The only official guide to the America's Cup by Penny Whiting.

The 32nd America’s Cup is the only approved guide to this year’s cup and is a complete and affordable introduction to the world of match racing at the highest level. With an introduction to each team as well as explanations of the structure of the competition and the sailing rules, it is the ideal guide for those following the action in Valencia or from further afield. It is fully illustrated with dramatic photos of racing and illustrations explaining tactics, boats, roles and rules.

72pp

RRP £12.99, OUR PRICE £10.50

By L. Verity
Over the centuries, dogs, cats, parrots, pigs and even bears have accompanied man on his voyages at sea. 'Animals at Sea' is based on the unique photographic archive and other collections of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and provides a vivid testament to sailors' affection for their furred and feathered animal companions.

112pp 180x180mm Hb. 38 b/w and 12 colour illus.

By L. Churchman
2009

Includes 1,500 boat names for any taste, together with a list of resources for the reader interested in an expanded search
Enables boatowners to communicate their choices to lettering shops and graphic artists.

Pb. 184pp

RRP £13.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

by Adam Cort

The 27 Keys to Sailing Mastery

No other sport is as complex or as gear and technique intensive as sailing. The details and nuances are vast, but beneath the surface are 27 elements, or core areas of knowledge. By understanding these principles you can attain true mastery: tie any knot, shape any sail, take the helm of any boat, no matter how large or unfamiliar.

US publication, pb, 272pp, 2009.

By Mendlowitz & Bray
1993
Inspired by the Calendar of Wooden Boats - this book takes 90 images from 10 years of the calendar and then adds a further 120. A passionate tribute to wooden boats and a superb coffee table book.

191p Hb colour photos

By Mendlowitz, Benjamin & Bray

2001

Second volume of the tribute to wooden boats

Answers to a host of fascinating questions about the sea and sea life
By T. Rice
2011

Using a question and answer format, the author sets out to answer a selection of general interest questions - such as Did the Mediterranean once dry up? What are sea wasps? Why is a ship’s control room called a bridge? What is the Pacific Garbage Patch? What causes the Northern/Southern Lights?

Pb. 234x156mm B/W diagrams

By R. Cross

A showcase for one of the best known marine artists with stunning paintings of sailing ships, racing yachts and steam ships.

280x305mm 128p Hb

By P. Gogarty

'The Coast Road' presents an idiosyncratic and illuminating snapshot of England and what it is to be English today. In this, his second travelogue, the award-winning writer Paul Gogarty travels 3,000 miles in a motorhome, exploring intimate coastal communities and ruminating on the future of the English coast.

320p 234x156mm Hb

Illustrates over 300 National, Official and Provincial flags. Detailed information on the historic and symbolic significance of each is given.
Pb 240p

By D. Pike
2008
A wide range of accounts of yachts, motorboats and commercial vessels running into difficulty as a result of poor navigation, fog, miscalculation, human error, weather conditions etc and analyses in a readable and entertaining fashion what caused the disaster, what went wrong, how it was dealt with and the lessons learned from it.

Examples range from the Fastnet disaster, powerboat races, boats run down in the Channel, to trawlers pulled under by submarines, ferry accidents and tanker and cargo ship disasters. The incidents include grounding, collision, fire, sinking, ice and storms, and each chapter has an example from the Marine Accident Investigation Bureau who monitor incidents at sea.

Pb. 246x189mm 192pp Colour photos throughout

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

211 Questions and Answers About Ships, the Sea and the Sky

by Pierre-Yves Bely, Sally Bely

Why is the sea salty?
How does the wind create waves?
If ice is transparent, why are icebergs white?
Why are cold seas green and warm seas blue?
Why don’t rope strands untwist?
Why does a dinghy slide backwards as you try to climb out?
Why do the sun and moon sometimes have halos?
Why do barnacles attach themselves to boat hulls?

'Do Dolphins Ever Sleep?' provides the most astonishing answers to a whole range of fascinating questions you may have wondered about or may never even have thought of asking!

Paperback, 256pp, 229x150 mm, 30 colour illustrations.

Nautical Myths and Superstitions
By Jonathan Eyers
2011

Sailors are a notoriously superstitious lot – even if some won’t admit it. Many of these superstitions have refused to go away and quite a few have entered the general public consciousness. Some are amusing in their own right, others have fascinating origins, whilst for many there are bizarre anecdotal incidents which would appear to lend credence to these arcane beliefs.

superstitions about: Boatbuilding, naming and launching; Lucky and unlucky dates to sail; People, things and animals not to let on board; Signs and portents at sea; Words not to say (and their alternatives); Predicting the weather; Fishing; and more!

