Wooden Dinghies, Prams, Skiffs and other Towboats
By N. Rich and P. Spectre

Along the northeast cost of America, from Newport to Nova Scotia there are charming harbours in which small boats are the mainstay. From rudimentary designs to exceptional works of craftsmanship. the wooden dinghy is symbolic of the area. This book includes quotations, photographs and the short story 'Rowboat' by P. Spectre.

Pb. 230pp 216x216mm

By D. Chivers
2007

Among many of Austin Farrars' design ideas were the Pushpit., and the Clamshell folding dinghy. Respected by those who met him and worked with him. His work on dinghy design and building, and subsequently as one of the leading sailmakers of his day, stays with us today. His work on the design of spinnakers and wing rigs is still current and many of today’s sailmakers learnt the trade under Austin.

Coming from a family where invention was encouraged, Austin was fortunate to be yacht and dinghy racing in the hey day of the 1930’s. He worked on the design of cutting edge offshore racers and developed torpedo nets to guard ships during the war. After the war he was the most successful of the designers of the International 14 class and Seahorse Sails .

Pb. 236pp 189x246mm 180b/w illus.

By L.F.Herreshoff

A fascinating biography written by the famous designers son. So great was his influence, that the period 1890 - 1920 was known as the 'Herreshoff Era'.

228x148mm 400p 109 b/w photos

by Todd Bradshaw

A glorious colour presentation of all the information you need for making sails, building spars, leeboards, centreboards and more. A beautiful book.

278pp, over 200 colour illustrations, paperback

By N. L. Skene

A classic book on yacht design which has been out of print for 50 years, but is now once again available.

'the writing is succinct and based upon the same engineering principles and mathematical equations in use today'

30b/w photos 182 draw. 150x235mm 272p Pb

By Lucia del Sol Knight and Daniel Bruce MacNaughton.

This complete, international reference book of yacht designers from the early 1800s to the present day is a tribute to the world's great designers. Ten years in preparation and with an expert editorial board, this volume defines the field with entries by 80 experts and over 600 photographs and drawings.
In this majestic guide, legendary figures such as William Fife, L. Francis Herreshoff, Uffa Fox and John Alden share space with contemporary designers such as Jon Bannenburg, German Frers and Ron Holland, and are joined by over 500 others from all over the world.

528pp 242x305mm 650 duotone photos, drawings.

RRP £178.99 OUR PRICE £150.

by Ian Dear
2004
4th Ed.
There have been many yachts that have been larger, and others that have been faster, but no one sailing class has ever gripped the imagination of the public as much as the Js did. They were unique and they dominated the yachting scene on both sides of the Atlantic before their fantastic cost and the approach of the Second World War banished them for ever.

Ian Dear tells the story of an eventful decade, and recaptures the elegance and flavour of this period. In the final chapter he recounts the revival of interest in these yachts, and the restoration of all those which have survived.

160pp 170 photographs, 20 line drawings, Pb.

Paperback

'From Cult to Classic: the Renaissance of a Legend

By D. Loibner

The classic 24 ft Nordic Folkboat has been around for 60 years. Many sleeker, lighter and faster classes have come and gone in that time, yet the Folkboat is still going strong. Designed in the early years of WW2, the boat is renowned for its minimalism, robustness and seaskindliness, which have hleped it resist radical modifications. As a result the class still enjoys remarkable popularity in the UK, USA, Scandinavia , Germany and Australia. Excellent selection of plans and photos covering the period.

Pb. 256pp illus. 250x180mm

History, Design, Techniques, Developments
by John Leather
Reissued 2009

The definitive reference for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing either an existing gaff rigged craft or a new one. It outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts the development of gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandanavia and France.

Pb. 240pp, black and white photographs and diagrams.

RRP £29.99 OUR PRICE £23.99

By Franco Pate
2009

Lavish coffee table photographic celebration of Natt Herreshoff and his yachts, featuring the internationally acclaimed photography of Franco Pace. Natt Herreshoff was one of the leading 20th Century yacht designers and the most revered designer of the 1920's and 1930's.

Hb. 350x255mm 160pp colour photgraphy throughout.

RRP £50.00 OUR PRICE £39.99

G. Jones
The Herreshoff yachts were the most tehcnically advanced, popular and prominent boats of their day. This book looks at their schooners, yawls, ketches, sloops,J-Class and launches. The story begins with the foundation of the boatyard in 1832. The epilogue explains the company's decision not to build fibreglass boats and to close its doors. Vintage black and white photos tell the story, together with modern colour photography showing the Herreshoff's role in yachting today..
160p Hb 9"x12"

By N. Compton
2009
Iain - considered a guru by the boating community, and has a cult following around the world (but especially in the UK and US) for his exceptionally appealing but easy to build small boat designs.
The photography brings together the beauty of Iain’s boats and the stunning Scottish landscape where of his base — gorgeous sailing shots, moody building photos and atmospheric shots of Findhorn and Scotland in general.

Hb. 160pp 275x220mm Colour photography throughout plus design plans.

RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99

By Bodbrow & Jenkins
1998
Coffee Table format, with superb colour photos of many well known classics, mostly sail, but some power. Under sail, on deck, below....a feast for the eyes, interesting text.

B. Mayher & M. Bray
Photos by B. Mendlowitz
2002
A portrait of Joel White, naval architect and builder and sailor. This book celebrates White's life and the boats he built in words, photographs and plans. A collaboration of Whites longtime friends and shipmates, it brings exceptional insight into his work.

Hb 228p

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.

by Ian Scott

A modified version of an iconic wooden boat is about to sink. The author decides to save her and to do the work himself. It takes him six years. The story of why and how he did it, what he learned in the process and his imaginary conversations with Mudlark's Ghosts: a legendary designer, the naval architect who modified the sailplan, her commissioning owner and her builder - all long dead but still afloat. Richly illustrated with photographs, plans and maps.

170pp, paperback, 2006.

By W. Barrett & D. Walker

The survival of wooden dories, fishing boats, surfboats etc. is due to the way they are designed and built. Here are 20 types captured in nearly 100 colour photos.

96p Hb

by Mendlowitz, Benjamin & White, Joel

A celebration of the beauty of the wooden boat and the diversity of the wooden boat tradition.
Twenty-four wooden boats are featured in this volume, among them classic sailing yachts and rugged schooners as well as smaller wooden craft. Each is accompanied by an in-depth description of the design and history of the vessel, exterior and interior photographs, a profile drawing, and a layout detailing its structure.

Hb, 177pp, 1992

The Revival of Classic Boating in New Zealand
By Ivor Wilkins
2010

No sooner had the first European settlers arrived in Auckland than they held a regatta to celebrate, and racing/pleasure yachts were built from the 1880s onwards, by the famous houses of Logan and Bailey. More than 100 years later, many of these masterpieces are still going strong, and their remarkable life stories of success, neglect and restoration tell a story of New Zealand's history. Renowned yachting writer and photographer, Ivor Wilkins, showcases the leading lights of the recent classic yacht revival movement: big names such as Waitangi, Rainbow and Ariki, treasures such as Little Jim and Rona, and the classic dinghies and launches which dot the NZ coast. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary and historic photographs, this book tells the fascinating stories of these boats and at the same time tells a story of New Zealand's own history.

Hb. 445pp 12"x10"