Navigation: A Newcomer's Guide
Navigation: A Newcomer's Guide

Author: Sara Hopkinson

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2023-03-14

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1912621894

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Get to grips with navigation at sea. This best-selling book gives you all the information you need to know to do just that! It starts from scratch, uses no jargon and features diagrams and pictures, instead of words, wherever possible. It covers all modern navigation and has been updated to reflect upcoming changes in Admiralty charts. It is recommended by Fernhurst Books for beginners and Day Skipper students. Written by an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner who runs her own RYA Training Centre which specialises in navigation, it is the perfect place for newcomers to navigation to start. It explains simply how to look at charts (paper or digital), find your position, look at tides, plan your passage and determine the course to steer. It will help you find out where you are and how to get to where you want to.

East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion
East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion

Author: Janet Harber

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1909911879

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Well established as 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible', this 20th edition of Jan Harber's classic cruising companion marks the book's 60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan's father, produced the first black and white edition, East Coast Rivers, now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers. Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of local knowledge is complemented by port information and local maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of their visit to the East Coast. The text is illustrated throughout with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this cherished cruising ground. Not only a pilot guide, this is the memoir of a family's history; exploring, capturing and celebrating this extraordinary sailing area.

Aylwin
Aylwin

Author: Theodore Watts-Dunton

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-09-11

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13:

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Aylwin by Theodore Watts-Dunton is a captivating novel of romance and mystery set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The story centers around Aylwin, a complex and enigmatic artist whose life is marked by passion, artistic ambition, and a series of dramatic events that test his character and relationships. As Aylwin navigates the challenges of his personal and professional life, he encounters a range of characters who influence his journey and contribute to the unfolding drama. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for personal redemption, all while offering a richly detailed portrayal of Victorian society. Aylwin is celebrated for its intricate plot, rich character development, and atmospheric setting. Theodore Watts-Dunton’s ability to blend romance with elements of mystery and psychological depth makes this novel a compelling read for fans of classic literature. Readers are drawn to Aylwin for its engaging story and its exploration of complex themes through a richly textured narrative. This book is a must-read for those who appreciate classic romances with a touch of mystery and intrigue. Owning a copy of Aylwin is like having a piece of Victorian literary history, making it a treasured addition to any collection.

East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion
East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion

Author: Janet Harber

Publisher: Cruising Companions

Published: 2016-11

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781909911512

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20th edition of 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible'. Comprehensive pilotage directions complemented by port information and local knowledge. Illustrated throughout with updated charts and photos.