Pb. 96pp B/W cartoons throughout

by Chris Santella

"Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die" maps out some of the world's great sailing venues, as shared by both champion racers and celebrated adventurers.

In addition to colourful descriptions of the sailing spots and anecdotes from some of the world's greatest sailors, the book includes brilliant photographs and enough information to help would-be sailors chart their own adventure in these areas.

224pp, hardback. 190mm x 210mm

By T. Rice
2010

Using a question and answer format, this entertaining narrative addresses a multitude of general interest questions about the sea, sea life, seabirds and man’s relationship with the sea. Have you ever wondered:

Does drinking seawater drive you mad?
Do fish drink water?
Does anything eat jellyfish?
How do flying fish fly?
Why do icebergs float?

Do Whales Get the Bends? will answer these and over a hundred other intriguing questions.

Pb. 176pp 234x156mm b/w diag.

RRP £9.99 OUR PRICE ££7.99

By Ellen MacArthur
2010
In October 2009 announced her retirement from competitive sailing. This is the story of her incredible last 10 years.

She speaks honestly about the trials of fame after coming second in the Vendee Globe in 2001; about her frustrations in missing the record for the West-East transatlantic crossing by just 75 minutes in 2004; the dramatic capsize and dismasting she experienced prior to her record attempt, and then the ultimate triumph of her record-breaking, non-stop solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2004-5. She tells of the fateful trip to South Georgia in 2005 which caused her to decide to leave competitive sailing behind for ever.

Hb. 416pp 240x160mm

RRP £20.00 OUR PRICE £15.99

The Little Book of Seasickness
2009

'If you can get there by land, do not go by water.'Chinese Proverb

This retro little gift book is filled with amusing, outrageous and downright odd quotes from the likes of Dickens, Byron and Disraeli, as well as genuine but bizarre extracts from early physicians' reports and medical journals, covering all aspects of this sea sickness.

Hb. 96pp 115x88mm

by David Kasanof

For years David Kasanof's "Fo'c's'le" column has entertained the readers of 'Wooden Boat' Magazine with its unique blend of humour and insight into the sailing lifestyle. In this collection of over fifty selected pieces readers will recognise their boats, their fellow sailors and themselves. Illustrations by R Gorski complement the text and offer plenty of laughs of their own.

176pp, illustrations, paperback

'Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats'
By Tom Cuncliffe

Traditional gaff rigged or older traditional craft have different sailing and handling skills - this book covers the handling and maintenance techniques for these craft.

Introduction to these craft, setting up the rig, how to handle heavy loads by tackle rather than winches, hoisting, setting and reefing: heavy and light air sailing considered.

Pb 174p colour photos & diag.

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

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

The Eight Sailing / Mountain Exploration Books.
Introduction by C. Putt
First published 1987, reprinted 2008

Mischief in Patagonia
Mischief Among the Penguins
Mischief in Greenland
Mostly Mischief. Mischief Goes South
In Mischiefs Wake
Ice with Everything
Triumph and Tribulation

Tales of discovery and adventures in old and small sailing craft. Exploration in remote and wild places.

Hb. 955pp 16 pages colour photos plus b/w photos 157x237mm

By S. Fisher
2006
This is not a pilot, but an anthology of articles, each dealing with a particular stretch of coast around Britain that were first published in The Canoeist magazine. A fascinating read for anyone interested in Britains long and varied coastline. Fully illustrated with coloured mapping and the author's photos.

A4 224p Pb

By W. Galvani

Over 1,000 quotes from writers and speakers around the world, conveniently organised into categories for browsing.

226x154mm 224pp, paperback

By G. Hunt
2008
Geoff Hunt’s pictures, perfectly accurate in period and details, but very far from merely representational, are often suffused with a light reminiscent of Canaletto" – Patrick O’Brian.

Geoff Hunt is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading marine artists of his generation and his paintings of square-riggers, sea battles and naval operations, as well as deck and port scenes, truly evoke the era and workings of Nelson’s Navy and those of its enemies during the ‘Age of Sail’. "The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt", written by the artist himself, presents over 100 paintings and sketches for the first time in a beautifully produced single volume.

Pb. 144pp 140 illustrations 300x280mm Hb

By P. Spectre

An amalgam of practical information, poetry, legend, superstition, art, literature and more. A rich collection of maritime knowledge and sea lore.

