,
Pat Manley
This handy little companion covers
Coastguard, plus how a Mayday is
any problem; save money on
For those who want to know more,
DIESEL COMPANION
with this book, which covers licensing
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
troubleshoot and make repairs
motor cruisers and canal boats.
cooling, lubrication and installation.
Sara Hopkinson
Learn how to prevent problems,
This book is great for fixing yachts,
£12.99 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 98 pages
a PC to your instrument system.
DIESELS AFLOAT
DIESEL TROUBLESHOOTER
VHF COMPANION
Sara Hopkinson
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 152 pages
£15.00 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 160 pages
ISBN: 9781898660811
VHF AFLOAT
ISBN: 9780470061763
best performance from your boat.
£19.99 | Hardback | 21.6 x 17.3cm | 300 pages
THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO CHOOSING & BUYING A YACHT
New & Used: Decide with Confidence
Duncan Kent
Practical advice to ensure you choose
the right yacht for your sailing needs
and budget. Expert guidance takes
potential buyers through every stage of
the process, from conducting your own
POWERBOATING:
THE RIB & SPORTSBOAT HANDBOOK
Peter White
with information and illustrations
This serves as a brilliant
to sea, boat handling and safety
is also great for experts seeking
every level of tender, RIB, fishing
powered craft up to 30 ft long,
driver, this book is ideal for both
handling, the rules of the road,
take their sport to the next level.
sequences and illustrations help
covering basic principles, going
introduction for beginners, and
at sea. A complete reference for
a refresher. Suitable for any
boat, motor cruiser or sportsboat
this guides you through boat
beginners and those looking to
mooring and safety. Photo
ISBN: 9780470697511
£14.99 | Paperback | 20.2 x 15.5cm | 192 pages
Available as an eBook
to visualise the text.
ISBN: 9780470697283
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 192 pages
boat test to protecting your investment,
and much more.
Available as an eBook
ISBN: 9780470972694
MOTOR BOATING
The Essentials of Boating Under Power
Alex McMullen
Starting with all you need to know
£16.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 224 pages
for before you’re on the water –
choosing, buying and equipping
UNDERSTANDING YACHT DESIGN
your boat – you will then go on
For Boat Buyers, Owners and
Novice Yacht Designers
Ian Nicolson
to learn about boat handling,
navigation, weather forecasting
A great book on yacht design for novice
and radio communication. Boat
paper or CAD; boat owners who wish
emergencies are also covered.
to modify the hull, rig, deck layour or
ISBN: 9781898660828
£15.99 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.0cm | 126 pages
Peter White
The ‘at a glance’ guide to powerboating.
This clear and fully illustrated companion
features RIBs and sportsboats,
launching, knots, speed, essential
manoeuvres, mooring and anchoring.
maintenance and dealing with
designers who want to use pencil and
accommodation; and those looking to buy.
POWERBOATING COMPANION
ISBN: 9780470061749
ISBN: 9781904475071
£14.95 | Paperback | 24.0 x 17.1cm | 128 pages
£7.99 | Paperback, splash-proof, spiral bound |
22.2 x 8.0cm | 24 pages
17
STORIES, TALES & ADVENTURE
AMAZING SAILING STORIES
True Adventures from The High Seas
Dick Durham
Top 10
BESTSELLER
Set sail on a thrilling
in 2014!
ULTIMATE SAILING ADVENTURES
100 Extraordinary Experiences on the Water
Miles Kendall
puts you right at the helm.
ISBN: 9780470746974
£20.00 | Paperback | 26.0 x 20.1cm | 216 pages
One of Britain’s greatest living
sailors shares a collection of distilled
SAILING, YACHTS & YARNS
Tom Cunliffe
ISBN: 9781119992837
£14.99 | Hardback | 23.5 x 15.8cm | 256 pages
THE SAILOR’S LITTLE BOOK
Sayings of the Sea
Basil Mosenthal
the realities of a wide range of
and wisdom for present-day
you never knew existed), learn
author’s lifetime. Serious
salary details. There’s information
anecdotes in essential bunk-
£14.99 | Paperback | 21.0 x 17.0cm | 200 pages
ISBN: 9780470059708
Initially fighting in the Western
Desert, he was captured and
taken prisoner in Germany before
escaping to fight with the Russians.
boat, the restoration project and
With a grave sense of humour,
dramatic images from both of
Peyton takes you through the horror
her epic voyages.
and death he witnessed, alongside
the camaraderie and excitement.
