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By Steve JudkinsAll you need to learn the important knots. A book giving step by step drawings of knots, splices and whippings, a CD with video clips and author's voice over and even two pieces of rope for practice!Hb 114 x 169mm 128p 400 colour draw. CD 12 videosRRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £14.99
All you need to learn the important knots. A book giving step by step drawings of knots, splices and whippings, a CD with video clips and author's voice over and even two pieces of rope for practice!
Hb 114 x 169mm 128p 400 colour draw. CD 12 videos
RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £14.99
Stunning desk diary with breathtaking colour photographs by Onne van der Waal on every page. Week to view. 195x200mm 120pp 52 colour photographs. Spiral bound.
195x200mm 120pp 52 colour photographs. Spiral bound.
By Peter BlakeEd. Alan Sefton 2004Sir Peter Blake was a much loved and greatly admired yachtsman and this large format book is a wonderful tribute to his achievements.Drawn from Peter's logbooks of his last voyage, we are taken from the icy waters of Antartica to the humid rainforests of the Amazon.Hb. 216p 310x245mm Colour photos throughoutRRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99
Sir Peter Blake was a much loved and greatly admired yachtsman and this large format book is a wonderful tribute to his achievements.
Drawn from Peter's logbooks of his last voyage, we are taken from the icy waters of Antartica to the humid rainforests of the Amazon.
Hb. 216p 310x245mm Colour photos throughout
RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99
Classic folk recordings from the 1950's, with full lyris and notes.Folk Roots - '..terrific throughout...comprehensive notes, lyrics and photos...confirm the excellent value of this set'.Musical Traditions - 'A stunning collection'.Featuring Bob Roberts, last of the sailing barge skippers, with the Cornish Fishermans chorus.Story Weather Boys, Rio Grande, What shall we do with a drunken sailor, The Smacksman and many more.66 mins
Featuring Bob Roberts, last of the sailing barge skippers, with the Cornish Fishermans chorus.Story Weather Boys, Rio Grande, What shall we do with a drunken sailor, The Smacksman and many more.
66 mins
2008 edition now availableTwelve months of beautiful photographs selected by the editors of SAIL magazine - the popular US magazine.540x350mmSPECIAL OFFER - WAS £9.95, NOW £4.95!
Twelve months of beautiful photographs selected by the editors of SAIL magazine - the popular US magazine.
540x350mm
SPECIAL OFFER - WAS £9.95, NOW £4.95!
DVD version of popular video.The awesome Aussie 18 Foot Skiffs ... in a non-stop feature of the most outrageous sailing action ever seen.You'll be taken to some of the world's best sailing locations, from the crystal clear waters of Hamilton Island to howling gales of Auckland Harbour, in this the ultimate compilation of highlights from the past decade of grand prix racing.Duration: 57 minutes.
The awesome Aussie 18 Foot Skiffs ... in a non-stop feature of the most outrageous sailing action ever seen.
You'll be taken to some of the world's best sailing locations, from the crystal clear waters of Hamilton Island to howling gales of Auckland Harbour, in this the ultimate compilation of highlights from the past decade of grand prix racing.
Duration: 57 minutes.
32nd America's Cup - The GameVirtual Skipper 5Sail as one of the 11 official challengers. Victory in the Louis Vuitton Cup will win you the chance to compete in the 32nd America’s Cup where you come up against the Swiss boat Alinghi in a thrilling final.Suitable for novices to seasoned navigators. A magnificent simulation with regattas intensely contested in solo or multiplayer mode, outstanding graphics and an ultra-realistic sea modelled and animated to perfection.OS: Windows 2000/XP/VistaProcessor: Pentium4 1.6GHz/ AthlonXP 1600+Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB with Vista)3D graphics card: 32 MB DirectX 9.0c compatibleSound card: DirectX 9 compatibleDirectX: 9.0c versionHard disk space: 1.5 GBMultiplayer: LAN/56K modem (or higher) for online playRRP £29.99, OUR PRICE £19.99
Sail as one of the 11 official challengers. Victory in the Louis Vuitton Cup will win you the chance to compete in the 32nd America’s Cup where you come up against the Swiss boat Alinghi in a thrilling final.
