Sailing book 1:Sea
In this masterful work, Chris Dixon and Jeremy K. Spencer have compiled interesting facts from various maritime areas, from nautical science and ocean research to survival at sea and fishing. In many easy-to-understand explanatory texts, concise checklists and marvellous illustrations, they provide insights into complex issues in an ingeniously simple way. This is also exciting for sailors, as the book makes an excellent contribution to broadening their own knowledge horizons.
- PRESTEL VERLAG, 360 PAGES, 32 EURO
Sailing book 2: Logbook of passion
Bernard Moitessier, Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Yvan Bourgnon, Adeline von Schimmelmann and Suzanne van der Veeken: Marc Bielefeld brings their stories and more to life. He weaves a total of 15 portraits into a journey through time from the beginnings of seafaring to the present day.
Sailing book 3:Hero overnight
It was one of the top regatta news stories of last year: a 19-year-old German wins the first leg of the legendary Mini-Transat. Melwin Fink explains how he stayed on course despite a storm warning and achieved a spectacular success that made the international sailing world sit up and take notice.
Sailing book 4 and 5:Adriatic Sea
Thomas Käsbohrer has published two Croatia cruising guides (North & South) in a kind of hidden object style. They cover the entire coast including Slovenia and Montenegro. Sailors will find lots of information on harbours, places of interest and restaurants.
Sailing book 6:IJsselmeer
The 8th edition of the comprehensive handbook for the popular area in the neighbouring country has been completely updated. Manfred Fenzl provides useful tips for approaching the harbours, including those in the surrounding regions. There are also detailed maps and tips for going ashore.
Sailing book 7:North & Baltic Sea
Area expert Jan Werner has put together nine varied cruising suggestions for sailing along Denmark's coasts. There is an ideal route for every crew, depending on ability and requirements. The area guide has recently been published in its tenth, completely revised edition.
Sailing book 8:Navigate better
How do you read a nautical chart, what is AIS, how do you work with plotters and modern radar equipment, and how does the technology actually work? The new, significantly updated edition of "Besser navigieren" provides everything you need to know about navigation, from the basics of terrestrial positioning to the finer points of tide calculation. The good thing about it is that even though the content corresponds to a textbook, the knowledge is conveyed in a practical way. And: It's about specialised knowledge, not sample solutions for exam questions.
Sailing book 9:Wadden Sea wonderland
Determined by the rhythm of the tides, the Wadden Sea is a habitat for seals, harbour porpoises and rare water birds as well as a resting place for hundreds of flocks of migratory birds. Martin Stock and Tim Schröder have captured the beauty of this unique landscape in a magnificent illustrated book. In addition to the conventional book (19.90 euros), there is now a limited and hand-signed gift version in an elegant jewellery slipcase including a high-quality fine art print and an exclusive seal sponsorship.
Sailing book 10:Spitsbergen
Paolo Verzone has published another, no less recommendable illustrated book about Spitsbergen.
Sailing book 11:When the sea speaks
Dodgy sailors, cursed fish heads, deadly rituals and a bit of sailor's yarn: in Peter F. Ingersson's thrilling crime thriller, a young journalist has to help a retired captain. In the process, she unexpectedly finds herself in mortal danger.
Sailing book 12:The song of the foghorn
It is just a muffled sound that resounds out to sea. And yet it is much more than a warning signal. Jennifer Lucy Allan combines her musical knowledge with her personal fascination for the foghorn as a machine, as an instrument and as a symbol of a bygone era.
