A story as vast and exhilarating as the open ocean itself, SAILING ALONE chronicles the daring, disastrous, and often absurd history of those who chose to sail across the ocean, in very small boats, alone.

Sailing by yourself, out of sight of land, can be invigorating and terrifying, compelling and tedious - and sometimes all of the above in one morning. But it is also a wide expanse of time in which to think. Sailing Alone tells the story of some of the remarkable people who, over the last four centuries, have spent weeks and months, moving slowly over the world's largest laboratory: a capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, the weather, the stars, and countless sea creatures, from the tiniest to the most massive and threatening.

Richard J. King profiles characters famous, diverse, international, and obscure, from Joshua Slocum of 1898 to modern teenagers daring to take the challenge. They see strange hallucinations, lie to us (and themselves) on their travel logs, encounter sharks, befriend birds, and experience ESP, all part of the unnerving reality of extended isolation. And some disappear altogether. Sailing Alone also recounts the author's own nearly catastrophic solo crossing of the Atlantic, and the mystery of his inexplicable survival one sunny afternoon.

An enormously engaging new book for skippers and armchair voyagers alike.

Learn the most crucial knots for the outdoors, survival, and prepping!

The Most Crucial Knots to Know shows you how to tie over 40 of the most practical knots for virtually any situation.

The illustrated instructions have easy-to-follow steps with clear, professional color photographs for each knot.

This guide will equip you with skills that are useful, fun to learn, and make you look like a confident pro.

Get your copy today!

Professional illustrations eliminate guesswork

Arrows and diagrams make it easy to understand each knot, eliminating guesswork. Steps are simple, clear, and concise.

Where can you use knots in this book?

This book is perfect for sailing, camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing, survival, prepping, preppers, rescue, safety, gardening, housework, daily living, and emergency situations.

Learn how to confidently handle real-world scenarios with ropes, knots, lashings, hitches, and splicing.

Example Scenarios in the Book

• Properly tie a load in a pickup truck
• Pitch a survival tarp
• String a clothesline
• Build a structure
• and many more...

The Most Crucial Knots to Know contains:

• Knot use suggestions
• Rope care and how to select the correct type of rope
• The Boy Scout and Scouting Knots
• Survival tips for the outdoors

Who is the author?

Aaron Linsdau is a polar explorer. He holds the world record for surviving the longest solo expedition to the South Pole. Aaron has attempted to climb Denali solo multiple times, betting his life on the knots he shares in this book.

Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook!

Get your copy of The Most Crucial Knots to Know. Be prepared and confident for any situation.

The Long Way is Bernard Moitessier's own incredible story of his participation in the first Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation rounding the three great Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and the Horn. For seven months, the veteran seafarer battled storms, doldrums, gear-failures, knock-downs, as well as overwhelming fatigue and loneliness. Then, nearing the finish, Moitessier pulled out of the race and sailed on for another three months before ending his 37,455-mile journey in Tahiti. Not once had he touched land.

This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water

A learn-to-sail book with heart.--WoodenBoat
A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages.--Cruising World
Teaches sailing with flair and poetry.--SAIL
A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough.--Sailing
Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novice--with lots to offer intermediate sailors, too.--Kalamazoo Gazette

If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, The Complete Sailor is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor.

Inside you'll find:

• An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing
• Up-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport
• Exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations

Topics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering

An extraordinary story of bravery and insanity on the high seas. . . . One of the most gripping sea stories I have ever read. -- Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm

In the tradition of Into Thin Air and The Perfect Storm, comes a breathtaking oceanic adventure about an obsessive desire to test the limits of human endurance.

In 1968 nine sailors set off on the most daring race ever held and never before completed: to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe nonstop. Ten months later, only one of the nine men would cross the finish line and earn fame, wealth, and glory. For the others, the reward was madness, failure, and death.

Gorgeously written and meticulously researched by author Peter Nichols, this extraordinary book chronicles the contest of the individual against the sea, waged at a time before cell phones, satellite dishes, and electronic positioning systems. A Voyage for Madmen is a tale of sailors driven by their own dreams and demons, of horrific storms, and of those riveting moments when a decision means the difference between life and death.

