Sailing

All boaters - whether at sea, on rivers or canals, and whether on dinghies, yachts, canal boats or motor-cruisers - need to know how to tie and use a variety of knots. "The Adlard Coles Book of Knots", previously published as "The RYA Book of Knots", is now available in a new edition, with clear how-to diagrams for easy reference and colour photographs to enliven the text. It will enable the reader to master over 50 of the most useful knots they will ever need. The knots are divided into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for different purposes. The clear illustrations show how to tie each knot and for which situations it is most useful.There is a handy indication of which knots are easy to tie quickly in emergencies, and which work best with natural or artificial fibre ropes. Finally, there is handy advice on securing rope ends.

ISBN: 9780713681529

This is a handy-sized logbook, ideal for slipping in the pocket on deck to jot down the essential facts whilst underway. Ina convenient spiral binding with neat rounded corners and a splashproofcover, both skippers and crew will find it perfect for noting down theessential information on passage prior to transferring it in expandedform to the main logbook at a later point.This is a well designed, practical logbook for on-deck use. Sailors and motorboaters alike will welcome its arrival.

ISBN: 9780713688702

More people have gone into space than sailed around the world alone. Yet for Emma Richards being adrift in pirate-infested waters was nothing compared to struggling through the 'soul-destroying solitude' of crossing 30,000 nautical miles for 132 days in a solo yacht. Moving, compelling and inspirational, Around Alone is a stunning tale of a young woman's battle with the elements.

ISBN: 9781405045865

Conway has a strong reputation for its modelmaking publications, emphasised by the continued popular success of "Model Shipwright" journal. This new title addresses the requirements and taste of today's modelmakers. "Build Your Own Model Yacht" is presented in full colour throughout, using step-by-step photography and 3-dimensional drawings. Yachtsman and modelling enthusiast Bryn Heveldt clearly explains how to build a radio-controlled yacht from start to maiden voyage from the set of plans that are included with the book. The instructions require everyday tools and materials, so that even a complete beginner will not be daunted. In addition to the 'Construction Chapters', there are end sections on handy tips and tricks and a glossary of terms.

ISBN: 9781844860432

From America's best-known knot authority, here is an indispensable guide to more than 100 knots. Whether you want to tie lines together, lash oars in place, attach a sail to a boom, or extend a towing line, the knot you need, with variations for specific conditions, is here. Along with the easy-to-follow line drawings, there's information on the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each type; a glossary; and charts of synthetic rope weights, *** and elasticities.

ISBN 9781588162625

This practical manual is aimed at all sailors, from newcomers to the more experienced. For beginners there is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to getting started, learning the core techniques, choosing the best boat to suit your ability, and the basic safety requirements. There is also a guide for experienced seafarers who want to move on to more advanced sailing, such as high performance dinghies. With an emphasis on the practical, together with clear action photography and informative text, this book will be an essential guide for all those who love to get out on the water.

ISBN 9781842158913

'Dinghy Sailing' is your guide to understanding the basic elements of sailing, getting started and developing your skills.

ISBN: 9781845171919

From the first Golden Globe race to Ellen MacArthur becoming the fastest woman to sail around the world, your child will be hooked on the adventures of Solo Sailing! This collection of sailing quests is perfect for increasingly confident readers and the balance of pictures and text throughout will help keep your child captivated and get them reading even more!

ISBN 9781405303880

This title helps you get on the fast track to the world of sailing. Clear step-by-step instructions from the book are visually reinforced on the 30-minute DVD using 360-degree live-action footage and eye-catching freeze-frame graphics. This is the only book and DVD series of it's kind to show you every aspect of sailing from launching the boat to recovering from a capsize. "Go Sail" will have you out on the ocean steering a boat in no time!

