Boating: Sport and leisure

Instant Weather Forecasting has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published nearly 50 years ago.

Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of its kind.

Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training.

From one of the world's most respected sailors-the knowledge and secrets every sailor needsPeter Isler, two-time America's Cup winner, has sailed in and won hundreds of races over the last forty years.

The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography.

'What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing' - Yachting WorldOne of the most influential cruising yachtsmen writing today, Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles on all the oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations and voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic.

Big adventures on the high seas-from one of the greatest seafaring writers of our ageHal Roth s vivid, authentic tales of the sea have riveted readers around the world for forty years.

For 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.

The Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat.

Principles of Yacht Design has established itself as the standard book on the subject for practising designers, naval architecture students, discerning boat owners as well as the boatbuilding industry as a whole.

The insights and wisdom of the late, great boat designer and builderRenowned as one of the last and best of the old-time boatbuilders, Captain R.

Essential Sculling is an authoritative, concise, and thoroughly readable handbook that focuses on helping anyone become an accomplished sculler.

Europe has over 40,000 miles of coastline, stretching from the icy black waters of the Baltic to the deceptively serene Mediterranean.

From a racing master, all the knowledge you need to make your boat go faster and safer in any conditionIn Performance Sailing and Racing, Steve Colgate explains how to improve your sailing and push your boat to higher but safer speeds.

Adventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in Waypoints, a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland's west coast.

On 28th April 1789 a small and unremarkable merchant vessel became one of the most famous ships in maritime history.

'This book is a must-have for any serious racing sailor' Sir Ben Ainslie, four-time Olympic gold winning sailorPaul Elvstrom is arguably the greatest Olympic sailor of all time.

There are more than 4000 miles of navigable waterways in Great
Britain, with more in Ireland and Europe.

Whether you are a novice or a sailor looking to expand your skills, this indispensable sailing companion will guide you every step of the way.

This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life.

Many sailboat owners undertake cruises in their boats, travelling from one port to another, sometimes on a day trip and sometimes for a week or two.

The operator's manual that should come with every boater's GPS receiver or chart plotter.

The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and refits of sailing yachts and motorboats, up to 20 metres in length.

What better way of travelling the world than by crewing on a yacht?

'A colourful and comprehensive guide to life on the waterways.

Few people would want to test their mettle in an ice-encrusted boat with an Arctic explorer, sail the Straits of Magellan with Joshua Slocum, or watch with Owen Chase as an angry whale sends his ship to the bottom, thousands of miles from the nearest land.

In Superyacht Captain, a professional at the zenith of one of the world's most lavish and exclusive industries gives a rare insight into a career that makes for eyebrow-raising reading, as entertaining as it is instructive.

The Triumph of the Amateurs is the story of the lost world or professional rowing in America, a sport that attracted crowds of thousands, widespread betting, and ultimately corruption that foretold its doom.

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Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices.

Boats require constant care.

Les Powles only had 8 hours of sailing experience when he decided to sail solo around the world.

Stress-free Motorboating is the answer to all single- or short-handed crews' prayers.

This new book, based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK - all by means of day sails.

The basic knowledge to sort yourself out when encountering problems at sea is largely forgotten.

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.

In early Spring of 2022, the author boarded a 52-foot sailboat to cross the Atlantic with a close friend and a captain and sailor he did not know.

From the Isles of Scilly to Portland Bill, this handy travel guide to the West Country ensures sailors make the most of every minute ashore.

Paul Theroux invites us to join him on one of his most exotic and tantalizing adventures exploring the coasts and blue lagoons of the Pacific Islands, and taking up residence to discover the secrets of these isles.

Being able to communicate with the local people is very important whether it is to ask for a berth, a spare part or where the nearest chandlery or supermarket is.

The first in a series of highly practical, hands on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Replacing Your Boat's Engine fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer.

The constant dangers that deep-sea sailing ships and sailors of the late 19th century and early 20th centuries faced were numerous and this book recounts the true-life dramas of their perils and misfortunes - the battles that they waged, and all too often lost - against the hazards of the sea.

The Reeds Western Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland, Ireland or Western England.

'a very useful companion for anyone planning a trip across the Channel' Sailing Today Make the most of your time ashore with Adlard Coles Shore Guide to the Channel Coast of FranceWith the sailing behind you, you'll be looking to explore your destination, asking questions such as: How far to the nearest shops and where are the places to eat?

The Skipper's Cockpit Racing Guide is an at-a-glance reference for dinghy and yacht racers, covering everything they need to know to improve their performance – and win.