216x131mm 288p illus. Pb

An Artists View of Britain's Islands
By P. Collyer
2005
A companion book to 'Encompassing Britain' and 'Rain Later Good'. Peter Collyer draws the reader along his enchanting path, inviting us to share, via his paintings the many breathtaking sights and enjoy the fascinating stories that he uncovers during his visits. From St Michaels Mount to the Shetland Isles, from Lundy to the Farne islands.

260x260mm 160p Hb

rrp £27.99 our price £22.45

By M. Gilkes
2009

In this splendid anthology Michael Gilkes presents a fascinating selection of literature inspired by man’s perennial enthusiasm for ‘messing about in boats’. His choice is rich and varied, covering a wide range of human experience. There is delicious humour from Jerome K. Jerome, danger and suspense from Erskine Childers, drama and tragedy from W.H. Murray, supernatural mystery from ‘Veritas’ and poignant recollection from E.Arnot Robertson. Not surprisingly, the authors he has chosen all display a profound devotion to life on the water – whether it be the gentle inland waterways of Great Britain or the great oceans which surround this island.

Hb. 216mmx135mm

By A. Fleming
A step-by-step guide to painting a wide variety of harbour and boat scenes. From selecting subjects and composition through to on-site working, this book offers the student and artist a comprehensive and practical guide with a truly international and universal appeal. Covers such topics as materials, colours, locations, sketching and sketchbooks, coasts, boats ashore, people, skies, the structure of craft, traditional sails and rigs, reflections, harbours, and silhouettes.

Hb 112pp 219x276mm

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

Techniques for Capturing Amazing Photographs Afloat
By F. Barter, P. Roach
2009

In this full-colour, highly illustrated guide, one of the world’s leading yachting photographers explains how to get the best shot, looking at all the elements a budding yachting photographer will need to cover, including:
Composing the shot
Capturing groups, fast action, reflections
Dealing with confined interiors
Taking dramatic creative shots, up the mast/from the bows etc.
This is a unique, informative and instructive book.

Pb. 160pp 276x216mm Colour photos throughout

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

By Vigor

A guide to all practical and many theoretical aspects of recreational boating under sail and power. From seamanship to maintenance, navigation to boat design and construction, nautical lore and esoterica to the science of how things work.

By B. Mattos and J. Evans
2007
An ambitious book with expert advice on all aspects of each sport.
Kayaking and Canoeing - Getting started, Equipment, Kayaking Skills, Canoeing Skills, Rolling, White Water Paddling, equipment and skills. Open water and sea paddling, Specialist disciplines, competition, safety. 245pp
Sailing - Dinghy basics and techniques, catamaran techniques, racing, dinghy and catamaran classes, Keelboat basics and techniques 246pp

Hb. 504pp Colour photos throughout

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 Sir Peter Johnson

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 Thomas Reed

This handy pocket-sized guide is the perfect on-board reference to the maritime flags of the world and their usage. It includes
national maritime flags, special ensigns, yacht club burgees, signal flags, flag etiquette and usage.
Anyone who has ever put to sea wondering about the different types of flag, how they are made up and the dos and don'ts as well as traditions and myths of flying flags should find this a fascinating and useful handbook.

160x100mm, 160pp, full colour, paperback

RRP £7.99 OUR PRICE £6.99

2010 - Paperback

This book is an exuberant celebration of sailing in all its glory. Many of the world's most outstanding photographers from Beken of Cowes, Carlo Borlenghi and Gilles Martin-Raget to Rick Tomlinson, Franco Pace and Stanley Rosenfeld, present their tribute to the exciting world of sailing in an impressive galley of amazing action images.

SAIL showcases the sweeping lines and glamorous settings of yachts of all sizes and types: cruising and racing beauties, legendary yachts from this century and the last, mono and multihulls, round the world thoroughbreds and outstanding winners from the ultimate in yacht racing – the America’s Cup.

Pb. 310x215mm, 292pp, colour photographs

RRP £29.99 OUR PRICE £23.99

By Sue Pelling
2011
How to give up the desk job and find your perfect new career on and around the water

This book discusses all facets of the boating industry, with sections that cover charter, superyacht, sailing school, marine industry, media, racing, and GAP and summer jobs. Discover jobs you never knew existed, learn tips on the quickest career paths.

Loaded with industry secrets and salary details, the book includes extensive interviews from people who enjoy successful careers in the sailing industry, with warnings of the possible pitfalls only those in the industry are away of.

Pb.

RRP £14.99 OUR PRICE £11.99

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 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.