ISBN 9781405315050

This handsome volume tells the story - through words and pictures - of the concepts and creativity that lie behind the birth of the finest sailing yachts. Spotlighted are the events and anecdotes that have marked the history of sailing from casual competitions for royal yachts on London's River Thames in 1600 to the high-tech challenges of the 21st century. Detailed information on yacht designers, techniques for building yachts, and information on crewing and racing these magnificent boats is included.Wonderful sketches of ship building and hundreds of photographs in glorious full colour evoke the slap of waves against the hull, the howl of the wind in the sail, the warmth of the sun beating on the deck as the boat cuts through the water, and the excitement of the world's most celebrated races.The book will feature a full resume in pictures of the latest 2007 America's Cup race event.

PUBLICATION DATE NOVEMBER 2007

ISBN: 9788854403277

"Knots in Use" is a bestseller amongst knotting books. Uniquely it shows at a glance both how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. It covers all the most useful and practical knots,bends, hitches, whippings and splices in everyday use by anyone going to sea. Colin Jarman's straightforward text and excellent colour photographs coupled with Bill Beavis' exceptionally clear drawings make this a very user-friendly book - ideal for the many evening class students who have relied on it over the years.

ISBN: 9780713667103

Suitable for anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book is easy to read with lively colour illustrations. This is a no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages and is valuable as a back-up to sailing courses or for anyone learning to sail with a friend. It covers how to start sailing, the different kind of boats you will sail in, various parts of a boat, rigging and launching a dinghy, getting going in a yacht, how a boat sails, handling ropes and tying knots, the effect of the tide, the weather, living aboard a yacht and what is on a chart.

ISBN 9780713668711

Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper, take to the helm with this practical, step-by-step manual. From tacking and mooring to nautical etiquette - the guide covers every aspect of sailing, and includes advice and information on all types of craft, from dinghies to large cruisers. Also features all the latest developments, from handling high-performance dinghies to using state-of-the-art navigation systems.

ISBN: 9781405302555

Sailing in keelboats is an exhilarating, demanding and hugely rewarding pursuit. The basics can be learned within days; from there a lifetime's worth of experience awaits. This easy-to-read book expertly guides you through how to sail, cruise and race. COVER PRICE £5.99

ISBN: 9780754818359

This is the first history to be published on the life of Lou Tercel, a working-class Auckland crane driver turned legendary yacht designer, and his best-known creation. Built in the backyard of the family home, Ranger dominated the A-class competition from her launch in 1938 until finally outclassed by the technological advances of the 1960s, and is credited with inspiring today's crop of successful Kiwi sailors, many of whom have made it to the pinnacle of world yacht racing. Yachtsmen from Chris Bouzaid and the late Peter Blake to Chris Dickson and Russell Coutts have credited Ranger on their path to success in the Whitbread, One Ton Cup and America's Cup. Lou Tercel's name is well known in the international yachting community, and was posthumously honoured when Ranger was selected to represent New Zealand and the America's Cup team at Cowes, England in 2001.

ISBN: 9781869661069

The use of flags afloat and in most maritime situations is a complex and often misunderstood subject, needing to address legal aspects as well as etiquette, and often dictated by tradition, recognition and past naval usage. This book sets out to help the modern flag user, both ashore and afloat to 'get it right'.

ISBN: 9780901281012

The use of flags afloat and in most maritime situations is of interest and relevance to anyone going to sea whether for commerce or pleasure. This handy pocket-sized guide is the perfect on-board reference to the maritime flags of the world and their usage. It includes: national maritime flags; special ensigns; yacht club burgees; signal flags; and, flag etiquette and usage. Anyone who has ever put to sea wondering about the different types of flag, how they are made up and the dos and don'ts as well as traditions and myths of flying flags should find this a fascinating and useful handbook.

ISBN: 9780713671339

All boaters - whether at sea, on rivers or canals, and whether on dinghies, yachts, canalboats or motorcruisers - need to know how to tie and use a variety of knots. The "RYA Book of Knots" now reissued with 2-colour diagrams for easy reference, will enable the reader to master over 50 of the most useful knots they will ever need. The knots are divided into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for different purposes. The clear illustrations show how to tie each knot and for which situations it is most useful. There is a handy indication of which knots are easy to tie quickly in emergencies, and which work best with natural or artificial fibre ropes, and finally advice on securing rope ends. "Good company for those attending their first sailing course" - "Yachting Monthly".

