by Nebauer

In this fast-moving account of high adventure at sea, sailor Alan Nebauer weaves a compelling tale of eight months (1994-95) in the longest race on earth - the grueling solo, around-the-world BOC Challenge that begins and ends in Charleston, S.C, covering 27,000 nautical miles. Nebauer, whose unshakeable faith pulled him through a dismasting near Cape Horn and the loss of his rudder, managed to finish mid-fleet and win two seamanship medals along the way - one for rescuing a competitor whose boat sank in mid-Ocean. This well-illustrated account propels readers along with Nebauer for the adventure of a lifetime.

224pp, hardback

By Rona Cant

Rona Cant was a single mother of two, working as a secretary, when she decided to do the BT Global Challenge Round the World Yacht Race. This is her story of a 10-month voyage in her yacht called 'Save the Children'.

By Nick Moloney
2004

The epic story of how 12 French and one Australian broke the Jules Verne Trophy: to sail around the World non-stop in the fastest time.

246x189mm 160p Hb
Full colour throughout

by Hal Roth

Drama of a singlehanded sailing race around the world.
The incredible account of Hal's first BOC Challenge Race is captivating, fast paced and highly personal story of the drama of his participation in the world's most demanding race.

334pp, maps & photos

by Pete Goss

Paperback edition of Pete Goss's best-selling account of his participation in the 1996 Vendee Globe round the world yacht race, in the course of which he became a national hero for turning round in the Southern Ocean and beating back 160 miles to rescue fellow-competitor Frenchman Raphael Dinelli, whose boat had sunk underneath him.

Paperback

By O. Dewar
Foreword by Dame Ellen MaCarthur
2006
Lavishly illustrated with spectacular colour photographs. This book introduces the most extreme aspects of sailing. There are sections on Inshore Racing, The Americas Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, Offshore, Fully Crewed, Solo Sailing Pioneers, Offshore Solo, Solo Round the World, For the Record, Extreme Cruising, The Southern Ocean, When it all goes Horribly Wrong. The perfect gift for any sailor.
200 colour photos. 160p 265x210mm Hb

RRP £20.00 OUR PRICE £16.99

The 2001/2002 Volvo Round the World Yacht Race.

Beautifully presented book of this great event, to compliment the DVD and video previously released. Well illustrated coffee table book.

Hb 168p

By N. Ward with S. O'Brien

William Hill Sports Book of the Year - 2007 Shortlist

The Fastnet Race is the world famous yacht race from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and back. The race of 1979 began in perfect weather conditions but within 48 hours, the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing struck off the south coast of Ireland. By the time it had passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable. Even more devastating, it had mercilessly taken the lives of fifteen sailors.

'Left for Dead' is the tragic and inspirational story of Nick Ward’s survival against all the odds. It is the story of an ordinary man who survived an extraordinary event. It was an experience which affected him so deeply that for over 25 years his story has remained untold - until now.

Pb, 308pp, colour photo section, (Pb. - 2008).

By R. Mundle

With stunning photos and unprecedented access to the boats and their crews, this chronicle captures the entirity of the race. There is a complete history of the famous race, on-board interviews, leg by leg analysis, full details of all seven competing teams.

Hb. 160pp colour photos throughout

By Tracey Edwards

Tracey stormed to fame when she brought 'Maiden' home with an all female crew in the 1991 Whitbread Round the World Race. This is the inside story on her early struggles and an amazing career in top level sailing.

Hb 250p

by Bernard Moitessier

The best-selling story of the first Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation, rounding the capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and Horn. For seven months, the veteran seafarer battled storms, doldrums, fatigue and lonliness. Then, nearing the finish and several weeks ahead of his nearest competitor, he gave up the race and headed for Tahiti. In this intimate self-portrait of a dual personality, the hardened seaman and the sensitive mystic, he explains why.

240pp, illustrations, paperback

Ellen MacArthur

Just after 10.00 on the night of February 7th 2004, Ellen MacArthur crossed an imaginary line in the sea off Brittany to become the fastest person ever to sail solo round the world. Most experts thought that the record would be beyond MacArthur. But in a superhuman effort that forced her to dig deeper than ever before, she proved the doubters wrong. Her effort captured the world's imagination and the scenes that greeted her return to Falmouth were euphoric.

Drawing on logs, emails, sound and video diaries, this beautifully designed, fully illustrated book captures the drama, excitement, danger, joy and tears of a truly extraordinary achievement - in Ellen's own words.

288pp, paperback

by Olivier de Kersauson

In December 1988, Olivier de Kersauson set out from Brest on a solo round-the-world race in his 75-foot multihull 'Pulain'. For 125 days, he sailed alone, cut off from the world and uncertain of his return. The Roaring Forties brought terror, the South Pacific, temptation, but the challenge kept him on course for the Horn.

183pp, illustrations, paperback

By H. Macdonald

The Sydney Hobart yacht race is world famous: the crowds at the Boxing Day start; the Harbour full of colour; giant super-maxis competing for line honours and glory. But in the wrong weather it can be deadly. No one will ever forget the carnage of 1998.

This year, Kirsten McKenzie must win. The bank she's inherited is in trouble, and desperately needs the PR boost of a race victory. Everyone thinks she'll do it - she's got the fastest boat and the best record. Everyone, that is, except a boy called Moses who claims to be able to see the future. He doesn't foresee victory. He sees a storm, mountains of water. He sees disaster.

Petra Woods is Director of the Sydney New Coastguard. She doesn't want to believe Moses' warning, but as the race draws closer and his other predictions start coming true, she might not have a choice. The only option may be to plunge in between the perfect race and the perfect storm.

Pb

by Ellen MacArthur

On the night of February 8th 2004, Ellen MacArthur crossed the finishing line off Brittany to become the fastest person ever to sail solo round the world. Most experts thought that the record would be beyond MacArthur. But she proved the doubters wrong. Her effort captured the world's imagination and the scenes that greeted her return to Falmouth were euphoric. Drawing on logs, emails, sound and video diaries, this beautifully designed, fully illustrated book captures the drama, excitement, danger, joy and tears of an extraordinary achievement - in Ellen's own words.

Hardback

By Ellen MacArthur

Paperback version of best selling book.

129x198mm 416p Pb

By Peter Nichols

The story of the 1967 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, focusing on the individual stories of the contestants. Varied and vivid personalities, the race seems to belong to a bygone, golden era rather than the high tech solo racing technology of today. A fascinating look back to how it used to be.

Paperback, 240pp