As Peter Carlyle waves his wife children & brother-in-law off on a sailing holiday all they have in mind is lying back & relaxing. But as a violent storm breaks out an explosion causes the boat to vanish without a trace & the family are lost presumed dead. Until now. When a message in a bottle is washed up on a shore it becomes apparent that there must have been at least one survivor. Peter is a broken man he appears to struggle to contain his grief as he holds a heartfelt TV interview about his loss. But all is not as it seems beneath the grief lies a more sinister side Peter is involved with a beautiful
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- younger woman & it soon transpires that he knows more about his family's disappearance than he is letting on. He seeks to find whatever remains of his family but is he really looking for a happy reunion? & could it be that it isn't just Peter who is hot on the Dunne family's trail? The race is on to rescue any survivors & discover what happened aboard the luxury yacht.

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Inspired by the true story of the remarkable voyage of 16 exiled men women & children aboard a 70 year-old 36ft double ended wooden sloop Erma from Stockholm in the Baltic to Norfolk Virginia in America the author on his retirement set about sailing across the Atlantic single-handed. This true story tells of two failed attempts & the things that went wrong before finally landing in Natal Brazil after his third voyage which began from Caernarfon in North Wales. The first yacht lost its rudder in the middle of the Atlantic; the second was rolled over in a hurricane breaking three of his ribs & arm; & the third yacht that actually made the crossing sank in ten minutes after being driven onto submerged rocks as a result of being struck by lightning which caused the mast to carry away off Devils Island French Guyana. ...

When a ship under his command was wrecked on the coast of Brazil in 1887 it seemed that his maritime career had ended in disgrace. Not one for retiring to earthy pastures Slocum rebuilt a hundred-year old sloop & set off from Boston in 1895 on the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe. For more than three years Slocum battled stormy seas attacks from raiders & pirates & of course loneliness. He crossed the Atlantic no fewer than three times spent weeks thrashing against the elements around Cape Horn & found shelter in numerous exotic harbours. Sailing Alone around the World is the extraordinary story of one mans courage & resourcefulness & has an enduring & universal appeal as a landmark of world adventure ABOUT STANFORDS TRAVEL CLASSICS Hailing from both sides of the Atlantic the authors included are as diverse as Edith Wharton Henry James Ernest Shackleton & Alfred Russel Wallace. Every title has been reset in a contemporary typeface & has been printed to a high-quality production

Specification to create a series that every lover of fine travel literature will want to collect & keep

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Sail with the experts! The Sailing Bible is the complete user-friendly hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams lively action photos & helpful advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level. Whether you are a dinghy or yacht sailor just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best this is the book that will give you all the answers you are looking for. It's all in here! Dinghies & yachts Cruising & racing Launching helming trapezing & capsizing Racing techniques & tactics Buoyage tides charts & navigation Anchoring & marina berthing Knots ropes & flags Boat etiquette & seamanship Rules of the road safety & emergencies Boat maintenance & repair & much more... The Sailing Bible is an ideal companion to enjoyable sailing whether in a dinghy or a yacht. ...

While walking along the beach one day Isobel & Nicholas discover a strange looking wreck. As they begin to put it together they find it is a peculiar sort of sailing boat. They clamber in & so begins their great adventure. Aided by a wounded stork they sail through the sky encountering scenes of despair & devastation & set about righting some of the wrongs in the world. At each place they stop to help & soon the boat is full with all their new friends
- a bullied girl a weak child worker a boy rescued from a polluted city a mother & baby saved from a war zone. But this all takes its toll on the boat & they have to find a safe place to land where they can all work together to build a bigger & better sailing boat & continue on their humanitarian mission.
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This gorgeous photographic coffee table book reflects the entire history of Olympic sailing with spectacular photographs celebrating heroes such as Paul Elvstrom & Ben Ainslie fabulous locations legendary classes
- & the never-ending struggle of an Olympic sailor to make his mark. Sections cover:
- An overview of the three eras of Olympic sailing (early years & yachting; modern dinghy racing & Elvstrom; the new professional era & Ainslie)
- Origins
- how sailing came to be in the Olympics
- The struggle
- training teamwork trials selection hope & heart-aching near misses
- Legendary classes & boat designers
- those that made an enduring impact
- The new era
- including the 49er Laser 470 & Europe enabling fast & furious sailing
- Fabulous locations
- including Mexico Montreal Sydney Athens & China
- Icons gold & glory
- celebrating great Olympians whose titanic struggles outstanding achievements & logic-defying victories live on in the popular memory & add to the 'draw' of the Olympic legacy Featuring awe-inspiring images from the best sailing photographers in the world each with an enlightening & entertaining commentary this stunning book is a true celebration of this amazing sport through the years.













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Turn back the clock & enjoy a great day out on a vintage Thames barge. You & your partner will have a relaxing day out on these historic vessels with the emphasis being on enjoying the scenery the good food & the thrill of seeing these large vessels under sail plus the opportunity to become involved in hoisting sails & steering if you wish. Time spent at the controls will depend on the skipper weather location number of passengers & individual enthusiasm. A light lunch is included with this experience. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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A clearly illustrated superb step-by-step guide
- Cruising World". More than a how-to guide to designing making repairing
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I do not think that Malan could join a squadron without improving it however good it was. Not by sword-waving but by a strength of mind & integrity that are at once recognisable & effective...he was the best pilot of the War
- Air Commodore Al Deere C.B.E. D.S.O. D.F.C. Malan was thirty years of age during the Battle of Britain old for a fighter pilot but his maturity gave his leadership a firm authority. The Battle of Britain produced many airmen of great skill & accomplishment; high achievers who made their mark in one of historys most memorable & demanding campaigns. But only a few of these men distinguished themselves in such a way as to become legends in their own lifetimes. Among the greatest of these was Sailor Malan. Here is the story of this talented man eloquently told by Philip Kaplan who manages to strike a balance between objectivity & reverence in order to commit Malans story to paper. Featured too are a series of evocative black & white illustrations which supplement the descriptive text & work to create a real sense of the character of the man flourishing as he did in this dramatic wartime context. As Malan continues to inspire young Aviators this record looks set to preserve his legacy for a new generation of pilots as well as hardy Aviation enthusiasts.
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One hundred years ago. On the foggy Hudson River a riverboat captain rescues an injured mermaid from the waters of the busiest port in the United States. A wildly popular--and notoriously reclusive--author makes a public debut. A French nobleman seeks a remedy for a curse. As three lives twine together & race to an unexpected collision the mystery of the Mermaid of the Hudson deepens. A mysterious & beguiling love story with elements of Poe Twain Hemingway & Greek mythology drawn in moody black-&-white charcoal Sailor Twain" is a study in romance atmosphere & suspense. " Sailor Twain "is one of " The Washington Posts " Top 10 Graphic/ Comic Reads of 2012" ...