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 F. Pace and W. Collier

A celebration of the work of Charles Nicholson, the most important British yacht designer of the 20th century. Includes racing yachts for the Earl of Dudley and the British-built J-class yachts and four American Cup Challengers.

Stunning action photographs by internationally renowned photographer Franco Pace.

Hardback, slip case 160pp 350x255mm

RRP £45.00 OUR PRICE £36.99

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.

by Ian Dear
2004
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.

RRP £25.00 OUR PRICE £19.99

By Dieter Loibner

From cult to classic - the renaissance of a legend.

The classic 24 foot Nordic Folkboat has been around for over 60 years and is still going strong. Renowned for its minimalism, robustness and seakindliness, it still enjoys remarkable popularity and is much admired.

255x178mm 240p 50 b/w photos 30 draw. Hb

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 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

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