Books for every nautical need from Adlard Coles
by Adlard Coles 1 Nov 02:00 PST
Whether you're looking for cosy bunkside reading, practical advice on boat maintenance, sailing tips or tales of adventure on the high seas, Adlard Coles is the world's largest nautical publisher with books for all levels of maritime interest. Here are their new releases for this winter.
Ocean Sailing 2nd edition: The complete guide to making yourself ocean ready
By Paul Heiney
The ultimate practical reference for all sailors planning an ocean passage.
Ocean sailing is a thrilling leap beyond coastal cruising, and this essential guide by Paul Heiney helps sailors understand what that leap truly involves. Whether you're wondering where to go, how much it will cost, or what life at sea will be like, Ocean Sailing offers answers drawn from the real-world experiences of seasoned cruisers. Through first-hand accounts and expert advice, Paul Heiney explores the joys and challenges of long-distance sailing, including budgeting, safety, maintenance, weather, first aid, and staying connected while offshore.
This fully revised edition includes new sections on climate change and shifting weather patterns, geopolitical considerations for route planning, satellite communications, and mental preparation for departure. Expanded chapters on finances and working abroad, as well as tip boxes, colour diagrams and photographs, make this book a comprehensive resource for anyone preparing to cross oceans.
With its blend of inspiration and practical know-how, it's the definitive companion for turning your ocean sailing dream into reality.
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Into the Storm: Extraordinary true stories of survival at sea
By Pete Goss
Anthology Editor: Martin Thomas
A compendium of true stories of storm survival at sea from the 1960s onwards, collected together for the first time in one volume by solo sailing legend Pete Goss.
In 1967 renowned yachtsman K Adlard Coles published a ground-breaking collection of extraordinary first-hand accounts of sailors experiencing the worst the sea could throw at them and surviving: they included capsizes, Force 12 gales, waterspouts and 100ft waves. Each new edition of his book (which became the classic Heavy Weather Sailing) included new stories, leaving in its wake a unique archive of compelling accounts of survival, just as relevant today as they were 50 years ago.
In this new book, Pete Goss MBE (sailing legend, adventurer and author of Close to the Wind) and Martin Thomas (the current editor of Heavy Weather Sailing) bring together the very best of these accounts: they show how to cope when everything goes wrong, and how to improve your chances of making it through the other side. They are as practical as they are hair-raising, with added commentary explaining survival techniques that require knowledge and confidence as much as experience.
Into the Storm is the perfect read for anyone drawn to the most extreme ocean conditions, the incredible tenacity of the skippers and crew, and the lessons they learned in the eye of the storm.
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Black and Asian Seafarers: A Visual History
By Aaron Jaffer
A probing exploration of Black seafarers, lascars and Chinese seafarers in British maritime history from the French Revolutionary War to the Second World War.
For centuries, these men supplied essential labour for Britain's trade, warfare, exploration, transport and colonial expansion - yet their interconnected stories have rarely been told together. Black and Asian Seafarers brings these histories into focus through a striking visual record that reveals both life at sea and the lasting cultural impact these communities had on Britain.
The book shows how images - illustrations, prints, paintings and photographs - are crucial to understanding the experiences of these seafarers, as much through what is depicted as through what is omitted. Many of these newly discovered visuals, all from the world-leading holdings of Royal Museums Greenwich, highlight the complexity and significance of their contributions, while also illuminating broader histories of colonialism and migration.
Although often overlooked in maritime collections, the presence of Black and Asian seafarers is unmistakable. Their stories remind us that maritime history is, and always has been, everyone's history.
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The Wooden Boat Care and Repair Bible
By Uwe Baykowski and Anna-Marie Frick
A comprehensive maintenance and repair manual covering everything you need to know to care for and restore your wooden boat properly.
Classic wooden yachts and dinghies evoke the craftsmanship and elegance of a golden age of boatbuilding, and preserving them is a labour of love. But with beauty comes complexity. Wooden boats demand careful attention and present unique challenges, from rot and rust to cracked caulking and worn fittings. This manual by master boat builder Uwe Baykowski, who brings over 50 years of hands-on experience, is a trusted guide for owners who want to take repairs into their own hands.
Packed with clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs, the book covers everything from hull caulking and deck plug replacement to repairing wooden frames, renewing teak decks and replacing corroded screws. It also helps you detect hidden damage, assess keel bolts, and gain the confidence to tackle more complicated jobs before deciding when professional help is needed. Whether you're restoring a sea-going yacht, an open keelboat or a small dinghy, this manual offers seasonal care advice, product recommendations and troubleshooting tips. It's the indispensable companion for anyone passionate about preserving the character and seaworthiness of their wooden boat.
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