Worse Things Happen at Sea by Jake Kavanagh

$25.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

Worse Things Happen at Sea is the long awaited follow up to Jake Kavanagh's hugely popular Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper. This time turning his humorous eye to the scrapes people get into when let loose on open water, Jake has us chuckling, blushing and recognising ourselves or fellow crew coming unst uck in the maritime mayhem he highlights with his witty pen and captures so admirably with his hilarious illustrations. A great read for the armchair sailor - but you may decide that the armchair is the safest place to stay! 'Had me laughing out loud on many occasions.' Motor Boats Monthly 'A great read, and thoroughly recommended.' World Cruising Club ...Show more

Sea Devil: Count Von Luckner in New Zealand and the South Pacific by James N. Bade

$50.00 NZD

Category: Nautical | Reading Level: very good

Count Felix von Luckner - the Sea Devil - remains one of the most colourful figures in 20th century New Zealand history. When he first arrived in New Zealand in October 1917 as a prisoner of war he had to be protected from outraged members of the public, as anti-German sentiment was at its peak. Yet his gentlemanly conduct towards the crews he captured in his raiding activities, his audacious escape from Motuihe Island and the resulting exposure to New Zealand military authorities, turned him into something of a folk hero. Jamed Bade re-assesses key historical incidents in New Zealand and the South Pacific to unravel the mysteries and misunderstandings surrounding the Sea Devil. ...Show more

Spirit of Sailing A Celebration of Sea and Sail by Michael Kahn

$40.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

Millions of people have seen Michael Kahn's stunning seascape and sailing images in art galleries, on posters, and in Pottery Barn and other retail catalogs. Now, collected for the first time in book form, this sumptuous coffee-table volume is a visual escape that inevitably evokes a longing for the sea . Kahn hand-prints his images using a process he developed, which produces warm, sepia-toned photographs. This collection is the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the emotional pull of a sailboat on the open sea. ...Show more

The Captain's Table : Life and Dining on the Great Ocean Liners by Sarah Edington

$45.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

To sail first Class on the great ocean liners was to experience the last word in luxury and service. The Captain's Table recalls not only the glamour and excitement of life on board, but also the rich creativity of the excellent cuisine. The author has expertly recreated an inspiring selection of classi c recipes from the First, Second and Tourist Class dining rooms for the modern cook, adding to the recipes with fascinating research concerning their origins, which includes period memorabilia in the form of dining cards and menus. Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of nostalgic imagery, this book exudes glamour and elegance, bringing the heyday of the liner to life and recapturing some of the original magic of those remarkable ships. ...Show more

The Gaff Rig Handbook by John Leather

$85.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the centuries. John Leather outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts the development of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia and France. 'Regarded internationally as the definitive book for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing a gaff-rigged vessel.' Kelvin Hughes 'The book's longevity says it all.' Water Craft ...Show more

Ship: 3000 Years at Sea by Andrew D. Lambert

$70.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

Includes some New Zealand material. "Ship" brings together 360 of the most famous ships in history and fiction in one stylishly produced volume. Each one has its unique and fascinating tale to tell, the stories so dramatic that they have been immortalized in evocative artworks and captured in startling photography. Themes include exploration and scientific discovery; shipwreck and cannibalism; mutiny and piracy; human endurance and survival. Ships that excelled in battle or were lost in devastating circumstances are represented, whether as part of a fleet action or a single-ship duel. And then there are those that were the first of their kind - larger, stronger, more powerful. And faster: from the exciting tea clipper races in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, to the Blue Ribband race between the super liners of the twentieth century and the incredible achievements of today's round-the-world racers, epitomized by Ellen MacArthur in her trimaran B&Q. International in its scope, this book will have wide appeal and its accessible format makes it easy to use. Ships are organized in alphabetical order, with name, class or type of ship and year of commissioning. Each entry uses an artwork, graphic image or photograph as its starting point, with 200 words of text recalling the event depicted that marks the ship out for inclusion. In some cases the ships are famous because of the painting itself. The entry is rounded off with details of the ship's specifications. Experts in the fields of sailing warships, battleships, ancient and medieval vessels, expeditionary ships, liners and cruise ships, and leisure craft and ships from literature have all been asked to contribute to a remarkable volume that is both an interesting and scholarly achievement and a visual tour de force. ...Show more