ISBN: 9780470724439
ISBN: 9781909911123
£25.00 | Hardback | 25.2 x 19.5cm | 256 pages
£12.99 | Paperback | 21.1 x 14.8cm | 136 pages
AN ABSORBING INTEREST
GERMAN FRERS: A PASSION FOR DESIGN
The America’s Cup – A History 1851-2003
Bob Fisher
Barry Pickthall
A magnificent limited edition
Split into two volumes,
deluxe coffee-table book that
this slip-case edition
provides an insight into the
charts the history
lives, designs and passions
of sailing’s most
of one of the most prolific
enigmatic and greatest
and successful line of yacht
trophy. Covering the
designers – all named Germán
drama, boat design,
side (or bedside) reading.
£6.99 | Paperback | 11.4 x 15.0cm | 160 pages
adventures and experiences.
fascinating memoir of his wartime
exclusive photographs of the
advice blends with humorous
industry secrets and uncover
editor tells the remarkable story
Beautifully illustrated with
sailors, acquired over the
marine careers (including those
Yachting’s favourite cartoonist’s
rise again of Gipsy Moth.
A nautical medley of wit
a whole new lifestyle. Discover
Available as an eBook
Available as an eBook
The definitive history of a sailing
of the rise, fall and triumphant
delights of life afloat.
ISBN: 9780470972519
ISBN: 9780470975640
including those used for the voyage.
Eighth Army to Red Army
Mike Peyton
icon; Yachting Monthly’s former
make you want to cast off to enjoy the
future of sailing for all yachtsmen.
how to set up your own business.
ISBN: 9781898660897
AN AVERAGE WAR
A Legend Sails Again
Paul Gelder
you laugh and make you think – and
he’s learned, and considers the
the quickest career paths and
photographs, maps and sketches,
GIPSY MOTH IV
wit, wisdom and wonder, it will make
considers the lessons of seamanship
on how to get a foot on the ladder,
writings, essays and photographs.
£14.95 | Hardback | 24.2 x 15.8cm | 128 pages
magazine. A wonderful miscellany of
compete in them. Knox-Johnston
Turn a passion for sailing into
by Brian Hammett, the book contains
£16.99 | Paperback | 23.5 x 15.0cm | 258 pages
from the pages of Yachting Monthly
and the brave men and women who
Find a Job, Start a Business, Change Your Life
Sue Pelling
ISBN: 9781909911239
outspoken and instructive writing
falls upon the great ocean races
SAIL FOR A LIVING
sailing, fishing. Edited and compiled
along with a treasure trove of additional
Tom Cunliffe’s most entertaining,
fascinating anecdotes. The spotlight
Available as an eBook
his second greatest passion, after
text from the 1923 book in its entirety,
A selection of British sailing legend
wisdom, acute observation and
£14.99 | Hardback | 23.5 x 15.9cm | 224 pages
the countryside, the local people and
Available as an eBook
KNOX-JOHNSTON ON SAILING
Robin Knox-Johnston
his leisurely six week cruise, covering
Hammett, this edition uses the original
Stunning full page photography
from the four corners of the globe.
1924. Ransome describes in detail
1922. Edited and compiled by Brian
aboard the world’s sexiest yacht.
