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Seaforth World Naval Review 2024 (Hardcover): Seaforth World Naval Review 2024 (Hardcover)
R1,830 R1,354 Discovery Miles 13 540 Save R476 (26%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For more than a decade this annual volume has provided an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world's navies and their ships in the previous twelve months. It combines regional surveys with major articles on important new warships and looks at wider issues of significance to navies such as aviation and weaponry. The contributors come from around the globe and as well as providing a balanced picture of naval developments, they interpret their significance and explain their context.

As well as its regular regional reviews, the 2024 volume focuses on three fleets: the Brazilian Navy, the Hellenic Navy and the Royal Navy. There are in-depth articles on the French Auguste Benebig class of overseas patrol vessels, the Indian P15A & P15B Kolkata/Visakhapatnam class destroyers, and the Spanish S-80 Class Isaac Peral class submarines. The third regular section of the volume is devoted to reviews of important technological developments around the world. David Hobbs looks at aspects of naval aviation and focusses on U.S. unmanned systems. Norman Friedman outlines developments in naval propulsion systems, while Richard Scott analyzes the Kongsberg/Raytheon naval strike missile.

Now firmly established as the only annual naval overview of its type in the world, The Seaforth World Naval Review is essential reading for professional and enthusiast alike. It takes the reader to the heart of contemporary maritime affairs.

For the Safety of All - A Story of Scotland's Lighthouses (Paperback): Donald S. Murray For the Safety of All - A Story of Scotland's Lighthouses (Paperback)
Donald S. Murray
R488 R448 Discovery Miles 4 480 Save R40 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'There have always been lighthouses in my life. There has been a closeness and steadiness to our relationship, as if they have kept pace and in close contact with me.' Lighthouses punctuate Scotland's coastline - a stoic presence on the edge of the landscape. Since the earliest of these hardy structures were raised, they have been a lifeline for seafarers at the mercy of treacherous weather and uncertain navigation. Today over 100 of Scotland's lighthouses are listed buildings. The lighthouse is now one of many maritime resources which act 'for the safety of all'. But we are still drawn to the solitary life of the keeper, the beauty of the lens of the lamp and the calm reassurance of a flashing light on a distant shore. Donald S Murray explores Scotland's lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices of the lightkeepers. From ancient beacons to the work of the Stevensons and the Northern Lighthouse Board, and from wartime strife to automation and preservation, the lighthouses stand as a testament to the nation's innate connection to the sea. Published in partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and the Northern Lighthouse Board.

World Voyage Planner - Planning a Voyage from Anywhere in the World to Anywhere in the World (Paperback): Jimmy Cornell, Ivan... World Voyage Planner - Planning a Voyage from Anywhere in the World to Anywhere in the World (Paperback)
Jimmy Cornell, Ivan Cornell
R1,076 Discovery Miles 10 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the 3rd edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book details what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider: - World weather systems - Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking into account weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, piracy etc) - Practicalities (repair facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations, provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much more) Written from a completely international point of view, World Voyage Planner will help sailors from any country going to any other country to achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.

East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate... East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate (Hardcover, 20th edition)
Janet Harber
R1,093 R880 Discovery Miles 8 800 Save R213 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Get Your Captain's License, 5th (Paperback, 5th edition): Charlie Wing Get Your Captain's License, 5th (Paperback, 5th edition)
Charlie Wing
R989 R816 Discovery Miles 8 160 Save R173 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Earning a captain's license just got easier Whether you are an avid boater seeking to improve your seamanship and get a discount on boat insurance or aspire to start a business running a charter, sightseeing, or whale-watching boat, this revised and updated Fifth Edition is the only resource you need to obtain the captain's license you want, including the six-passenger "Six-Pack," Master and Mate Inland, Master and Mate Near Coastal, and Sail/Auxiliary Sail Endorsement. Get Your Captain's License is thorough enough to replace costly classroom instruction with its 350 pages of seamanship and navigation tutorials and more than 1,500 carefully selected questions and answers from the Coast Guard exams. The book also contains details of a special offer (20% discount) for access to a new associated website from Examiam that combines a digital version of this book with all 12,000 of the U.S. Coast Guard's latest Captain's license questions. Please note that access to this website is not included with the purchase of this book; additional fees apply.

