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Nautical: book excerpt

Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook

Skipper’s Medical Emergency Handbook is a valuable compendium of knowledge on how to anticipate and…

13 Nov 2023
A red lifesaver boat on the water
The Liferaft Survival Guide

What to pack in an emergency sailing grab bag

Years ago, we were loading supplies onto Red Hackle, our German Frers designed Mystic 60 ketch, in p…

19 Jul 2023
VHF Radio On A Yacht
Reeds VHF Handbook

Dialling Down the Chatter: A Plea for Sensible VHF Radio Use

As a new sailing season gets underway, the airwaves are once again bombarded by pointless radio chec…

07 Jun 2023
Sheila and Patrick Dixon on a boat at sea
Salt in the Blood

How to become a nautical nomad

Our four children and spouses happened to be with us for lunch the following Sunday, sitting around…

16 May 2023
Yacht raised out of the water In a harbour
The Boatyard Book

Writing everything there is to know about boat maintenance

It is no secret that the Adlard Coles list includes some of the best practical boating guides ever p…

24 Apr 2023
Uncommon Courage book cover illustration
Nautical

The uncommon courage of WWII’s voluntary yachtsmen

There are many books which could have the title Uncommon Courage, telling the story of ordinary peop…

06 Apr 2023
A French harbour
Nautical

How to make the most of your time ashore in France

Phew! Just back from Brittany. Seventeen harbours, 1,700 miles and all in seven days. Not bad, eh? A…

29 Mar 2023
Man and woman on a boat wearing life vests
Nautical: book excerpt

Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook

Skipper’s Medical Emergency Handbook is a valuable compendium of knowledge on how to anticipate and…

13 Nov 2023
A red lifesaver boat on the water
The Liferaft Survival Guide

What to pack in an emergency sailing grab bag

Years ago, we were loading supplies onto Red Hackle, our German Frers designed Mystic 60 ketch, in p…

19 Jul 2023
VHF Radio On A Yacht
Reeds VHF Handbook

Dialling Down the Chatter: A Plea for Sensible VHF Radio Use

As a new sailing season gets underway, the airwaves are once again bombarded by pointless radio chec…

07 Jun 2023
Sheila and Patrick Dixon on a boat at sea
Salt in the Blood

How to become a nautical nomad

Our four children and spouses happened to be with us for lunch the following Sunday, sitting around…

16 May 2023
Yacht raised out of the water In a harbour
The Boatyard Book

Writing everything there is to know about boat maintenance

It is no secret that the Adlard Coles list includes some of the best practical boating guides ever p…

24 Apr 2023
Uncommon Courage book cover illustration
Nautical

The uncommon courage of WWII’s voluntary yachtsmen

There are many books which could have the title Uncommon Courage, telling the story of ordinary peop…

06 Apr 2023
A French harbour
Nautical

How to make the most of your time ashore in France

Phew! Just back from Brittany. Seventeen harbours, 1,700 miles and all in seven days. Not bad, eh? A…

29 Mar 2023

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