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	An A-Z of Sailing Terms by Ian Dear and Peter Kemp (Editors) This guide contains detailed explanations of nearly 1500 sailing terms ranging from booby-hatch and growler, to jack in the basket and throat seizing. Illustrations on rigs and rigging, knots, tackles, and a wide variety of onboard fittings and equipment are included, and coverage includes navigational and meteorological definitions, as well as entries on weather lore and sailing expressions. Guide Price £6.34 Usually dispatched within 1-2 weeks
	Heavy Weather Sailing by Peter Bruce Guide price £22.40 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight This book provides step-by-step illustrated instructions from the basic sailing skills of sailing to more advanced navigation tips. It also gives guidelines on buying and maintaining a sailing boat and information on boat types, plotting sailing courses and safety procedures. Guide Price £17.50 Usually dispatched within 4-5 days
	First Aid at Sea by Berry Colin and Douglas Justins Recognizing the harsh conditions in which first aid is likely to be administered at sea, this manual has a colour-coded index of emergencies for quick reference, concise descriptions of medical conditions with a prioritized list of treatments and checklists for quick access. Guide Price £9.99 Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks
	The Handbook of Sailing by Rob Bond Offering comprehensive guidance on sailing skills and techniques, this revised edition provides an instructional course in basic and advanced sailing, cruising, navigation, meteorology, maintenance and safety. It is intended for anyone who thinks of taking up sailing in earnest or just as a weekend relaxation, and also for the more experienced sailor who may need to improve or update his or her technique. Guide Price £11.89 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	High Performance Racing by John Merricks and Ian Walker A guide to winning in high performance racing boats. It includes preparation, boat handling, boat speed, racing tips, strategy and troubleshooting. Guide Price* £12.95 Usually dispatched within 3 days
	Knots and Splices by Steve Judkins and Tim Davison Demystifies the black art of knot tying. Guide Price £3.95 Usually dispatched within 3 days
	The Language of Sailing by Richard Mayne This etymological analysis of nautical language demonstrates how seafaring brought European sailors' languages together through conflict and comradeship from earliest times, when sailing crews could be as multinational as 1990s international conglomerates. Guide Price £14.95 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	Learn to Sail in a Weekend by John Driscoll Part of the "Learn In a Weekend" series, this book focuses on learning to sail a boat. The series offers courses for the beginner which can be completed in two days. Each activity is devised by an expert and aims to help the beginner become a competent practitioner. Guide Price £5.59 Availability*: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	Legendary Yachts by Gilles Martin-Raget and Francois Chevalier (Illustrator) Including over 350 illustrations, this volume presents a celebration of sailing and some of the greatest sailing yachts. Guide Price £24.78 Usually dispatched within 7-8 days
	The RYA Book of Race Training by Jim Saltonstall In its third edition, this race training manual for yacht and dinghy racers takes the reader through a logical training programme to increase a racer's chances of winning. It includes exercises used by trainers and instructors at all levels, and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Guide Price £10.49 Usually dispatched within 2-3 days
	Sail Performance: Theory and Practice by C. A. Marchaj This is the successor to the author's previous book "Sailing Theory and Practice", published over 30 years ago, and takes into account the many developments which have taken place in sail performance since then. The author considers the factors which affect sail power: wind speed, sail area, sail shape, sail setting, angle of heel and steadiness of the wind, and explains why certain rigs have superior power and efficiency. He compares a number of different types of rig, and concludes that the Bermudan rig, which dominated the contemporary sailing scene for both racing and cruising, is by no means the best available. The test results also indicate where improvements in efficiency may be made. Guide Price: Secondhand Only Limited availability please check
	Sails for Racing by John Heyes Sails for racing yachts and dinghies. Now includes asymmetric spinnakers. Guide Price £12.95 Usually dispatched within 3 days
	The Sextant by Bauer Guide Price £7.81 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	Singlehanded Sailing by Richard Henderson This work covers the whole spectrum of singlehanded sailing on coastal passages, ocean voyages and racing. Suitable choices of boat, sails and self-steering gear and the psychology, tactics and perils of sailing alone are given coverage, while the experiences of singlehanded sailors are discussed. Guide Price: Secondhand Only Usually dispatched within 3-5 wks
	This is Practical Weather Forecasting by Dieter Karnetzki An illustrated book on weather lore containing all the information needed by anyone who wishes to forecast the weather at sea, be it within their coastal waters, the northwest European seas or the Mediterranean. Guide Price £14.67 Usually dispatched within 7-8 days
	Using PC's on Board by Robert Buttress and Tim Thornton This book shows how using a PC can enhance everyone's enjoyment of sailing by giving accurate, timely information and taking much of the slog out of navigational calculations. It guides the reader through the process of choosing a PC as well as suitable software for tidal calculations, route planning, chart plotting, performance analysis, weather information, communications and the Internet. It provides technical information to help buyers ask the right questions and make the right choices. It advises on installing and looking after a PC on board and covers such issues as power supplies, interfacing and upgrading. Guide Price £4.99 Usually dispatched within 1-2 days
	Advanced Racing Tactics by Stuart H. Walker As more sailors reach a superior level of competitive ability, the few individuals who remain at the head of the competitive classes must constantly improve their skills. Now available in paperback, this book sets out to help the sailor find and use the ingredients of tactical success. Guide Price £11.24 Usually dispatched within 7-8 days