My CurrentFavourite Nautical books

A Listmania! list by Nick Ward ('Matron of Cool) "Author" (Southampton, U.K.)
 
Disasters at Sea
1.  Disasters at Sea by Dag Pike
The list author says:
  "New book by this author I met Dag at the London BS this is one of his best!"
£16.99   Used & New from: £6.69

UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide
2.  UK and Ireland Circumnavigator's Guide by Samantha Steele
The list author says:
  "Great guide for planning a trip around Britain, written by by an enthusiastic sailor... great read"
Used & New from: £9.61
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 2009-2012 Rules
3.  Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 2009-2012 Rules by Paul Elvstrom
The list author says:
  "Update of the ever popular Racing Rules (ISAF) ... buy it!"
£12.34   Used & New from: £7.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Walking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through Life
4.  Walking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through Life by Geoff Holt
The list author says:
  "Geoff Holt's book opens a window into the life of a man whose world collapsed at the age of 18."
£7.56   Used & New from: £4.76
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Against the Flow: The Inspiring Story of a Teacher Turned Record-breaking Yachtswoman
5.  Against the Flow: The Inspiring Story of a Teacher Turned Record-breaking Yachtswoman by Dee Caffari
The list author says:
  "Dee's book is inspiring ... what an acheivement and a great ambassador for sailing"
£14.44   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

A World of My Own: The First Ever Non-stop Solo Round the World Voyage
6.  A World of My Own: The First Ever Non-stop Solo Round the World Voyage by Robin Knox-Johnston
The list author says:
  "Ok ... Sir Robin's one of my personal heroes... but every yachtsman should read this book"
£7.59   Used & New from: £2.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Taking on the World
7.  Taking on the World by Ellen MacArthur
The list author says:
  "Yes, Dame Ellen's an inspiration to all ... teriffic read!"
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Heavy Weather Sailing
8.  Heavy Weather Sailing by Peter Bruce
The list author says:
  "If you are serious about sailing offshore, then buy this book!"
£22.75   Used & New from: £19.91
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Grab Bag Book: Your Ultimate Guide to Liferaft Survival
9.  The Grab Bag Book: Your Ultimate Guide to Liferaft Survival by Frances Howorth
The list author says:
  "This book is a great guide as to what  the essentials are to grab! Needed!"
£8.35   Used & New from: £3.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

117 Days Adrift (World of cruising)
10.  117 Days Adrift (World of cruising) by Maurice Bailey
The list author says:
  "One of the best true life survival stories great to see it still in print!"
£11.69   Used & New from: £9.43
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Left for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race
11.  Left for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race by Nick Ward
The list author says:
  "My own first person account of 1979's Fastnet Race"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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Diver
12.  Diver by Tony Groom
The list author says:
  "Tony's a great guy. And truly, this is a great book... go on!"
£7.89   Used & New from: £3.70
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)

Fatal Storm: The Inside Story of the Tragic Sydney to Hobart Race
13.  Fatal Storm: The Inside Story of the Tragic Sydney to Hobart Race by Robert Mundle
The list author says:
  "1998 - The Sydney Hobart Race a new edition not to be missed"
£7.59   Used & New from: £0.01

Total Loss: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of Yacht Losses at Sea
14.  Total Loss: Dramatic First-hand Accounts of Yacht Losses at Sea by Paul Gelder
The list author says:
  "New Edition - A great read..."
£6.56   Used & New from: £0.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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