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Book Synopsis The Yachtsman's Pilot to the Western Isles by : Martin Lawrence
Download or read book The Yachtsman's Pilot to the Western Isles written by Martin Lawrence and published by Imray. This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely revised edition of Martin Lawrence's guide to the Outer Hebrides from Barra northwards to the Isle of Lewis. This new edition of The Western Isles has been completely updated and improved by the use of colour throughout. Many of the photographs are new and almost every harbour and anchorage is now covered from the air to show the extent of drying rocks and low water channels. The plans have been corrected and are also now in colour. This pilot makes both an excellent on-board companion as well as a useful reference for anyone venturing across the Little Minch to explore the Outer Hebrides - one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the British Isles. Martin Lawrence lives in Scotland and has spent many years exploring the west coast. He is well known as the author of the Yachtman's Pilot series. Reviews: An excellent example of how text, charts and photos can be made to work together to enhance the information available to the navigator. It is also further evidence that this publisher is far ahead of its rivals in presentation of information for the yachtsman. - CT, Yachting Monthly. ...has set a new standard of excellence in sailing directions for the north and west of the British Isles. - MB, Yachting Monthly.
Download or read book The Wreckers written by Bella Bathurst and published by HMH. This book was released on 2013-08-23 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An “entertaining” historical investigation into the scavengers who have profited off the spoils of maritime disasters (The Washington Post). Even today, Britain’s coastline remains a dangerous place. It is an island soaked by four separate seas, with shifting sand banks to the east, veiled reefs to the west, powerful currents above, and the world’s busiest shipping channel below. The country’s offshore waters are strewn with shipwrecks—and for villagers scratching out an existence along Britain’s shores, those wrecks have been more than simply an act of God; in many cases, they have been the difference between living well and just getting by. Though Daphne du Maurier and Poldark have made Cornwall famous as Britain’s most notorious region for wrecking, many other coastal communities regarded the “sea’s bounty” as a way of providing themselves with everything from grapefruits to grand pianos. Some plunderers were held to be so skilled that they could strip a ship from stem to stern before the Coast Guard had even left port. Some were rumored to lure ships onto the rocks with false lights, and some simply waited for winter gales to do their work. This book uncovers tales of ships and shipwreck victims—from shoreline orgies so Dionysian that few participants survived the morning to humble homes fitted with silver candelabra, from coastlines rigged like stage sets to villages where everyone owns identical tennis shoes. Spanning three hundred years of history, The Wreckers examines the myths, realities, and superstitions of shipwrecks and uncovers the darker side of life on Britain’s shores. “Bathurst, who won a Somerset Maugham Award for The Lighthouse Stevensons, offers a spellbinding tale of seafaring men, their ships and the ocean that cares for neither.” —Publishers Weekly “A fascinating, haunting account of pillagers, plunderers, and pirates.” —John Burnett, author of Dangerous Waters: Modern Piracy and Terror on the High Seas
Book Synopsis CCC Cruising Scotland by : Mike Balmforth
Download or read book CCC Cruising Scotland written by Mike Balmforth and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated book has been designed as a companion to the Clyde Cruising Club's Sailing Directions and covers the Scottish west coast from the Clyde to Cape Wrath and all the outlying islands. Cruising Scotland makes inspiring and informative reading for anyone considering sailing the area. It provides additional information, points of interest and many photographs and is a fascinating and invaluable addition to the Club's publications. No yacht cruising the Scottish west coast should be without a copy. It was first written by the late Journal Editor, Mike Balmforth, in conjunction with the Editor of the Sailing Directions, Edward Mason, who has now prepared this third edition with Imray.
Book Synopsis The Outer Hebrides by : Mike Sullivan
Download or read book The Outer Hebrides written by Mike Sullivan and published by Pesda Press. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook contains 44 great sea kayak trips around the archipelago of the Outer Hebrides, Berneray to the Butt of Lewis and including St Kilda. The book presents all the navigational and tidal information a sea kayaker needs on this section of coast.