The 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides' (Hardcover): Karl Heinz Marquardt The 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides' (Hardcover)
Karl Heinz Marquardt
R776 R651 Discovery Miles 6 510 Save R125 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Constitution was one of the US Navy's first six original frigates, ordered as a counter to the Barbary corsairs in the Mediterranean. Fast and heavily built, she was nominally rated as a 44 but mounted thirty 24-pdr and twenty-two 12-pdr cannon. Her most famous encounter, after which she became nicknamed 'Old Ironsides' due to British shot being seen bouncing off her hull, involved HMS Guerriere, which she smashed; the same treatment was meted out to HMS Java four months later. Now the oldest commissioned warship afloat in thw world, she is berthed in Boston Harbor. The 'Anatomy of the Ship' series aims to provide the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types ever published. What makes the series unique is a complete set of superbly executed line drawings, both the conventional type of plan as well as explanatory views, with fully descriptive keys. These are supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

Adriatic Pilot 2020 - Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, East Coast of Italy, Albania (Hardcover, 8th New edition): Trevor & Dinah... Adriatic Pilot 2020 - Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, East Coast of Italy, Albania (Hardcover, 8th New edition)
Trevor & Dinah Imray, Thompson
R1,526 R1,329 Discovery Miles 13 290 Save R197 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This 8th edition has been fully revised to include new information on marinas, visitor moorings and anchorages, with all the attendant facilities available to cruising sailors. There is also plenty to give historical context and to whet the appetite for visits and exploration ashore. Plans have been updated throughout. Numerous photographs help to orientate, inform and inspire, including a new set of images for the Italian coast and Venice lagoon. For occasional charterers or long-term cruisers alike, Trevor and Dinah Thompson's thorough and comprehensive work should be the first choice of any cruising sailor wanting to make the most of this rich and diverse coastline. Adriatic Pilot is complemented by Imray's series of charts for the Dalmatian coast.

The Shell Channel Pilot - South coast of England, the North coast of France and the Channel Islands (Hardcover, 8th Revised... The Shell Channel Pilot - South coast of England, the North coast of France and the Channel Islands (Hardcover, 8th Revised edition)
Tom Cunliffe 1
R1,274 R1,120 Discovery Miles 11 200 Save R154 (12%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Following the pioneering work of the legendary Adlard Coles, the book was passed to Captain John Coote RN in 1982. In his comparatively short, ten-year tenure, John Coote expanded the coverage from the English coast to include northern France. He also applied a characteristic humour to the shoreside aspect of the text which has been enthusiastically adopted by Tom Cunliffe, the present and third compiler of this unique work. This is a revised 8th edition published by Imray under Cunliffe's hand. 'Shell' is more than a harbour guide. It also provides a reassuring hand on the shoulder for Channel navigation, with useful passage notes gleaned from the compiler's personal experience of more than 40 years running the tides and finding the eddies. His frank remarks regarding harbour and recreational facilities have long been relied upon by sailors of all generations and nationalities. While leading to some enlightening secrets, they have been known to cause landlords whose establishments fall short of the required standard to lose the will to live. Working with harbourmasters and a dedicated group of carefully selected yachtsmen and women, Cunliffe has kept this pilot as up to date as is humanly possible. More than being technically sound, which is to be expected from a Yachtmaster Examiner, the book is also a thoroughly enjoyable read. Imray Digital Charts: Free mobile download A voucher code to download the relevant Imray digital charts into Imray Navigator (our app for iOS and Android) is included with the paper edition of this book.

Reeds Channel Almanac 2023 - SPIRAL BOUND (Paperback): Perrin Towler, Mark Fishwick Reeds Channel Almanac 2023 - SPIRAL BOUND (Paperback)
Perrin Towler, Mark Fishwick
R1,008 Discovery Miles 10 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing yachtsmen ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2023, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures - in fact everything the cruising yachtsman needs to know. The large type size and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for anyone cruising the length of the English Channel. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth

Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering (Hardcover): Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering (Hardcover)
R8,773 Discovery Miles 87 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering comprises the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2022) that was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 24-26 May 2022. The Conference has evolved from the series of biennial national conferences in Portugal, which have become an international event, and which reflect the internationalization of the maritime sector and its activities. MARTECH 2022 is the sixth of this new series of biennial conferences. The book covers all aspects of maritime activity, including in Volume 1: Structures, Hydrodynamics, Machinery, Control and Design. In Volume 2: Maritime Transportation and Ports, Maritime Traffic, Safety, Environmental Conditions, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, and Fisheries and Aquaculture. Trends in Maritime Technology and Engineering aims at academics and professionals in the above mentioned fields.

RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 2015 (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Melanie Bartlett RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 2015 (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Melanie Bartlett; Illustrated by Melanie Bartlett, Ray Smith 1
R451 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R44 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Trade, Migration and Urban Networks in Port Cities, c. 1640-1940 (Paperback): Adrian Jarvis, Robert Lee Trade, Migration and Urban Networks in Port Cities, c. 1640-1940 (Paperback)
Adrian Jarvis, Robert Lee
R890 Discovery Miles 8 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Scott Lithgow - Deja Vu All Over Again! The Rise and Fall of a Shipbuilding Company (Paperback, illustrated edition): Lewis... Scott Lithgow - Deja Vu All Over Again! The Rise and Fall of a Shipbuilding Company (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Lewis Johnman, Hugh Murphy
R985 Discovery Miles 9 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Search - The true story of a D-Day survivor, an unlikely friendship, and a lost shipwreck off Normandy (Paperback): John... The Search - The true story of a D-Day survivor, an unlikely friendship, and a lost shipwreck off Normandy (Paperback)
John Henry Phillips
R337 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Mastering Navigation at Sea - De-Mystifying Navigation for the Cruising Skipper (Paperback): Paul Boissier Mastering Navigation at Sea - De-Mystifying Navigation for the Cruising Skipper (Paperback)
Paul Boissier
R558 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R100 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason - it's the world's last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to properly enjoy the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one step ahead of the game. This book is thoughtfully written to help yachtsmen do just that. It's not another navigation textbook; it's written by a mariner for other mariners. It's well-informed, easy to read and honest about the author's triumphs and disasters over a lifetime's navigating. He has a unique perspective having navigated in many parts of the world from high up on the bridge of a warship, close to the water in a cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine. After his navy career he was Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often dealing with the consequences of poor navigation. The author brings the subject to life in a book that is designed to help yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and their enthusiasm for, the timeless skills of navigation. It is packed with hundreds of illustrations - colour photographs, charts, diagrams and tables - making the text easy to understand. The book is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.

Reeds Nautical Almanac 2024 (Paperback): Perrin Towler, Mark Fishwick Reeds Nautical Almanac 2024 (Paperback)
Perrin Towler, Mark Fishwick
R1,312 Discovery Miles 13 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. Having celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, the 2024 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2024 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk

Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom in the Nineteenth Century - A Regional Approach (Paperback): Simon Ville Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom in the Nineteenth Century - A Regional Approach (Paperback)
Simon Ville
R893 Discovery Miles 8 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 - Life and Times of Joseph Salter (Paperback): Nancy Redmayne Ross The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 - Life and Times of Joseph Salter (Paperback)
Nancy Redmayne Ross
R897 Discovery Miles 8 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
RYA VHF Handbook - The RYA'S Complete Guide to SRC (Paperback): Melanie Bartlett RYA VHF Handbook - The RYA'S Complete Guide to SRC (Paperback)
Melanie Bartlett
R527 R476 Discovery Miles 4 760 Save R51 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Seafaring - The Full Story (Paperback, 2nd Enhanced edition): Captain George P. Boughton Seafaring - The Full Story (Paperback, 2nd Enhanced edition)
Captain George P. Boughton; Illustrated by Kenneth D Shoesmith RI
R437 R397 Discovery Miles 3 970 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A beautifully illustrated sailing classic. This rare memoir opens onto the early adventures of a 12-year-old boy sent to sea after the tragic deaths of his sister and father and the impending poverty of his mother. Not for these alone did the book draw great reviews from The Times and The Spectator, when first published in the 1920s. Recently, intrigued by this touching life story, his grandson researched press clippings and documents that compelled him to update and publish the book again, to reveal the full story that must have influenced and spurred on his hero. Weathering fierce storms and worse, in his first 8 years as an apprentice mariner the boy grew into a fine young man, learning from and appreciating the multicultured seamen about him as they ploughed through the Asian trading routes, often fighting off formidable pirates on the South China seas. On his first return home, now aged 20, Boughton arrived in time to save his mother from bailiffs and life in a poorhouse. (He supported her to the end of her days.) Exemplifying that steadfastness, he became a captain and then rose to become the Superintendent of the Shipping Federation of Britain as well as Member of the Marine Board for London. Notably, the book reproduces the original illustrations by Shoesmith, the still much admired artist of his day. The publication also includes old sea shanties, knots and amazing facts regarding world religions and more.