Wave Riding Wonders, Victorious Vessels and Spectacular Seafaring
By M. Kendall
2005

A humorous and original book. From the serious, to the informative,to the indispensable, to the enlightening. The Sailing Companion takes the reader through a mass of notes, quotes, facts and stats.

But The Sailing Companion doesn't just contain fascinating snippets of information, it also offers extracts from the finest writing about sailing over the centuries. Jonah in the Bible snuggles up to Darwin, whilst Hemingway shares space with Dickens.

Hb. 160pp 190x120mm 18 illus.

By M. Kendall
2008
Anyone who has ever set foot in a sailing vessel and come back for more will enjoy this humorous and original book. From the serious (how waggling wings can save lives) to the informative (how to pee at sea) to the indispensable (how to make the perfect Sea Breeze) to the enlightening (the truth about Captain Pugwash), 'The Sailing Pocket Companion' takes the reader through a mass of notes, quotes, facts and stats.

Hb. 142x90mm 160pp

2011

This spectacular book showcases some of the most stunning images of our oceans: the drama of waves crashing into the land, breathtaking views from the air, glacial images of the Antarctic, the vast wilderness of mid ocean, the weird and wonderful wildlife found beneath it, beautiful yachts and working boats that power across its surface and the heavenly island paradises surrounded by tranquil waters.

Setting the photography into context geographically, historically and philosophically, the evocative text draws out the grandeur, magic and mystery of the glorious photography.

Some of the world’s best marine photographers have contributed to this book - Philip Plisson, Onne van der Wal, Christian Fevrier and Rick Tomlinson.

Hb. 340x250mm 160pp Full colour throughout

RRP £30.00 OUR PRICE £24.00

A Complete Guide to the Marine Environment.

A thumping, yet compact reference book that the yachtsman is ever likely to come across in the sea, on the beach or in the skies above. The perfect yachtsmans naturalist companion. Fully illustrated.
Hb 500p

by Peter D Jeans

A maritime miscellany of myth, superstition, fable and fact.

You can dip in anywhere for a few minutes or an afternoon.

By Val Lewis
2010
A new, extended edition of the best selling book. Stories of cats from history and legend.
Naval men worldwide have provided more tales and pictures of the exploits of their shipboard cats while modern long-distance sailing girl adventurers and canal cruising enthusiasts have told how vital they found a cat’s company (and mousing ability) aboard. There are dozens, from Noah’s cat who (maybe) swam from the Ark, to a patch-eyed, three-legged moggy called Nelson.

Pb. 200pp

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 Peter Collyer

The Channel Islands are as different from each other as they are from their larger neighbours. In a brilliant series of paintings and sketches, artist Peter Collyer offers the beauty of the islands he has grown to love. The accompanying text brings the exquisite watercolours to life.

160pp, original watercolours and sketches throughout, hardback with dust jacket

RRP £27.50 OUR PRICE £21.99

by Dag Pike

Dag Pike draws on his experience as merchant navy captain, fast boat navigator and boat safety tester for RNLI lifeboats to focus on a wide range of disasters at sea. He compiles a wide range of accounts of yachts, motorboats and commercial vessels running into difficulty as a result of poor navigation, fog, miscalculation, human error, weather conditions etc and analyses in a readable and entertaining fashion what caused the disaster, what went wrong, how it was dealt with and the lessons learned from it.
This book is a fascinating read for all who go afloat either for business or pleasure, and for anyone interested in just why disasters happen at sea.

Paperback, colour photos, 160pp.

RRP £16.99, OUR PRICE £13.99

by John Vigor

Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. The reference format offers the readers opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist, Tom Payne, enliven the text.

188pp, paperback

Drawn from the best of Adrian Morgan's entertaining columns musing on the world of traditional boats and the joys of building, sailing and working on them, here is his long-awaited bunkside read. Billed as a 'zen and the art of wooden boatbuilding', it will resonate with classic boat enthusiasts everywhere. Illustrated with evocative watercolour paintings by Charlotte Watters.

Paperback, 96pp, 216x138mm.
Beautiful and evocative b/w watercolour paintings.

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.

Hb. 230x300mm 280pp 450 colour photos, 227 illustrations.

By F. Mate

In the classic format of the first volume, 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.

Hb 230x300mm

By P. Johnson
2002

This book brings together all the past and present sailing and boating records, recounts the adventures, the mishaps, dramas and successes.
What constitutes a record?, Ocean records from clipper ships to Ellen MacArthur, Fastest 50m run, 50 knot barrier, sailing firsts, inshore speed records from kite boats, planers and foilers to powerboats.

Pb. 138pp b/w photos. 245x150mm

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