This new, revised edition of The Sailing Bible is the complete, hands-on manual packed with detailed, step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at every level. Whether one is a dinghy or yacht sailor, just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this book will deliver all the answers needed.

Contents include:

• What type of dinghy or yacht?
• Cruising and racing
• Launching, helming and capsizing
• Mastering the trapeze
• Sailing with a spinnaker
• Managing a crew
• Reading the weather
• Racing techniques and tactics
• Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation
• Anchoring, and marina berthing
• Knots, ropes and flags
• Boat etiquette and seamanship
• Rules of the road, safety and emergencies
• Boat maintenance and repair.

You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)! You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home.

Here are just a few projects you can create withMarlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts:

Companionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your backyard * Key fob * Checkerboard * Reusable net shopping bag * Eyeglass case * Ring toss * and more

Don't worry if you have never worked with rope in this way before--Barbara will take you step-by-step through theprocess, from choosing and measuring materials to putting the final touches on your nautical project. Projects are suitable for scout troops or afterschool activities as well!

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters.

Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira.

The 2025 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea.

The 2025 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide.

Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk

Author Chris Santella writes in his introduction, From the relative indolence of cruising the Dodecanese or the British Virgin Islands, to the white-knuckle adventure of rounding Cape Horn, to the thrill of partaking in the regatta off Newport, Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die attempts to capture the rich and varied world of recreational sailing. It's my hope that it will inspire you to set sail on some new adventures of your own.

Santella has assembled a crew of the world's greatest championship racers and professional adventurers and persuades them to disclose their favorite destinations around the globe. Featuring some of the best-known men and women in the sport--Tom Whidden and Gary Jobson (members of the winning 1987 America's Cup crew), Jeff Johnstone (of J-Boats), award-winning sailing writer Lin Pardey, and many others--this is a unique full-color celebration for sailors to relive their greatest memories or plan their next big adventure.

For each of the 50 places, the sailor recommending the venue spins an entertaining yarn about their experience there, and each description is accompanied by a make you want to go there now photograph.

The amazingly diverse places they've selected include:

• Australia: Fremantle and Sydney
• Bermuda: St. George's Harbor
• Brazil: Bay of Ilha Grande
• California: Channel Islands and San Francisco Bay
• Chile: Cape Horn
• Hawaii: Lahaina to Honolulu
• Italy: Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
• Maine: Boothbay Harbor, Penobscot Bay, Southwest Harbor
• Florida: Biscayne Bay and Key West
• Scotland: Firth of Clyde
• South Africa: Cape Town
• And dozens more!

I know you'll want to read more after you finish Sailing a Serious Ocean. And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean. -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF ROUNDING THE HORN

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his oftenchallengingvoyages. Now you can take a seat next to John--at a lesser cost--and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure.

In Sailing a Serious Ocean, John tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them. His tales of storm encounters and other examples of extreme seamanship will help you prepare for your journey and give you confidence to handle any situation--even heavy weather. Through his personal stories, John will guide you through the whole process of choosing the right boat, outfitting with the right gear, planning your route, navigating the ocean, and understanding the nuances of life at sea.

Our oceans are beautiful yet unpredictable--water that is at one moment a natural mirror for the glowing sun can turn into a foamy, raging wall of fury. John knows our oceans, and he is one of the best teachers of taming and enjoying them. Before you set off across the big blue, turn to John for his inspirational stories and hard-learned advice and discover the serious sailor in you.

Inside the pages of this new edition of the go-to guide about sailing and boat maintenance, you'll discover:

- Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of sailing practice written by an expert sailor
- Fully updated contents with the latest information and advice, and technological developments
- A chapter by chapter approach that functions as a complete tuition course on seamanship
- Authoritative text, clear, annotated diagrams, and action photographs
- A reliable, instant, and user-friendly handbook for any sailing situation
- Foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist, Sir Ben Ainslie

Former British national champion Steve Sleight offers a wealth of expert advice and guidance in the form of a complete tuition course on seamanship. The Complete Sailing Manual is the ultimate sailing handbook that is packed with engaging essential information and breathtaking action photography. Handy diagrams, step-by-step artwork, and instructions will teach you all the latest sailing techniques.

