Adlard Coles imprint: 212 books
by Bloomsbury Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2014
The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is a first - annotated illustrations arranged by topic allow quick communication when something goes wrong abroad.
Centred around clear, full colour, annotated diagrams in each subject area, the dictionary makes it easy and convenient to translate...
The Boat Improvement Bible
Practical Projects to Customise and Upgrade your Boat
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
The Boat Improvement Bible is the most up to date, user friendly and hands-on practical manual for boatowners who wish to improve their sailboat or motorboat. It will equip any boatowner with average DIY skills to improve all aspects of their boat: safety, comfort, facilities, storage and performance...
by Alan Watts
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2008
Instant Weather Forecasting
has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published nearly 40
years ago. A brilliant concept, its winning formula of 24 colour
photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text
enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predict...
Operation Sea Angler: the Second Wave
Tactics for Successful Saltwater Fishing
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
Modern methods of fishing aren't just for those in the know - they can work for everyone. Knowing why fish behave as they do is key to using the right techniques and catching more and larger fish. In this book, Mike Ladle and Steve Pitts reveal the inside story on what's going on under the water,...
The Pacific Crossing Guide 3rd edition
RCC Pilotage Foundation
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
The Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, the...
Higher Performance Sailing
Faster Handling Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
'Monumental!' - Bob Ross, Australian Sailing
High Performance Sailing is
now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of
endorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racing
yachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a new
high-tech breed...
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power
A Manual for the RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs,...
Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing
2017-2020 Rules
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2017
Written by a sailing Olympian, this has been the most-trusted reference for racing sailors around the world for over 45 years and has sold 320,000 copies in the English language alone.
The unique approach devised by Paul Elvstrom offers bird's-eye views and detailed explanations of how the...
The Boat Cookbook
Real Food for Hungry Sailors
Language: English
Release Date: June 13, 2019
For anyone with a tiny galley kitchen, there's good news: no more bland leftovers aboard. These delicious and easy recipes, all made with minimum fuss and maximum flavour, will allow you to spoil yourself in harbour and keep things simple at sea – not to mention rustle up a mean rum punch. With...
The Grab Bag Book
Your Ultimate Guide to Liferaft Survival
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2013
The purpose of this text is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking. It features: advice on the essentials to pack into the emergency grab bag for a short or long cruise, hot or cold climate, coastal or offshore trip; flowcharts to prioritise abandon ship procedure;...
The Boat Electrics Bible
A Practical Guide to Repairs, Installations and Maintenance on Yachts and Motorboats
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2015
Following in the successful footsteps of the groundbreaking Boat Maintenance Bible and Boat Repair Bible this new title in this popular series of all-encompassing technical reference bibles presented in an accessible, modern and attractive way is sure to be the boater's godsend.
Electrics are...
The Yacht Owner's Manual
Everything you need to know to get the most out of your yacht
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2015
Owning a boat involves sailors developing a whole new skill set and taking on a raft of new responsibilities, but this essential handbook takes the stress out of what should be an enjoyable, rewarding next step, and shares a wealth of practical advice on what might initially seem daunting new challenges.
Drawn...
The Sea Takes No Prisoners
Offshore voyages in an open dinghy
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2018
This is a classic real-life story of derring do on the high seas, complete with extreme risk, last-minute ingenuity and many near-misses.
Beginning in the 1960s, this book tells of the real life adventures of the author as a boy – a time of boarding schools, long holidays and an unbelievable...
by Jan-Willem Polman
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2018
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? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master – and also fun to do. See why...