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Imray Chart E2 2022 - Islas Canarias (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart E2 2022 - Islas Canarias (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R706 R670 Discovery Miles 6 700 Save R36 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Plans included: Tazacorte (1:10 000) Puerto de Santa Cruz (1:12 500) Puerto de San Sebastian de la Gomera (1:10 000) Puerto de la Estaca (1:7500) Darsena de Los Llanos (Marina Santa Cruz) (1:17 500) Darsena Pesquera (Marina Tenerife) (1:17 500) Puerto de las Palmas (1:30 000) Morro Jable (1:12 500) Puerto Calero (1:15 000) Marina Rubicon (1:25 000) Gran Trajal (1:10 000) Puerto de Naos & Los Marmoles (Marina Lanzarote) (1:12 500) Estrecho del Rio (1:50 000)

Imray Chart C61 - St Georges Channel - Anglesey to Dublin, Waterford and the Smalls (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart C61 - St Georges Channel - Anglesey to Dublin, Waterford and the Smalls (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R851 R791 Discovery Miles 7 910 Save R60 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Wales to the East Coast of Ireland Plans included: Cardigan (1:40 000) New Quay (1:20 000) Aberystwyth (1:20 000) Aberdovey (1:50 000) Barmouth (1:30 000) Porthmadog (1:75 000) Tremadog Bay (1:75 000) Menai Strait (1:80 000) Menai Strait - The Swellies (1:25 000) Conwy (1:30 000) Dun Laoghaire (1:25 000) Dublin Bay (1:90 000) Wicklow (1:10 000) Arklow (1:15 000) Wexford (1:75 000) On this edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. The firing practice areas have been updated and the extents of the Skomer I. Marine Reserve is shown. There has been general updating throughout.

9781846236433 - Golfo di Trieste to Bar and Promontorio del Gargano (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray 9781846236433 - Golfo di Trieste to Bar and Promontorio del Gargano (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R704 R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Save R36 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
CCC Sailing Directions and Anchorages - Firth of Clyde - Including Solway Firth and North Channel (Spiral bound, 3rd New... CCC Sailing Directions and Anchorages - Firth of Clyde - Including Solway Firth and North Channel (Spiral bound, 3rd New edition)
Geoff Clyde Cruising Club; Edited by Crowley
R1,139 R1,038 Discovery Miles 10 380 Save R101 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Part of the Clyde Cruising Club's Sailing Directions and Anchorages series, Firth of Clyde extends beyond its titled area to the coast of Northern Ireland (Rathlin Island to Belfast Lough) and on the Scottish side southwards from Stranraer to Portpatrick and beyond to the Solway Firth and Cumbria. Firth of Clyde covers everything from the busy waters of the Firth of Clyde and River Clyde to the more remote areas of the wider estuary and connected lochs, including the protected and beautiful Kyles of Bute and Loch Riddon, Loch Fyne and the Crinan Canal. Coverage then extends west and south to encompass North Channel and Solway Firth. This new edition, updated by Geoff Crowley, continues the long-respected legacy of CCC publications for cruising sailors. The North Channel section has been extended to include details for Belfast itself. New photographs throughout illustrate the text and help orientate the navigator. Details on plans have been updated with reference to the new Imray 2900 Firth of Clyde chart pack for the area. References to Bob Bradfield's useful Antares large scale charts are also included. Whether you are a local sailor or a first-time cruising visitor, Firth of Clyde is an essential companion in these waters. Updates and corrections are available via the Clyde Cruising Club website as below. Includes free mobile download: Imray Digital Charts for West Britain and Ireland.

Coastal Navigation Exercises - Over 100 exercises based on the Canadian chart Strait of Georgia, Southern Portion (Paperback):... Coastal Navigation Exercises - Over 100 exercises based on the Canadian chart Strait of Georgia, Southern Portion (Paperback)
Dominique F Prinet
R633 Discovery Miles 6 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Weather Companion (Spiral bound): Tim Bartlett Weather Companion (Spiral bound)
Tim Bartlett
R267 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R27 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

These spiral bound splash-resistant cards make a quick reference to essential information, and help predict the weather

These cards should be carried on board. They contain all the weather information people find hard to remember such as Sea Areas, Coastal Stations, times of broadcasts, cloud systems, how to predict the weather around lows and highs, and the terms used in broadcasts. Add a chinagraph pencil and you can fill in details and make predictions.

The Weather Companion can also be used as a revision aid for the various RYA courses, which it covers.

