Sailing

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them. He crosses the Western...

Plans included: A Coruna (1:50 000) Baiona (1:85 000) Leixoes (1:20 000) Lisboa Approaches (1:65 000) Cascais (1:25 000) Sines (1:30 000) Lagos (1:30 000) Bahia de Cadiz (1:55 000) Rota (1:25 000) Strait of Gibraltar (1:275 000) Gibraltar...

The invaluable on-the-water reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. Every racing sailor should have a copy! The book summarises the basic principles, definitions and rules and then...

This is the story of Bernard and Francoise Moitessier's honeymoon voyage aboard Joshua, sailing from Europe to the islands of the Pacific and back by way of Cape Horn, the "logical route," because it was the fastest. Setting out from Tahiti, they make...

From humble beginnings at Fairlie, Ayrshire, in the early years of the nineteenth century, William Fife and Son grew to become one of Britain's premier yacht-building yards, attracting commissions from as far afield as America, Canada and America. By...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912724161Author Ross BobFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Boatswain BooksPublisher Boatswain BooksWeight(grams) 513gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 21mm

The ninth edition of Inland Waterways of France is the ideal guide for planning cruises in and through the most fascinating and diverse waterway network in Europe. This edition takes a new paperback format, split into three volumes. David Edwards-May...

Since the development of the International Moth into a fully foiling dinghy there has been an explosion in the popularity of the class with some of the world's top sailors competing in it and many others enjoying the exhilaration of `flying'. However...

Imray-Tetra charts for the Ionian and Aegean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The chart is designed to be...

To celebrate 60 years of sailing Scottish waters, the author single-handedly sailed Halcyon, a 32' wooden yawl, from Fairlie on the Clyde, round the Mull of Kintyre by way of numerous inner islands to Barra in the Outer Hebrides and to the Atlantic side...

Foreword by Laurel Cooper, author of Sell Up and Sail Selling up and escaping to sea on their own boat is a dream that many think they can never make happen. Escape Under Sail is here to show you that it can be done, and for less money that you might...

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind,...

A treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat. Thoroughly updated for this eighth edition, this book is packed with tables of lengths, widths, weights and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955803581Author Roger D. TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint The FitzRoy PressPublisher The FitzRoy Press

The latest official UKHO data is included, combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. The chart has been fully revised throughout.About the AuthorImray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd was formed in 1904...

Plans included: Kingswear (1:6250) Continuation to Totnes (1:27 500)About the AuthorImray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd was formed in 1904 when three private chart publishing firms amalgamated. Each of these London companies had a long history going back...

The ninth edition of Inland Waterways of France is the ideal guide for planning cruises in and through the most fascinating and diverse waterway network in Europe. Author David Edwards-May has researched the many changes that have taken place during the...

Part of an exciting new series of small format guides which help you better understand the sea by William Thomson FRGS. This is the essential guide to Tidal Streams, clearly explained through a seamless blend of simple descriptions and rich...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorBarbara Merry is a marine rope worker with twenty years of expierence in the splicing trade. Dounder and owner of the MArlinspike Artist in Wakefield, Rhode...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643891958Author E T MortonFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Doublebit PressPublisher Doublebit PressWeight(grams) 127g

Plans included: Approaches to Lipari (1:25 000) Bocche di Vulcano (1:45 000) Approaches to Milazzo (1:30 000) On this 2018 edition a new plan showing the approaches to Milazzo is included. The chart specification has been improved to show...

From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner. Concise,...

Plans included: Dingle Harbour (1:25 000) Valentia Harbour (1:32 500) Portmagee (1:30 000) Sneem, Kilmakilloge & Ardgroom Harbours (1:55 000) Castletown Berehaven (1:20 000) Glengarriff Harbour (1:30 000) Bantry Harbour (1:30 000) Crookhaven...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912724192Author World SailingFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Robert DeavesPublisher Robert Deaves

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789557732Author Gerry S M HughesFormat HardbackPage Count 236Imprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation PublishingWeight(grams) 599g

The most authoritative manual available on today's cruising boats and their equipment, written by some of the world's most respected and experienced sailors and yacht designers.Book InformationISBN 9780393337181Author Technical Committee of the Cruising...

Compiled by a team of Cruising Association regional editors and Imray, the Cruising Almanac is an annual publication first published over 100 years ago and long regarded as the perfect on board companion for cruising yachts. Each year, a well-known...

Introducing key principles that influence the weather, this guide gives sailors the tools to forecast from observations and the available information. Wind, clouds and weather patterns are all covered, arming mariners with the knowledge required to...

The image of the pirate never fails to capture the imagination. The cut-throat sea robbers of history who plundered richly laden merchant ships are legendary. The likes of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and Henry Morgan are romanticised and celebrated in...

This sailing activity book is brimming with ideas and information for young sailors to inspire them to discover, explore and learn about sailing and boats. The book's central character, Sailor Taylor, takes children on an enjoyable sailing excursion:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645522631Author Catherine LawsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Exploring Eden Media Pty LtdPublisher Exploring Eden Media Pty Ltd

Plans included: Wells-next-the-Sea (1:30 000) Blakeney Harbour (1:28 000) Great Yarmouth Haven (1:10 000) Lowestoft Approaches (1:42 500) Southwold Harbour (1:12 500) Rivers Ore and Alde (1:42 500) River Deben (1:45 000) Lowestoft Harbour (1:12 000). On...

Chart scale 1:120 000 Plans included: Newquay Bay (1:10 000) Saint Ives (1:15 000) St Mary's Road (1:25 000) Hugh Town (1:10 000) Mousehole (1:5000) Newlyn Harbour (1:12 000) Penzance (1:12 000) Saint Michael's Mount (1:12 500) Porthleven (1:5000) ...

The complete guide on how to trim sails and tune rigging for all conditions to make the boat sail faster and safer. A well-trimmed sailing boat is not only faster - it heels less, balances better and is more comfortable. Wear and load is reduced and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780914025603Author David BurchFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Starpath PublicationsPublisher Starpath PublicationsWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781649220158Author Ernest ShackletonFormat PaperbackPage Count 330Imprint Sastrugi Press LLCPublisher Sastrugi Press LLCWeight(grams) 485gDimensions(mm)...

Imray-Iolaire charts for Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network...

Whether racing dinghies or yachts, every sailor wants to drive through the fleet and cross the line first. In this groundbreaking book, international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that. By means of on-the-water action shots and detailed...

Plans included: Ayvalik (1:75 000) Sigri (N. Lesvos) (1:30 000) Entrance to Kolpos Kalloni (N. Lesvos) (1:30 000) Entrance to Kolpos Yeras (N. Lesvos) (1:40 000) Mitilini (N. Lesvos) (1:10 000) Bademli Limani (1:40 000) On this 2018 edition...

Plans included: Baie de Lampaul (Ouessant) (1:30 000) Port du Conquet (1:20 000) Port de Brest & Marina du Moulin Blanc (1:30 000) Marina du Moulin Blanc (1:9000) L'Elorn - Continuation to Landerneau (1:80 000) Port de Camaret-sur-Mer (1:12 500) ...