| Alphabetical book list by Subject. | |||
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| Design. | |||
| The Best of the Best | Kinney Francis S. & Bourne Russell | W. W. Norton. | |
| Synopsis.
The Yacht Designs of Sparkman & Stephens. Over the years so many of them have sailed before our eyes: since 1929, some 2600 Sparkman & Stephens yachts of various rigs and descriptions. These triumphant Rangers and Lightnings and Intrepids have, at various times, and for good reason, stirred national pride. But they also represent-these Sparkman & Stephens winners of the Bermuda Race and the Fastnet, of the Whitbread, of races from New Zealand to the Mediterranean-high points of what has become a truly international sport. Within the pages of this long-awaited volume, the authors have sought to set forth some 100 of the most beautiful, most beloved S&S vessels, whose designs range across a surprisingly wide arc; including not just sleek and powerful ocean racers, but everything from production one-designs to customized mega-yachts. Here the boat is hero; quality of design the theme. With each selected yacht, the authors have suggested why that design was of special importance, either because of a technical breakthrough it made, because of trophies won or longevity, or simply because of the pleasure given by its lines to the observing eye. Interviews with and remembrances of the Stephens brothers and their successors have served as the author's guides for most of these boat biographies. For others, owners and sailing rivals of the yachts have been tapped for their recollections. Subtly, the case for superiority although the authors admit that ultimately the final criterion for selection is quite subjective. Although no single volume, however capacious, could distill the essential elements of yachting in the twentieth century, the wonderfully detailed text and exhaustively (and beautifully) illustrated presentation of these selected significant Sparkman & Stephens designs provides an exceptionally revealing portrait of the evolution both of yacht design during the twentieth century and of racing and sailing practices. | |||
| Design of Sailing Yachts | Gutelle Pierre | Warsash Publishing. | |
| Synopsis. This book fills a serious gap in boating literature as one of the very few books on the principles and practice of sailing yacht design. Here is a comprehensive work thoroughly endorsed by Ed. Dubois, a leading racing and cruising yacht designer. the author first considers air wind water and waves and then goes on to the theory of aero-dynamics, covering such topics as friction, from drag, cavitation and viscosity. There follow important chapters on the equilibrium and transverse and longitudinal stability of the sailing yachts with thw very latest information following problems which have occurred in recent years. The thorough survey continues with, for instance, resistance considered, planing discussed, together with the power and ability of various rigs. Finally there is a considerable survey of the whole question of the yacht at sea which includes heeling, pitching, rolling, yaw and the combination and prevention of all of these. | |||
| Elements of Boat Strength. | Gerr Dave | Adlard Coles Nautical | |
| Synopsis. Calculations of boat strength are crucial: errors can lead to flexing hulls, blown out windows, cracked engine mountings, corroded welding, snapped masts and keels falling off. Acclaimed author and naval architect Dave Gerr has created this unique system of easy-to-use scantling rules and rules of thumb for calculating the necessary dimensions, or scantlings, of boat hulls, decks and structural components, whether built of fibreglass, wood, wood/epoxy composite, steel, or aluminium. In addition there are photographs of good and bad practice, example calculations worked through for boats from 3 to 37 metres, and an in-depth, plain-English discussion of boat building materials, methods and practices that will guide you through all aspects of boat construction. Now you can avoid wading through dense technical engineering manuals or tackling advanced mathematics. The Elements of Boat Strength has all the formulae, tables, illustrations and charts you need to judge how heavy each piece of your boat should be in order to be durable and safe. With this book, an inexpensive scientific calculator and a pad of paper, you'll be able to design and specify all the components necessary to build a sound, long-lasting, rugged vessel-whether power or sail, displacement or planing, and capable of reaching speeds up to 45 knots. | |||
| 234 x 186 mm 216pp 200 line drawings hardback | |||
| Practical Ship Hydro Dynamics. | Bertram Volker | Butterworth Heinemann | |
| Synopsis. The author has provided the reader with comprehensive coverage of ship hydrodynamics with a focus on numerical methods now in use. The book provides a global over veiw of experimental and numerical methods for ship resistance and propulsion, manoeuvring and seakeeping. As boundary element techniques are now in standard use, these are covered in sufficient detail for independent code development. The book is dived into seven chapters. Chapter one contains an overview of the problems and approaches, including the basics of model and full scale testing. The next four chapters cover the subjects: propellers, resistance and propulsion, seakeeping and manoeuvring. These chapters present basic methods, such as model testing, extrapolation to full scale, and procedures for design. Substantial parts of each chapter include numerical methods and their applications. The last two chapters are devoted to boundary element methods for resistance and seakeeping. | |||
