By R. Beattie

The waterproof guide to life on the water.

For yachts, dinghies, motorboats or powerboats, here is a one-stop guide to the skills you need. Covering launching and basic maneuvers to cooking afloat and even sea shanties.

Includes how to get started: from choosing your vessel to understanding basic sailing/boating techniques, safety on the water, maps and navigation, forecasting the weather, and more, family, group and solo: how to be secure and have fun, galley cuisine.

Also fun activities, trouble shooting problems, extra references for boat maintenance, and more.

144pp Splash proof cover and sealing zip

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £10.45

By Malcolm McKeag

Everything the first time crew on a cruising yacht needs to know: from stepping on board to dropping anchor. Recommended reading for the RYA Competent Crew syllabus.

240x171mm 96p 160 b/w photos 30 diag. Pb

RRP £12.95 OUR PRICE £10.95

J. Toghill

This highly illustrated manual covers sailing techniques, seamanship, safety, coastal and celestial navigation, how to handle an on-board emergency. It also covers sailing theory, choosing and equipping the right boat for you, berthing and mooring, navigation in a busy seaway.
192p 265x210mm 319 colour photos. 103 illus./diag. Hb

by Rob Andrews

From the 'Skills of the Game' series, this title is written by Rob Andrews, coach to Britain's 1992 Olympic team. He covers not only the techniques of dinghy sailing, but also provides a helpful guide to the different types of boat and the wide range of equipment available.

Fully illustrated throughout with sequence photographs.
All aspects covered, from how to get started to using the latest equipment.
Advice on the mental approach to improving your sailing.

128pp, paperback

by Steve & Doris Colgate

Learn to Sail in three days.

Subjects covered in this book are as follows:

DAY ONE: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT
1 The Language of Sailing
2 Start Sailing
3 The Points of Sail
DAY TWO: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS
4 Wind and Sails: A Powerful Team
5 Balance and Stability
6 Handling Heavy Weather and Rescuing Crew
DAY THREE: GOING AND COMING WITH EASE
7 Mooring, Docking, and Anchoring Under Sail
8 Right-of-Way Rules and Navigation

Paperback, 128pp, 2009, US publication.

By Bob Bond

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

W. Robinson
2008

Using hundreds of photos shot especially for the book, Robinson takes the reader from high-performance sailing dinghies to sturdy offshore cruising boats.
This book follows a sailor's learning curve. A learn-to-sail book written in an authentic, confidence-inspiring voice, Robinson observes the romantic traditions of sailing while also introducing the sport's cutting-edge innovations

Hb. 528pp 750 colour photos

RRP £21.99 OUR PRICE £17.99

By P. Twining
2nd edition

Produced in collaboration with the RYA. Advice on all aspects of sailing, affordable and easy to understand : the perfect introduction for the beginner.

by John Driscoll

The aim of this book is to teach a helmsman and crew the basic techniques of sailing in a course lasting 12 hours over a weekend. By the end of that time the learner should be able to sail safely in light winds, and be on the right track for more advanced skills in the future.

Written in association with the RYA.

Many colour photographs and diagrams, 96pp, paperback

by Basil Mosenthal

For anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book is easy to read with lively colour illustrations. This is a no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages and is valuable as a back-up to sailing courses or for anyone learning to sail with a friend. It covers how to start sailing, the different kinds of boats you will sail in, various parts of a boat, rigging and launching a dinghy, getting going in a yacht, how a boat sails, handling ropes and tying knots, the effect of the tide, the weather, living aboard a yacht and what is on a chart.

Paperback, 80pp, 3rd edition.

RRP £9.99, OUR PRICE £7.99

The Annapolis Sailing School Guide for Young Sailors of All Ages

by Goodman

Built around the Annapolis Sailing School's encouraging, proven methods, this book is certain to get young sailors ages 9 and up off the couch and onto the bay. Although the approach has been simplified, it remains true to sailing traditions. Chapters include How a Sailing Boat Moves, Understanding Rigging, Staying Safe and Sound, Getting Underway, Trimming Sails, Relating to Wind, Handling Weather, and Putting the Boat Away.

208pp, paperback

by Sara Hopkinson

This book is a simple introduction to charts, navigation, pilotage, passage planning and basic tidal calculations for complete beginners. It assumes no knowledge, uses informal language and great graphics to make the subject live.

96pp, 120 charts and colour diagrams, paperback.

RRP £9.95 OUR PRICE £7.99

by Steve Sleight

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

RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99

How to be welcome on board! This companion is a handy primer and reminder of what to do on a yacht.

Small note form spiral bound and waterproof. 24pp, 222x80mm, 60 colour drawings.

By J. Evans
2008
Learn the essential skills with 300 step by step photographs and diagrams. A basic introduction to keelboat sailing,covering waves, tides, sail handling, strong winds, safety, clothing.

Pb. 95pp colour photos and diagrams.

Find out how to get started: explore different boats, what to wear, and discover the correct kit to pack for rivers, lakes or the high seas.