Book Synopsis RYA Passage Planning (G-G69) by : Royal Yachting Association
Download or read book RYA Passage Planning (G-G69) written by Royal Yachting Association and published by Royal Yachting Association. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No sea voyage, whether long or short, offshore or within sight of land, should go ahead without adequate planning and this ebook is your perfect companion to help you prepare thoroughly before setting off. RYA Passage Planning will take you through all you need to know and allow you to work through some examples of different passages. This will show you what you might need to think about on the range of different journeys you may undertake. The essential facts and methods are split into three sections: Getting down to basics The essential first steps Putting it into practice Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association Written by RNLI Sea Safety Manager Peter Chennell, this ebook will help you make passage planning routine. It is packed full of useful information on where to find the relevant planning sources and will prove to be a useful companion to all who take their recreation afloat. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
Book Synopsis When I Heard the Bell by : John Macleod
Download or read book When I Heard the Bell written by John Macleod and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of River of Fire examines the events surrounding the post-World War I sinking of HMY Iolaire and its aftermath. On December 31, 1918, with hours from the first New Year of peace, hundreds of Royal Naval Reservists from the Isle of Lewis poured off successive trains onto the quayside at Kyle of Lochalsh. A chaotic Admiralty was unprepared for their safe journey home. Corners were cut, an elderly and recently requisitioned steam-yacht was sent from Stornoway, and that evening HMY Iolaire sailed from Kyle of Lochalsh, grossly overloaded and with lifebelts for less than a third of all on board. The Iolaire never made it. At two in the morning, in pitch-black and stormy conditions, she piled onto rocks only yards from the harbor entrance and just half a mile from Stornoway pier, where thronged friends and relatives eagerly awaited the return of their heroes. 205 men drowned, 188 of them natives of Lewis and Harris—men who had come through all the alarms and dangers of World War I only to die on their own doorstep on a day precious to Highlanders for family, celebration, and togetherness. The loss of the Iolaire remains the worst peacetime British disaster at sea since the sinking of the Titanic. Yet, beyond the Western Isles, few have ever heard of what is not only a cruel event in our history but also an extraordinary maritime mystery—a tale of bureaucrats in a hurry, unfathomable Naval incompetence and abiding, official contempt for the lives of Highlanders, but of individual heroism, astonishing escapes, heart-rending anecdote and the resilience and faith of a remarkable people.
Book Synopsis Practical Boat Owner's Sailing Around the UK and Ireland by : Roger Oliver
Download or read book Practical Boat Owner's Sailing Around the UK and Ireland written by Roger Oliver and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book, based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK - all by means of day sails. Roger Oliver, a passionate sailor, explains his in-depth passage planning, boat preparations, weather checks and log-keeping, as well as his choice of routes, detailed navigation, sail trim tips and on-passage maintenance, all for the benefit of sailors who have a yen to follow in his footsteps. Packed with a wealth of practical tips on seamanship, anchoring in high winds, coping with big seas, problem-solving, harnessing the tide, sailing short-handed and living aboard for extended cruising, this book will be a godsend to the many thousands of sailors who enjoy coastal cruising and who will discover (as did Roger) that it is perfectly possible to cruise around the whole of the UK in a series of day sails. With this book to hand, and inspired by Roger's detailed route maps and spectacular photographs, anyone can experience the thrill and enjoyment of sailing around the beautiful and varied UK coast from any starting point.
Book Synopsis World Cruising Destinations by : Jimmy Cornell
Download or read book World Cruising Destinations written by Jimmy Cornell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive profile of every cruising destination in the world by the guru of long distance sailing.