This updated edition features all of the latest developments in sailing including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation, and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations, and best practices from collision regulations to safety equipment. This essential sailing book is necessary for every keen sailor, from beginner to expert!

The Bible of knot-tyers.... Like the best cookbooks or collections of movie reviews, it's a great dip-in read: Sit down at the breakfast table, flip the book open to any page, and you'll find an appetizing morsel to gnaw on. --The New York Times

The Ashley Book of Knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified (with some new knots officially listed for the first time in the original 1944 publication). Mr. Ashley describes when each knot initially appeared, something about their history, and what each knot is best used for.

Including an easy-to-use index of knots, Mr. Ashley gives explicit directions on how to tie each knot. Devoting eleven years to writing his masterpiece, he describes each step simply and clearly and penned some 7,000 illustrative drawings alongside the text. This classic resource is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. Mr. Ashley's drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. The Ashley Book of Knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library.

Learn the most crucial knots for the outdoors, survival, and prepping!

The Most Crucial Knots to Know shows you how to tie over 40 of the most practical knots for virtually any situation.

The illustrated instructions have easy-to-follow steps with clear, professional color photographs for each knot.

This guide will equip you with skills that are useful, fun to learn, and make you look like a confident pro.

Get your copy today!

Professional illustrations eliminate guesswork

Arrows and diagrams make it easy to understand each knot, eliminating guesswork. Steps are simple, clear, and concise.

Where can you use knots in this book?

This book is perfect for sailing, camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing, survival, prepping, preppers, rescue, safety, gardening, housework, daily living, and emergency situations.

Learn how to confidently handle real-world scenarios with ropes, knots, lashings, hitches, and splicing.

Example Scenarios in the Book

• Properly tie a load in a pickup truck
• Pitch a survival tarp
• String a clothesline
• Build a structure
• and many more...

The Most Crucial Knots to Know contains:

• Knot use suggestions
• Rope care and how to select the correct type of rope
• The Boy Scout and Scouting Knots
• Survival tips for the outdoors

Who is the author?

Aaron Linsdau is a polar explorer. He holds the world record for surviving the longest solo expedition to the South Pole. Aaron has attempted to climb Denali solo multiple times, betting his life on the knots he shares in this book.

Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook!

Get your copy of The Most Crucial Knots to Know. Be prepared and confident for any situation.

The Art and Science of Sails, Second Edition, is the bible of modern sail handling and selection. Tom Whiddenis CEO of North Marine Group, which includes North Sails, the largest sailmaker in the United States and theworld. Coauthor Michael Levitt has written more than a dozen books in thenautical field. The previous editionsold more than 20,000 copies. This new edition, now in its second printing, has an oversize format andbeautiful four/color photographs.

From a racing master, all the knowledge you need to make your boat go faster and safer in any condition

In Performance Sailing and Racing, Steve Colgate explains how to improve your sailing and push your boat to higher but safer speeds. He shows you how get your boat to perform as it was designed--with grace and an ease of motion--and to sail at a fast speed that can get you out of situations more quickly and arrive at your destination sooner.

Used as one of the text books at the many branches of the Colgate Sailing School, Performance Sailing and Racing will help you get started in racing and improve as you learn. Even veteran sailors will pick up some new tips and tricks to becoming a successful racer. End-of-chapter quizzes reinforce what you learn so you can use your knowledge confidently on the water.

Sail faster and smarter:

• Get the picture with clear, colorful photos and graphics
• Master vital topics relating to boat speed--sail trim, sheet lead angles, steering differences in light and heavy air
• Learn even those daunting topics, including using a spinnaker and understanding polar diagrams

With this master teacher's wisdom on all the factors that make your boat sail better, you'll win the next race or just blow past the other boats in the outer harbor.