Most boating is done in coastal waters, yet being close to land can often present greater dangers than sailing offshore. Near to the coast, sea conditions are more complex: winds & currents change in strength & direction, often unpredictably, waves are distorted by shallows, & even in fine weather there are tidal races, tricky headlands & other areas of rough water that can increase the risks of human error, gear failure & seasickness. Many of the recommended techniques used in offshore voyaging
- such as lying to a sea anchor or trailing warps
- are not suitable when close to l&. In this highly practical guide, filled with helpful tips, real-time techniques & sound advice borne of years of first hand experience, Ken Endean explains the phenomena of rough water & shows how a good understanding of coastal sea conditions & careful passage planning should enable boaters to avoid the roughest areas, seek shelter underway & thereby reduce passage times. He

Includes:: advice on: coastal winds & waves, shallow water & shoaling, swells & currents, tides & currents in conflict, estuary effects, bars & banks, when to take the long way, how to read the surface, getting into harbour safely, making the most of smooth water, & much more. Coastal boaters have little scope for mistakes & plenty of opportunities to exercise skill & sound seamanship
- this practical down-to-earth book will enable everyone, whether in a yacht or a powerboat, to do just that.




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Accompanied by beautiful colour photography, Coastal Walks Around Britain celebrates the varied treasures to be found on the coastlines of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Andrew Mc Cloy has devised 15 two- to three-day walks along sections of Britain's most famous coastal paths, which are accompanied by clear & detailed maps. His commentaries focus on the unique treats the seaside has to offer the senses, be it the squall of gulls, brisk winds or warming sunshine. He explores sites which include the rollercoaster chalk cliffs of Beachy Head & the Seven Sisters, the hidden bays of South Cornwall, the fishing villages of the North yorkshire coast & the beautiful Gower peninsula in Wales. Coastal Walks Around Britain is the essential companion for anyone who loves the sea & wants to gain maximum enjoyment from exploring the British coast. ...

Guidebook to 40 half & full day coastal walks in Andalucía. Walks are graded & grouped according to coastal region, which correspond to different National Parks & protected areas such as Níjar-Cabo de Gata, La Sierra de Mijas & La Sierra de las Nieves. The routes, which can be walked all year round, range from 6km to 19.5km & are suitable for any reasonably fit walker. The picturesque coastline of Andalucía is a walker`s dream. Sandwiched between mountain & sea, walkers are rewarded with both dazzling mountain vistas & stunning seascapes. The sense of history embedded in these ancient coastal byways – which dates back to ages past – is an added delight, making the walking all the richer. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50, 000 mapping as well as a time estimate for completing each route. This guide also

Includes:: a handy route summary table & details all the practical information a walker might need – getting there, when to go, what to take, eating out, accommodation & more.

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Coasting round Britain single-handed in an antique two-masted sailing boat, Jonathan Raban conducts a masterly exploration of England & the English at the time of Margaret Thatcher & the Falklands War. He moves seamlessly between awkward memories of childhood as the son of a vicar, a vivid chronicle of the shape-shifting sea & incisive descriptions of the people & communities he encounters. As he faces his terror of racing water, eddies, offshore sandbars & ferries on a collision course, so he navigates the complex & turbulent waters of his own middle age. Coasting is a fearless attempt to discover the meaning of belonging & of his English homel&. ...

This account gives a vivid picture of the romance & realism of coastal trade, initially in a schooner, then in Thames spiritsail sailing barges before & during the war. The author tells of the havoc wrought by barges caught out in severe gales & the hazards of plying trade in wartime. ...