Suitable for novices to seasoned navigators. A magnificent simulation with regattas intensely contested in solo or multiplayer mode, outstanding graphics and an ultra-realistic sea modelled and animated to perfection.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/VistaProcessor: Pentium4 1.6GHz/ AthlonXP 1600+Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB with Vista)3D graphics card: 32 MB DirectX 9.0c compatibleSound card: DirectX 9 compatibleDirectX: 9.0c versionHard disk space: 1.5 GBMultiplayer: LAN/56K modem (or higher) for online play
RRP £29.99, OUR PRICE £19.99
1000 piece jigsaw puzzle based on the Admiralty Small Craft Folio chart number SC 5600.1.483mm x 686mm (19"" x 27"")
483mm x 686mm (19"" x 27"")
Americas Cup 2003By R. BechtThis full colour book tells the story of Team New Zealands unsuccessful defence of the 2003 Americas Cup .Included in this pictorial extravaganza of yachting action are the full details, in statistics and pictures of the Luis Vuitton Challenger series won by Alinghi.240x290mm 56p Pb. Numerous colour photos
Included in this pictorial extravaganza of yachting action are the full details, in statistics and pictures of the Luis Vuitton Challenger series won by Alinghi.
240x290mm 56p Pb. Numerous colour photos
This nautical style porthole desk clock is inset in solid American hardwood that has a mahogany finish and a scratch resistant sole. The polished brass finish of the quartz clock will never tarnish. Perfect for the home or office and has a lifetime warranty. An engraveable brass plate for personalization is included. Depth: 70mm. Width: 38mm. Height: 165mm. Dial: 64mm.
Clock and BarometerThe Porthole Desk Set includes a clock and barometer that are set into a mahogany finish base made from solid North American hard wood. The polished brass finish is tarnish free and never scratch. There is an indentation in the wood base for a pen and rubber feet under the base to protect the desk or shelf. Battery and brass plate suitable for engraving are included. This product has a lifetime warranty. Depth: 133mm. Width: 260mm. Height: 51mm. Dial: 38mm
by Steve SleightThe step-by-step illustrated sailing guide for all sailors from the novice to the experienced skipper. Features all the latest developments in boat design and technology from handling high performance dinghies to using state of the art navigation systems.Offers expert instruction - from handling ropes, tacking and mooring, to boat maintenance and sailing etiquette.Foreward by Ellen MacArthur.Chapters on Navigation, Weather, Boat Care, Safety.Over 750 full colour photographs and details diagrams.320pp, hardbackRRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99
The step-by-step illustrated sailing guide for all sailors from the novice to the experienced skipper. Features all the latest developments in boat design and technology from handling high performance dinghies to using state of the art navigation systems.Offers expert instruction - from handling ropes, tacking and mooring, to boat maintenance and sailing etiquette.Foreward by Ellen MacArthur.Chapters on Navigation, Weather, Boat Care, Safety.
Over 750 full colour photographs and details diagrams.320pp, hardback
By Sir Peter JohnsonThis book helps the modern flag user to get things right, both ashore and afloat. It covers ensigns, signalling, special ensigns, burgees. Correct hoisting and usage are clearly detailed.Hb colour 256pp 260x260mmRRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99
This book helps the modern flag user to get things right, both ashore and afloat. It covers ensigns, signalling, special ensigns, burgees. Correct hoisting and usage are clearly detailed.
Hb colour 256pp 260x260mm
By P. Heiney2005A captivating celebration of Britains nautical heritage, seen through the astonishing variety of Britain's maritime museums, historic ships and coastal attractions.This guide covers Britain's 600 maritime ships and museums and gives a fascinating insight into everything from lighthouses and Cornish shipwrecks, to Lord Nelsons birthplace, the Armada's legacy, the tea clippers, Scotish fisheries and much more.Pb 320p 192x128mmrrp £12.99 our price £10.49
rrp £12.99 our price £10.49
The National Maritime MuseumTo mark the 70th anniversary of its opening, the National Maritime Museum has brought together this collection of new short stories inspired by a great literary muse. From Orkney and the west of Ireland to the Med and the N.W. Passage the stories challenge our perception of the sea. Authors include S. Llewellyn, D. Barry, C. Lambert, C. Cleave, T. Hadley and many more.Pb 308pp
To mark the 70th anniversary of its opening, the National Maritime Museum has brought together this collection of new short stories inspired by a great literary muse. From Orkney and the west of Ireland to the Med and the N.W. Passage the stories challenge our perception of the sea. Authors include S. Llewellyn, D. Barry, C. Lambert, C. Cleave, T. Hadley and many more.
Pb 308pp
by Christopher SomervilleForeword by Nicholas CraneA celebration of Britain's Coastal HeritageAccompanying the 13-part BBC2 series, 'Coast' is both a superbly illustrated celebration of the UK's coastal areas and a practical guide to all that they have to offer.Superb photography of landscapes and features, clear maps and an extensive gazetteer of places to visit.Paperback, 190pp
A celebration of Britain's Coastal Heritage
Accompanying the 13-part BBC2 series, 'Coast' is both a superbly illustrated celebration of the UK's coastal areas and a practical guide to all that they have to offer.
Superb photography of landscapes and features, clear maps and an extensive gazetteer of places to visit.