New Zealand's Northland Coast: Whangarei to Cape Reinga and Three Kings Islands by David Thatcher

$82.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

The guide covers in detail the harbours and coastline from Whangarei to Cape Reinga, and the Three Kings Islands. As with the Hauraki Gulf Boating Atlas, in presentation and content this is a guide produced to the highest international standards and will make an excellent gift.

Sailing's Strangest Moments by John Harding

$25.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

Presents a collection of stories from the seven seas, revealing unusual and bizarre sailing trips, vessels and characters, and recounting perilous journeys in freak weather, meetings with pirates and sea monsters, and other legendary tales.

Ranger : the Making of a New Zealand Yachting Legend by Sandra Gorter & Aroha Tercel

$40.00 NZD

$42.00 (4% off)

Category: Nautical

This is the first history to be published on the life of the late Lou Tercel, a working-class Auckland crane driver turned legendary yacht designer, and his best-known creation. Built in the backyard of the family home, Ranger dominated the A-class competition from her launch in 1938 until finally outcl assed by the technological advances of the 1960s, and is credited with inspiring today’s crop of successful Kiwi sailors, many of whom have made it to the pinnacle of world yacht racing. Yachtsmen from Chris Bouzaid and the late Peter Blake to Chris Dickson and Russell Coutts have credited Ranger on their path to success in the Whitbread, One Ton Cup and America’s Cup. Lou Tercel’s name is well known in the international yachting community, and was posthumously honoured when Ranger was selected to represent New Zealand and the America’s Cup team at Cowes, England in 2001. ...Show more

Sell Up and Sail (5th ed.) by Bill & Laurel Cooper

$65.00 NZD

$69.99 (7% off)

Category: Nautical

Since it was first published, Sell Up and Sail has become the bible for those cruising as a way of life, whether short or long term. It asks all the right questions, and provides the answers from first-hand experience. Whether choosing a boat, deciding what to take and what to leave behind, avoiding mis takes and pitfalls, preventing ill health afloat, or provisioning in far flung places, this book will show how to get it right before you go and ensure your chosen life is as relaxed, enjoyable and stress-free as possible. This edition has been updated and revised to include far-reaching changes in navigation, electronics and communications as well as bureaucracy and other recent developments. ...Show more

Skipper's Onboard Knot Guide by Morris Chris

$33.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

Anyone going to sea, whether in dinghies, yachts, motorboats or fishing craft needs a few handy knots in their repertoire - to keep things secure on board and to get you out of trouble. Here is a handy, splashproof, accessible guide to 40 of the most useful knots, bends and splices you will ever need - and all with clear step by step sequence photos. The popular spiral binding for fold-back convenience on board, step by step photo sequences, and robust splashproof pages make this an ideal aide memoire for cockpit use. ...Show more

Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boats by Nic Compton

$80.00 NZD

Category: Nautical

For decades, boat building has catered for the rich and the elite, and has been out of the reach of ordinary people both economically and culturally. Iain Oughtred has challenged this philosophy by designing beautiful yet inexpensive wooden boats ideal for amateur construction, often basing the designs on traditional local craft. Iain has a cult following around the world as a result of his exceptionally appealing yet easy to build small boat designs, and this compelling book shows just why. The photography showcases the beauty of Iain's boats, as well as the stunning Scottish landscape where he is based. Nic Compton's evocative text traces Iain's journey and the development of his designs, the growth of the woodenboat movement and the take-up of Iain's designs by mainstream boat builders all over the world. This is the only full colour, comprehensive book on this popular small boat designer, and will appeal to existing Iain Oughtred enthusiasts as well as the more general boat building market, attracted by the gorgeous photography and drawn by Iain's reputation and the philosophy of the wooden boat movement as a whole. ...Show more