Sailing 11

Francis Chichester's name is synonymous with the spirit of adventure and courage at its highest level. Before taking to the sea, Chichester made a firm reputation for himself as an aviation pioneer.……続きを見る

Sir Francis Chichester, adventurer, entrepreneur, aviation expert and record breaking sailor, is probably best known as the first man to sail solo around the world, in 1966-67. In this captivating m……続きを見る

I had no money, could get no floats, my navigation was uncertain, plane inadequate. A true story filled with danger, adventure and achievement, Alone Over The Tasman Sea is Sir Francis Chichester's ……続きを見る

Did you ever wonder which civilisation first took to water in small craft? Who worked out how to measure distance or plot a course at sea? Or why the humble lemon rose to such prominence in the diet……続きを見る

The story of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart boat race – the most dramatic in yacht racing history The waters between Sydney and Hobart are famously treacherous. No one is fooled by the clear skies. In th……続きを見る

This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an expanded and now full-colour collection of projects from Des's popular Des Pawson's Knot Craft, together with 20 new ……続きを見る

Alfred Mylne the First designed exciting, beautiful yachts, which have won many races over the past 120 years – some are still collecting prizes. They have also cruised far and wide. Many still trav……続きを見る

An enchanting tale of travels among South East Asia’s Sea Gypsies, scattered groups of semi-nomadic fisher people who occupy the spaces between the islands. A glance at the map of South East Asia re……続きを見る

The Northwest Passage proved so elusive for so long that many sailors and explorers believed it didn't actually exist. A sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic archi……続きを見る

You can learn a great deal from others experiences. As we went through our used sailboat buying experiences we documented every step of our long and somewhat painstaking journey along the way. Tim h……続きを見る

This book will appeal to anyone who enjoys small boat cruising, or anyone considering taking up the sport. Ian Nicolson is a renowned nautical author who has always been particularly keen on open bo……続きを見る

St Mawes Sailing Club was founded in 1920 and has functioned without interruption from that date, with the exception of the war years. Today it is a vibrant club with around 1,800 members. Every yea……続きを見る

With over 30 cocktail and drinks recipes, as well as in-the-know ideas for finding the best quaffing locations worldwide, this book shows you what to drink, where to drink it and ideas for accompany……続きを見る

Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection of classic magazines we have compiled a series of informative publications on the subject of sport. The titles in this range include 'Correc……続きを見る

This vintage book is a complete guide to net and netting, with historical information, directions of making and using a variety of nets, helpful tips, and much more. Written in simple, plain languag……続きを見る

This vintage book is a complete guide to string work, with information on knotting, netting, looping, plaiting, and macramé. Profusely illustrated and full of handy tips, this volume is highly recom……続きを見る

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high q……続きを見る

This book is a collection of historical articles about yachting, with information on design, construction, maintenance, repairing, sailing, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a m……続きを見る

This vintage book is a complete guide to owning “long-houses” and “dragon-boats”, being a comprehensive handbook on everything from buying and building to managing and maintaining. Written in simple……続きを見る

This book is a collection of classic articles on motor boating and yachting, covering many aspects of the sport but focusing on the use and recognition of flags. Carefully selected for a modern read……続きを見る

Thomas J. Lipton s America s Cup Campaigns is the saga of one man s three decade obsession with winning the America s Cup. This is author Richard V. Simpson s fifth title concerning the quest for th……続きを見る

True Caribbean Stories and Reflections of a Sailing Captain. From the Virgin Islands to Grenada, enjoy over 30 years of Caribbean madness as only a Charter Boat captain can recall, with photos. Cont……続きを見る

Now filmed as The Mercy starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz Windcheck Magazine (Nov/Dec 2016): Absorbing and insightful ... utterly unforgettable. Practical Sailor Magazine (January 2017): [DESPER……続きを見る

An idiosyncratic, richly illustrated guide to Britain's rivers, seas and shores, for everyone who loves the water and the natural world - a Norwegian Wood for Britain's waters This is a book for tho……続きを見る

When he’s not negotiating his way around a sand bar, there’s nothing a sailor likes more than propping up the bar – and telling tall tales and saucy jokes. The World’s Best Sailing Jokes is the ulti……続きを見る

After finishing a circumnavigation over five years, Klaus and Maria Haeussler reentered the civil life with its struggle and routine. But they had underestimated the sustainable impact of the free l……続きを見る

“The tale of Carl Wake and the hurricane that was waiting for him goes straight to the heart of the greatest sea stories: they are not about man against the sea, but man against himself. John Kretsc……続きを見る

"This work is significant. It is the first to include a method of assessing structural strength in the context of the modern marine environment."--Commander M. C. Cruder, U.S. Coast Guard Acclaimed ……続きを見る

Tips to improve and quicken your boatkeeping, so you can stop working on your boat and go boating! Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance is perfect for boatowners who want simple, quick, cost effective wa……続きを見る

CHAPTER 1. Loomings. Call me Ishmael. Some years agoーnever mind how long preciselyーhaving little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail abo……続きを見る