Adlard Coles imprint: 212 books
by David Fairhall, Mike Peyton
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
The aim of this book, now revised for the 5th edition, is to help students through their shore-based Yachtmaster course. Both concise and comprehensive, this 'crammer' covers all the essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged and highlighted to make revising easier.
Throughout, the theory is...
British River Navigations
Inland Cuts, Fens, Dikes, Channels and Non-tidal Rivers
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2013
Britain's rivers deserve to be better known. Teeming with wildlife, steeped in history, sporting bridges, docks and stunning architecture, not to mention supporting riverside pubs, waterways museums and a variety of places of interest, they are the country's essential arteries, connecting inland Britain...
Dag Pike's Cruising Under Power
The Practicalities of Cruising
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2012
The aim of this book is to enable novices to
cruise safely and enjoyably. It will cover the preparations needed before
undertaking a cruise, operating the boat under different and sometimes
challenging conditions, how to cope when things go wrong, how to conform to the
rules and regulations, and how...
The Canal Guide
Britain's 50 Best Canals
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2015
This attractive guidebook shows off just how rich our waterways heritage is. Picking out Britain's 50 most beautiful and interesting canals, Stuart Fisher gives a lively background to the history, wildlife, pubs and nearby attractions of each waterway. Each of the 50 chapters also features a map,...
Where the Ocean Meets the Sky
Solo into the Unknown
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2013
'Nobody grows old living a number of years; people grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.'
When Crispin Latymer hit 50 he had a 'What now?' moment - and decided he wanted to sail the Atlantic solo. But he was no intrepid...
by Jake Kavanagh
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2013
A light-hearted look at the lock-keeper's job, be it a rural little
lock on the canals, or an ultra-modern affair at a huge marina. Jake
Kavanagh presents a humorous survey, using his inimitable cartoons and anecdotes, of the
scrapes people get into when trying to use locks. He focuses on notable
events...
Untie the Lines
Setting Sail and Breaking Free
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2016
In Casting Off we met Emma Bamford. Stressed out and fed up with London life, working 80-hour weeks and with no hint of a love life, Emma suddenly decided to quit her job, pack up her life and go and live with a man she's never met, and his cat, on a yacht in Borneo. In Casting Off we followed Emma...
Over the Top
The First Lone Yachtsman to Sail Vertically Around the World
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2018
Only one person has ever sailed vertically around the world - Adrian Flanagan.
Sailing horizontally is difficult enough, crossing thousands of miles of ocean only to get near land at the Capes and battle treacherous currents. However, hundreds of sailors have still managed it. Adrian became...
Sailing Strategy
Wind and Current
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2013
Sailing Strategy is considered a racing classic. Long out of print, it has champions who have been petitioning hard for its reissue. It is considered the best book ever written on the subject, and presents in detail techniques which are still completely relevant and applicable today. The author provides...
The Canals of Britain
The Comprehensive Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2017
Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of its kind. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely...
Inland Waterways Manual
The Complete Guide to Boating on Rivers, Lakes and Canals
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2013
There are more than 4000 miles of navigable waterways in Great
Britain, with more in Ireland and Europe. Peaceful canals, bustling
rivers, glorious lakes - there is something for everyone. This book
will tell the reader all they need to know about how to get afloat - which boat to choose, whether...
The Barefoot Navigator
Navigating With the Skills of the Ancients
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
The Barefoot Navigator is an unusual and fascinating exploration
of the skills of navigation employed by the ancients and transferrable
to the present day. The first half of the book investigates the
navigation capabilities of seafarers long before modern navigation
instruments or charts became available....
Lofting a Boat
A Step-by-Step Manual
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2013
The second book in our Classic Boat series aimed at traditional boat lovers, builders and restorers.
Lofting is an essential stage in the transition between designing and
building a boat in order to turn the design plans into
boat lines plans to measure off and build the
full-size boat. Its...
by Jane Russell
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
The Atlantic Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone planning an Atlantic passage in their own boat. It is described by Yachting World magazine as 'An invaluable mixture of planning manual and pilot book, and an essential investment if you're planning to cross the Pond.'
From ideal...