Books

777 Harbours & Anchorages 2010 - 2011.  Ref: KH-HIS5029 

This book contains detailed, up-to-date information on more than 1000 ports and anchorages, as well as the technical details which are of most interest to pleasure yachters: the phone numbers of the Marinas and Harbourmaster's offices, the facilities available, mooring facilities, where to buy provisions.

Black Fish By Sam Llewellyn.  At sea there are plenty of reasons to keep your head down.......at least if you are Gavin Chance, yacht broker, ex-policeman and gone-to-seed Olympic hopeful. Gavin is being hunted by his ex-wife, his creditors.  Ref:  KH-HIS5091

Brazil Cruising Guide By Michel Balette.  Originally published in France, this cruising guide to Brazil has been produced to the same high standards as Imray's major pilot books.  Ref:  KH-PIL0679

Cruising Guide To The Netherlands 5th Edition.  Describes 21 of the best routes in Holland, plus details of the main ports and harbours and their approach from seawards.  Ref:  KH-PIL0650

East Coast Pilot - Lowestoft - Ramsgate.  Since its launch East Coast Pilot has become the most popular pilot book for the creeks, harbours and rivers between Lowestoft and Ramsgate, providing clear and concise sailing directions for visitors and regular East Coast cruising yachtsmen alike.  Ref:  KH-PIL0030

G80 RYA Racing Rules Handbook By Trevor Lewis.  Ref: KH-RYA0791 

The latest addition to the RYA racing series, The Racing Rules Explained is the complete guide to understanding the Racing Rules of sailing.

First published twenty years ago this new Imray edition of Peter Cumberlidge's guide from St David's Head in Pembrokeshire to Land's End including Lundy and the Bristol Channel is a complete reworking of the original.

Irish Sea Pilot.  A completely new pilot covering both sides of the Irish Sea from Portpatrick to Milford Haven on the Welsh coast and Carnsore Point on the Irish side.  Ref:  KH-PIL0957

Learn the Nautical Rule of The Road By Paul Boissier.  Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road is the clearest and easiest course for anyone going to sea as a career in the Navy or Merchant Navy, the superyacht industry, or for pleasure under sail or power, who needs to know the rule of the road.  Ref:  KH-ROR0120

Leeward Island Anchorages By Chris Doyle. This book does for the Leewards what its companion Virgin Anchorages does for the Virgins. Ref:  KH-PIL0447A

Londons Waterways By Derek Pratt.  Ref: KH-HIS0117

London boasts not only one of the most famous and awe-inspiring rivers of the world, but is also home to beautiful and majestic canals such as the Grand Union and Regents Canal - ever popular with tourists and increasingly sought-after by waterside residents.

Norway Pilot.  The coast of Norway from the Swedish border to the Russian border, and also covers the SW coast of Sweden from the Norwegian border to the Sound.  Ref:  KH-PIL0002

Sailing The Dream By Mike Perham.  Ref: KH-HIS5092

Robin Knox-Johnston said it could be suicidal. The head of the Royal Yachting Association told him not to go. Mike Perham ignored them and in August 2009, at the age of just 17 years, 5 months and 11 days, became the youngest person to have sailed solo around the world. This title tells the story of that amazing voyage, a nine-month odyssey. HB 304pp

Sell Up and Cruise the Inland Waterways by Bill & Laurel Cooper.  Ref: KH-INL0392

Bill and Laurel Cooper are the experts on living afloat. Practising what they preach, they have lived aboard a variety of boats throughout the Europe for over 30 years. Covering UK, European and American inland waterways, they offer practical, first-hand expert advice on: suitable boats; likely costs; rules and regulations; insurance considerations; pros and cons of the liveaboard lifestyle; dealing with health and other problems; provisioning; and, much, much more

Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide By Hans Donat.  In the same handy splash-proof format as the highly successful "Skipper's Cockpit Guide" and "Skipper's Onboard Emergency Guide", this "Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide" is a convenient lie-flat water (and oil) proof reference to all types of outboard engine. Ref:  KH-FIT0019

Solent Cruising Companion - 2nd Edition.  A fascinating pilot guide to cruising in these busy and challenging waters  Ref:  KH-PIL0002

South Biscay Pilot 6th Edition.  From the Gironde Estuary in France to La Coruna, this well-established and highly respected pilot is an essential guide to South Biscay's French Basque and North Spain coastlines.  Ref:  KH-PIL0120

Surveying Yachts and Small Craft By Paul Stevens.  Ref: KH-BOA0542

This is the only book linked to a practical surveying course. Highly practical in nature, and packed with detailed close-up photography, step by step procedures, and helpful checklists, this definitive handbook will prove a godsend to small craft owners who want to check out defects on their own boats or on boats they are planning to buy, as well as practicing surveyors and surveying students.

The Big Logbook for Little Ships By Claudia Myatt.  Ref: KH-LBK0381 

An A4 size cruising yacht log book with the flexibility to suit all types of sailing, from short coastal hops in familiar waters to longer cruising holidays.

The Little Logbook for Little Ships By Claudia Myatt.  Ref: KH-LBK0382

An A5 size cruising marine log book and diary for dinghies, day boats and small cruisers

Turkey Cruising Companion By Emma Watson.  Covering the Ionian, Carian, West and East Lycian Coasts, the Turkey Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area.  Ref:  KH-PIL0039

West France Cruising Companion by Neville Featherstonee.  One of a new series of cruising guides aiming to be an in-depth cruising guide with enough pilotage information to meet all requirements.  Ref:  KH-PIL0455

Windward Anchorages By Chris Doyle.  This is the 3rd in the Anchorages series & a companion to the Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands.  Ref:  KH-PIL0445A

In 1968, the Sunday Times organised the Golden Globe race - an incredible test of endurance never before attempted – a round the world yacht race that must be completed single-handed and non-stop, going into port for repairs or supplies would mean disqualification.   Ref:  KH-HIS5081