by Barry Pickthall

The long awaited offshore sailing text book, relevant to Sir Chay Blyth’s Global Challenge circumnavigations as well as ordinary long-distance cruisers.

This book offers up-to-date advice on topics as diverse as equipment, setting sails, rig strength, electronic navigation, weather routeing, preparing the crew, boat handling, night sailing, heavy weather tactics, jury rigs and survival techniques and much more.

256pp, colour photos & diagrams, hardback, 2nd ed. 2006

RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99

by L Francis Herreshof

The Art, Practice and Enjoyment of Boating

LF Herreshof presents his own highly individual prescription for happy voyaging under sail and power.

372pp, illustrations by the author, paperback

by Jim Howard
2nd Ed.
Every topic of interest to offshore cruisers is covered. Building or buying a boat for offshore cruising; rig and hull choices; construction materials; deck layout and equipment; below decks; engines; plumbing; electrics; sails; self-steering systems; trip planning; provisioning and stowage; coping with heavy weather at sea and in port; safety; health; psychological aspects of sailing.

450pp, 232x186mm 75 drawings Hb

RRP £32.00, OUR PRICE £25.99

R. Heikell and A. O'Grady
Cruising Routes of the World
2nd Ed.
2009

Ocean Passages and Landfalls is a handbook for world cruisers. It provides invaluable passage-planning information for crossing the oceans, with discussions on climates, seasons, oceanography and the merits of different world cruising routes. The heart of the book is an ocean-by-ocean round-up, and at the beginning of each of these sections is a discription of routes, followed by information on the countries relevant to these routes. Details of formalities and regulations are then followed by essential information on key harbours and landfalls.

Hb. A4 384p Full colour.

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 Rod Heikell
Yacht Charters Around the World

This comprehensive guide to the world of chartering, compiled by Rod Heikell, shares the breadth of his knowledge and experience, recommending types of charter, best types of boat, as well as essential information about the world's cruising areas.

Taking a practical approach, he explains everything prospective charterers need to know before setting sail: visas required, healthcare, money, and what to expect from foreign harbours and anchorages. At the heart of the book is a country by country round-up of charter areas around the world with pros and cons, best times to go, wind and sea conditions, harbours and anchorages, eating out, safety, documentation requirements and getting there. Each area is illustrated with a map and colour photos.

Pb, 224 pp, 234x156 mm. Colour photos and maps throughout.

RRP £16.99, OUR PRICE £13.99

by Miles Kendall

Features extraordinary sailing experiences from around the world.

Read about classic passages, be inspired by culinary clubs and experience the rush of sailing some of the world’s most spectacular locations. Vividly captured in stunning photography, this book covers sailing rivers, around islands, ocean crossings and some of the world’s best nature. Includes practical advice and ratings to make your planning easier.
Featuring world famous crossings and lesser-known gems. Stunning photography brings each adventure to life. Includes vital need-to-know information about travel, costs, first aid and facilities.

Paperback, 224pp, 2009.

RRP £20, OUR PRICE £16.

by Jimmy Cornell

This unique bestselling book is a companion volume to World Cruising Routes and contains invaluable and practical information on all aspects of cruising worldwide.

The third edition has been thoroughly revised to bring it in line with the enormous changes brought about by the Internet revolution. Now covering 187 maritime nations of the world, this book brings together in one single volume all the practical information anyone would need when planning to sail to any country of the world.

Hb. 544pp 18 maps and diagrams, 36 photos.

By Jimmy Cornell
2008

This is a comprehensive guide to over 1000 sailing routes throughout the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains essential information on winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather as well as valuable suggestions concerning optimum times for individual routes, main ports of entry and landfall information to assist the planning of each passage from beginning to end.

Hb. 640pp, maps and charts,

RRP £45.00 OUR PRICE £33.99

An overview of boats, gear and life on board.

2nd Ed.

Jimmy Cornell

A unique comparison of trends and changes that have taken place in the world cruising scene - provides a wealth of information and practical advice for long distance cruisers. The experiences of 15,000 sailors who have sailed 15 million miles are distilled here.

235x178mm 160p 60 photos maps and tables. Hb

RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99

Macmillan Reed's
2001
The comprehensive yachting encyclopedia for sail and power. The most comprehensive and thorough reference book available. It contains a mass of vital information in a clear and concise layout. Topics covered:
Getting afloat, Food & clothing, Boat handling, Collision regs. General info., Legal advice, Coastal navigation, Radio navigation aids, Astro navigation, Communications, Weather, Sea & Tides, Safety, Starting to race, Hulls, Multihulls, Spars, rigging, ropes & sails, deck gear, Below deck, Engines, Electrics.

Clearly illustrated.
Hardback, 500pp