real stories from across centuries, and
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Arthur Ransome
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SWIMMING • DIVING • FISHING
SWIM SMOOTH
The Complete Coaching System
for Swimmers & Triathletes
Paul Newsome & Adam Young
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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Maria Munn
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AMAZING SURFING STORIES
ULTIMATE SURFING ADVENTURES
Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders
Alex Wade
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Henry Gilbey
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Alf Alderson
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Alf Alderson
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John Bantin
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INDEX
200 Skipper’s Tips
8
Amazing Diving Stories
20
Amazing Sailing Stories
18
Amazing Fishing Stories
Amazing Surfing Stories
An Absorbing Interest
An Average War
Asymmetric Sailing
Be Your Own Sailing Coach
Be Your Own Tactics Coach
Beaufort Scale Cookbook
20
21
19
19
2
2
2
10
Boat Handling Under Sail & Power 10
Catamaran Book
3
Celestial Navigation
13
Charter & Flotilla Handbook
10
Coastal & Offshore Navigation
13
Championship Laser Racing
Coach Yourself to Win
Cockpit Companion
Competent Crew
Completely OK
Crew’s Pocketbook
3
1
8
9
4
9
Croatia Cruising Companion
11
Diesel Companion
16
Cruising: A Skipper’s Guide
Diesel Troubleshooter
Diesels Afloat
Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish
10
16
16
6
East Coast Rivers Cruising Com... 11
Electrics Companion
16
Essence of Cruising
10
Emergency Companion
Essential Boat Electrics
Essential Boat Radar
Expert Sailing Skills
First Aid Afloat
First Aid Companion
15
16
15
8
15
15
German Frers: A Passion for Des... 19
Gipsy Moth IV
19
Helming to Win
1
GPS Afloat
Illustrated Navigation
Illustrated Seamanship
15
13
9
Inshore Navigation
13
Insider’s Guide to Choosing & B... 16
Jib Trimming
7
Kayaking: A Beginner’s Guide
21
Kitesurfing in the Waves
21
Keelboat & Sportsboat Racing
Knot Companion
Knot Know-How
Knots & Splices
5
7
7
7
Knox-Johnston on Sailing
18
Laser Campaign Manual
3
Laser Book
3
Learn the Nautical Rules of the R... 14
Learn to Sail
6
Logbook for Cruising Under Power 12
Logbook for Cruising Under Sail
Logbook for GPS Navigation
Mainsail Trimming
Mirror Book
12
12
7
3
Motor Boating
17
Multihull Seamanship
10
Motorboating: Start to Finish
Nautical Calculation Companion
Navigation Companion
Navigation, Strategy & Tactics
17
14
14
4
Navigation: A Newcomer’s Guide 13
New Crew’s Companion
8
North Brittany & Channel Islands... 11
Passage Planning Companion
Pencil, Paper & Stars
Photo FINNish
Powerboating Companion
14
15
4
17
Powerboating: The RIB & Sports... 17
Practical Navigation for the Mod... 13
Race Training
5
Racing Rules Companion 2013-...
2
Racing Crew
Racing Skipper
Racing: A Beginner’s Guide
5
5
5
Racundra’s First Cruise
19
Radar Companion
14
Racundra’s Third Cruise
Rigging
19
7
Rules in Practice 2013-2016
Sail & Rig Tuning
Sail Away
Sail for a Living
Sail Smart
Sailing Around Britain
2
7
8
18
4
8
Sailing, Yachts & Yarns
18
Sailor’s Book of the Weather
12
Sailing: A Beginner’s Manual
Sailor’s Little Book
Sailpower
Short-handed Sailing
Simple Boat Maintenance
Skipper’s Pocketbook
Skipper’s Practical Handbook
6
18
5
9
16
9
9
Southern Ireland Cruising Compa... 11
Start Sailing
6
Staying Put! The Art of Anchoring 10
Surfing: A Beginner’s Guide
Swim Smooth
Tactics
Teach Dinghy Sailing
Team Racing Companion
Topper Book
21
20
4
6
4
3
Turkey Cruising Companion
11
Ultimate Diving Adventures
20
Ultimate Sailing Adventures
18
Ultimate Canoe & Kayak Advent... 21
Ultimate Fishing Adventures
Ultimate Surfing Adventures
Understanding A Nautical Chart
Understanding Yacht Design
Underwater Photography
VHF Afloat
VHF Companion
Waterproof Notebook
Weather Companion
20
21
14
16
20
17
17
12
12
West Aegean Cruising Companion 11
West Country Cruising Companion 11
West France Cruising Companion 11
Wind Strategy
Yachting: Start to Finish
2
6