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Blundell Harling Portland 250mm Protactor
The traditional square pattern navigational protractor which can also be used as a simple parallel rule and plotter.
Boaties Cookbook
id you think your Boaties Fry Pan was only good for a fry-up?
Ever since we sold the first Boaties Fry Pan, we wanted a cook book that complemented the versatility of our product. Whilst in a second-hand bookshop searching for recipes, we discovered Carolyn Humphries’ great collection of frying pan recipes . It was out of print but the publishers enthusiastically agreed to re-produce...
Flip Card - Marine Radio
A pack of cards in a plastic wallet with questions (sometimes pictorial) on one side and the answers on the other.
A great way to mug up on those boring but essential aspects of sailing knowledge
Imray South Biscay
This seventh edition of the RCC's South Biscay pilot covers the coasts of France and Spain from the Gironde to A Coruña in Galicia. This edition has been completely revised and updated. In line with other recent RCC editions, waypoints have been introduced to assist navigation. With new photographs by the author and up-to-date aerials by Patrick Roach, South Biscay is the complete reference for...
Reeds Channel Almanac 2020
The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing yachtsmen ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format.
Completely updated for 2020, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures,...
Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac 2020
In a practical handy A5 size format the Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac contains many unique features for small craft sailors and represents excellent value for money.
This popular almanac contains a wealth of information presented in an easy to find, quick reference manner for practical on-board use. The Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac covers the whole of the UK and Ireland and the west coast of Europe...
Sally's Odd at Sea
With no rowing experience and certainly no sea-going experience Sally Kettle took to the oars in her ocean rowing boat, Calderdale,in 2003
Fate however,had other plans,and when illness beset her then boyfriend and teammate she was joined on board by an unlikely partner,Sarah Kettle,her mother
Admiralty NP219 Portsmouth Harbour & App Tidal Stream Atlas
ADMIRALTY
TIDAL STREAM ATLAS
PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR AND APPROACHES
NP219
2nd Edition
1991
Ben Ainslie Laser Campaign Manual
The Olympic Gold Medallist explains how to win in this, the most competitive class. Beautifully illustrated with colour photo sequences of Ainslie in action. An online video including footage of him demonstrating every manoeuvre from starting, tacking upwind to downwind technique is also available. Details of where to view the online videos can be found within the book. PB 96pp
Black Fish "Sam Llewellyn"
BLACK FISH is the story of a difficult passage in the life of Gavin Chance – yacht broker, ex-policeman and gone-to-seed Olympic hopeful. He is being hunted by his ex-wife and his creditors. And even more worryingly, by some representatives of the fishing industry who make their living massacring fish stocks and doing even worse things to people.
It is time for Gavin to go on the run –...
Boat Maintenance Essential Guide
Boats require constant care. Any boater who doesn't know the difference between a silicone-modified alkyd enamel and a one-part urethane needs this book for its invaluable advice on: How to save money with generic substitutes Product recommendations for every job Keeping weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance schedules
Publisher: International Marine
Boat Owners Illustrated Wiring Handbook
Boatowners Illustrated Wiring Handbook
A practical user-friendly manual for all on-board electrical projects, from fixing loose connections to installing new equipment or re-wiring the entire boat.
Both AC and DC systems covered, and key specifications are detailed in quick-reference tables.
You never knew it was so straight-forward ! PB. 320pp.
Computers on Board
Based on a popular series of articles in Yachting Monthly, this book takes a modern, hands-on look at using PCs at sea.
Tim Thornton's accessible style and helpful use of colour photographs and diagrams gives readers the tools to maximise the benefits of using computers at sea whilst avoiding common problems.
Up to the minute, practical and tackling a range of issues for sailors, motor boaters, cruisers...
Confessions "Yachtsmen Own up to Their Sailing Sins"
This pick of the pack from 20 years of the much-loved YM column The Confessional. A light bedside read, designed to fill one with the comforting thought that many other yachtsman are equally as incompetent (or unlucky) as oneself. 2000. PB 96pp
Do Whales Get The Bends
Using a question and answer format, this entertaining narrative addresses 101 general interest questions about the sea, sea life, seabirds and man's relationship with the sea. Where does seawater come from? How big can waves get? Why do we get seasick? How do flying fish fly? Why do icebergs float? Inspired by questions raised whilst the author was guest lecturer on cruise ships, this fascinating and...
First Aid Afloat
A quick-reference manual for medical emergencies at sea as used by 12 boats in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
PB 96pg.
First Aid at Sea
First Aid At Sea
Provides an easy to access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers
Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick referance
Concise descriptions of medical conditions
Prioritised list of treatments
Ringbinding and waterproofed pages to withstand use at sea
Imray 2000.2 Rivers Ore and Alde
The Imray 2000 chart series is a range of handy-sized charts ideal for use on small chart tables and in open cockpits. These charts are at convenient scales and are clearly edited. Printed in colour on water-resistant paper & correctable.
Imray 2000.2 (Ed 2015 To Clear)
Small format A2 size – 594mm x 420mm
Folded to A4 size with a plastic wallet
Water-resistant Pretex paper
Yeoman plotter...
