Sailing / yachting

It is a requirement in most European countries that boaters hold the International Certificate of Competence, (or the ICC as it is more commonly known), when using both the coastal and inland waterways.

From the first throttle squeeze to confident boat control, this book makes learning to powerboat click.

Growing up in inland Australia, Judy, a young teacher, has rarely seen the sea.

Bob and Linda buy an old 36-foot sailboat and bring to life a dream that lasts 20 years.

Eight Years Sailing Around the World with Three Kids: What It Really Takes to Escape the Rat Race.

The essential guide to safe and effective bridge procedures for yacht officers and deck students.

The essential guide to safe and effective bridge procedures for yacht officers and deck students.

The essential pocket guide to preparing for and coping with storms and heavy weather conditions at sea.

From John C.

From John C.

Are you looking for the answers to many of the questions of racing or cruising a yacht around the world?

From John C.

From John C.

Nathanael G.

Nathanael G.

In May 1946 John Caldwell set out to sail from Panama to Sydney to reunite with his wife who he hadnt seen for more than a year.

In May 1946 John Caldwell set out to sail from Panama to Sydney to reunite with his wife who he hadnt seen for more than a year.

From John C.

From John C.

Praised by The Practical Sailor as a first-class piece of work, Susan P.

Praised by The Practical Sailor as a first-class piece of work, Susan P.

This is the all-new edition of the Connecticut River Boating Guide, the standard resource for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers.

This is the all-new edition of the Connecticut River Boating Guide, the standard resource for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers.

Racing Through Paradise is the third entry in Bill Buckley's now classic sailing trilogy.

Racing Through Paradise is the third entry in Bill Buckley's now classic sailing trilogy.

Impeccably researched and colorfully told, Vencedor is a fascinating account of not just a racing sailboat storied for its exploits and victories, but of the man who built it: Danish American naval engineer Thorvald Julius Schougaard Poekel.

Impeccably researched and colorfully told, Vencedor is a fascinating account of not just a racing sailboat storied for its exploits and victories, but of the man who built it: Danish American naval engineer Thorvald Julius Schougaard Poekel.

A book to take with you when you go sailing or power-boating, in case a medical emergency or other medical problem arises.

This new edition of the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes is the official publication for one of the world's most popular boating courses.

Airborne is how William F.

Airborne is how William F.

Navigate the inland waterways of Europe with confidence and precision with this new edition of RYA Handy Guide to CEVNI.

This is the story of the historic ship Vega's first missions of mercya real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real life on some of the world's most remote tropical islands.

This is the story of the historic ship Vega's first missions of mercya real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real life on some of the world's most remote tropical islands.

Part of the RYA Racing book series, this new Racing Rules Explained 2025-2028 eBook, is the complete guide to understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing.

For thousands of years, man has sailed into battle, sailed for rumored wealth, and sailed for pure adventure.

For thousands of years, man has sailed into battle, sailed for rumored wealth, and sailed for pure adventure.

The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is the pinnacle of yacht training.

The RYA Training Almanac – Northern (eBook) contains tidal curves to help facilitate shorebased training in the digital environment.

If you are doing an RYA course or are simply seeking to gain a greater understanding of the weather, this edition of the RYA Weather Handbook (which covers the Northern and Southern Hemispheres) is full of practical and useful information on aspects such as theory, weather charts, clouds, predicting the wind, and the technology used in sourcing meteorological information.

The RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor eBook is the digital companion to the RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Course, continuing the RYA practical series of books that accompany the courses.

The RYA Yachtmaster examination is the gold-standard qualification for sail and power boaters the world over.

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are revised and published every four years by World Sailing, the international authority for the sport.

Struggling to unravel the secrets of knotting and ropework mastery?

The new edition of the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes is a step into the future.

Kodoku is the true story of a young Japanese sailor whose fascination with the art of sailing led him on a solo trans-Pacific journey.

Kodoku is the true story of a young Japanese sailor whose fascination with the art of sailing led him on a solo trans-Pacific journey.

From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this is the RYA's official title to support the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination.

If docking a yacht feels like a public exam, it's usually not "e;bad boat handling"e;—it's unseen forces you haven't learned to use.

If coastal cruising still feels like juggling tides, COLREGs, and crew nerves at once, this book turns Day Skippering into calm, repeatable routines.