Take a voyage into the briny blue from the comfort of your armchair, whether you’re yearning for adventure or looking to brush up on your nautical knowledge

Lighthouses: Beacons of the Sea
by David Ross

For generations of seafarers around the world, lighthouses have provided a dependable, guiding light in hazardous seas. Today, most lighthouses are operated automatically from the safety of land – but they still provide that reassuring beacon. This book is a collection of stunning photography from around
the world, showcasing lighthouses against backdrops of extreme weather, rugged natural beauty and isolated rocky shores. As well as traditional cylindrical towers with typical red-and-white markings, the book shares some modern approaches to lighthouse architecture. There’s Iho Tewoo Harbour’s pair of horseshaped lighthouses in South Korea and the futuristic glass and steel orb atop Jeddah Port Control Tower in Saudi Arabia. This coffee table book is perfect to leaf through while safely curled up on the sofa this winter.
Published by Amber Books
ISBN 9781782746591
Price £19.99

Shakedown Cruise
by Nigel Calder
Nigel Calder, best known for writing practical sailing guides, gives us something a little more personal with this book about his experiences of learning to cruise in the 1980s – often with his wife Terrie and their young family aboard. As they get more experienced, they set off on a thrilling cruise from New Orleans to Cumana, Venezuela, via the islands of the Caribbean. But things don’t always run smoothly, and Nigel reveals where he gets it wrong, such as running aground, and includes detailed notes about how you can help yourself if you find yourself in a similar situation. Perfect for anyone dreaming of setting sail with their family on the ultimate adventure.
Published by Adlard Coles
ISBN 9781472946683
Price £21.60

How to Survive Anything, Anywhere
by Chris McNab
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but in this case the title tells you everything you need to know. From edible plants to survival psychology, this is a comprehensive manual for how to stay alive in any environment. Taking you from the sub-zero landscape of the Arctic to the searing
heat of the desert, this book uses clear instructions and sketches to teach you everything from building a shelter to lighting a fire. You’ll even learn how to hide your food up a tree to deter big cats! This offers more than your traditional survival handbook, covering lesser known aspects of survival, such as natural remedies, unarmed combat and urban survival.
Published by Amber Books
ISBN 9781782747000
Price £14.99

The Sailing Bible
by Jeremy Evans
Do you dream of setting sail and experiencing the wonders of the water? If you’re craving a nautical
adventure but not quite sure where to begin, look no further than The Sailing Bible. This is a user-friendly, handson manual – full of step-by-step diagrams, action-packed photographs and useful advice to get the most out of sailing, whatever your level. It covers everything you could possibly need: from choosing a dinghy or cruiser to sailing with a spinnaker. There are also sections on reading weather, racing techniques, maintenance and navigation to ensure you’re ready to set sail.
Published by Adlard Coles
ISBN 9781472949547
Price £25.00

Ocean Meets Sky
by the Fan Brothers

This stunning picture book takes us on a voyage through the imagination of a young boy who sets sail to find the fantastical place of his late grandfather’s stories. Written and illustrated by brothers Eric and Terry Fan, this book is a perfect tribute to the power of storytelling, legend and folklore, which gently steers us through bereavement and the healing properties of nature. The intricate, beautiful illustrations of clockwork contraptions, sea creatures and impossible dreams make this book a perfect gift for your little ones.
Published by Lincoln Children’s Books
ISBN 9781786032058
Price £12.99

The Lifeboat Service in Wales: Station by Station
by Nicholas Leach
Lifeboats have come to the aid of those in peril around the wild coasts of Wales since the 1770s. And today, there are 30 lifeboat stations in Wales, from Penarth to Flint. Nicholas Leach takes us through the gallant history of the lifeboat service in Wales – from the Anglesey Association to Gold Medal rescues, and from the development of motor lifeboats to inflatable inshore rescue craft. This book also gives us a brief history of every station in Wales, where you’ll find key dates, current lifeboats and station honours – as well as a wealth of photographs from the archives. Many of these photos are previously unpublished. This is the eighth and final book in Nicholas Leach’s series covering every RNLI lifeboat station, past and present, in the UK and Ireland. Buy it to complete your set!

Published by Foxglove Publishing
ISBN 9781909540118
Price £17.99

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Words: Kate Sampson, Jen Clough, Alexa Dugmore, Nikki McMullen, Lois Bosatta