Imray 2000.5 Rivers Stour and Orwell
The Imray 2000 chart series is a range of handy-sized charts ideal for use on small chart tables and in open cockpits. These charts are at convenient scales and are clearly edited. Printed in colour on water-resistant paper & correctable.
Imray 2000.5 (2015 To Clear)
Small format A2 size – 594mm x 420mm
Folded to A4 size with a plastic wallet
Water-resistant Pretex paper
Yeoman plotter points
All...
Imray 2100.3 River Thames to Tower Bridge
The Imray 2100 chart series is a range of handy-sized charts ideal for use on small chart tables and in open cockpits. These charts are at convenient scales and are clearly edited. Printed in colour on water-resistant paper & correctable.
Imray 2100.3 (Ed 2015 To Clear)
Small format A2 size – 594mm x 420mm
Folded to A4 size with a plastic wallet
Water-resistant Pretex paper
Yeoman plotter...
Imray 2100.4 River Medway
The Imray 2100 chart series is a range of handy-sized charts ideal for use on small chart tables and in open cockpits. These charts are at convenient scales and are clearly edited. Printed in colour on water-resistant paper & correctable.
Imray 2100.4 (Ed 2015 To Clear)
Small format A2 size – 594mm x 420mm
Folded to A4 size with a plastic wallet
Water-resistant Pretex paper
Yeoman plotter...
Imray Costas del Sol and Blanca
This new edition of the RCC PF's well known guide to the long Spanish Mediterranean coast between Gibraltar and Denia has been compiled by Graham Hutt who suceeds John Marchment as editor. This is an important pilot for yachts coming to and from Northwest Europe and the Atlantic from the Balearic Islands and more distant parts of the Mediterranean. The clear sailing directions provide all the essential...
Inland Waterways of Belgium
Inland Waterways of Belgium- This guide provides detailed coverage for anyone interested in this under-rated waterway network. It is a fascinating cruising area in it's own right, with contrasting canals and navigable rivers that thread their way across both the lowlands of Flanders and the massif of the Ardennes. The Belgian waterways link Northern France with the Netherlands and Germany and this...
Lighthouses of the World
Lighthouses of the World This book is a beautifully presented panorama of over 150 lighthouses from 56 countries all around the world, all of which are accessible and many of which can be visited. From lighthouses boldly beaming their lights from clifftops, to those clinging to the edge of cliff faces, this is a spectacular and unusual celebration of lighthouses from every continent. This is a wonderful...
Maelstrom "Sam Llewellyn"
Anti-whaling protester Fred Hope is drawn into a sinister Whale-Hunt with Russian Mafioso and crazed neo-Nazis plotting with stolen art treasures and nuclear warheads.
Talk about explosive ingredients to this story. A calming Gin and Tonic goes really will with this starting tale.
Author: Sam Llewellyn
411 Pages
Master & Commander
The is the first of the now famous Aubrey/Maturin novels - set in the Royal Navy at the time of the Napoleonic wars. They are now regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. This book establishes the friendship of Captain Jack Aubrey RN and Stephen Maturin who becomes his ship's surgeon and secret agent. Lots of action and excitement, and faultless contemporary detail...
Outboard Troubleshooter
Outboard Troubleshooter
How to choose, install and maintain an outboard engine.
Then most of the book covers troubleshooting.
No previous knowledge assumed ! PB. 96pp.
Practical Boat Owner's Sailing Around The UK and Ireland
Author: Roger Oliver Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Format: PB 160 pp The book will be highly practical as well as narrative, enabling anyone reading it to follow in the author’s footsteps (from any starting point in the UK). A unique selling point is that the author is in his 60s, sailed around the UK solo and did it all in day sails (so no intrepid overnight stuff) — the obvious...
Racing a Beginners Guide 3rd Edition
Keen to get started in racing? Here are tips and all the practical advice you'll need to build up your confidence and outwit the opposition. PB. 100pp.
Rowing it Alone
On 7 October 2001, husband-and-wife team Debra and Andrew Veal set off from Tenerife in a rowing boat called Troika Transatlantic. They were the only mixed pair taking part in the Ward Evans Transatlantic Rowing Challenge. After only two weeks, Andrew, a 6" 5" experienced rower, abandoned ship having realised that he was terrified in the open seas. He left Debra, who was enjoying herself immensely,...
RYA Boat Safety Handbook G103
This booklet runs through all the items of safety equipment a cruising yacht should consider carrying and discusses the reasons why. It also discusses stowage, the importance of securing all heavy items below decks, and the security and comfort of the crew.
An excellent check-list is provided for different types of boats in various sailing environments. POB. 32pp.
RYA Catamaran Handbook
A well-rounded guide covering the techniques and skills needed to succeed in catamaran sailing, for those starting out through to those striving for championship wins.
Whether you are a youngster choosing your first cat, a club sailor looking to improve your results, or a seasoned racer embarking on a higher performance model, expert advice from Tom & Brian Phipps will take your catamaran sailing...
RYA G2 International regulations for preventing collisions as sea
G2 RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
This title outlines the regulations concerning what should be done when a vessel is coming into contact with any other vessels.