Single-Handed Sailing (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Frank Mulville Single-Handed Sailing (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)
Frank Mulville
R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Are you thinking of making a single-handed passage? Are you wondering if your boat is suitable? This title on single-handed sailing examines such topics as how to choose your self-steering, how to adapt rigging and gear, what stores to take and how to stow them and how to prepare for bad weather.

In Mischief's Wake Paperback - In the joy of the actors lies the sense of any action. That is the explanation, that the... In Mischief's Wake Paperback - In the joy of the actors lies the sense of any action. That is the explanation, that the excuse. (Paperback, New edition)
H.W. Tilman
R369 R325 Discovery Miles 3 250 Save R44 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'I felt like one who had first betrayed and then deserted a stricken friend; a friend with whom for the past fourteen years I had spent more time at sea than on land, and who, when not at sea, had seldom been out of my thoughts.' The first of the three voyages described in In Mischief's Wake gives H.W. 'Bill' Tilman's account of the final voyage and loss of Mischief, the Bristol Channel pilot cutter in which he had sailed over 100,000 miles to high latitudes in both Arctic and Antarctic waters. Back home, refusing to accept defeat and going against the advice of his surveyor, he takes ownership of Sea Breeze, built in 1899; 'a bit long in the tooth, but no more so, in fact a year less, than her prospective owner'. After extensive remedial work, his first attempt at departure had to be cut short when the crew 'enjoyed a view of the Isle of Wight between two of the waterline planks'. After yet more expense, Sea Breeze made landfall in Iceland before heading north toward the East Greenland coast in good shape and well stocked with supplies. A mere forty miles from the entrance to Scoresby Sound, Tilman's long-sought-after objective, 'a polite mutiny' forced him to abandon the voyage and head home. The following year, with a crew game for all challenges, a series of adventures on the west coast of Greenland gave Tilman a voyage he considered 'certainly the happiest', in a boat which was proving to be a worthy successor to his beloved Mischief.

Imray Chart C29 2022 - Harwich to Whitby (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart C29 2022 - Harwich to Whitby (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R850 R790 Discovery Miles 7 900 Save R60 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This edition includes the latest official UKHO data, combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. The chart has been fully revised throughout including the latest bathymetric survey data and updated wind farm detail.

Quest for Adventure - Remarkable feats of exploration and adventure (Paperback): Chris Bonington Quest for Adventure - Remarkable feats of exploration and adventure (Paperback)
Chris Bonington
R498 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R37 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Quest for Adventure is a collection of stories written by Sir Chris Bonington looking at the adventurous impulse which has driven men and women to achieve the impossible in the face of Earth’s elements: crossing its oceans, deserts and poles; canoeing its rivers; climbing its mountains, and descending into its caves. Bonington selects seventeen of the most thrilling expeditions and adventures of the mid-late twentieth century, uncovering the common thread that drives men and women to achieve the impossible. Following a new preface, he charts such outstanding achievements as Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon-Tiki voyage across the Pacific Ocean; Francis Chichester’s round-the-world tour in his boat Gipsy Moth IV; the race for the first non-stop circumnavigation of the globe under sail; and Ice Bird’s sail around Antarctica. Away from the ocean, the travels of one of the world’s most outstanding desert explorers, Wilfred Thesiger, are detailed, journeying through what is menacingly called the Empty Quarter. Bonington returns to familiar ground as he writes about some exceptional mountain adventures, including the 1970 ascent of the South Face of Annapurna; Hillary and Tenzing’s first ascent of Everest; Reinhold and Gunther Messner on Nanga Parbat; Andy Cave’s triumph and tragedy on Changabang; and the Warren-Harding-led first ascent of The Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite. Wally Herbert’s team crossing of the Arctic Ocean and the equally gruelling Fuchs/Hillary crossing of Antarctica are written about in detail. More recent adventures include the race to make the first circumnavigation of the globe by balloon – a high-stakes race with a high-profile cast, including Richard Branson and Steve Fossett. Quest for Adventure concludes with an account of the cave diving epic the Dead Man’s Handshake, leaving the reader with a chill in their spine and an appreciation for the natural wonders below the Earth’s surface. Bonington’s eloquent writing on a subject in which he is a passionate authority makes for a highly engrossing read for adventurers and armchair explorers alike.

