Sports & Recreation - Water Sports - Sailing

Pirates of the Carolinas discusses thirteen of the most intriguing buccaneers in the history of piracy, including Henry Avery, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Calico Jack, Stede Bonnet, and Captain Kidd. These men and women are all connected somehow to the Carolinas. In this new...

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire...

Exercise your sea legs on a thrilling tour of the world's most exciting sailing destinations.A compilation of 20 thrilling sailing trips around the world, in collaboration with Dayyan Armstrong and Sailing Collective, taking adventurous sailors and armchair travellers on a series of visually rich...

From short sailing trips with friends to longer cruises along coastlines or across the oceans, this book celebrates the nautical way of life.Since the dawn of time, exploring the world by boat has been seen as the pinnacle of freedom. And what may often...

A beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for a simpler style of sailing, exploring the coastline in a small boat. Filled with useful advice and techniques, but above all an inspiring and captivating read. Sail just a couple of miles away from the coast and...

Most navigators have heard of Viking sunstones, but few realize they are more than legend. Leif Karlsen has brought them to life. He shows us how they work--now, and a thousand years ago--and what it was that led the Viking navigators to develop this...

This book is just what the title says. It is the distillation of what the Lin and Larry learned during more than 47 years of sailing together, years during which they covered more than 200,0000 miles on board their two cutters, Seraffyn and Taleisin,...

American author Jack London--best known for his fiction writing set during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s--was also an avid sailor. Small-Boat Sailing was published in 1917 in The Human Drift, a collection of short stories and essays. London recounts his time...

The fear of storms has kept many otherwise competent sailors from venturing into the open ocean. This book explores the myths that have sprung up about ways to bring small boats through storms and shows tried and true methods that work for all types...

Whether you want to race or enjoy the summer sun, Sunfish and Sailfish boats provide entertainment for the whole family. One great advantage of these small crafts is their simplicity. Not only are they easy to transport, assemble, and store, but even children can...

In June 1972, the 43-foot schooner Lucette was attacked by killer whales and sank in 60 seconds. What happened next is almost incredible. In an inflatable rubber raft, with a 9-foot fiberglass dinghy to tow it, Dougal Robertson and his family were miles from...

Facsimile of 1944 Edition. The Ashley Book of Knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the American artist Clifford W. Ashley. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered...

A practical and fun-filled compendium of over 300 knots and splices for every occasion and knotting need, from camping, sailing, climbing, archery and DIY to cooking, clothes, splicing and decorative projects. This big and fantastically varied knot guide will help you in any situation...

Author: Nick Fabbri,Terysa VanderlooPublisher: Exploring Eden MediaPublished: 11/01/2025Pages: 304Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.50w x 0.70dISBN: 9780645898866About the AuthorAfter meeting while travelling in India, Nick Fabbri, a dentist from London and Terysa Vanderloo, a paramedic from Australia, moved to London and found the...

In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is tops...

Could an Irish monk in the sixth century really have sailed all the way across the Atlantic in a small open boat, thus beating Columbus to the New World by almost a thousand years? Relying on the medieval text of St. Brendan, award-winning adventure...

A new and updated edition of the only sailing manual that you will ever need.Whether you're a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation...

This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart."--WoodenBoat"A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite...

This is the manual endorsed by professional guides, instructors, and recreational river runners everywhere. With comprehensive step-by-step coverage starting with the first run, it includes tips from top guides, outfitters, and instructors, plus the most complete guide to Class V rafting techniques ever assembled....

Gives you everything you need to know about catching fish in tropical seas. A guide to catching and cooking fish from the decks of a cruising boat. It gives you what you need to know about catching fish in tropical or middle-latitude seas -...