This book, "The RYA European waterways regulations: the CEVNI Rules explained", is essential reading for anyone taking the CEVNI qualification. The exciting new colourful format, with user-friendly text and illustrations, enables the reader to find information quickly - a perfect learning tool and reference.

72 pages soft back

Following on from the popular RYA Diesel Engine Handbook, this title helps expand the RYA maintenance handbook series, giving all boaters superb information and advice on the difficult task of keeping their boats in tip-top condition.

Chapters include the basic theory of electricity; different types of batteries; engine start systems; circuit protection & monitoring, and engine charging & primary circuits.

"There are some things in life we cannot grasp without assistance..and now I'm using Andrew Simpson's brain to help me tackle my diesel engine. This wonderful little book has genuinely enlightened me... Now I am empowered and will, henceforth, make a stab at behaving like a mechanic.

"Andrew's 96 page book covers how the engine works and the part played by fuel, air, cooling, electrics, lubrication and transmission. He then moves on to maintenance, troubleshooting, and DIY mechanics, from bleeding the fuel system to repacking a stern gland." Yachting Monthly

"It details everything a boater needs to know about diesel engines in a no-nonsense fashion ... for a diesel user it's a very useful little book." Sportsboat and RIB

"Uncluttered text and detailed colour illustrations make this an invaluable reference guide." Boat Mart

"A complete guide for leisure boat owners." Practical Boat Owner

This book is ideal for everybody, whether beginner or advanced, as it deals with knots and ropework from beginning to end.

The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities. The authors then delve into blocks and tackles, lashings and bindings, splicing, and finally they move on to the more advanced, decorative knots, which are ideal for adding a unique touch to your boat,

"Start Sailing" is designed to help you learn to sail. No matter whether you go on a course at a RYA Training Centre or learn from a friend, this book is packed with the essential knowledge you need to get afloat.

48 pages soft back

This handbook provides all the essential techniques and knowledge needed for the more advanced skills in the RYA National Sailing Scheme.

includes DVD

Packed with the most up to date racing scenarios, information and tips, this book is a real gem for all budding racing sailors.

Written by yachting journalist and highly experienced sailor Jeremy Evans, also author of the RYA Catamaran Handbook which has been hugely successful since its publication in 2007.

This PowerPoint presentation provides a simple yet detailed guide to the racing rules which are compulsory for every racing sailor taking part in every sailing event around the world.

Written by Trevor Lewis, the RYA Racing Rules Committee Chairman and an acknowledged rules expert.

RYA Going by the Rules 2009-2012 has been updated and includes all rule amends for the next four years.

Spiral bound and printed on waterproof paper so it can be kept onboard your boat at all times.

Essential for all racing sailors.

New updated edition for the Racing Rules 2009-2012.

Detailed chapters on manoeuvring, upwind and downwind technique, care and maintenance, body weight and nutrition and sailing theory.

Proving to be an incredibly popular title, and receiving rave reviews, including:

"This book has got to be an essential read for all up and coming Laser sailors" - International Laser Class Association, Laser Library, summer 2008

"The content of this specialist book could not be better. It is very comprehensive and logical although assumes the reader has a level two knowledge, which is not unreasonable as there are a plethora of books which deal with the basics... All Laser sailors should get a copy of this book to fully understand this dinghy." - Royal Naval Sailing Association, summer 2008

This book will help you find out what you already know about sailing, and hopefully, learn some new things. But it's not all hard work, there are some fun bits too!

There is something here for all ages and sailing experience, so if you're too old for colouring in, leave the and just get on with the puzzles. If you've only just started sailing and don't know your tacking from you gibing yet, do the easy bits for now.

This book is a companion volume to RYA Go Sailing! a practical guide for young people.

36 pages softback

This delightful handbook offers heaps of practical advice in bite sized chunks that are easy to relate to. The author has seamlessly integrated the most basic advice with advanced tips that will enthral young sailors of all ages and abilities. With concise explanation and vibrant illustrations, Go Sailing really brings the theory of sailing to light in a way that kids will just love. Georgies Corlett Editor, Dinghy Sailing magazine

I have been sailing since I can remember, from the first time I went out on the water I loved every minute of it, there is no feeling like it on earth. I hope that this book will help you to understand sailing a little better and perhaps one day soon B&Q and I will see you out on the water! I hope that you get as much enjoyment from reading this book as I have, I wish you good luck for the future and just go for it." Ellen MacArthur Skipper Trimaran B&Q.

84 pages soft back

Cruising is about travelling somewhere by boat, just for fun, whether up a creek or across an ocean. If it's your first time on a yacht or motor cruiser, whatever your age and experience, this book will help you to be a useful member of the crew.

Go Cruising is a fun, informative guide to safe and enjoyable cruising. Kids will lap it up! Simon Collis Editor, Motor Boats Monthly

Claudia Myatt began her career as a marine artist by living on board her 24' yacht, sailing to and exhibiting at traditional boat rallies in the UK and Europe.

She has written and illustrated 'Go Cruising Activity Book', 'Go Sailing!' and 'Go Sailing! Activity Book'.

Soft back 111 pages

This book is full of puzzles, quizzes, activities and games to play when on passage or in harbour. It will test your cruising knowledge, teach you some new things and help you to avoid boredom on long trips or when gale bound in harbour. Above all it aims to make cruising more fun.

This book is a companion to 'Go Cruising' which should provide most of the information for the puzzles - but not all!

Soft back 40 pages

RYA "Go Inland" will teach you how to be a safe and useful a crew on board river and canal boats, and will also teach you about lock handling, mooring, steering, and life on board.

Plenty of amazing facts as well as enjoyable activities to keep you busy on those wet days.

This is the very special 40th anniversary edition of this incredibly popular and useful title!!

No boater should take to the seas without a good idea of what's in store weather-wise. This book includes a number of ways in which an accurate weather forecast can be obtained - from the internet to telephone and fax services and radio announcements.

For this edition we have included up-to-date Navtex information and marine observation sites in the UK, an example of a plotted chart, as well as charts of sea areas, which are now in full colour.

Sections include windsurfing stages 1-4 and racing from beginner to advanced.

Ideal for children starting out in windsurfing!

From this book readers will be able to progress to this level of windsurfing by learning how to sail in stronger winds, getting to grips with the harness & footstraps, and an introduction to more dynamic transitions.

All RYA windsurfing titles complement RYA windsurfing training courses, giving you that extra bit of knowledge and confidence when out on the water.

Written by 5 times UK Freestyle Champion Simon Bornhoft means that by reading this book, you will only be learning from the best!

If you're testing your knowledge for a course, or merely wanting to learn a bit more or refresh your knowledge, this is the ideal book for you.

Complete with fun yet relevant cartoons.