Category: Books
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Shakedown Cruise by Nigel Calder
Lessons and Adventures from a cruising veteran as he learns the ropes An insightful and engaging account of a young family’s unique voyage through the West Indies that turned a novice cruiser into America’s foremost… […]
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The Splicing Handbook – Third Edition
by Barbara Merry and John Darwin, This is a good book, taking in techniques with modern braided rope, even double braided and parallel core, showing how to eye-splice an eight-plait rope or how to make… […]
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Waypoints – Seascapes and Stories of Scotland’s West Coast
By Ian Stephen This is story-telling at its very best. Ex-Coastguard Ian Stephen has a way with people that allows him to pick up the folklore and backstories of the places he visits in a… […]
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Bluewater Bushmen
by Bruce Stannard This is now a classic book! How on earth do you rig a 22-footer to carry close to 3,000sqft of canvas? Well, the answer’s obvious – you get a crew of Australian… […]
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A few good books
Knot Craft and Rope Mats By Des Pawson If you bought Des Pawson’s Complete Book of Knots (above) a few years back you could find yourself surprised to discover that in fact there are more,… […]
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Reeds Cooking at Sea Handbook
By Sonja Brodie This is an absolute must for anyone new (or old!) to cruising! It talks through safety and equipment in the galley in a logical way, giving you an understanding so you are… […]
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The Racing Rules of Sailing
By Paul Elvstrom 2017-2020 Paul Elvstrom’s recent (14th) edition of the racing rules of sailing clearly explains the latest rules and how to interpret the most difficult of situations on the race course. When does… […]
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Stress Free Sailing By Duncan Wells
Who doesn’t want Stress Free Sailing? Well without the capitals surely it’s what many of us are attracted to in the pastime of boating. But of course stress is an attitude of mind and while… […]
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Phoenix from the Ashes By Justin Ruthven-Tyers
When their house burned down, Justin Ruthven-Tyers turned to his wife and said: “Good would come of this.” Despite being a disaster the incident liberated the couple and turned out to give them increased confidence… […]