Chasing The Cup: My America's Cup Journey by Jimmy Spithill
26.99 NZD
Category: Sailing
If Ben Ainslie manages to win the right to compete for the America's Cup in 2017, Jimmy Spithill is the man he'll be up against. Jimmy is the world's most successful racing skipper, and at 37 has already reached legendary status. In 2013 he led Oracle Team USA to victory against New Zealand against mass ...Show more
Exposed - The Dark Side of the America's Cup by Alan Sefton
26.99 NZD
Category: Sailing | Reading Level: near fine
The America's Cup has always been a hotbed of unbridled ambition, personal agendas, intrigue, spying and, more recently, hard-fought court cases - and that's before the boats even get out on the water to race. Exposed: The Dark Side of the America's Cup lifts the lid on this unique contest for the oldes ...Show more
Safety in Small Craft by Mike Scanlan
52.62 NZD
Category: Sailing
This is the essential reference and educational guide for ALL New Zealanders who go to sea in ALL types of boats or watercraft. Author Mike Scanlan is a Master Mariner.
Tales from the Captain's Log by The National Archives
39.99 NZD
Category: Sailing
For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands, engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs, diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a vivid picture of the situations that th ...Show more
The Complete Sailing Manual by Steve Sleight
55.00 NZD
Category: Sailing
The ultimate illustrated guide for sailors is now fully revised and updated. With a foreword by Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie, and covering the latest developments in sailing and navigation technology, this manual is the undisputed market leader in sailing guides. The Complete Sailing Manual n ...Show more
Story of Americas Cup 1851-2014 by Ranulf Rayner
14.99 NZD
75.00 (80% off)
Category: Sailing
For over 160 years the America's Cup has been the world's most prestigious race for ocean-going yachts. This sumptuous book, now in its 7th edition, tells the story of the Cup from the very first race between America and Great Britain in 1851, to the 2010 Oracle win over Alinghi, which took the Cup back ...Show more
In the Wake of Heroes: Sailing's Greatest Stories Introduced by Tom Cunliffe by Tom Cunliffe
19.99 NZD
Category: Sailing
Tom Cunliffe is one of the biggest names in the sailing world - an internationally renowned journalist and speaker, and the go-to guru when the BBC wants a presenter for a new TV series about maritime interests. For the last ten years he has edited the 'Great Seamanship' column of Yachting World magazin ...Show more
Classic: The Revival of Classic Boating in NZ by Ivor Wilkins
95.00 NZD
Category: Sailing | Reading Level: very good
New Zealand has a remarkable maritime history and many of us have a close relationship with the sea that surrounds us. No sooner had the first European settlers arrived in Auckland than they held a regatta to celebrate, and the first pure racing/pleasure yachts were built from the 1880s onwards, by the ...Show more
Sailing Essentials by Steve Sleight
30.00 NZD
Category: Sailing
All you need to know when you're at sea. Whether you're setting sail for the first time or have been sailing for years, "Sailing Essentials" is the perfect companion. Full of practical advice on every aspect of sailing, from basic manoeuvres to dealing with difficult weather conditions, it also includes ...Show more