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Stand Up Paddleboarding: A Beginner's Guide: Learn to Sup by Simon Bassett
RRP: ÂŁ10.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ8.02Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport worldwide. The comparatively low cost, the convenience of inflatable boards and the fact that you can just get on and go all add up to its... -
Multihull Seamanship: An A-Z of Skills for Catamarans & Trimarans / Cruising & Racing by Gavin Le Sueur
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50This is an A-Z of seamanship skills for multihull sailors. There are many textbooks on the market which detail general seamanship principles. This is not one of them. Multihull Seamanship is about... -
The Sailor's Bluffing Bible Tim Davison 9781912621392
RRP: ÂŁ12.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ9.26For a modest man, Tim Davison has done quite well for himself in the sailing world. He has won National and European championships from the 1970s to 2020s, has skippered his yacht from the Baltic to... -
The Mirror Book - Second Edition: Mirror Sailing from Start to Finish Peter Aitken 9781912177172
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.56The Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have... -
Ultimate Paddling Adventures: 100 Epic Experiences with a Paddle Eugene Buchanan 9781912621682
RRP: ÂŁ20.00Booksplease Price: ÂŁ14.75Ultimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world's best paddling spots - from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and... -
Packrafting: A Beginner's Guide: Buying, Learning & Exploring Chris Scott 9781912621415
RRP: ÂŁ10.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ8.02Packrafts are rugged, portable rafts, small enough to attach under a rucksack, but stable on the water to reassure first time paddlers. Weighing from 1-3 kilos, they open up a whole new world of... -
Inflatable Kayaking: A Beginner's Guide: Buying, Learning & Exploring Chris Scott 9781912621323
RRP: ÂŁ10.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ8.02There has been an explosion of interest in paddling right across the world - in 2020, British Canoeing reported a 40% rise in members, with 19,000 signing up in a 3-month period. Much of this... -
Sailing for Kids by Tim Davison
RRP: ÂŁ10.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ8.02Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and... -
Simple Boat Maintenance Pat Manley 9781909911130
RRP: ÂŁ17.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ13.19Simple Boat Maintenance concentrates on the 67 most common boat maintenance jobs. Each is rated for difficulty on a scale of 1-5 and is explained in simple steps with lots of photos and diagrams. No... -
Quality Time?: Celebrating 50 Years of Sailing & the Life of 'the World's Greatest Yachting Cartoonist' by Mike Peyton
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50Published to celebrate the life of Mike Peyton, 'the world's greatest yachting cartoonist', this second edition features personal tributes from some 12 other successful and well-known sailors... -
The New Crew's Pocketbook: A Pocket Guide for Newcomers to Cruising: from Your First Sail to Becoming a Key Crew Member Tim Davison 9781912621354
RRP: ÂŁ9.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ7.40Going aboard a sailing yacht for the first time is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit daunting. It introduces you to many unknowns: terra firma is left behind, the boat is propelled by... -
Amazing Diving Stories: Incredible Tales from Deep Beneath the Sea by John Bantin
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50This collection of true diving stories makes for compelling reading for all divers and would-be divers. Enjoy classic tales of this extreme watersport, from thrilling wreck discoveries to encounters... -
Optimist Racing: A Manual for Sailors, Parents & Coaches Steve Irish 9781912177189
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.56The Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for... -
Wind Strategy by David Houghton
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.38The wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it. As a result you will be more prepared for your race, able to anticipate changes in the wind better and know what... -
Weather at Sea: A Cruising Skipper's Guide to the Weather by Simon Rowell
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50The weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. This book explains the basic principles that govern the... -
Racundra's Third Cruise Arthur Ransome 9781912177110
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50Most people know of Arthur Ransome, the author of the classic children's sailing tale, Swallows & Amazons, and many other books in the same series. But besides his exciting tales of children on the... -
Understanding a Nautical Chart - 2e: A Practical Guide to Safe Navigation Paul B. Boissier 9781912177073
RRP: ÂŁ19.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ14.75We all rely on charts to navigate at sea - but are we missing essential information? A mass of data is included on each chart and deciphering the many symbols and abbreviations can be complicated... -
Illustrated Seamanship: Ropework, Boat Handling & Anchoring Ivar Dedekam 9781912621781
RRP: ÂŁ15.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ11.93Today, yachts are often equipped with electrical windlasses, autopilot, bow thrusters, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages... -
Surfing: A Beginner's Guide by Alf Alderson
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50Surfing: A Beginner's Guide has been the go-to surf book for beginners since 1996. This third edition, now with the endorsement of Surfing England, takes you through all the vital steps to become a... -
Sailing: A Beginner's Guide: The Simplest Way to Learn to Sail Tim Hore 9781912621361
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.56Sailing is a wonderful sport, it takes place in the open air, on the water and is powered by something that's free and eco-friendly - the wind! It is a sport for life: captivating children and giving... -
