50 Ways To Improve Your Power Boat Handling
This is a book about practical powerboat driving. It is about the techniques that can only be picked up from experience - practical ways to make your driving safer, easier and better. The techniques described are suitable for boats operating at speeds between 20 and 100 knots, both large and small.
This book starts where the textbooks finish. You may have learnt the important basics of powerboat...
Blundell Harling Portland 250mm Protactor
The traditional square pattern navigational protractor which can also be used as a simple parallel rule and plotter.
Imray Cruising Guide to the Netherlands 5th Edition
Cruising Guide to the Netherlands
Brian Navin
This is the fifth editon of 'Cruising Guide to the Netherlands' which was first published in 1988. It is regarded as the authoritative companion for anyone cruising the Netherlands using fixed mast routes.
Brian Navin's guide is based on popular selected routes which offer an opportunity to visit most of the regions of the Netherlands from the estuary...
Imray Greek Waters Pilot 13th Ed
Greek Waters Pilot 13th Edition
Greek Waters Pilot is the definitive cruising guide to the coasts and islands of Greece. It covers the entire area from the Ionian Islands to the Aegean, Rhodes and Crete and includes details of over 450 harbours in a single volume. Greek Waters Pilot has been painstakingly compiled from the author’s own survey work and the latest first-hand information.
The...
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...
Imray Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot [10th Edition].
Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot covers the entire coast of Turkey from the Black Sea down the Aegean coast and around to the Syrian border. The coasts, ports and marinas of the island of Cyprus are also described.
There are few more beautiful cities in the world that it is possible to sail into the heart of, but that is what the authors were able to do in Istanbul while researching this, the tenth...
Ionian (9th Edition, 2017)
Author: Rod Heikell
Publisher: Imray
Format: PB 262 pp
Like its companions, West Aegean and East Aegean, Ionian contains detailed information on many of the smaller harbours and anchorages which cannot be covered as comprehensively in Rod Heikell's major guide, Greek Waters Pilot.
These handy cruising companions are ideal for charterers and flotilla sailors who are in the area for a short time but...
Mediterranean France and Corsica Pilot 6th Edition
Rod and Lucinda Heikell
This is a comprehensive companion to the long coastline which ranges from Spain and the edge of the Pyrenees to the Alpes Maritimes and Italy. It covers the flat country of Languedoc-Roussillon, the coast of the Golfe du Lion, the Rhône delta and the Camargue, the industrial Golfe de Fos, the Côte d’Azur and the French Riviera and Monaco. The island of Corsica...
Mediterranean Spain (1st Combined Edition, 2017)
Mediterranean Spain
This new volume replaces the current two part coverage of the Mediterranean mainland coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the French border.
The entire coverage has been revised with the text updated, new plans added and others updated from the latest information.
There are numerous new photos to support the sailing directions.
This is the only detailed pilot for the Spanish Mediterranean...
North West Spain Crusing Companion
Product details
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Ltd. (1 Sept. 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1904358101
ISBN-13: 978-1904358107
Performance Metals Aluminium Shaft Anode 7/8"
Performance Metals Premium Aluminum Sacrificial Anodes Performance Metals Premium Line of anodes is manufactured from Navalloy to a military specification MIL-A-24779(SH).
Navalloy is a high performance alloy! It contains aluminum, 5% zinc and traces of indium, which ensures that it stays active.
Navalloy is more active than zinc so it gives better protection. Navalloy anodes last up to 30% longer...
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
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
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...
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.
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 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 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...
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.