This is the Official book of the 32nd America's Cup - without doubt one of the world's major sporting events.

This magnificent large format book brings together the outstanding photography of some of the world's leading photographers to celebrate the pinnacle of yacht racing. Showcasing the high level technology, cutting edge design, the leading people and personalities, and the fast paced sailing, this is an impressive gallery of amazing action images which encapsulate the glamour, excitement and scale of what the America's Cup is all about.

Hardback, 240pp, 665 x 285mm, 2007.

RRP £45.00, OUR PRICE £36.00

By J.E. Osterlund

The Adèle is one of the world's most famous super-yachts, a magnificent beauty that plies the oceans with the grace of a thorough-bred. The author and photographer Jan-Eric Österlund has sailed this extraordinary yacht from the pack ice in the Arctic Ocean in the north, to Antarctica in the south and from the Mediterranean in the East, to New Zealand in the west. Together with photographer Rick Tomlinson, he tells the tale of this wonderful journey, which is illustrated with some 400 pictures. They visit legendary places – including Spitsbergen, the Galapagos Islands, the Marquesas and Fiji – they meet people from many different cultures and they encounter polar bears, albatrosses, penguins and whales.

Hb 400 colour photos

By Maldwin Drummond

2007 - limited edition, signed by author

The story of a voyage to rediscover the ways of Edward Lear, artist and author through his paintings, diaries and letters. Lear lived for many decades in Italy. He sailed from the Isle of Wight through the French canals to Italy and Sicily.

210 illustrations, 260x202mm, hardback, limited edition - signed by author.

Photos by Plisson, Text by D. Charles

A truly beautiful collection of full colour lighthouse photography. Authoritative text gives details and histories of the major lights in each region.

Hardback 240pp

The Yacht Report
2006
Having collaborated with top shipyards, key designers and renowned photographers, Art of the Superyacht includes some of the most stunning projects ever delivered or being built. It has an impressive collection of over 230 photographs.
Each chapter of the book focuses on the different stages of creating, building and enjoying a superyacht. Therefore, the beautifully striking and visually exciting photographs and renderings have been divided under the following chapter headings:- Creativity, Construction, Completion, Cruising, Composition and Climate.

Major industry players Luca Bassani Antivari, Andrew Winch, Peter Lürssen and world-renowned photographer Alexis Andrews each write an essay on the art of the superyacht and reveal the differing views, thoughts and ideas of an Owner, Designer, Shipyard Builder and Photographer.

Hb. 275x275mm 312pp over 230 photos

By F. Pace and W. Collier

A celebration of the work of Charles Nicholson, the most important British yacht designer of the 20th century. Includes racing yachts for the Earl of Dudley and the British-built J-class yachts and four American Cup Challengers.

Stunning action photographs by internationally renowned photographer Franco Pace.

Hardback, slip case 160pp 350x255mm

RRP £45.00 OUR PRICE £36.99

By Lucia del Sol Knight and Daniel Bruce MacNaughton.

This complete, international reference book of yacht designers from the early 1800s to the present day is a tribute to the world's great designers. Ten years in preparation and with an expert editorial board, this volume defines the field with entries by 80 experts and over 600 photographs and drawings.
In this majestic guide, legendary figures such as William Fife, L. Francis Herreshoff, Uffa Fox and John Alden share space with contemporary designers such as Jon Bannenburg, German Frers and Ron Holland, and are joined by over 500 others from all over the world.

528pp 242x305mm 650 duotone photos, drawings.

by Ian Dear
2004
There have been many yachts that have been larger, and others that have been faster, but no one sailing class has ever gripped the imagination of the public as much as the Js did. They were unique and they dominated the yachting scene on both sides of the Atlantic before their fantastic cost and the approach of the Second World War banished them for ever.

Ian Dear tells the story of an eventful decade, and recaptures the elegance and flavour of this period. In the final chapter he recounts the revival of interest in these yachts, and the restoration of all those which have survived.

160pp 170 photographs, 20 line drawings, Pb.

RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99

By P. Plisson and C. Buchet
2006

Beautiful photographs from around the world featuring people who depend upon the sea for their survival.

Over 200 images from 50 countries

Hb 412p 11 x 14"

By O. Dewar
Foreword by Dame Ellen MaCarthur
2006
Lavishly illustrated with spectacular colour photographs. This book introduces the most extreme aspects of sailing. There are sections on Inshore Racing, The Americas Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Offshore, Fully Crewed, Solo Sailing Pioneers, Offshore Solo, Solo Round the World, For the Record, Extreme Cruising, The Southern Ocean, When it all goes Horribly Wrong. The perfect gift for any sailor.
200 colour photos. 160p 265x210mm Hb

RRP £20.00 OUR PRICE £16.99

By Barry Pickthall

A lavishly presented insight into the lives and the yachts of one of the most prolific and successful design families. Swan, Hallberg-Rassy, Beneteau and Jeanneau are all Frers creations.