The Last Sea Dog: 6 Solo Circumnavigations & 3 Podiums Jean-Luc Van Den Heede 9781912621767
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50The Last Sea Dog tells the story of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede's life and his many sailing adventures, focussing on his triumph in the 2018/19 Golden Globe Race. Jean-Luc has rounded Cape Horn 12 times... -
Quirky History: Maritime Moments Most History Books Don't Mention John Quirk 9781912621422
RRP: ÂŁ17.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ13.49John Quirk loves history, drawing and boats and these three elements come together in this attractive and entertaining book. He has sought out obscure episodes or familiar events from the past and... -
Tuning to Win Ian Pinnell 9781909911482
RRP: ÂŁ14.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ10.50For most sailors, boat tuning may seem a mystery understood only by sailmakers and the like. In this book, sailor, chandler and championship winner, Ian Pinnell, unravels this daunting subject and... -
Ultimate Sailing Adventures: 100 Epic Experiences on the Water Miles Kendall 9781912621675
RRP: ÂŁ20.00Booksplease Price: ÂŁ14.75This new edition of Ultimate Sailing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best boats, locations and voyages - from amazing passages and destinations, through memorable races... -
A Wild Call: One Man's Voyage in Pursuit of Freedom Martyn Murray 9781912177028
RRP: ÂŁ11.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ8.64Martyn Murray was finding modern life, with all its restrictions and controls, suffocating. Following years of soul-searching, his father's death triggered him into opening the old logbooks and... -
Introduction to Racing Companion Fernhurst Books 9781912177264
RRP: ÂŁ8.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ6.78A 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... -
The Proper Golfing Handbook: The Complete Guide to Transforming Your Game Julian Mellor 9781912621750
RRP: ÂŁ18.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ13.82The Proper Golfing Handbook uses words, photos and videos to explain all the key skills. The idea is to understand the theory first, then see it in action. This is a book that can be taken with you... -
Racundra's First Cruise Arthur Ransome 9781909911239
RRP: ÂŁ17.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ13.19Racundra's First Cruise is Arthur Ransome's account of Racundra's maiden voyage, which took place in August and September 1922. The cruise took him from Riga, in Latvia to Helsingfors (Helsinki) in... -
Sail and Rig - The Tuning Guide Magne Klann 9781912177103
RRP: ÂŁ18.00Booksplease Price: ÂŁ13.49The 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... -
Ultimate Skiing Adventures: 100 Epic Experiences in the Snow by Alf Alderson
RRP: ÂŁ20.00Booksplease Price: ÂŁ14.55Ultimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet's biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations - from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland's... -
The Foiling Dinghy Book - Dinghy Foiling from Start to Finish Alan Hillman 9781912177035
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.56Since 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... -
Short-Handed Sailing: Sailing Solo or Short-Handed by Alastair Buchan
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.38While relatively few cruise single-handed, many sail short-handed. It may be a couple sailing together or indeed a skipper with a novice crew - he may have lots of people onboard but, in terms of the... -
Essential Boat Electrics: Carry out Electrical Jobs on Board Properly & Safely Pat Manley 9781912177295
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.38Electricity is vital on board most boats: to keep their systems running and to provide the crew with the services they expect. Much of it will be professionally fitted and many yachtsmen will have... -
Sail Away: How to Escape the Rate Race and Live the Dream Nicola Rodriguez 9781912177233
RRP: ÂŁ18.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ14.09You long to escape the daily grind, buy a boat and sail away. This book will inspire your dreams and show you how to turn them into a reality - be it an extended cruise or years away. Written by a... -
The Asymmetric Dinghy Book: Asymmetric Sailing from Start to Finish by Andy Rice
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.56Asymmetric dinghies burst into the sailing scene in the 1990s and have transformed the sport. They led to the introduction of new types of courses and a new sailing style. While the basic principles... -
Diesels Afloat: The Essential Guide to Diesel Boat Engines Pat Manley 9781912621378
RRP: ÂŁ18.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ13.82Diesel engines are installed in just about every yacht and in most large motorboats and, while professional help is often at hand, sometimes it is not. Indeed, engine failure is one of the most... -
Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020: The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win Bryan Willis 9781909911536
RRP: ÂŁ8.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ6.78The 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... -
Living Through The Gale: Being Prepared for Heavy Weather at Sea by Tom Cunliffe
RRP: ÂŁ16.99Booksplease Price: ÂŁ12.56Heavy weather is a lurking spectre that most of us hope and plan to avoid, but not even internet forecasting can make it go away. Anyone intent on crossing oceans must be ready to deal with it if it... -
Racing Rules Companion 2021-2024 by Bryan Willis
Booksplease Price: ÂŁ9.57Bryan Willis' Racing Rules Companion is the invaluable pocket reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing. Every racing sailor... -
Solent Cruising Companion: A Yachtsman’s Pilot and Cruising Guide to Ports and Harbours from Keyhaven to Chichester Derek Aslett 9781917801010
RRP: ÂŁ35.00Booksplease Price: ÂŁ24.48The Solent is the spiritual home of sailing and one of Britain's most popular sailing spots, offering a varied and interesting cruising ground. In this, the only pilot guide focussing on the...