Sailing / yachting Books

Reading Gerry’s blog brings back some cold, wet and uncomfortable memories. It is such a relief when you clear Cape Horn and turn north. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston…excerpt from personal message to Gerry during his solo circumnavigation).Gerry...

In The Hebrides is a travelogue written by Constance Frederica Gordon Cumming, first published in 1883. The book is an account of her travels through the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. Cumming vividly describes the natural...

chrOniKle is an anecdotal history of the OK Dinghy to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2017. It includes 100 stories, many of which are illustrated, drawn from all periods of the class's history. Old stories are complemented by new stories, with many...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

At one point after the boom vang broke loose, the boom and the sail shifted to a higher position. I didn't like the loss of control this caused. The boat was swinging from 0 to 20 degrees in jerky motions, lifting and heeling. The boom vang had been...

This is the journey that saw Kate and Hugh step outside their comfort zone in every respect. Ditching jobs, saying goodbye to family in Sydney, and reducing their belongings to what fit on a 13m sailing boat. It was a huge leap of faith for a new couple...

"It's Now or Never." Goodbye Comfortable Life, Hello Adventure.A Lifelong Dream Comes TrueLarry had dreamed of sailing around the world ever since he first stepped foot into a sailboat at the age of 13. He held onto that dream for 30 years until one day...

Coastal Navigation Exercises is based on the notes and exercises prepared for students during some 15 years of teaching marine navigation to sailors and professional mariners. The data tables needed to do the exercises are given in the Appendix of this...

Ein muß für alle die wissen wollen was es heißt ein Boot auf einer Werft jedes Jahr für den Clubbetrieb her zu richten.Für diejenigen, die vor haben einmal das Fahrtensegeln anzustreben, oder auch nur ein Boot zu kaufen. Es zeigt die ungeschminkte...

Bericht über eine Atlantiküberquerung im Segelboot 1991 von Poerto Mogan, Gran Canaria nach Martinique in der Karibik in 18 Tagen und 7 Std.Auch wenn sich die technischen Möglichkeiten in 30 Jahren erheblich verbessert haben - der Anspruch an...

Tropical waters turn tumultuous in this travel memoir, as a free-spirited woman jumps headfirst into a sailing adventure with a new man and his two dogs.Join Liesbet as she faces a decision that sends her into a whirlwind of love, loss, and living in the...

Did you ever dream about setting sail on your own yacht and exploring the most beautiful spots on our blue planet? If you are toying with the idea of taking a temporary break from the daily grind or planning to sail away to paradise forever, this...

Navigation is essentially an applied science and touches many other fields, borrowing copiously from their terminology. If terms relating primarily to such branches of science as astronomy, cartography, electronics, mathematics, meteorology,...

A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe...

The historic true story of the attempt to establish democracy in Costa Rica by members of the CIA.

The Captain's Guide to Hurricane Holes is a navigational aid designed for yacht and boat captains transiting the waters of The Bahamas and Caribbean.  If you are so unfortunate as to find your yacht or boat in the path of an oncoming hurricane,...

GET ONBOARD AND GET INSPIRED!Unafraid to 'rock the boat,' this sailor-turned-author drops her truth bombs-like an anchor. Here's your chance to live vicariously through one woman's journey of finding her voice, taking control of her health, and...

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, dealing with storms, winds, and how to handle them. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, dealing with subjects such as boat design, the America's Cup, the historical development of yacht racing, and much more. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless...

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 readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

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 modern readership, this timeless volume will be of...

This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of yachting, with detailed information on selecting a boat, sailing in bad weather, sailing for children and beginners, maintaining a boat, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected...

This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of yachting, with detailed information on knots and splicing, selecting a boat, sailing on rivers, sailing in bad weather, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern...

This classic book is a comprehensive and accessible guide to yachting, with information on all aspects of the sport form buying a yacht to navigation. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to...

This vintage book is information on historical yacht races and racing teams from the early twentieth century, complete with detailed descriptions of the events, information on notable figures, articles on rules, and historical track charts. “Ocean Racing...

This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this handbook is intended to cover all the problems commonly faced by those who attempt to build a boat of their...

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 quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to building and using radio control systems for model ships, boats, and aircraft. Complete with step-by-step instructions and a wealth of helpful diagrams, this book is perfect for those with a keen...

This book is a classic guide to sailing, with interesting anecdotes, useful information on rigging, instructions for maintenance, and much more besides. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this vintage book will be of considerable utility to both...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing. Including all the information a beginner needs to know, this accessible and profusely illustrated guide constitutes the ideal introductory book. Although old, the...

This vintage book is a fascinating treatise on the historical relationship of English Royalty and the sport of yacht racing. Much like horse-racing, yachting is a sport of kings, with it being first introduced by Charles II at the Restoration. “Royal...

This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing small yachts, with information on everything from choosing a vessel to negotiating storms. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for the novice sailor,...

This vintage book is a complete handbook on buying, making, and maintaining sails for a yacht, with information on handling sails, maintaining them, dealing with rigging, maintaining fittings, and many other related aspects. With simple instructions and...

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, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume...

A guide for racing yachtsman that is as useful today as when it was first published. Teaching the fundamentals of the start line, beating to windward, rounding a mark, wind abeam, before the wind. This book is a wonderful collection of anecdotes, tactics...

This vintage book is a complete guide to yacht rigging, with instructions for the correct usage of masts, rope, levers, winches, tracks, slides and more. Written in simple language and full of helpful diagrams, this volume constitutes a must-have for all...

This vintage book is a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing yachts, with information on preparation, rules, common problems and pitfalls, use of equipment, and many other related aspects. Specially designed for the beginner, this guide...

Between 1895 and 1898 Joshua Slocum sailed alone around the world in the 37' Spray, which he had designed and built himself.Wonderfully written in a wry nautical style, from pirates in the Mediterranian to storms around Cape Horn and Pacific...

Have You Ever Dreamed of Sailing the World?Have you ever dreamed of sailing the world? Perhaps the thought scares the hell out of you! Sail on a breathtaking ocean adventure without leaving your seat! Enjoy a story of an epic ocean voyage and get...