Triumph and Tribulation - No ship should be without Tabasco sauce (Paperback, New edition): H.W. Tilman Triumph and Tribulation - No ship should be without Tabasco sauce (Paperback, New edition)
H.W. Tilman; Foreword by Andrew Craig-Bennett; Afterword by Bob Comlay
R369 R325 Discovery Miles 3 250 Save R44 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'Experience is said to be the name men give to their mistakes and of the experience I gained in Spitsbergen that may well be true.' The circumnavigation of Spitsbergen is the first of three voyages described in H.W. 'Bill' Tilman's fifteenth and final book, a remarkable example of Tilman's ability to triumph when supported by a crew game for all challenges. The 1974 voyage of the pilot cutter Baroque takes Tilman to his furthest north--the highest latitude of any of his travels in the northern or southern hemisphere. The account of this achievement makes compelling reading, the crew pulling together to avert potential disaster from a navigational misjudgement. A younger, less experienced crew join Tilman in 1975, this time heading north along Greenland's west coast until a break in the boom necessitates the abandonment of the objective and an early return. 'That one can never be quite confident of reaching any of the places I aim at may be part of their charm, and failure is at least an excuse for making another voyage.' The following year proves to be Tilman's last voyage in his own boat, his account beginning with a dry nod to his artillery background: 'As I begin to describe this voyage, the discrepancy between the target and the fall of shot provokes a wry smile.' Tilman never expected crews to pay, covering all the costs of his voyages personally. He therefore held the quite reasonable view that his crew would pull their weight, show loyalty to the ship and take the rough with the smooth. Sadly, the crew in 1976 fell far short of that expectation, forcing several changes of plan and eventually obliging Tilman to leave Baroque in Iceland. Not for the first time in Tilman's remarkable 140,000 miles of voyaging is he moved to quote Conrad: 'Ships are all right, it's the men in them.' Tilman set a high standard and led by example; where his companions rose to the challenge, as they did in the majority of his expeditions, the results were often remarkable. Triumph and Tribulation, his fifteenth and final book, completes this newly extended edition of his literary legacy, a fine testament to a remarkable life.

Imray Chart C19 2019 - A Coruna to Gibraltar (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart C19 2019 - A Coruna to Gibraltar (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R848 R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Save R60 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Plans included: A Coruna (1:50 000) Baiona (1:85 000) Leixoes (1:20 000) Lisboa Approaches (1:65 000) Cascais (1:25 000) Sines (1:30 000) Lagos (1:30 000) Bahia de Cadiz (1:55 000) Rota (1:25 000) Strait of Gibraltar (1:275 000) Gibraltar (1:40 000)

Imray Chart G36 Turkey - South Coast 2022 - Marmaris to Kekova Adasi (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart G36 Turkey - South Coast 2022 - Marmaris to Kekova Adasi (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R684 Discovery Miles 6 840 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Plans included: Marmaris Limani (1:50 000) Skopea Limani (1:100 000) Goecek (1:25 000) Fethiye (1:35 000) Approaches to Kastellorizo and Kas (1:75 000) Imray-Tetra charts for the Ionian and Aegean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The chart is designed to be used alongside Imray pilot guides of the area. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts. This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. The latest harbour developments at Goecek are included as is latest official bathymetric survey data. There has been general updating throughout.

Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die (Hardcover): Chris Santella Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die (Hardcover)
Chris Santella 2
R611 R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Save R32 (5%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mankind has plied the waves of the ocean since the dawn of recorded time, seeking sustenance, riches and adventure. "Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die" maps out some of the world's great sailing venues, as shared by both champion racers and celebrated adventurers. Venues range from clubby New England ports like Newport to the hair-raising passage around Cape Horn to idyllic island retreats like Mopelia. In addition to colourful descriptions of the sailing spots and anecdotes from some of the world's greatest sailors, "Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die" will include brilliant photographs and enough information to help would-be sailors chart their own adventure in these areas.

People of the Sea (Paperback): James Wharram People of the Sea (Paperback)
James Wharram
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Long before Western man 'discovered' them, the 'People of the Sea', as many inhabitants of the South Pacific called themselves, had a vibrant, socially sophisticated culture in which travel on water played an essential part. For sixty-five years James Wharram has designed, built, and sailed craft of Polynesian double canoe form, demonstrating that the sea, far from being a barrier between the islands of the South Pacific, is their highway. The ocean voyages of James and his team culminated in their circumnavigation in the stunning 63ft 'Spirit of Gaia', during which they explored the lands and cultures of their vessel's spiritual home - the Polynesian islands. Inspired by the lifetime of creativity and discovery James describes in this book, many modern 'People of the Sea' are sailing the world's oceans, seas, coasts and rivers in craft they have built for themselves to James Wharram designs.

Introduction to Racing Companion (Spiral bound): Fernhurst Books Introduction to Racing Companion (Spiral bound)
Fernhurst Books
R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know to start racing or refresh your knowledge: the perfect quick reference guide to keep in your kit bag. The book covers all the racing essentials: courses, rules, the start, beat, reach, downwind, mark rounding, finish, protests and flags in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance - ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag.

