Sailing books: New additions to the bookshelf - novels, guidebooks, reports on sailing
YACHT-Redaktion
· 20.12.2023
Boris Herrmann and the race around the world
YACHT editor Jochen Rieker, a long-time companion of Boris Herrmann, has written a 160-page book about The Ocean Race 2022/23, which expertly and knowledgeably guides the reader to the Malizia team, their competitors and through the race and accompanies the creation of an Imoca.
- Delius Klasing; 29,90 Euro -> order here
Ocean Race adventure
The exceptional German sailor Boris Herrmann and his crew competed in the toughest team regatta in sailing in 2023. This new publication describes the highs and lows of the month-long chase across the oceans. The cramped conditions on board wear on the nerves, the elements wear on the equipment, and yet the "Malizia - Seaexplorer" sets a speed record.
- C. Bertelsmann; 28,00 Euro -> order here
Seven colours blue
How a short trip on a sailing boat turned into a seven-year adventure: A seven-year time-out takes the Berlin couple Claudia Clawien and Jonathan Buttmann on the steel yacht "Inti" from their neighbourhood to Kiribati.
- Delius Klasing; 26,90 Euro -> order here
The adventures of Daniel Bones
The full title of this novel is "The True Adventures and Extraordinary Apprenticeship of Daniel Bones". Daniel Bones, who grew up without prospects in the English marshes, meets the dazzling Captain Clarke B., who wants to convince the world of the merits of his lifeboat suit. Their journey across the waters of Europe becomes a ludicrous literary road movie that thrives on its characters and surprising twists and turns.
- Mareverlag; 25,00 Euro -> order here
Nautical travel tips East Frisian Islands
The East Frisian region is characterised by the Wadden Sea and the islands that separate it from the North Sea. This pocket book contains all the important tips that sailors should know if they want to make a trip there. From recommendations for the destinations themselves to topics such as weather and cartography to harbour information for the individual islands.
- Hayit water sports; 19.95 Euro -> order here
Yacht accidents
Sailing instructor Jan-Erik Kruse describes and analyses typical disasters, damage and accidents that have mainly occurred due to ignorance. Skippers and crews should learn to anticipate and avoid problems through education. The book covers all important topics from loss of rudder to man-overboard situations and stranding.
- Delius Klasing; 29,90 Euro -> order here
The library of the seven seas
This is something that has been missing from the bookshelf: Alexander Pechmann's work provides a knowledgeable navigation aid for lovers of nautical literature. This varied journey through the myths, discoveries and adventures of seafaring describes the origins, influences and contexts of the great maritime works.
- Mareverlag; 34,00 Euro -> order here
Maps that changed the world
The history of cartography illustrates how the world we know today has slowly taken shape in our imagination. Philip Parker's 270-page work shows and describes the most important maps and their history.
- Haupt Verlag; 38,00 Euro -> order here
Refit made easy
Buy cheap and restore it yourself: Jens Feddern uses the example of a dilapidated GRP long keeler to memorably outline with photos, drawings and concise descriptions the various tasks that can be involved in refitting a yacht - from refurbishing the hull to alternative energy generation.
- Delius Klasing; 19,90 Euro -> order here
Yacht design- The great designers
When yacht design did not yet take place on a screen, it had a lot in common with the creation of works of art. This detailed manual work required innovation, experience and imagination. The creators of successful yachts often sailed them to victory themselves and were also keen to experiment at the drawing board. This book portrays 15 of the great yacht designers from the era of classic boatbuilding.
- Delius Klasing; 49,90 Euro -> order here
