Books

The almost forgotten craft of shifting large weights with brains instead of engines. Beginning with practical rules for moving like "Get the Ming v...

Animals sail their sailboats, go fishing, see big freighters, ride on an ocean liner, rescue capsized passengers, put out a barge fire, and live on...

By Eric Newby An engaging and informative first-hand account of the last `grain race' of maritime history, from respected travel writer Eric Newby...

For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? T...

This is the bible of knots. First published in 1944 and reprinted many times. This new edition has been fully updated by Geoffrey Budworth and othe...

From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridg...

The rhythmic lullaby of 'North Utsire, South Utsire' has been lulling the nation's insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, po...

By Erling Kagge This breathtaking, inspiring little book teaches us how to find precious moments of silence - whether we are crossing the Antarcti...

A cruising log for youngsters with an illustrated guide to navigation. It was first produced in 2004, inspired by Claudia's son James when he was 1...

This really is a wonderful book. It is aimed as a "must-have reference for every code-loving, boat-loving, information-loving kid!" but don't let t...

A beautiful leather-bound collection of Jack London's stories. From hard-edged adventures in the Klondike territory to harrowing experiences on the...

*A Newstatesman Book of the Year*' Nimble, vital, unexpectedly affecting' Observer Bestselling travel writer Horatio Clare joins an icebreaker for ...

For the forager, the seashore holds surprising culinary potential. In this authoritative, witty book John Wright takes us on a trip to the seaside....

Find out about the largest mammal on the planet in this fun, informative, award-winning picture book, part of the Nature Storybooks series. Find ou...

Over 100 recipes for cooking on a boat, each indexed by wind strength to help you make tasty and nutritious meals in all weather conditions.By: Ju...

By Erskine Childers When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht, A1 sce...

By W. E. Bowman An outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a 40,000-and-a-half-foot peak, The Ascent of Rum Doodle has been a cult favourite s...

Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats by Tom Cunliffe Tom Cunliffe is one of the world's greatest champions of traditional sailing boats, a...

Following the bestselling Shackleton’s Journey, William Grill returns with a companion activity book. Things to do with this book: • Find your way ...

By Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin In the lands of the north where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is ve...

By Thomas J. Glover A real mine of information packed into 768 pages and yet still in a pocket size so you can cheat at pub quizes.  It has conver...

Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin Peter Willis With a Foreword by Libby Purves ‘There’s more than a touch of irony about the title o...

Drawings by Gloria Wilson With a Foreword by Mike Smylie In four dozen meticulous, informative and annotated drawings Gloria Wilson has recorded, b...

Although we can thank Susan and John Roberts for compiling this excellent book, it was really written by 222 sailors from 120 boats in 9 different ...