ISBN: 9780713670547

A great companion for householders and outdoor sports enthusiasts, this book features clear step-by-step instructions for the world's most useful and popular knots. A useful manual for beginners and a quick refernce for more experienced tyers, it includes expert advice on choosing materials and the correct rope or twine for the job. An easy key system identifies knots of importance for climbing, sailing, fishing and general household use.

ISBN: 9780600609407

"Sailing: A Beginner's Guide" takes the reader step by step from his or her first sail to an almost intuitive mastery of small boat handling. The delightful drawings combined with the author's appealing writing style successfully explain topics in manageable double page spreads. The book unravels the mysteries of reading the wind, guides the reader through his or her first tenuous steps aboard, and then beyond to navigation, safety, seamanship and even trailering, conveying the magic as well as the nuts and bolts of sailing. It is a gentle introduction for those who are just starting out, and will provide many evocative images for those who already sail. It's all here, more successfully captured then ever before in one book. Inspirational for novice and old hands alike.

ISBN 9780713668742

Sailing enthusiasts will delight in this treasure trove of images and facts about the world's most spectacular sailboats. The three-dimensional format of White Star's CubeBooks is ideal for showcasing sailboats from a variety of perspectives. From luxury yachts to trim ships, this handsome, hefty little compendium spotlights a vast range of sailing's most stunning craftmanship. Close to 500 photographs portray the excitement of the world's legendary regattas in some of the world's most stunning seascapes. Enthusiast's will also appreciate the photographer's eye focused on these vessels' surprising and beaautiful details, as well as the informative captions accompanying them.

ISBN: 9788854401792

The complete guide to sailing and racing dinghies,catamarans and cruisers

ISBN 1843094592

This handsome volume tells the story - through words and pictures - of the concepts and creativity that lie behind the birth of the finest sailing yachts. Spotlighted are the events and anecdotes that have marked the history of sailing from casual competitions for royal yachts on London's River Thames in 1600 to the high-tech challenges of the 21st century. Detailed information on yacht designers, techniques for building yachts, and information on crewing and racing these magnificent boats is included.Wonderful sketches of ship building and hundreds of photographs in glorious full colour evoke the slap of waves against the hull, the howl of the wind in the sail, the warmth of the sun beating on the deck as the boat cuts through the water, and the excitement of the world's most celebrated races.The book will feature a full resume in pictures of the latest 2007 America's Cup race event.

PUBLICATION DATE NOVEMBER 2007

ISBN: 9788854403277

Containing 200 entries of practical advice and tips, this reference book is for sailors.

ISBN: 9781574092110

Drawn from the best of Adrian Morgan's entertaining columns musing on the world of traditional boats and the joys of building, sailing and working on them, here is his long-awaited bunkside read. Billed as a 'zen and the art of wooden boatbuilding', it will resonate with classic boat enthusiasts everywhere. Illustrated with evocative watercolour paintings by Charlotte Watters.

ISBN: 9780713689334

Over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and type of whipping - clear photographs illustrate in detail each stage of tying every knot, with step-by-step instructions.

ISBN: 9781840388381

There are few people who can resist the appeal of gliding over the open sea in a trim and handsome yacht, or the glamour of the great international yachting challenges. Unlike dinghy sailing, yachting offers the opportunity to cruise in comfort to exotic destinations, and advances in design and technology make today's boats safer and better appointed than ever before. But getting started can be a complex and costly business. This handbook is aimed at the sailor who wants to move up to bigger, more advanced craft. It covers the basics - technical, legal and financial - of buying (or charting) the right vessel and fitting it out for your needs, as well as the care and maintenance of hull, rigging, engine, water and electrical systems. Chapters on navigation (both celestial and electronic) and weather and tides will offer the essentials of these complex and fascinating subjects, and chapters on planning cruises, cruising routes and races should provide inspiration for anyone who's ever dreamed of venturing beyond the harbour mouth. The book includes thorough coverage of emergency procedures.

ISBN: 9781843304432