| The Principles of Yacht Design | Larsson Lars & Eliasson Rolf E. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. The first edition of this book made a huge impact; it was the first modern treatment of yacht design and as such was welcomed by academic bodies, designers, boatbuilders, surveyors and yacht owners. Principles of Yacht Design covers all aspects of yacht design, and uses a newly designed 40-footer to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory. This edition includes the new regulations encompassed in the European Recreational Craft Directive, which is set to become the international standard. Also new for the second edition is a chapter on the hydrodynamics of power boats, which will be invaluable to the many users of this book. | |||
| 265 x 195 mm 352pp 20 b/w photos 210 line drawings cased. | |||
| Seaworthiness | Marchaj C. A. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. Seaworthiness, the forgotten factor, a classic of modern yacht design analysis. It is a highly readable critical analysis of how the search for racing yacht performance has led to the development of sailing yachts with potentially dangerous sea keeping characteristics. Based upon the highest degree of practical and academic research, it demonstrates how modern yacht design often sacrifices safety for speed and for other considerations, and maintains that dramatic changes in design philosophy are needed to prevent further loss of life at sea. This is a major work which will help change the thinking on popular design trends for both racing and cruising yachts. | |||
| 265 x 195 mm 384pp 50 b/w photos 140 line drawings hardback. | |||
| Simple Yacht Design. | Nicolson Ian. | Furnhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How to design your own boat, or understand a designer's plans and predict how she will perform. Written for the complete beginner, but also useful for navel architecture students. | |||
| Dictionaries. | |||
| A-Z of Sailing Terms. | Dear Ian and Kemp Peter. | Oxford University Press. | |
| Synopsis. Handy and Authoritative, this invaluable guide deserves a place on every yachtsman's bookshelf. Updated to include coverage of the latest racing rules and modern yacht design. Detailed explanations of nearly 1,500 terms, 150 clear and informative illustrations on rigs and rigging, knots, tackles, and a wide variety of onboard fittings and equipment. Broad coverage includes navigational and meteorological definitions, as well as fascinating entries on weather lore and sailing expressions. | |||
| Dictionary of Shipping Terms. | Brodie Peter. | Lloyds of London Press Ltd. | |
| Synopsis. This well researched dictionary has now been completely updated and expanded to reflect the many recent changes and developments in the shipping industry. How often have you spent valuable time searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term? 'The Dictionary of Shipping Terms' solves this common problem by providing a clear and concise explanations of over two thousand words terms phrases and abbreviations. 'The Dictionary of Shipping Terms' will be of particular value to ship owners and operators brokers, surveyors, importers and exporters, freight forwarders and students. Those involved in the related industries such as banking, commercial law and insurance who regularly need accurate definitions of shipping terms will also find the book a handy source of reference. | |||
| Yachtsman's Ten Language Dictionary. | Webb Barbara and Manton Michael. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. The second edition has been revised and updated to take into account the developments in electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment, GRP boat construction and the patterns of charter, flotilla and cruising skippers. It is unique, comprehensive and will be invaluable reference for any boat owner venturing abroad. | |||
| Dinghy Sailing | |||
| The Laser Book | Davison Tim. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A major revision of this essential handbook for Laser owners. Detailed photo-sequences take the beginner through all the stages of rigging, launching and sailing this hugely popular dinghy. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 130 b/w photos 44 diagrams. | |||
| Optimist Racing | Slater Phil. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A top coach explains how to win in the Optimist. Covers gear, speed & psychology. There are also sections for parents and coaches. | |||
| 240 x 171 mm 96pp 116 b/w photos 43 diagrams. | |||
| Sailing. A Beginner's Manual | Driscoll John. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The former National Sailing Coach teaches the complete beginner every element of sailing and seamanship. The book uses the famous RYA teaching method and is lavishly illustrated. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 48pp 150 b/w photos 5 diagrams. | |||
| Sailing for Kids. | Kibble Garry & Steve. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. The perfect introduction to sailing for children, featuring the Optimist dinghy. This largely photographic book is the official handbook of the RYA Young Opportunity Scheme. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 48pp 164 b/w photos & 21 diagrams. | |||
| Sailing the Mirror. | Partridge Roy. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. A world champion shows how to put this enormously popular dinghy together, and sail, tune and race it to club standard. Simple, logical explanations and plenty of illustrations. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 84 b/w photos & 45 diagrams. | |||
| Start Sailing. | Smith Andy. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. RYA levels 1 & 2. Andy Smith (Chief Instructor, Rockley Point Watersports Centre) has taught thousands of people to sail using this proven method. Fully illustrated in colour, with clear drawings and straightforward text. | |||
| 114 x 169 mm 64pp 280 colour drawings. | |||
| Topper Sailing. | Caig John. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. Packed with information on all aspects of sailing and racing the topper, by a European Champion. Plenty of illustrations. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 64pp 97 b/w Photos and 35 Diagrams. | |||