Book Synopsis UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide by : Sam Steele
Download or read book UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide written by Sam Steele and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The new circumnavigation bible" - Geoff Holt (the first disabled sailor to sail around Britain singlehandedly) A circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland is the perfect 'doorstep' challenge for sailors and motorboaters looking for an extended cruise which doesn't take them too far from family and responsibilities and allows them to keep in touch. It doesn't require extended time off work, or linguistic ability if things go wrong - and the coastline is beautiful! This book is a practical guide and Sam gives advice on planning and preparation: when to leave, whether to go clockwise or anti, what charts are needed, how much it is likely to cost, possible routes (via canals or 'the long way'), what stores and equipment are needed, likely pitfalls en route, and what types of running maintenance might be required. For the second edition she has added a '10 of the best' section detailing 'unmissable' places in a range of categories from remote bays and beautiful rivers to historic locations and anchorages. UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide is perfect for all those sailors and motorboaters planning as well as dreaming of one day circumnavigating Britain's beautiful islands. 'A comprehensive guide to sailing (or motor boating) round Britain' Sailing Today- Highly Recommended Title
Book Synopsis Isles of the North by : Ian Mitchell
Download or read book Isles of the North written by Ian Mitchell and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 2002, Mitchell set sail aboard the 30-foot yacht Foggy Dew on a voyage that took him from his home through the Western Isles to Orkney and Shetland and on to the west coast of Norway. Against the backdrop of one of the world's most spectacular coastlines, he sailed up the Nordfjord, down to Bergen, then out to Utsira, and back home via Inverness. The object of his journey was more than just to enjoy a few contemplative drams during a summer at sea. In this sequel to his much acclaimed Isles of the West (1999), Mitchell continues his investigation into official Britain's failure to administer rural Scotland for the mutual benefit of people and nature. Ian Mitchell's narrative combines authoritative background information and personal interviews with local people, many enlivened by the measured dispensation of Scotland's most famous aid to creative thought. He shows how Norway, a country outside the EU and therefore in control of its own resources, has been able to give a wide measure of freedom to the sort of communities which in Scotland are subject to debilitating control by Edinburgh, London and Brussels. He points to many lessons which centralised, bureaucratic Britain could learn from its more democratic neighbour across the North Sea.
Book Synopsis Bibliography of Nautical Books by : Alan Obin
Download or read book Bibliography of Nautical Books written by Alan Obin and published by . This book was released on 2000-02 with total page 886 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 15th annual edition of the Bibliography of Nautical Books, a reference guide to over 14,000 nautical publications. It deals specifically with the year 2000.
Book Synopsis Reeds Nautical Almanac 2020 by : Perrin Towler
Download or read book Reeds Nautical Almanac 2020 written by Perrin Towler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 1234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2020 edition continues the Almanac's tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2020 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
Author :Clyde Cruising Club Publisher :Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd ISBN 13 :1786791692 Total Pages :174 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (867 download)
Book Synopsis Outer Hebrides Sailing Directions and Anchorages by : Clyde Cruising Club
Download or read book Outer Hebrides Sailing Directions and Anchorages written by Clyde Cruising Club and published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Outer Hebrides is the definitive book of sailing directions for those seeking to explore the challenging yet rewarding waters of this remote archipelago, one of the wildest corners of the British Isles. Guided by the experienced hand of the Clyde Cruising Club, these directions will help you navigate with confidence through spectacular landscapes rich in wildlife and natural splendour - from Barra Head in the south to the Butt of Lewis in the north. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments, complemented by stunning aerial photography and updated chartlets to enhance your experience. It's an indispensable resource for sailors, whether you’re chartering a boat for a holiday or cruising long term, giving you the essential information to enjoy this breathtaking cruising ground safely. Supplements with updates are available to download from www.clydecruisingclub.org
Book Synopsis Reeds Nautical Almanac 2018 by : Perrin Towler
Download or read book Reeds Nautical Almanac 2018 written by Perrin Towler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 1208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available as an ebook, Reeds Nautical Almanac is provided in Web PDF (ePDF) format for viewing on all compatible devices (including tablets, laptop and desktop computers). Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2018 edition continues the Almanac's tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2018 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. The ebook incorporates the Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
Book Synopsis The Yachtsman's Manual and Sea Officer's Guide. With Practical Hints for the Successful Preparation for Board of Trade Examination and Master's Certificate by : S. M. Saxby (R.N.)
Download or read book The Yachtsman's Manual and Sea Officer's Guide. With Practical Hints for the Successful Preparation for Board of Trade Examination and Master's Certificate written by S. M. Saxby (R.N.) and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Reeds Nautical Almanac 2025 by : Perrin Towler
Download or read book Reeds Nautical Almanac 2025 written by Perrin Towler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-08-22 with total page 1233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2025 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2025 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
Book Synopsis Reeds Nautical Almanac 2021 by : Perrin Towler
Download or read book Reeds Nautical Almanac 2021 written by Perrin Towler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2021 edition continues the Almanac's tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2021 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