302x234mm 208p 181 colour photos. 102 draw. Hb.

RRP £65.00 OUR PRICE £55.00

by L. Francis Herreshoff

'The Golden Age of Yachting' is a book consisting mostly of yachting history, as the author felt that a review of the past is the best way to make an introduction to the sport. In this great book, the author presents a panoramic view of yachting, providing an insightful introduction to the pleasures, craft and history of yachting with emphasis on the era of the great steam yachts. It is a meticulous job based on accurate knowledge and detailed research.

235x298mm, 1400 pages, illustrations, paperback.

by Beken of Cowes

This remarkable family has a record that is unique in the annals of British photography, of whose finest work this book is a celebration. These photographs have been chosen from an archive of black and white plates and prints that numbers more than 75,000. This beautifully bound compilation of photographs displays a combination of artistic genius and technical accomplishment that passed through the generations of the Beken family.

Hb. 340mmx262mm 208pp with 160 pp with duotone illustrations.

The Yacht Report
2007
There are few opportunities to hear the voices of the worlds most innovative and in-demand designers.IDEAS is a visually stunning anthology of 36 leading Superyacht designers. View a capsule collection of each designers work and gain insight into the way they think who they admire, what inspires their creative process and how their talents have evolved. A superb reference book for anyone interested in design, yachts or yacht design.
Limited edition
282mmx360mm Hb. 256pp. over 250 photos

By R. Woodman

A celebration of British lighthouses in words and pictures - fabulous photographs and fascinating old drawings reproduced from the archives. Not just the buildings - also the men who ran them, their lonely and sometimes frightening lives.

Hb 256pp 297x233mm full colour

RRP £27.50 OUR PRICE £21.99

2008
Printed to the highest quality and displaying many of the world's most beautiful luxury yachts. Providing authoritative editorial on every aspect of luxury yacht design, construction, ownership and charter, 'Luxury Yachts Of The World' takes the reader on a journey of discovery, displaying stunning images, text, and technical information, on many of the finest luxury yachts in the world and highlights the choices available when selecting a custom or semi-custom yacht to buy or charter. Over 85 of the world's finest luxury yachts are featured.

532pp Hb

By J. Maxtone-Graham
2007
Normandie was unquestionably the most beautiful ocean liner ever built. The world's largest at the time, she also became the world's fastest. Her art deco interiors were unrivalled: capacious, elegant and chic, decorated by teams of France's most talented artists. Yet Normandie was plagued with frustrations—never attracting more passengers than the competition and tragically ending her days in flames at New York's Pier 88.
This comprehensive book documents every aspect of the vessel's decorative antecedents, design, construction and service, in an articulate, entertaining and well informed manner.

260pp, 254 x 280mm,175 b/w illus.

by Peter Collyer

This book is based on a series of brilliant and detailed paintings by Peter Collyer. The book consists of 43 superb colour reproductions of the author's intricate watercolour paintings of the shipping forecast sea areas and coastal stations.

192pp, full colour, hardback, re-issue 2005

rrp £29.99 our price £23.99

By C. Nicholson

A new edition of a classic book telling the real life adventures tracing the construction and history of Britain's most dramatic rock lighthouses and the heroic keepers who manned them in utter isolation. Dramatic photos and beautiful 19th century plans in full colour.

224pp, 297x210mm, 150 illus. colour throughout, Hardback, 2006.

By Nic Compton
May 2003
A portrait of the great solo long-distance yacht races and their stars. The story of each race is described, and attached to each race is an in-depth portrait of a major star of the race. Robin Knox-Johnston gives a short overview of the history of singlehanded racing, followed by - Europe 1 New Man Star (E. Tabarly), Figaro Solitaire (P.Poupon), Mini Transat (I. Autissier), Route du Rhum (M. Birch), Around Alone (C.Auguin), Vendee Globe (E.MacArthur), and others (B.van Liew).

Lavishly illustrated in full colour. Hb 190p

by Philip Plisson

365 photos from the world-famous photographer Plisson, all never before published with quotes from Nietzsche to Franklin.

Hb. 600pp, 8"x8"

By A. Villiers
Villiers had a lifelong fascination with traditional sailing techniques, which in 1938 led to him embarking on a remarkable journey by dhow down the East African coast and back to the Arabian Gulf.
Joining the Kuwaiti crew of the Triumph of Righteousness at Aden, he sailed to Mombasa, Zanzibar and the Rufiji Delta, and from there and back to Oman and Bahrain, ending in Kuwait in 1939. In Sons of Sindbad a classic of Arabian travel and of nautical writing and photography, he captures the tail-end of a centuries-old maritime way of life that has now vanished.

