Category Archives: Travel Guides
Racing Skipper
Mike Golding is a winner. In this book he explains how skippers can raise their game and get to the front of the fleet. There is more to winning than sailing fast. Before you even leave the dock the boat has to be prepared meticulously, the crew must be a committed and effective team and
Weather Companion
This spiral bound aid memoir contains all the weather information people find hard to remember such as Sea Areas, Coastal Stations, cloud systems, how to predict the weather around lows and highs, times of broadcasts and the terms used in broadcasts. The perfect book to keep onboard as a reference guide. Made from splash proof
Brecon Beacons
The wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park cover some 519 square miles (1,344 square kilometres). Ancient red sandstone has weathered to create a succession of crests and valleys that give the highest peaks in south Wales, together with natural as well as man-made lakes, while in the limestone country in the south
Cruising: A Skipper`s Guide
Handling under sail and power, passage making and crew dynamics: everything a sailing skipper needs to know. Part 1: covers how to assess the boat, her crew and the weather. Part 2: covers boat handling, both under sail and power. All manoeuvres, from man overboard to docking, are covered. Part 3: covers the passage itself,
Sail & Rig Tuning
Fantastic computer graphics systematically explain how to tune-your-yacht, keelboat or dinghy. This beautifully illustrated and well-organised book shows the reader step by step, how to trim their sails and rig for maximum performance. Ivar Dedekam`s revolutionary approach to sail and rig tuning tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat as well as
Diesel Troubleshooter
Most sailing vessels and motorboats have a marine diesel engine. This book will help the owner keep this vital piece of equipment going. It covers; how it works, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, electrics, installation and winter lay up. This second edition is fully revised and now covers turbochargers and long–distance voyaging (very demanding on engines).
Understanding Yacht Design
How to design sailing and power yachts. Beginning with a rough sketch, Ian Nicolson explains how to draw the boat`s lines by traditional methods and by computer. He covers materials and construction techniques, simple calculations, sail plans, deck plans, engines and cabin layouts. Finally he looks at costs, modifications and the expected performance of the
The Essence of Cruising
“`Sea lore, like mud, has a way of sticking to you`”This handy book book represents some of the sea wisdom that has stuck to Des Sleightholme in over sixty years of sailing. The two hundred and forty-odd (some of them very odd) pieces of cruising lore will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun.
Mary Queen of Scots Way: Arrochar to St Andrews
Mary Queen of Scots Way, a 172km / 107 miles trail across central Scotland from Arrochar to St Andrews, presented by Rucksack Readers in handy A5 size, spiral-bound, waterproof guide with mapping at 1:110,000. The guide provides general advice on when to go, availability of accommodation, etc, and includes notes on the queen, the region’s
Call of the Wild
Where in the crowded British Isles would you look for wildernesss? Surprisingly, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have a variety of wild landscapes unrivalled anywhere in the world. This book was published to celebrate 25 years of the Outdoor Writers` Guild, the only group of media professionals exclusively involved in the outdoors. It is edited
Kilimanjaro – Summit of Africa
Kilimanjaro ‘“ Summit of Africa is a rucksack suitable/spiral pocket guide to the four main trekking routes up the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Kilimanjaro doyenne Jacquetta Megarry, details both the Mount Meru acclimatisation ascent, as well as the Machame, Lemosha, Marangu and Rongai ascents of Kili.Concise text is supported by mapping, diagrams and photographs, and
Settle to Carlisle Way
The Settle to Carlisle Way, a 156km /97 miles trail overlooking one of Britain’s most spectacular railway routes, presented by Rucksack Readers in handy A5 size, spiral-bound, waterproof guide with mapping at 1:115,000. The guide provides general advice on when to go, availability of accommodation, etc, and includes notes on the Settle to Carlisle railway,
Explore Mount Kilimanjaro
At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. Success is not guaranteed, because each person`s response to rapid altitude gain is different. But you can improve your chances by a wise choice of route and itinerary, by thorough
The Ridgeway
The Ridgeway National Trail runs for 87 miles (139 km) through south-west England along one of Europe`s most ancient pathways. This waterproof guidebook contains detailed directions for walkers and advice for cyclists. It is full of background and practical information, supported by 80 colour photographs and a dropdown map.
John Muir Way: a Scottish coast-to-coast route
The John Muir Way is a coast-to-coast route across Scotland from Helensburgh on the Clyde to Dunbar on the Forth, launched in April 2014. This map (scale 1:75,000) is designed for cyclists and walkers and has been created in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage. It complements the Rucksack Readers guidebook with the same title.
Trek to Everest
The world`s highest mountain has lured visitors from all over the world ever since its discovery. Attempting its summit is dangerous and requires special skills and experience, but the trek to its Base Camp in Nepal can be completed by well-prepared walkers of any age – safely and enjoyably. The views from the route are
Cleveland Way
The Cleveland Way, a 177km / 110 mile long National Trail from Helmsley around the North York Moors National Park to Filey, presented by Rucksack Readers in handy A5 size, spiral-bound, waterproof guide with mapping at 1:120,000.The 64-page guide provides general advice on when to go, availability of accommodation, etc, and includes notes on local
Annandale Way
The Annandale Way is a charming long walk in a little-known, but very accessible, part of southern Scotland. Walked southward from source to the sea, it starts in the sheep town of Moffat, and runs for 56 miles (90 km) via Lochmaben, with superb views from the top of Almagill Hill. A slightly shorter branch
Heart of the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is quintessentially English, with its rich cultural history, medieval `wool` churches and charming domestic architecture of stone, slate and thatch. The book offers three options for walking in the heart of this wonderful area: a 94-mile (151-km) grand tour starting from Cheltenham, and two shorter circuits. These options cater for walkers who want
Nidderdale Way
The Yorkshire Dales are famously beautiful valleys in northern England, but Nidderdale is perhaps the least known of them. Unique among the dales, this scenic valley has three large reservoirs made in the 20th century by damming the River Nidd, creating a haven for birds including rare species. The valley is also rich in human