It is therefore a vital aspect of seamanship, as every person taking to the seas must be confident that they will know what to do in these situations.
Outlined within the chapters is information on the conduct...
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing G51
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing RYA Intermediate Windsurfing is the second title in our popular windsurfing series and a natural progression from RYA Start Windsurfing.
From this book readers will be able to progress to this level of windsurfing by learning how to sail in stronger winds, getting to grips with the harness & footstraps, and an introduction to more dynamic transitions.
All RYA windsurfing...
RYA Powerboat Handbook G13
Author: Paul GlatzelPublisher: RYAFormat: PaperbackPages: 160Dimensions: 245 x 170mmEdition: 2016ISBN: 9781910017029Publisher's Product Code: G13
Powerboating is a fun, fast and exhilarating sport.
The number of powerboats on the water is increasing and the need for both confidence and competence on the water has never been more important.
If you are looking to progress to the intermediate levels of...
RYA Weather Handbook G1
Another publication is the RYA’s Weather Handbook by world class sailor & renowned sailing meteorologist, Chris Tibbs.
With full colour graphics by Sarah Selman. The RYA’s Weather Handbook will guide you through the intricacies of weather.
The Weather Handbook is also the new official RYA reference book to accompany the revised Yachtmaster syllabus.
PB 106 Pages
Sail to win Tides & Currents
You can use tides and currents to win races.
The author explains how to find out about the predicted water-flow, how local conditions will modify it, and how to plan your strategy - both inshore and offshore.
pb 64 pages
Team Spirit
Team Spirit is a gripping account of a race on the edge, and a young skipper's determined journey to victory. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the ultimate long distance challenge - a 35,000-mile circumnavigation of the globe, contested by amateur crews in identical racing yachts - and the winners are those who keep their focus the longest. The 2010 winner was 28-year-old Brendan Hall and...
The Black Sea
The Black Sea
RCCPF / Barker and Borre
Based on previously published cruising notes this guide provides sailing directions for all the countries surrounding the Black Sea.Packed with useful background information and supported by the RCCPF’s access to the latest and often changing information this is an essential companion for anyone venturing north from the Bosphorus.
The Boat Data Book 6th Ed
Author: Richard Nicolson, Ian NicolsonPublisher: Adlard Coles NauticalFormat: Paperback, 212 pages
The Boat Data Book is a treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat.
This seventh edition has been updated throughout and is now in colour for the first time.
It contains more tables of lengths, widths, weights...
The Crash Test Boat
From the people behind the UK's leading sailing magazine for cruisers comes Crash Test Boat, a dramatic documentation of controlled sailing disasters which has the potential to save the lives of each and every seaman who buys it.
Crash Test Boat is unique in its field, with no other title on the market aimed at explicitly revealing at first hand what happens when a boat encounters a major disaster.
On...
The Iron Hotel "Sam Llewellyn"
Several Februaries ago, I read a newspaper story about a rustbucket freighter that had run itself aground on New York’s Coney Island beach, and discharged a swarm of illegal immigrants into the freezing surf. It had taken them three months to travel from the South China Sea. Conditions on board had been bad. But it was hard to find out just how bad, because the immigrants had either vanished...
Understanding Weatherfax
Explains sources of weatherfax images, receiving equipment and software, types of weatherfax charts, interpreting synoptic features, world weather patterns, personal forecasting, tropical storms etc. Appendix lists fax stations, frequencies, callsigns and schedules. B/w photos and drawings.
PB. 118pp.
VHF Afloat 3rd Edition
This 3rd edition contains all relevant updates including the latest technology developments, and VHF protocols.
This book explains how to use a VHF radio on your boat. It covers licensing the boat and the operator, then takes you through each type of call, and its 'standard procedure'.
PB 80pp
Walking on Water
On 5 September 1984, eighteen-year-old Geoff Holt dived into an idyllic tropical sea and his life changed forever. A broken neck cut short a promising career as a yachtsman and left him paralysed, with his horizons reduced to an uncertain future in a wheelchair. On 5 September 2007, after a journey of 109 days and 1,445 miles, Geoff Holt crossed the finish line and reached the summit of his Personal...
Waterways Past & Present
Discover the stunning waterways of Britain in this unique photograhic 1st Edition record of the magnificent and varied waterways heritage. The book covers 40 transitional years which follows Britains Inland waterways transformation from a thriving commerical transport system to the varied and beautiful cruising network it is today.
hb 158 pages
Worse Things Happen at Sea
Worse Things Happen at Sea "Worse Things Happen at Sea is the long-awaited follow-up to Jake Kavanagh's hugely popular Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper. This time turning his humorous eye to the scrapes people get into when let loose on open water, Jake has us chuckling, blushing and recognising ourselves or fellow crew coming unstuck in the maritime mayhem he highlights with his witty pen and captures...
Yachting Monthly South West Spain & Portugal Cruising Companion
Yachting Monthly South West Spain & Portugal Cruising Companion- Covers the from Bayona in the north to the Strait of Gibraltar, including a detour to Ceuta. It provides pilotage, nautical information and insights into the history, culture and culinary specialities of this part of the world.Hardback, 176 pages, Full colour port plans and photos throughout.