Books,Charts and DVDs
Contents - Cruising publications, publishers, chart agents. Reviews of books and DVDs.
Bellingham Chart Printers
http://www.tidesend.com/
Worldwide Discounted Current Edition Nautical Charts.
Free US Pilot charts
http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/maritime/index.jsp?front_door=true
Pilot charts published by the U.S. government available free online. Click on Publications.
Google Earth Charts - Do It Yourself
Article dated January 2012
http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/index.cfm?nid=92880&rid=11
Sail-World.com report on how to creat your own charts from Google Earth.
Imray Publishers
http://www.imray.com
On line store for charts and nautical books.
Imray Pilot books are available at a discounted price for Noonsite.com users via "World Cruising
Club":http://www.worldcruising.com/shop.aspx
On Board Publications
www.onboardpublications.co.za
Based in South Africa, and can supply Imray, RCC, and On Board Publication books as well as Caribbean Charts; also a range of Fernhurst books, and the South African Nautical Almanac.
US Historical Maps & Charts
http://historicals.ncd.noaa.gov/historicals/histmap.asp
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Admiralty Online Catalogue
www.ukho.gov.uk/admiraltycatalogue
New free resource featuring information on all Admiralty Products, charts and publications.
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Searchable Notices to Mariners
http://www.nmwebsearch.com/
Visit My Harbour Website
www.visitmyharbour.com
A free website for UK sailors containing a wealth of information including useful pilotage notes and aerial photos for many ports around Britain.
New in 2010, for a fee; the complete set of over 400 UK Admiralty charts are now available.
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A Family Outing in the Atlantic
by Jill Dickin Schinas,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-01-27-2
The story of an epic, seven-year-long cruise made by a young family aboard their sailing yacht.
A Passion for the Sea, Reflections on Three Circumnavigations
By Jimmy Cornell,
Published by Adlard Coles,
and now available at
www.acblack.com/Department/default.asp?dept_id=1
This book will be published in a kindle compatible version by Adlard Coles in 2011. "In a few paragraphs, it is impossible to give a proper appreciation of either Jimmy’s sailing achievements or the extent of his contribution to the development of cruising; for that you need to read his book, A Passion for the Sea, Reflections on Three Circumnavigations." The Cruising Association
A Race Too Far
by Chris Eakin,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2010-03-23-1
This is the story of the first round the world race in 1968.
Atlas of Oceans
By John Farndon ,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (March 2011),
See more details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2011-02-10-4
A fascinating hidden world. This book is a vibrant journey through the Earth's oceans and a timely,
important treatise on what must be done to save them.
Chasing Sunsets
By Lawrence Pane,
Published by Raymond Hill Publishing,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-10-24-4
The story of a family's 6 year circumnavigation. Of interest to other familes, is the section on their return to 'nornal' life as well as some interesting pointers by Carole, a teacher.
Escape from Hermit Island
By Joy Smith and Leslie Brown,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-01-22-5
The story of two women struggling to save their sunken yacht in remote Papua New Guinea.
Hostage - A Year at Gunpoint with Somali Gangsters
By Paul & Rachel Chandler,
See review by Jimmy Cornell at:
www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2011-09-21-3
The dramatic account of a British couple's kidnap by Somali pirates and their subsequent spell in captivity.
Just Sea & Sky
By Ben Pester ,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (September 2010),
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-09-13-1
Mike Peytons Biography
by Dick Durham ,
See the review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-10-24-1
Mike Peyton is the world's most famous nautical cartoonist.
Occupation Circumnavigator
- How to Finance a Lifestyle,
By Lars Hässler,
See details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2008-01-03-1
This is an extraordinary book by an extraordinary person. Lars Hässler is a Swedish lawyer who gave up a well-paid job, turned his back on the stress and hassle of the corporate world, and set off on a ten year 100,000 mile voyage.
Sailing Adventures in Paradise
(plus101 Dollar Saving Tips for Sailors) ,
By Vincent Bossley ,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2007-07-28-2
This is an e-book; a narative of his 4 year voyage sailing from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, interpersed with his money-saving tips.
Sailing Grace
By John Otterbacher,
Published by Samadhi Press,
See details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2007-11-12-1
The story of one man's determination to beat the odds having been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.
Sailing in Paradise
By Rod Heikell,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-11-03-1
This practical little book provides all the details required if planning a charter holiday anywhere in the world.
Sea Fishing
By Jim Whippy,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-07-12-2
There's nothing better than freshly caught fish for supper - and with this book to hand you won't even have to pay for it!
Sell Up & Sail
By Bill and Laurel Cooper,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-02-07-4
The authors have covered a lot of miles in their life and their personal experience forms the core of their book.
Sell Up and Cruise the Inland Waterways
By Bill and Laurel Cooper ,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-02-18-1
Bill and Laurel Cooper are the experts on living afloat. They offer much advice on how to get the most out of the inland cruising lifestyle.
Solitaire Spirit
By Les Powles,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (Jan 2012),
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2012-01-19-2
The remarkable story of a novice sailor who built himself a boat and went on complete 3 solo circumnavigations. Finally sailing back into Lymington, U.K. at the age of 70 after having been given up for dead.