Paperback, 190pp
By Bob BondProfusely illustrated manual of sailing, from dinghies to offshore cruising, covers basic sailing, advanced sailing, cruising, navigation, meteorology, maintenance and safety.Pb 352p, 2002 edition
Profusely illustrated manual of sailing, from dinghies to offshore cruising, covers basic sailing, advanced sailing, cruising, navigation, meteorology, maintenance and safety.
Pb 352p, 2002 edition
By Peter CollyerAnother magnificent collection of maritime watercolour landscape paintings with light commentary by this talented painter. Pictures from all around the British coast.160pp Hb 260x260mmRRP £27.50 OUR PRICE £22.00
Another magnificent collection of maritime watercolour landscape paintings with light commentary by this talented painter. Pictures from all around the British coast.
160pp Hb 260x260mm
RRP £27.50 OUR PRICE £22.00
By J. TaylorArtists Images of yachts from the Seventeenth Century to the Present DayThis book focuses mainly on UK and US artists, but also introduces illustrations of South American, Bermudan and Australian yachts. Oil and watercolours showing yacht racing, royal yachts, regattas and state occasions. Very diverse and international in its selection. Accompanying text discusses the illustrations to give a comprehensive history of the yachts and yacthing life.160pp, 300x280mm, hardback
Artists Images of yachts from the Seventeenth Century to the Present Day
This book focuses mainly on UK and US artists, but also introduces illustrations of South American, Bermudan and Australian yachts. Oil and watercolours showing yacht racing, royal yachts, regattas and state occasions. Very diverse and international in its selection. Accompanying text discusses the illustrations to give a comprehensive history of the yachts and yacthing life.
160pp, 300x280mm, hardback
Experience the sensation of sailing - the perfect training tool for sailing and navigation - regatta sailing over the internet.Learn to sail on your PC. 4 Sailing Areas. Multiplayer - play against a max. 15 players over the internet. Rudder and sheet control - keyboard, mouse, joystick. Navigation instruments - autopilot, chartplotter, compass, echo sounder, GPS, clock, meteo, vector, water ballast for volvo ocean racer. Fleet - America's Cup racer, Volvo Ocean racer, Tornado, Laser, FD and others, or use the Boat style editor - build your own 4 sailing areas, or build your own from scanned chartsPentium 111 350MHz or equiv.64 MB RAM (124 MB recommended)Windows 95,98, Me, 2000 or XP
Learn to sail on your PC. 4 Sailing Areas. Multiplayer - play against a max. 15 players over the internet. Rudder and sheet control - keyboard, mouse, joystick. Navigation instruments - autopilot, chartplotter, compass, echo sounder, GPS, clock, meteo, vector, water ballast for volvo ocean racer. Fleet - America's Cup racer, Volvo Ocean racer, Tornado, Laser, FD and others, or use the Boat style editor - build your own 4 sailing areas, or build your own from scanned chartsPentium 111 350MHz or equiv.64 MB RAM (124 MB recommended)Windows 95,98, Me, 2000 or XP
By M. Kendall2005This is not a book to explain how to sail - it is an eclectric collection of nautical knowledge with over 500 fascinating facts and yachtsman's yarns to enlighten and entertain. It also includes extracts from the finest writing about sailing over the centuries.Hb. 188x117mm 18 b/w illus. 160p
Weems & PlathChart weight with a 5x magnifying glass set in a forged brass ring. The brass is brushed and lacquered so it will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom is felt lined to protect the surface it rests on and to prevent slippage.3" diameter.Supplied gift boxed.
Chart weight with a 5x magnifying glass set in a forged brass ring. The brass is brushed and lacquered so it will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom is felt lined to protect the surface it rests on and to prevent slippage.
3" diameter.
Supplied gift boxed.
Weems & PlathThe compass chart weight is a working, liquid filled compass encircled in a forged brass ring. The brass is brushed and lacquered and will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom is felt lined to protect the surface it rests on and to prevent slipping. Supplied gift - boxed.3" diameter.
The compass chart weight is a working, liquid filled compass encircled in a forged brass ring. The brass is brushed and lacquered and will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom is felt lined to protect the surface it rests on and to prevent slipping.
Supplied gift - boxed.
By Emma Richards2004A stunning tale of a young woman's battle with the elements as she sails 30,000 nautical miles for 132 days solo.
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
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 P. GowA series of essays about the ways in which lakes, rivers and seas inspire and ignite the curiosity in those who venture onto, into or near them.Leather bound. 180x110mm 85p
Leather bound. 180x110mm 85p
A traditional black leather bound address book imprinted with gold foil. Nautical illustrations for each letter of the alphabet.Leather bound. 188pp 10x16cm
Leather bound. 188pp 10x16cm
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