Bookharbour Nautical Books

This is a totally practical hands-on manual & very down to earth, this fully revised new edition has become required reading for all skippers in their early years as well as more experienced sailors who choose not to venture far afield. A learning system that covers essential real-life navigation that embraces GPS wholeheartedly. HB 208pp.

Cruising in Greece without this book would be like going to the office without getting dressed - it would simply not do ! Covers the entire Greek mainland coast and all the islands, from the Ionian to Rhodes and Crete. A magisterial work which has got better and better through eight editions over 20 years. A wealth of harbour plans and photos, all in full colour throughout. HB. 500pp.

The second edition of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year is updated with a new chapter describing Nick's eventual completion of the Fastnet Race thirty years after his first, ill-fated attempt. The world-famous Fastnet Race takes yachts from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and back. The 1979 race began in perfect conditions, but was soon engulfed by the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing. By the time it passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable, and fifteen sailors had lost their lives.

Based on the award-winning series in PBO magazine, this book has several unique features. A four-page fold-out illustrating a yacht's complete electrical layout, it is the only full-colour illustrated book on boat electrics we know. It has a list of the world's leading marine electrical websites, trouble-shooting table and much more. Large format PB. 112pp.

The latest edition to the best selling RYA Handbook series is written for the leisure boat owner. Easy to follow text and beautifully detailed colour illustrations enable the reader to develop the knowledge and confidence required by all diesel engine boat owners. The official course book for the RYA One-day Diesel Engine Course, it is also an invaluable reference book. Includes CD-ROM Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. Nick Ealey of Sea Start gives expert instruction as he takes you step by step through maintenance, fault finding and top tips. PB 96pg.

Following on from the popular RYA Diesel Engine Handbook, this title helps expand the RYA maintenance series, giving all boaters superb information and advice on keeping their boats in tip-top condition. Chapters include the basic theory of electricity; different types of batteries; engine start systems; circuit protection & monitoring, and engine charging & primary circuits. PB.