When Jerry Grayson left the Royal Navy's Search and Rescue helicopter fleet aged 25, he was the most decorated peacetime naval pilot in history. In terms of excitement, however, civilian life couldn't
Cape Horn's fearsome reputation and the price it has extracted from those who venture there derives from a lethal contrivance of geography that unleashes the most powerful natural dynamic forces on th
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book which has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. Right up to date with new deve
Set to be as groundbreaking as its forerunner, Higher Performance Sailinganalyses what makes the new breed of high-tech racing yachts anddinghies sail so fast, and what will make them sail even faster
An updated and expanded edition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the iconic Cutty Sark. The narrative spans the ship's construction at Dumbarton in 1869; her famous tea voyages as well as those w
The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English, it explains how a diesel engine works, and how to care for it.Melanie B
From the islands of the Aegean to the Straits of Gibraltar, the allure of the Med is unsurpased. No other cruising ground marries cast troves of shoreside history with unique and easily accessible cui
Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles--the first of its kind. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as wel
This is an illustrated comic take on the rules of sailing – poking fun of right of way rules, racing rules, and etiquette will instantly ‘speak’ to sailors at all levels of experience. Jim Crawford tu
It must be every sailor's dream to leave their home shores behind and cruise the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, but to get there you must first cross the Atlantic. A daunting prospect? Not so, is
An at-a-glance guide to the clouds for anyone taking part in outdoor activities on land or at sea, anywhere in the world. This book is an accessible and practical handbook for predicting the weather b
This is a real-life story of small-boat adventure on the high seas, complete with extreme risk, last-minute ingenuity, and many near-misses. The Sea Takes No Prisoners begins in the 60s, telling of th
The time when every vessel going to sea made use of three-strand rope has gone. Splicing that type of rope and cord is relatively straightforward. Nowadays the most common type of rope used on board y
Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have t
This pocket-sized guide is a quick reference for all seafarers to the essential navigational lights, shapes, and seamarks which abound off the coastline all over the world.Laid out simply & clearly fo
Often the culmination of many years of dreaming and penny-pinching, the purchase of a boat of any size is a huge event for any sailor, and with that comes serious naming pressure. Naming a boat can be
Long before he was one of America's leading yachting writers, Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience, setting off for a round-world-voyage. Nigel and his partner
One night when their children were still in diapers, Caspar and Nichola Craven hatched a plan to sail around the world as a family. Most people thought they were crazy. But in the years that followed
'A colourful and comprehensive guide to life on the waterways. Practical, pretty and accessible, it's charmingly designed while providing excellent advice.'BBC Countryfile MagazineFull-time life on a
The complete practical guide to living afloat on the inland waterways. Tony Jones has lived aboard his 50ft narrowboat for over 14 years and in this very practical book he documents what the liveaboa
With 85 fuss-free and fabulous recipes inspired by the sea, The Boat Cookbook serves up simple, mouth-watering galley grub--prepared almost as quickly as it will be devoured by your hungry crew.For an