Learn the essential techniques, from rigging and launching your boat to advanced tacking, gibing and starting to race. Plus, get the low-down on navigating your vessel and handling emergencies.

125mm x 217mm, paperback, 352pp, 2007.

by David Seidman

A beginner's manual of sailing. Successfully explains the topics chosen in double page spreads, from first tentative steps to basic seamanship and navigation.

208pp, line drawings, paperback, 2007.

RRP £14.99, OUR PRICE £11.99

By John Driscoll

The former National Sailing Coach teaches the complete beginner every element of sailing and seamanship. The book uses the RYA teaching method and is well illustrated.

244x185mm 48p 150b/w photos 41 diag. Pb

RRP £7.95 OUR PRICE £6.99

The Complete Guide for all Sailors from Novice to Experienced Skipper.
2009

User-friendly, hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level.
Covers - dinghies and yachts, Cruising and racing, Launching, helming, trapezing, capsizing
Racing techniques and tactics
Buoyage, tides, charts navigation.
Anchoring and marina berthing
Knots, ropes and flags
Boat etiquette and seamanship
Rules of the road, safety.
Boat maintenance and repair.

Hb. 400pp 244x193mm Full colour throughout.

RRP £24.99 OUR PRICE £18.99

by J J Isler and Peter Isler

Now updated with the latest on boats, gear, and racing, this hands-on guide helps you chart a course to sailing success, from getting familiar with nautical terms and seamanship basics to setting sail, navigating, anchoring, and docking - even riding out a storm.

Paperback, 416pp, 2nd edition 2006.

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £12.99

By Gary & Steve Kibble

The perfect introduction to sailing for 8-15 year old children, featuring the Optimist dinghy. This largely photographic book is the official handbook of the RYA Young Opportunity Scheme.

244x185mm 48pp 164 b/w photos 21 diag. Pb.

By D. Watts
2008

Written to cut through confusing nautical language, this book is aimed at anyone new to sailing and gives them the confidence to buy, enjoy and maintain a sailing dinghy, day boat or small cruiser. Advice on buying - tips for buying and useful contacts.
Maintenance - step by step details for straightforward maintenance and improvement tasks.
Sailing - All the information you need to get started.

Hb. 500 colour images. 210pp

By Dave Cox

An overview of the world of sailing. Takes the beginner through the basic techniques, up to boat handling skills and choosing the correct equipment for the boat.

160pp 280x215mm colour photos & colour illus., paperback, 2nd revised ed. 2007.

by Halsey C. Herreshof

The Sailing Handbook is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of sailing. Brightly presented, clear and accessible, it is designed to teach the basics of sailing, increase your enjoyment of the sport, improve your technique, and ultimately, enable you to take part in professional competitions.

It presents clear and comprehensive guidance on the different parts of a boat • choosing a boat for pleasure and performance • how a boat sails • its fittings and equipment • how to anchor and pick up a mooring • handling ropes • navigating • understanding tides and buoyage • using radar • reading the weather • safety at sea • care and repair of the boat • buying, selling, chartering and insuring.

Paperback, 224pp, colour photos & diagrams.

RRP £9.99 OUR PRICE £7.99

By Andy Smith
RYA Levels 1 & 2

Fully illustrated in colour with clear drawings and straightforward text.

114x169mm 64pp 280 colour draw. Pb.

by G. Harrison

Whether embarking on a career teaching sailing or looking to teach your children to sail, this step by step guide will get the best out of you and your students.
It takes the coach through the basics of teaching somebody to sail from their point of view and gives constant tips on how to help the student understand new ideas. For every new concept introduced there are off the water instructions and exercises to do once on the water. It is suitable both for those running formal courses and for parents looking to teach their children.

Paperback, 152pp, 2008.

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

The fast fun and easy way to learn to sail. Aimed at beginners and novice sailors, this CD has hundreds of videos, animations, full colour photos and in depth sessions on how to get afloat fast and safely.

Includes an interactive glossary and web links. Covers all you need to know for the RYA Dinghy courses level 1, 2 & 3

'Yachting: Start to Finish' is a complete reference for every level of sailor whether you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy–to–understand guide or are taking your sailing to the next level and looking for the professional tips and tricks that will get you sailing faster, better, safer and having more fun. Packed with 150 illustrations and 150 photographs, this is the way to learn, develop and refresh your skills. With its handy size and rugged covers it is the ideal book to keep on board or in your kit bag.

Paperback, 208pp, 2009.

RRP £14.99, OUR PRICE £11.99

By M. Porter
Nov. 2009

This is the only comprehensive directory of every dinghy and small boat class in the UK, with colour photos, specifications, sail details, crew needed and other useful information for owners and anyone contemplating which class is the right one for them. It is also the definitive record of all the racing championships in every dinghy class that have taken place over the past year including world and international regattas.

Pb. 352pp Full Colour. 236x165mm

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £9.99