Hb 224pp 330x245mm 90 b/w photos

By Rick Tomlinson

This is Rick Tomlinson's thoughtful and exciting account of his day to day life as a photographer, told through his wonderfully dramatic photography.

Alongside the stunning photographs are many great stories, written with the help of long-time collaborator Mark Chisnell. This is the most comprehensive collection yet gathered of his photographs, across all spheres of his work.

345x255mm 192pp Full colour throughout Hb

RRP £40.00 OUR PRICE £32.00

By F. Pace

Sparkman & Stephens is arguably the most famous 20th Century yacht design company in the USA and have significantly influenced yacht devlopment for nearly 100 years. This book has Paces stunning photos, a foreward by Olin Stephens, resulting in a glamorous book.

Hb slipcase. large format. 160p 300 colour photos

RRP £49.50 OUR PRICE £39.99

by Derek Pratt

The Thames - A photographic journey from source to sea.

The Thames is an extraordinary river: linking London to the countryside and the sea, the Thames is the heart of the capital and its waters the lifeblood of England. Following the river is a voyage through Britain's history, as its varied path joins landmarks of the past with the urban landscape of the modern world. This stunning photographic journey offers a unique and comprehensive showcase of the Thames we know ... and the Thames we don't...

Derek Pratt's photography gives readers a unique insight into the river's many facets, comparing the rural idylls with the urban landscapes, the industrial buildings with the famous views, the royal landmarks with the river used by people all along its course for daily recreation and famous events. London has so often been the beginning and the end of the Thames story, and whilst it forms a major part, this book gives an altogether more complete and unexpected view of one of the most famous, remarkable and well-loved rivers in the world.

Hardback, 160pp, 250x250mm, colour photos throughout.

RRP £19.99, OUR PRICE £15.99

S. and A. Steward
Foreward P. Goss

Top Yacht Races of the World is a beautifully photographed, exhilarating title featuring the most celebrated yachting events around the globe. Twenty-two events are recreated in all their drama – ranging from the technically challenging to the most physically demanding, including the extraordinary America’s Cup and the Admiral’s Cup, the great ocean and offshore classics, and the awesome round-the-world races. The book is divided into four sections – Offshore Classics, Ocean Classics, Round-the-World Races and Inshore Races – each covering several events. Stylish maps of the race routes, profiles of amazing feats achieved by memorable sailors and a compendium of the highlights of specific race years ensure that this book serves both as a factual record and visual showcase.

160p 300x265mm 300 colour photos. 20 colour maps Hb.

RRP £29.99, OUR PRICE £12.99

The essentials of blue water cruising

By Beth Leonard

Packed with detailed information on finding and equipping the right boat, selecting crew members, financing the voyage, weather forecasting, passage planning, heavy-weather sailing, staying healthy and sane, and mid-ocean repairs, The Voyager's Handbook is the ultimate resource for anyone planning, preparing for, or just dreaming about the adventure of a lifetime.

592 pages, 275x205 mm, photos, diagrams and tables, 2007, hardback.

RRP £30.00 OUR PRICE £24.00

Sixty years of painting on the Thames.

For sixty years, members of the Wapping Group have met to paint by the River Thames 'en plein air'. Outdoors and undaunted in all weathers, come rain or shine, they have set up their easels from the broad tideways of the estuary to the willow-fringed backwaters up-river - taking in the whole of riverside London in between. With 200 illustrations, the story of the Group since 1946, a meditation on the pleasures and pains of painting outdoors, and personal accounts by all the current members, this book captures the essence of the Wapping Group, "the last proper artists' society left in England".

96pp, hardback

by Derek Pratt

A unique photographic record of Britain's magnificent and varied waterways heritage. Through the superb photography of Derek Pratt, this book looks at 40 transitional years. Each double page spread juxtaposes superb atmospheric black and white photos of the locations as they were 40 years ago with vibrant colour photos showing how they look today.

160pp, colour and b/w photos throughout, hardback, 2006 ed.

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

By F. Mate

'Possibly the most beautiful sailing book ever published' Yachting Magazine

Over 400 colour photographs and technical information on the best and most beautiful sailboats manufactured. All aspects of design and construction are covered.

Hardback, 2001

By F. Mate
2002
In the classic format of the first bvolume, more magnificent colour photographs and b/w illustrations. Vol.2 celebrates the giant leaps in technology of the last 15 years. Mate looks at the designs and construction, whilst revealing the secrets of the Worlds top twenty builders.

The Glen S. Foster Collection of Marine Paintings

Glen Foster combined a yachtsmans experience with the instincts of an art connoisseur. His collection of historic American and British yachting and marine art was regarded as one of the finest in the world and established new auction records when a portion was sold in 2002.
Here, beautifully reproduced full colour plates is a glimpse of the collection.

248p 278x332mm 95 full colour plates