Despite having different cultures & dialects, Spain`s east coast, France`s south coast & Italy`s west coast all have in common one thing: a love for food. Think a drizzle of olive oil, fresh seafood, & flavoursome garlic, pulses, herbs & vegetables that contribute effortlessly to a healthy lifestyle. Lucio Galletto & David Dale`s Coastline is a collection of stories, debates, beautiful images & delicious Mediterranean recipes covering salads, pasta sauces, pizza & pies, soups & stews, feasts & desserts from the fishing villages, farms & cobbled squares around the golden crescent. Woven through the recipes & stories, Lucio & David debate who does what better so you know exactly where to visit when you travel to the Mediterranean. Discover whether Marseilles, Valencia or Genoa cook up the best Bouillabaise; where you can find the most delicious pesto (is it Italy, France or Spain?); & where to source the finest ratatouille (Provence, Liguria or Catalonia?). Each recipe is inspired by traditional dishes plucked straight from Mediterranean towns & communities. Learn to cook up Pizza al` Andrea which is topped with tomatoes & anchovies; Pisciarada (Potato & parmesan pie); Suquet of shrimp with toasted almond sauce (fish stew from Costa Brava); Red mullet with potatoes & onions (Cassis); & Bunuelos (bunyols/beignets/zeppole) donuts with aniseed. Whether you`re planning a holiday to the Mediterranean or not, Coastline is an absolute essential for any home cook who enjoys the flavoursome dishes of the Mediterranean & wishes to replicate them at home. ...

Told through a series of walks beside the sea, this is a story of the most beautiful 742 miles of coastline in Engl&, Wales & Northern Ireland: their rocks, plants & animals, their views, walks & history, & the people who have made their lives within sight of the waves. As he travels along coastal paths, visits beaches & explores coves, Barkham reflects on the long campaign to protect our shoreline from tidal erosion & human damage & weaves together fascinating tales about every aspect of the coast
- from ancient conquests & smuggler`s routes, to exotic migratory birds & bucket-&-spade holidays
- to tell a more profound story about our island nation & the way we are shaped by our shores.

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From one of the most engaging & widely admired of the new generation of nature writers, here is a portrait of the British coastline from the Giant`s Causeway to Land`s End. Told through a series of walks beside the sea, this is the story of the most beautiful 742 miles of coastline in Engl&, Wales & Northern Irel&-its rocks, plants & animals, its views, walks & history- & all of us, the people of this island nation, shaped by our shore. ...

Coatbridge in 1897 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover the town centre & western portion of Coatbridge. Coverage stretches from Sunnyside Road & Colt Terrace southward to Dundyvan, & from Weir Street westward to Ryefield Park. Features include Main Street, Bank Street, Summerlee Iron Works, Summerlee, Merryston Square, Gartsherrie Hornock & Summerlee Branch Canal, Sunnyside station, Drumpelier & Gartsherrie station, Blairhill Plantation, Langloan Plantation, West End Public Park, Drumpelier Colliery, Llangloan Iron & Chemical Works, Langloan Railway, North British Iron Works, Dundyvan, British Tube Works, Stobcross Rivet Bolt & Nut Works, Coatbridge Iron Works, Whifflet Farm, Dundyvan Iron & Steel Works, Langloan station, Victoria Tube Works, Gartsherrie church, Coatbridge CR station, Woodside Steel & Iron Works, Summerlee Kirkwood Colliery, Green Park, Drumpelier House, Monkland Canal, etc. The 1910 map has extracts from an early trade directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Coatbridge in 1910 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover the town centre & western portion of Coatbridge. Coverage stretches from Sunnyside Road & Colt Terrace southward to Dundyvan, & from Weir Street westward to Ryefield Park. Features include Main Street, Bank Street, Summerlee Iron Works, Summerlee, Merryston Square, Gartsherrie Hornock & Summerlee Branch Canal, Sunnyside station, Drumpelier & Gartsherrie station, Blairhill Plantation, Langloan Plantation, West End Public Park, Drumpelier Colliery, Llangloan Iron & Chemical Works, Langloan Railway, North British Iron Works, Dundyvan, British Tube Works, Stobcross Rivet Bolt & Nut Works, Coatbridge Iron Works, Whifflet Farm, Dundyvan Iron & Steel Works, Langloan station, Victoria Tube Works, Gartsherrie church, Coatbridge CR station, Woodside Steel & Iron Works, Summerlee Kirkwood Colliery, Green Park, Drumpelier House, Monkland Canal, etc. The 1910 map has extracts from an early trade directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...