The Cruising Almanac 2023 (Paperback, New edition): Imray, Cruising Association The Cruising Almanac 2023 (Paperback, New edition)
Imray, Cruising Association
R1,107 Discovery Miles 11 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Almost a century later, in 2002, it became the Cruising Almanac, published by Imray, that we all recognise today. This 2023 edition, introduced by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, CBE, Patron of the Cruising Association. Compiled annually by a team of Cruising Association editors and Imray, the Almanac covers Northwest Europe from the Shetlands in the north to Gibraltar in the south and from the Baltic in the east to the west coast of Ireland. Based on first-hand experience and official data, all the content, including text, plans and tidal data, is checked and updated for each new edition. Over 750 port entries sit alongside readily identifiable blue boxed passage notes, enabling easy access to the information you need, both for passage planning and whilst at sea. 2023 tide tables for 47 standard ports are included in a separate booklet. The main Almanac contains tidal stream diagrams: full tidal details for secondary ports are included with the text for the relevant port. Updating of the Almanac continues throughout the year, with corrections published monthly on the Cruising Association website Almanac corrections page.

Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Hardcover): David House Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques (Hardcover)
David House
R5,094 Discovery Miles 50 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Command Companion of Seamanship Techniques is the latest work from the well-respected marine author, D J House. It contains all the information needed for command posts at sea. * All aspects of shipboard management are discussed, with special emphasis placed on health and safety. * Guidelines on how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea * Contains the most recent SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law to keep you up to date with the latest rules and regulations. In order to aid learning, the book includes a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and answers at the end of chapters. The author tells you how to respond to accidents and emergencies at sea, in the event, for example of cargo contamination, collision, loss of stability due to cargo shift and damage due to flooding, fire plus loss of life/crew. In addition, the SOLAS revisions and a discussion of marine law is included to keep you up to date with all the latest rules and regulations. In order to aid learning, this book will include a number of worked examples in the text along with questions and answers at the end of chapters. D J House is senior lecturer in Nautical studies at the Nautical college, Fleetwood. His sea-going experience includes general cargo, reefer, bulk cargo, passenger and liner trades, underwater operations, and roll-on/roll-off ferries. He is a well-known marine author and has written Seamanship Techniques Volumes 1 and 2 (combined) and he has revised Cargo Work in the Kemp & Young series.

RYA Navigation Exercises (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Chris Slade RYA Navigation Exercises (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Chris Slade; Illustrated by Sarah Selman, Kevin Slater 2
R748 R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Save R65 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (Paperback): James Stevens RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (Paperback)
James Stevens
R637 R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Save R58 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Cruising Almanac 2021 (Paperback, New edition): The Cruising Association The Cruising Almanac 2021 (Paperback, New edition)
The Cruising Association
R1,256 R1,113 Discovery Miles 11 130 Save R143 (11%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Compiled by a team of Cruising Association regional editors and Imray, the Cruising Almanac is an annual publication first published over 100 years ago and long regarded as the perfect on board companion for cruising yachts. Each year, a well-known cruising sailor writes the Preface, and this year's is by Tom Cunliffe. The Almanac covers Northwest Europe from the Shetlands and southern Norway to Gibraltar and West Ireland to the Baltic. Based on first-hand experience and official data, all sections - text, plans, tidal data - are checked and updated annually. With over 750 port entries alongside passage notes (easily identified by their pale blue background colour), it's a vital tool for both planning and whilst at sea. 2021 tide tables for 47 standard ports are included in a separate booklet. The main Almanac contains tidal stream diagrams: full tidal details for secondary ports are included with the text for the relevant port. Updating of the Almanac continues throughout the year, with corrections published monthly on the Cruising Association website Almanac corrections page.

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