by Derek Aslett

A yachtsman's pilot and cruising guide to ports and harbours from Keyhaven to Chichester.

Excellent pilotage and passage information is combined with informative port/harbour guides.
Easy to read full colour charts and a wealth of colour photos and lots of good onshore information.

200pp, hardback, 2nd edition 2008.

RRP £24.95 OUR PRICE £19.99

By Peter Bruce
2008
The established reference work for the Solent, first published in 1985 and regularly updated. Pilotage data for the avoidance of the Solent perils are accompanied by ariel photographs taken at extreme low water spring tide which reveals them in an explicit manner.

A5 size, 112pp, colour photos, 5th edition, 2nd revision

By P. Bruce
2008
By the author of Solent Tides, this book has been expanded to cover all the Solent tidal streams in detail from the southwest Shingles Buoy to Selsey Bill and also to the south of the Isle of Wight to 4 miles offshore.
Tidal flow arrows shown in colour diagrams at one hour intervals.

Pb waterproof paper. Spiral bound. 48pp

P.Bruce & G. Watson

Modern technology has brought some new and very accurate tidal stream data to this popular coastline. This is a significant improvement on previous information, particularly close inshore.

18pp A5 waterproof

by Peter Bruce
4th Ed. 2008
Mine of local knowledge covering the unusual and beautiful coast between Portland and Christchurch. Adored by mariners and cliff walkers, this book has attracted a string of rave reviews.

A5 136pp 156 colour photos

By P. Bruce
4th Ed.
2008

Companion to Solent Hazards, covering the South side of the Isle of Wight. The detailed information given, such as transits to clear rock ledges and ariel photographs, allow small vessels to be navigated in confidence close to the shore.

Colour photographs throughout, both sea level and aerial.

A5 92pp, colour photographs throughout

by G. Sunderland / M. Broughton
2010 edition

Tide flow book for the Solent and around the Isle of Wight, including the southern side. Ideal for racers. Half hour data of the Solent, hour data of South Wight.

Section 1 - Solent, Section 2 - West Solent, Section 3 - South Wight.

Water resistent pages, 2010 buoy names, spiral bound.

Winning Tides - Hill Head Plateau - Super Zoom.
By G. Sunderland

From the author of 'Winning Tides' and 'Winning Knowledge' this book covers the Hill Head Plateaux tides in detail. An additional survey was required to further understand the complex tides caused by The Bramble Bank, Southampton water and the shallow ground of the Plateau.

' Just loved getting back out on the Solent and with the increased resolution of tide measurement points we found some great detail. Tide lines are shown in this addition along with some really great definition. This book will satisfy the knowledge hungry racer in a very new way.'

by G. Sunderland and R. Holmes
2010

The ultimate book dedicated to yacht racing in the Solent, with all the local knowledge needed to win. Pictures and diagrams alongside great text truly uncovers the local secrets.

Comprehensive coverage of 15 areas. Also includes a section on Round the Island Race and Cowes Week. Includes new aerial photography at low water springs.

Pb. 110pp. spiral bound. 2nd edition, graphics and colour photos.

"Winning Wet Notes" features are designed by professional racing navigators. Includes pre-printed sections and blank pages: course notes, SI check list, new tide notes designed, calibration records, last COG/TWD, racing flags, international flag symbols and Solent buoy maps.

Spiral bound, 15cm x 10cm.

New, small size version of original 'Winning Wet Notes'.
Includes 40 blank pages, 11 pre printed, course notes, SI check list, calibration records, racing flags, international flags.

Size: 10.5cm x 7.5cm

From the producers of 'Winning Tides'.

A vinyl graphic to help navigators and tacticians call the accurate laylines - both upwind and downwind, using the true wind angle. Incorporates tidal offset adjustment. This is normally stuck to the deck and it is important to align the bottom with the fore and aft line of the boat.

Folded, laminated chart showing Solent racing and navigation marks from Hurst to Portsmouth.

Front - Whole Solent.
Back - Zoomed Central Solent with bearings to mark.

New for 2011, matt finish allowing pencil marks which can be rubbed out.

INCLUDES FREE MINI BUOY RACER.

From the producers of 'Winning Tides'.

A mini folded, laminated chart showing Central Solent racing and navigation marks. From Beaulieu / Gurnard to Lee on Solent / Peel Bank.

Front - Zoomed Central Solent
Back - Course, flag and tide card.

New for 2011, matt finish allowing pencil marks which can be rubbed out.

Size: 295mm x 170mm

by Patrick Jolly

Focusing on the two main race courses in the Solent, this publication clearly shows, through text and chart illustrations, wind and tide direction for each wind segment on each race course. Separated into three sections - the first two covering each race course and the third for the glossary, where clear explanations to the jargon used throughout this title can be found.

Spiral Bound, Waterproof Paper, 40pp.

By T. Heathcote and F. Barter
2008
A photographic celebration of the Solent in all its glory and variety, covering both coastal and inland aspects, sea, forest, village, town, boats, castles and people.
The perfect coffee table book.

Hb. 250x250mm 160pp large colour photos throughout

RRP £19.99 OUR PRICE £15.99

A plastic card which allows you to dial in the time relative to Portsmouth High Water and the tidal flow directions and strength are shown on the map. One side covers the whole Solent and the Isle of Wight, and the other side shows the Cowes area in more detail. A quick ready reference.