The Atlantic Crossing Guide
RCC Pilotage Foundation,
Published August 2010,
See full details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-09-02-1
Essential reading for anyone contemplating crossing the Atlantic.
The Boy Behind the Gate
By Larry Jacobson,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-12-21-1
The story of how a dream of a circumnavigation become a 6 year odyssey of adventure.
The Islands Time Forgot
By Graham Morse, See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2010-09-10-1
Exploring the South Pacific under sail. Fifty five islands, nineteen countries, seventeen thousand miles and one amazing adventure.
The Missing Centimetre
By Leon Schulz,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-06-21-1
The story of an ordinary family taking one year out of their life to sail the Atlantic circuit.
Up That Particular Creek by Valentine Howell
www.valentinehowells.co.uk
Recently published book by Valentine Howells who took part in 1960 in the first trans-atlantic race.
Winter in Fireland - A Patagonian Sailing Adventure
By Nicholas Coghlan - 2011
http://www.noonsite.com:8000/Noonsite/Members/sue/R2011-10-31-4
A must-read for all those cruisers thinking about venturing to this part of the world.
Les Editions du Plaisancier
www.codes-vagnon.fr
French publishers of Jimmy Cornell's books: ESCALES DE GRANDE CROISIERE, OBJECTIF DE GRANDE CROISIERE and ROUTES DE GRANDES CROISIERES.
The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising
By Rod Heikell,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (2nd edn.),
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-09-03-7
Although not world-wide, this books covers one of cruisers' most popular areas.
World Cruising Destinations
By Jimmy Cornell,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-06-03-1
An inspirational guide to all sailing destinations. This book will be published in a Kindle compatible version by Adlard Coles in 2011.
World Cruising Routes
6th Edition (2008),
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical ,
ISBN 978-0-7136-8777-4
This is a fully revised version of Jimmy Cornell’s most popular book: 628 pages packed with information on weather, favourable seasons, prevailing winds along any of over one thousand routes covering not only all the popular cruising routes but also less travelled ones. This latest edition is greatly enhanced by the new data collected by the author during his third circumnavigation (2001-2006). This book will be published in a Kindle compatible version by Adlard Coles in 2011.
Information on regional and individual country cruising guides are listed under Publications on each Country page.
Routes & Waypoints
By Captain Pieter D. Brown
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2011-12-16-3
A Navigational & Piloting Guide of Suggested Routes with Waypoints from Eastern Canada to Grenada including: the Canadian & USA E. Coasts, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Leeward & Windward Islands.
Follow link for review and further details.
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
by Drs Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs,
Published by Adventure Medical Kits ,
See details and a review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-03-07-1
This small format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user friendly and gives easy to follow instructions for evaluating and treating virtually any medical problem at sea.
Adlard Coles Heavy Weather Sailing
Edited by Peter Bruce, 6th Edition (2008),
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical ,
See reveiw at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-09-03-6
The latest edition of this classic book.
Aero-hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts
Published: 18th December 2009 ,
See the review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-10-24-2
The science behind sailing yachts and their design.
Atlantic Pilot Atlas
By James Clarke,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (5th Edn, Feb 2011),
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2011-02-04-1
A book anyone planning an Atlantic crossing, cruising the Caribbean or the Mediterranean should not be without.
Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual
By Nigel Calder,
More details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-01-09-6
This book covers all aspects of installation, maintenance and repair of the various systems that operate on a modern cruising yacht.
Coastal Turmoil
((Winds, Waves and Tidal Races),
By Ken Endean,
See details and review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2010-07-09-1
This book helps unravels the complexities of local winds, inshore currents and wave action and should enable careful skippers to avoid the trouble spots, reduce risks and cut passage times.
Cornells Ocean Atlas
By Jimmy and Ivan Cornell,
Published by Cornell Sailing Ltd,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2012-01-19-3
A 'must have' book for anyone contemplating a long open water voyage. A beautifully presented atlas containing all you need to plan the best route and most favourable timing for crossing any ocean in the world.
Doctor On Board
By Jürgen Hauert,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical, June 2010,
ISBN 9781408112724
A Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea. Written specifically for the layman, this book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide variety of medical situations that might arise.
Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change
A Complete Visual Guide,
Pub. Jan 2011,
See full details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2011-01-29-1
A comprehensive examination of the worlds weather, including an examination of climate change.
Essential Knots
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical,
ISBN 978 1 408 13276 0,
See more details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2011-01-23-3
A clear, step-by-step guide on how to tie many types of knots.
French for Cruisers
By Kathy Parsons,
Published by Aventuras Publishing Company,
See further details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2007-12-06-4/
The success of her “Spanish for Cruisers” has prompted Kathy Parsons to produce an even more comprehensive French phrase book for cruising sailors.
How To Anchor Safely - So You Sleep Well!
By Malcolm Snook,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2011-10-26-1
A useful and well written ebook on anchoring techniques and related subjects.
How to Cope with Storms
by Dietrich von Haeften,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (2nd edn August 2011),
ISBN 978 1408 13293
This book is packed with practical advice and clear diagrams on how to cope, survival tactics and also how to avoid storms.
Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner
By Pat Manley,
See the review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-06-06-2
This book gives the reader a detailed overview of all the systems currently in use, from GPS to AIS, and describes how each system works, how to use it and get the best out of it.
Reeds Nautical Almanac
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-09-10-1
Published each year in September, this useful almanac covers the U.K, Ireland and the whole of the coast from the Kiel Canal in Germany to Gibraltar.
Reeds Skippers Handbook
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical,
ISBN 9781408124772,
6th Ed. 2010
This concise little book (just 4in X 6in) is one of those handy aids to keep in the chart table. It is clearly laid out with each section having different colours. It covers basic navigation, weather, buoyage, sail trim, ColRegs (including the CEVNI rules) among other things.
Replacing Your Boat's Engine
By Mike Westin,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (October 2011),
ISBN 978 1408 132944
This useful guide includes a detailed discusion on whether to rebuild or replace an engine, a step by step guide (including estimated time for each stage) on what to do, and plenty of pictures and illustrations. It contemplating taking on such a huge task yourself, this book will prove to be extremely useful.
Sail Trim - Theory and Prectice
By Peter Hahne ,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (August 2010),
ISBN 9781408123386
Sail trim is the art of setting sails in response to the varying conditions. This book demonstrates the skill of good sail trim with the aid of superb colour diagrams and photographs.
Sailing Strategy (Wind and Current)
By Ian Proctor,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (revised Edn.July 2010),
ISBN 9781408126783
Previously long out of print, it is considered the best book ever written on the subject, and presents in detail techniques which are still completely relevant and applicable today.
Spanish for Cruisers
By Kathy Parsons,
See full report at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-11-30-6
The new edition of this extremely useful guide has a host of new features that will make life even easier for sailors visiting Spanish speaking countries.
The Complete Anchoring Handbook
By Alain Poiraud, Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt,
Published by International Marine (McGraw-Hill),
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-05-22-1
This well written und excellently illustrated book covers all aspects of anchors and anchoring, including windlasses.
The Icom M802 Radio Manual For Idi-Yachts
by Captain Marti Brown,
See details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-01-04-4
A guide for installing and using the Icom M802 SSB/HAM DSC radio.
The International Certificate of Competence
Pub. Adlard Coles 3rd Ed. (Jan 2010),
See more data at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2009-11-23-1
This concise little book covers all that is required for both the theory and the practical tests for an ICC for Europe.
The Nautical Knowledge
(what every sailor needs to know to keep safe),
See review at,
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2010-05-10-1, www.theboatingbible.com/NauticalKnowledge.htm
Published: May 2010
The knowledge every sailor needs, whether cruising or racing, offshore or inshore.
The Practical Skywatcher's Handbook
By David H. Levy & Dr. John O’Byrne,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (Jan 2012),
See review at
www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2012-01-19-1
This substantial soft-backed book will be an invaluable help to all sailors wishing to be able to find their way around the night sky as well as offering a wealth of other information on the planets, history of astronomy, space travel and much more.
The Scuba Diving Handbook
By John Bantin,
Published by Adlard Coles Nautial ,
ISBN: 987-0-7136-8362-2
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2008-09-03-5
This book covers diving from the very beginning of diving through to the latest techniques of scuba diving.
The Splicing Handbook
See more details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/val/R2011-07-13-1
The only handbook devoted to splicing today's ropes, this bestselling reference
covers every kind of splicing project a boater will ever need.
Wilderness Veterinary Companion for Cruisers
By David LaVigne,
See review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-01-27-1
This is a comprehensive manual that offers valuable help to pet owners whatever their mode of travel.
Cruising DVDs for California & Sea Of Cortez
http://www.svguenevere.com
My wife Jill and I have recently released two new cruising DVDs that may be of interest to any cruisers planning a trip in the areas from San Francisco California to the Sea of Cortez Mexico. You can view information about the DVDs and a 1 minute short for each in the DVD section of our WEB page.
The DVDs have no region code and can be viewed in any country. Greg and Jill.
Reach for the Sea
DVD by Kay and Lane Finley ,
Produced by Clean Wake Productions Ltd,
See details and review at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-01-26-1
An an introduction to offshore cruising.
Reach for the Sea (New Zealand)
Created by Kay and Lane Finley ,
See the details at
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-11-09-1
This DVD is a comprehensive overview of cruising the more remote parts of New Zealand.
The Julius Project: Building The Dream
http://www.highseas.tv/currentprojects/buildingthedream.html
BUILDING THE DREAM: A TransAtlantic Voyage. Documentary series IN PRODUCTION, about bringing one man's dream "back to life". It will be filmed in a vérité style and narrated by the godfather of world cruising, Jimmy Cornell.
In just 12 months a group of friends, advisors, sailing enthusiasts and marine-shops will build a 35 ft. sailboat for a 2008 sail across the Atlantic. The series follows the building process from scratch, installing the hardware and the equipment, performing "no-compromise" sea trials and ultimately sailing to Europe where the original boat builder, Julius Karu, left from over a half century ago.
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