Fernhurst Books Limited: 83 books
Amazing Surfing Stories
Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
This eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect...
Amazing Sailing Stories
True Adventures from the High Seas
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011
Set sail on a thrilling journey to discover some of the most exciting tales of adventure afloat. There’s every sort of vessel from majestic square rigger to humble homemade yacht. Journey around gale-whipped headlands and survive mountainous seas – or turn the page to discover the delights of...
Yachting Monthly's 200 Skipper's Tips
Instant Skills to Improve Your Seamanship
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2010
Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman. They are the very best of the Skipper’s Tips from the pages of Yachting Monthly magazine. Each tip is a pearl of wisdom from Britain's foremost yachting writer, Tom Cunliffe. Discover practical skills that you won’t...
The Restoration Handbook for Yachts
The Essential Guide to Fibreglass Yacht Restoration & Repair
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
Restoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don’t intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are...
The Insider's Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht
Expert Advice to Help You Choose the Perfect Yacht
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2011
This book offers practical advice to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs and budget. Potential buyers are guided through every stage of the process, from deciding on hull design and accommodation to deck layout and keel shape. There is information on construction materials and...
Motorboating Start to Finish
From Beginner to Advanced: The Perfect Guide to Improving Your Motorboating Skills
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2019
Motorboating Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to motorboating and need to learn the basics, or if you are experienced, but wish to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic principles, preparing to...
Yachting Start to Finish
From Beginner to Advanced: The Perfect Guide to Improving Your Yachting Skills
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2019
Yachting Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail and safety...
West Country Cruising Companion
A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to Ports and Harbours from Portland Bill to Padstow, Including the Isles of Scilly
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2014
First published in 1988 as West Country Cruising, Mark Fishwick's definitive sailing guide for the ever attractive coastline of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly combines a skilful blend of pilotage and cruising information, enhanced with full colour photography, including many additional...
Ultimate Sailing Adventures
100 Extraordinary Experiences on the Water
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2009
Do you dream of sailing around one of the Great Capes? Would you like to cruise up the Amazon or windsurf across the Pacific? How about competing in the America’s Cup or Volvo Ocean Race? These are just a few of the 100 extraordinary experiences included in Ultimate Sailing Adventures._x000D_ There...
First Aid Afloat
Instant Advice on Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2010
Aimed at the novice first-aider, this book is intended to be used at the time of the accident or illness. Each topic is designed to be read at a glance: the language kept short and simple and, where appropriate, photo sequences show exactly what to do. As long as you can read, you can help. Straightforward...
Powerboating: The RIB & Sportsboat Handbook
Handling RIBs & Sportsboats
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2009
Powerboats are fast, fun and exhilarating. The sensation of speed as you skim across the water, the sun, the spray and the sea air combine to make it an unfortgetable experience, but the powerboat must be handled with care and treated with respect. This is the ideal guide whether you're a beginner...
Yachting Monthly's Expert Sailing Skills
No Nonsense Advice That Really Works
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2012
Become a better yachtsman with the help of Tom Cunliffe and Yachting Monthly. There are plenty of sailing and seamanship skills that don't feature on the syllabus of even the most advanced official sailing course - and a wealth of wisdom can be found in these pages. There's advice on everything from...
by Tim Davison, Steve Kibble
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2015
Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which...
Amazing Fishing Stories
Incredible Tales from Stream to Open Sea
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Travel from Scottish streams to shark infested seas and from the frozen tundra to tropical reefs. There’s every style of fishing, from the magic touch of the fly to blood-and-thunder battles with monsters of the deep. Shiver at ghostly tales from the river bank and marvel at incredible exploits...