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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 |
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 FIRST published in 1964, Sir Francis Chichester’s autobiography is by no means a ‘new release’. But 45 years on from the voyage that saw him become the first person to sail solo around the world from west to east, this first-hand account of ardour and intrepid adventure will still hold today’s readers captivated. Chronicling his endeavours by sea, air and land, Chichester writes in a raw and honest style, giving the reader a fascinating insight into his life, travels and achievements as a good old-fashioned adventurer.
Author: Sir Francis Chichester
Price: £9.99 • Web: www.summersdale.com
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 |
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 CRUISING under Power offer readers a wealth of practical know-how to make the most of their motor cruising experience. Guiding the reader through every stage of preparation and planning, it is designed to instill confidence in executing a cruise in a safe and seamanlike manner. Information is given in a clear and very comprehensive style; with sections broken down and clearly marked, this book could easily act as a quick reference guide if needs be, although novice cruisers will no doubt be happy to read it cover to cover ahead of embarking on their first major passage.
Author: Dag Pike
Price: £20 • Web: www.adlardcoles.com
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Tuesday, 08 May 2012 09:00 |
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All at Sea takes a look at one of the wildest new sports to hit the UK’s waters, as Bournemouth Surf Boat Club shows us what its all about.
Forget the sophistication of rowing at Henley on Thames, public school etiquette and Pimms. Welcome to the exciting world of Bournemouth Surf Boat Club and the super friendly, gung-ho adrenaline sport of Australian surf boat racing.
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Tuesday, 08 May 2012 00:00 |
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Backed by steely determination and years of experience, Nick Dempsey is ready to give it his all on home waters this summer.
 NORWICH-born Nick Dempsey began windsurfing at the age of seven and has never looked back, making his Olympic debut at the age of 20 at the Sydney Games. In 2004, he then became the first ever Briton to win an Olympic medal in windsurfing, when he won the bronze medal in Athens. That was his second Olympics; London 2012 will be his fourth. At the 2008 Games, he was cruelly denied a medal in a dramatic final race; but the bitter disappointment of finishing in fourth place four years ago has spurred Nick on.
Since 2008, Nick has made Weymouth his home, together with wife, Sarah Ayton, herself a double Olympic gold medalist, and their two sons; the couple married just months after the 2008 Games. In emphatic style, Nick has stamped his mark on the waters of Weymouth, winning the RS:X windsurfing World Championship title there in 2009, and the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta there in June 2011, topping this off with silver at the official Test Event at the Olympic venue later that year.
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Thursday, 05 April 2012 00:00 |
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 Knowing Jonathan Eyers to be a wacky kind of a guy from his previous offering Don’t shoot the Albatross! I approached this book with caution; I wasn’t fond of the title for starters. The book deals with many of the unsavoury creatures that lurk on our ocean bed and gives you a bit of background about what they get up to down there. I actually found it mildly diverting. It wasn’t clear whether this was aimed at kids, but it reminded me of a book we had in the library of my primary school, which I always rather enjoyed. I’m not sure I’d go so far as to buy this book, but I wouldn’t commit it to the deep either.
Author: Jonathan Eyers
Price: £7.99
Web: www.acblack.com/nautical
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