290mmx210mm

Michael Reeve-Fowkes

Covers the area Lyme Regis/Lezardrieux in the west to Newhaven/Le Havre in the east. Well established and well produced. Large landscape format.
Based on HW Cherbourg.

Paperback, 32pp

The Solent Book contains everything from yacht clubs, classes, charts and harbour maps to fixtures and much more in seven easy-to-use coloured sections. This highly popular and handy A5 sized book has been published in time for the start of the 2011 yachting season.

Pb.

'Discovering Underwater Archeology'

By A. Gale

An interesting insight into the history and archaelogy of the Solent, from ice age geology to early settlement and shipwrecks.

Pb. 24pp

Each Folio consists of 10 - 12 A2 size charts, recompiled to provide exact and detailed information of popular cruising areas. Supplied in a durable plastic wallet.

The Solent includes - Outer Approaches, Westren Solent, Eastern Solent (Plan Bembridge Hbr.), Needles Channel and Approaches, Yarmouth to Beaulieu River (Plan Yarmouth Hbr.), Stansore Point to Ryde, Cowes to Hamble, Southampton Water and Approaches (plan R. Itchen, R. Hamble ent.), Spithead, Portsmouth & Langstone Hbrs., Chichester Hbr.

By R. Wilcox
2008
Five double sided, laminated A5 cards designed as aide-memoires for skippers approaching harbours where pilotage is complex and key decision making information is needed clearly and quickly.

For each harbour a basic coloured outline chart showing the main contours and drying areas as well as navigational marks is annotated with key comments on courses to steer, tides and direction changes. On most there is a captioned photograph. Each harbour has an approach way point.

Covering selected harbours in the Solent and on the Isle of Wight provides coverage for Bembridge, Chichester, Newtown River, Alum Bay, The Needles Channel and Beaulieu River.

Bembridge to Hurst Point and Southampton

Plans: River Hamble, River Itchen, Yarmouth Harbour, Lymington River, Beaulieu River, Wootton Creek, Newtown River, Cowes Harbour, Bembridge Harbour, Hythe Marina
WGS 84
1:35,000

Plans: Continuation of Southampton Water, River Hamble, Lymington River, Bembridge Harbour
WGS 84
1:52,500

Set of Imray charts in plastic wallet - can also be purchased separately below.

Charts 2200.1 to 2200.10

David Moody has carefully and lovingly researched and written the definitive history of the Moody family and its long association with boats and boat building at Swanwick on the River Hamble from the time John Moody moved to Swanwick from Southampton in 1827, to the sale of the business of AH Moody and Son by the family in December 2005.

The first part of the book narrates the history of the company and the Moody family. However part 2 will be of great interest to serious historians of yacht design and building, and to owners of Moody boats around the world. There is a chapter on each of the main types of yacht produced by the company with dimensions and photographs of a representative selection of sailing craft, from T Harrison Butler's Vindilis in 1935 to the final, single, Moody 66 built in conjunction with Halmatic in 2005.

Finally there is a catalogue of all craft built by Moody or bearing the Moody name.

200 b/w photographs, and other illustrations. Hardback, 174pp.

Deluxe quality jigsaw, based on the Admiralty chart.

1000 pieces, 483mm x 686mm (19" x 27")

An approach starting at the Nab Tower, Information needed to safely pass the Winner Bank. Includes information at Sparkes Yacht Harbour and a visit to Hayling Island Sailing Club.

60 mins.

North of the Winner bank. Includes Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool, Dell Quay, Northney Marina, Emsworth, Mill Rythe, Furzfield Creek.

180 mins.

Approach via the submerged barrier off Southsea, includes a full coverage of Southsea Marina, Brockhampton Quay, Kendals Wharf.

60 mins.

Approach at Spit Sand Fort and enter the very busy harbour entrance and the required Small Craft Passage. Visit Camber and Nicholsons MArina, passage to Port Solent Marina and the passage to Fareham Creek.

60 mins.

A complete anti clockwise passage starting and finishing at St Catherines Point after leaving Chichester entrance.

180 mins.

East Head to Studland Bay - a Solent passage.

140 mins.

Approach from English Channel via Anvil Point and Swanage. Shows the hazardous Poole entrance, buoyage system and 4.5knot tide. Lifting Poole bridge. Cobbs Quay, Salterns Marina, mooring advice at Poole Quay.

177 mins.

Poole harbour anchorages and secondary channels. The Wareham Channel and passage up the River Frome. Arrival at Wareham at high water and shots at low water. Finally out of the harbour to an anchorage in Studland Bay.

176 mins.

These mugs are made from glazed porcelain and are microwave and dishwasher safe. Printed with the chart image of the Solent.

Height 10.5cm. Diameter 7cm

Heat and water resistant tray made from laminated birch with a printed Solent chart image.

20 x 27cm

Heat and water resistant tray made from laminated birch with a printed Solent chart image.

28 x 36cm

Chart image of the Solent printed on environmentally friendly paper. Three ply napkins in packs of 20.

33 x 33cm. Pack of 20

Maritime Archaeology Activity Book
Learning with Fun - Children's book

Discover the mysteries of the Hamble River with the activity guide. This booklet will help you spot local history that you never knew was there!

Pb A4 26pp Colour diagrams and photos throughout

The fully illustrated, colour, splash proof, ring bound cards takes a chronological approach to the maritime archaeology of the river. Not only does it provide information on known sites, it also gives examples of sites found in similar environments around the Solent region. Users of the guide are encouraged to provide feedback if they discover a site or find that may recently have been uncovered.