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In association with Royal Museums Greenwich and the Canadian Museum of History, this book will accompany a summer 2017 exhibition of the same name at the National Maritime Museum, London. Following Lo

An indispensable myth-busting guide to the reality of navigation. All boaters, whether under sail or under power, need to be able to navigate safely on the water--both to keep themselves and their cre

Maintain your engine, maximize its life span and avoid breakdown at sea.

This exercise workbook for Yachtmaster for Sail and Power provides further navigational practice for anyone studying for their RYA Yachtmaster certificate. This new edition has been revised throughout

Stress-free Motorboating is the answer to all single- or short-handed crews' prayers. Highly illustrated with step-by-step photographs, this unique handbook tackles the most common motorboating situat

Whether moored at their home ports, or visiting a less familiar port in a distant country, sailors need to pay just as much attention to the security of their yacht as they would their home or car. By

The 1866 transatlantic yacht race was a match that saw three yachts battle their way across the Atlantic in the dead of winter in pursuit of a $90,000 prize. Six men died in the brutal and close-fough

In Hand, Reef and Steer--winner of the Best Book of the Sea Award--Tom Cunliffe explains the different sailing characteristics of classic craft and shares his grasp of the special skills required to h

The UK has over one thousand miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an estimated seventy thousand boats. To the untrained eye, canal boats can all look much the same, but there are som

Geoff Hunt is known to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels, and more recently for those of Julian Stockwin's Thomas

Packed full of boating facts, information and exciting activities, this book for young sailors aged roughly between 6 and 12 offers hours of enjoyment on the water or at home.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: from charting a course to tying knots and studying clouds, as well as completing projects and puzzles. It covers staying safe when you’re out on the water and teaches young sailors about sailing rules, facts about parts of the boats and navigation. It will show children how to plot a sailing route, make a paper boat and a wind vane, design their own flag, cook a new on-board recipe, know which way the wind is blowing and much, much more. There activities are combined with lots of sailing facts and information told in a fun, easy-to-understand way.There are plenty of q

This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popularDes Pawson's Knot Craft, together with 20 new and

Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)--the revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911--provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or

This pocket-sized guide will equip sailors with the knowledge to read and predict the weather.Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-size

The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations

Foreword by Laurel Cooper, author of Sell Up and SailSelling 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

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

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

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

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

'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