Wildsam Field Guides: Cape Cod & the Islands (Paperback): Taylor Bruce Wildsam Field Guides: Cape Cod & the Islands (Paperback)
Taylor Bruce; Illustrated by Tiffany Mallery
R539 R481 Discovery Miles 4 810 Save R58 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
22 Minutes - The  USS Vincennes and the Tragedy of Savo Island: A Lifetime Survival Story (Hardcover): Jeff Spevak 22 Minutes - The USS Vincennes and the Tragedy of Savo Island: A Lifetime Survival Story (Hardcover)
Jeff Spevak
R672 Discovery Miles 6 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ernie Coleman survived the worst open-sea defeat in US Navy history. But he paid a price and buried the horrific memories for decades. In the manner of Mitch Albom's highly successful Tuesdays with Morrie, 22 Minutes is a searing account of a survivor coming to terms with an incident he had suppressed for sixty years and the writer who painstakingly put together the clues about what had happened. Author Jeff Spevak was confronted with a dilemma: How do you tell the story of a man who can't bring himself to talk about the most epic moment of his life? A clever fellow who'd scrapped to survive in a fashion that seems quaint today, Coleman tested himself as a teenager by swimming across lakes, building homes from foraged lumber, running a Navy carpentry shop as though he were a member of the scamming crew of McHale's Navy. He was a self-taught sailor who'd become a legend on Lake Ontario. At age 96, Ernie was still sailing. Ernie Coleman talked of his life frankly - his honest remembrances of brawls and regrets. But he refused to talk about the one thing that had haunted him for decades: the sinking of his ship the Vincennes and his nightmares of men screaming in the burning sea, of incinerated corpses still manning the anti-aircraft guns. Through interviews with Coleman's family and others who knew Coleman, and arduous research Spevak finally put together what had occurred the night of the horrendous loss of his ship, the USS Vincennes, a cruiser sunk during the World War II Battle of Savo Island off Guadalcanal. Four big ships and more than 1,000 sailors were lost that night in a 22-minute battle, the worst open-sea defeat in the history of the United States Navy. Gripping, moving, highly personal, 22 Minutes is Coleman's story of the incident he had buried for more than 60 years. Did Ernie pursue sailing with such intensity, at a time when most men his age are sitting in front of the television, waiting for the end, so that he did not have to close his eyes and remember that night on the Vincennes? "I know why those kids come back from Afghanistan and shoot themselves," he said sadly one morning, sitting on the shady patio at his home. "You lay awake at night, reacting, reacting, reacting. Because it's so real." 22 Minutes has enormous potential to match some of the best-selling first-hand World War II memoirs published in recent years.

C70 Southern North Sea Passage Chart 2021 (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray C70 Southern North Sea Passage Chart 2021 (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R842 R782 Discovery Miles 7 820 Save R60 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The magnetic variation curves have been updated with 2020 data. Under new royalty terms, the DGA (Danish Geodata Agency) have made it unviable to reproduce their copyrighted data. All DGA data has been removed from this chart. There has been general updating throughout.

The Boat Cookbook - Real Food for Hungry Sailors (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Fiona Sims The Boat Cookbook - Real Food for Hungry Sailors (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Fiona Sims
R586 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R51 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For anyone with a tiny galley kitchen, there's good news: no more bland leftovers aboard. These delicious and easy recipes, all made with minimum fuss and maximum flavour, will allow you to spoil yourself in harbour and keep things simple at sea – not to mention rustle up a mean rum punch. With handy ideas on setting up the galley, a lazy guide to filleting mackerel and tips for hosting the perfect beach barbecue, this is the must-have guide for sailors and seaside-lovers alike.

The book includes recipe contributions from top chefs (Chris Galvin, Angela Hartnett, Kevin Mangeolles, Ed Wilson and Judy Joo) and sailing legends (Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Mike Golding, Brian Thompson, Shirley Robertson and Dee Caffari). With a foreword by Chris Galvin, and accompanied throughout by wonderful photography and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, this will prove to be an invaluable addition to the food lover's kitchen or galley.

Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France - Everything you need to know when you step ashore (Paperback): Paul Heiney Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France - Everything you need to know when you step ashore (Paperback)
Paul Heiney
R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Sailors planning a cruise abroad use a pilot book, which gives you all the navigational advice to get you to your destination. Once you've closed the pilot book, this book will help you enjoy all that your destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry and food supplies? The main reason for going on a cruise in the first place is to explore new and lovely places. Sailors won't decide to stop at a port because of an interesting pilotage challenge, but you will for an amazing moules frites place hidden away. General guidebooks won't tell you everything you need to know, and will include a lot of info on places you can't reach. Adlard Coles Shore Guides provide the essential information and ideas to make the most of your time ashore. Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the pretty harbours and beautiful beaches of the Channel Coast of France. The book is lavishly illustrated with the author's own photos of this alluring coastline's bustling ports and hidden gems. Chapters arranged by region and port will detail why each place is worth visiting, what to see, where to find essentials such as fuel and repairs, transport connections, places to visit, best cafes and restaurants, walks (sailors need to stretch their legs when they go ashore), bike rides, best beaches and activities for the kids, all organised into categories by distance from the port or harbour - 10 minutes' walk, 30 minutes' walk and further afield.

The First Indian - The First Indian Solo Circumnavigation Under Sail (Paperback): Dilip Donde The First Indian - The First Indian Solo Circumnavigation Under Sail (Paperback)
Dilip Donde
R339 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R131 (39%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An engrossing narrative of one man's struggle to achieve his dream against all odds, this is both a fast-paced adventure and a telling commentary on how heroes are often made despite the system they operate in, by dint of sheer perseverance and commitment to a chosen path. Above all, it's a paean to the power of self-belief that serves to inspire, motivate and exhilarate. On 19 May 2010, as he sailed INSV Mhadei into Mumbai harbour, Commander Dilip Donde earned his place in India's maritime history by becoming the first Indian to complete a solo circumnavigation under sail, south of the 3 Great Capes. The feat, successfully completed by just over 200 people in the world, had never been attempted in his country before. In his own words, the book chronicles his progress over four years, from building a suitable boat with an Indian boat-builder; weaving his way through the 'sea-blind' and often quixotic bureaucracy; and training himself with no precedent or knowledge base in the country, to finally sailing solo around the world. During this gruelling task he was mentored by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first man to sail solo non-stop around the world.

Imray Chart C62 2020 - Irish Sea (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart C62 2020 - Irish Sea (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R848 R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Save R60 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Farewell Mr Puffin - A small boat voyage to Iceland (Paperback): Paul Heiney Farewell Mr Puffin - A small boat voyage to Iceland (Paperback)
Paul Heiney
R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'It would be hard to imagine a more thoughtful, intelligent and companionable person to go to sea with than Paul Heiney.' Bill Bryson 'High comedy on the high seas. Informative and warm and freezing. It's quite a combination.' Griff Rhys Jones The writer and broadcaster Paul Heiney set sail from the east coast of England bound for Iceland, propelled by a desire to breathe the cool, clear air of the high latitudes, and to follow in the wake of generations of sailors who have made this often treacherous journey since the 13th century. In almost every harbour he tripped over maritime history and anecdote, and came face to face with his own past as he sailed north along his childhood coastline of east Yorkshire towards the Arctic Circle. But there was one major thing missing from this voyage - the sight of puffins. They are remarkable birds, uplifting as a ray of sunshine after a storm. To see them and share their waters was also part of Heiney's ambition. Imagine then his disappointment when, first, no puffins appeared off the Farne Islands, then none to be seen on puffin hotspots like Orkney. When he failed to see puffins on Iceland, Heiney still held out the hope that he would see the 'joker of the seas'. With inspiring travel writing, social and maritime history, and good-humoured reflections on his sailing journey, Heiney brings us this delightful book - a love letter to the puffin, to Iceland and the north, and to the pure pleasure of being at sea.

Addicted to Adventure - Between Rocks and Cold Places (Paperback): Bob Shepton Addicted to Adventure - Between Rocks and Cold Places (Paperback)
Bob Shepton 1
R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bob Shepton is an ordained minister in the Church of England in his late 70s, but spends most of his time sailing into the Arctic and making first ascents of inaccessible mountains. No tea parties for this vicar. Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland, the book travels back to his childhood growing up on the rubber plantation his father managed in Malaysia, moving back to England after his father was shot by the Japanese during the war, boarding school, the Royal Marines, and the church. We then follow Bob as he sails around the world with a group of schoolboys, is dismasted off the Falklands, trapped in ice, and climbs mountains accessible only from iceberg-strewn water and with only sketchy maps available. Bob Shepton, winner of the 2013 Yachtsman of the Year Award, is an old-school adventurer, and this compelling book is in the spirit of sailing mountaineer HW Tilman, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, climber Chris Bonington and yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston, all of whom have been either friends of Bob's or an inspiration for his own exploits. Derring do in a dog collar! Ranulph Fiennes: 'A wonderful true tale of adventure.' Bear Grylls: 'You are going to enjoy this...as a Commando, Bob is clearly made of the right stuff!'

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