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The world's largest nautical publisher Reeds and Adlard Coles.

The largest nautical publisher in the world, with over 200 books in print and publishing 20 new titles every year. The company publishes books on topics of interest to sailors and motorboaters and also ‘landlubbers’ with an interest in the sea. Their list includes almanacs, cruising guides, pilot books and how-to instruction books, as well as large format photographic books, sailing narratives and sea-related humour and trivia books

03/09/2024

The Boat Data Book 8th Edition: The Owners' and Professionals' Bible is out today in the US!

A treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3T7gyrg

28/08/2024

💬 “The big, bold, extravagantly comprehensive king of Almanacs”– Yachting World

Order yours today to make 2025 nothing but smooth sailing: https://bit.ly/3AwwSLE

27/08/2024

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition and Yachtmaster Exercises for Sail and Power 5th edition are out in the US today!

The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4cCUSdy

24/08/2024

"Development on the water had followed a slow, natural progression from the man paddling across a river on a log to the complex hull forms and sky-scraping rigs of the golden era of yachting."

Read an extract from Bosun's Bag by Tom Cunliffe, on the progression of yachting and what makes a good bosun.

https://bit.ly/3YXbVUh

Illustration by Martyn Mackrill

22/08/2024

🔖Are you looking to save over 30% on your Reeds Almanac for 2025? Then start your engines, because we have a whole host of subscriber benefits waiting for you this year...

Find out more:
https://bit.ly/4cpDUz1

17/08/2024

Tom Cunliffe's Bosun's Bag includes exquisite paintings by acclaimed marine artist Martyn Mackrill! This book brings together a lifetime's worth of hands-on knowledge with sections covering sails, rigging and working the ship. From avoiding seized bolts and stowing the main, to drying out and the wonders of beeswax, this collection is packed full of age-old seafaring wisdom.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ywJYYM

15/08/2024

⚓Your trusted indespensible Reeds Nautical Almanac for 2025 has arrived. The annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Subscribe today and save over 30% plus exclusive benefits.

Order your copy today and find out more:
https://bit.ly/4dlb04F

12/08/2024

Next month we publish Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible 4th edition by John C. Payne.

With a Foreword by Don McIntyre, Founder and Organiser of the Ocean Globe and Golden Globe Races.

Available to pre-order here: https://bit.ly/3AeUWm5

08/08/2024

Happy Publication Day to Bosun’s Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater by Tom Cunliffe, with illustrations by Martyn Mackrill.

This book is a treasure trove of Tom Cunliffe's priceless practical advice that'll be invaluable to sailors of traditional craft and delight those who love the character, grace and history of these unique boats.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3SFoa42

03/08/2024

The basic principles of gybing by Mason Stang and Udi Gal

1. Begin the gybe at full speed, surfing a wave if possible
2. Minimize your turn
3. Know your exit angle

You can read the latest article here: https://bit.ly/3Wtaryw

29/07/2024

On 10th October we're excited to publish In My Element: Life lessons from the world's toughest solo ocean race by Pip Hare Ocean Racing!

The Vendée Globe Race is one of the world’s toughest sporting events: a single-handed, non-stop lap of the planet, with no assistance. The route takes competitors around the fringes of Antarctica, tackling terrifying conditions in the Southern Ocean before rounding Cape Horn. In My Element is the gripping and uncompromising story of Pip’s incredible journey, but it’s about so much more than sailing.

Find out more and pre-order here: https://bit.ly/3A3kUZM

Available in the US 26th November.

26/07/2024

Skip Novak on Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat is now out in the US!

Drawing from his longstanding column for Yachting World, Skip has curated, edited and updated his original missives alongside brand new material to make a collection that is both thought-provokingly bold and invaluably practical.

12/07/2024

SAFETY AT SEA

Do you have all the equipment you need in case of emergency?

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) send emergency and locating signals to rescue services.

The Liferaft Survival Guide by Michael Howorth and Frances Howorth is the ultimate guide to liferaft survival for all boaters.

09/07/2024

The Sail Racing Bible: The Complete Guide for Dinghy and Yacht Racers by Mason Stang and Udi Gal publishes in the US today!

Packed with step-by-step instructions, clear bird's-eye diagrams showing exactly what you need to do, tip boxes and checklists, tables and charts, this book is the racing coach you need by your side, at every stage of the race, and at every level from beginner to advanced.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4cQYvwN

04/07/2024

The Boat Data Book 8th Edition: The Owners' and Professionals' Bible by Ian Nicolson and Richard Nicolson is out now!

A treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zwj6Za

US: 03/09/2024

28/06/2024

Next week we publish The Boat Data Book 8th Edition: The Owners' and Professionals' Bible by Ian Nicolson and Richard Nicolson.

A treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat.

Available to pre-order here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/boat-data-book-8th-edition-9781399412933/

US and Canada: 03/09/2024

25/06/2024

On 8th August we publish Bosun’s Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater by Tom Cunliffe.

The bosun's world is a colourful mix of time-honoured techniques, living history and a knowledge of materials beyond the run of common experience. It's the bosun's bag of tools, and the skills that go with them, that forms the core of traditional seafaring. This book is a treasure trove of Tom Cunliffe's priceless practical advice that'll be invaluable to sailors of traditional craft and delight those who love the character, grace and history of these unique boats.

Available to pre-order here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/bosuns-bag-9781399411899/?utm_content=1719339181&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

US and Canada: 15th October.

20/06/2024

Out Now!

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition

Yachtmaster Exercises for Sail and Power 5th edition

A modern training and reference textbook for beginners and experts alike. To supplement and compliment RYA Yachtmaster training, alongside general navigation, and seamanship for all.

Includes up to date methodology and technology references.

Find out more: https://www.bloomsbury.com/non-fiction/nautical/

17/06/2024

**It's giveaway time!!**
Our friends at Bloomsbury Nautical have given us a copy of The Sail Racing Bible to give away to one of our lucky followers. It's the complete guide to racing in dinghies and yachts, packed with hands-on practical advice, user friendly instructional diagrams, and lively, inspirational photography. All you need to do is like or share this post, and like the MDL and Bloomsbury Nautical pages. Competition ends at midnight on Friday 21st June 2024 and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck!

15/06/2024

If you want to know what size winch to fit, the breaking strength of stainless steel rigging wire, the recommended size for seacocks or what length and size an anchor chain should be, then you will be pleased to hear that next month we are publishing the 8th edition of The Boat Data Book: The Owners' and Professionals' Bible.

Available to pre-order here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/boat-data-book-8th-edition-9781399412933/?utm_content=1718272304&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

UK: 04/07/2024
US: 03/09/2024

12/06/2024

Where on the line should I start?

"This is one of the most commonly asked questions going into a start, and rightly so. Starting in the right place on the line won’t automatically hand you a winning start, but it can set you up for a successful start and is the first step to carrying out your upwind strategy. The three main factors determining your initial assessment of where you should start are:

🛶 The bias of the line
🛶 Your upwind strategy (where on the racecourse you generally want to go)
🛶 The strength of the wind."

Read the full blog post: https://www.bloomsbury.com/discover/articles/features/what-is-the-best-starting-position-in-a-sailing-race/?utm_content=1718188485&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

06/06/2024

Happy Publication Day to The Sail Racing Bible: The Complete Guide for Dinghy and Yacht Racers by Mason Stang and Udi Gal!

Packed with hands-on practical advice, user friendly instructional diagrams, and lively, inspirational photography.

What is the best starting position in a sailing race?

Find out in this extract from the book: https://bit.ly/4bNXuWr

29/05/2024

How do you prepare for a race?

The Sail Racing Bible is the racing coach you need and contains tips and checklists to help you understand what you need to do, when and why.

Publishes next Thursday in the UK!

US: 9th July

Available to pre-order here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/sail-racing-bible-9781399405157/?utm_content=1716997932&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

21/05/2024

On 20th June we publish the 6th edition of Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition: The Essential Manual for RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates of Competence

Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.

Test your knowledge with Yachtmaster Exercises for Sail and Power 5th edition

Find out more: https://www.bloomsbury.com/yachtmaster-for-sail-and-power-6th-edition-9781399405836/?utm_content=1716304237&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

14/05/2024

The Great Lifejacket Debate

"In my not so humble opinion it is all about judgment when safety equipment is required."

Read the full extract from Skip Novak on Sailing here: https://bit.ly/4afW59j

13/05/2024

**It's giveaway time!!**
The nice folk at Bloomsbury Nautical have given us a copy of Skip Novak on Sailing to give away to one of our lucky followers. Revered around the world for his sailing adventures, Skip brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake – or create your own. All you need to do is like or share this post, and like the MDL and Bloomsbury Nautical pages. Simple! Competition ends at midnight on Friday 17th May 2024 and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck!

09/05/2024

Happy Publication Day to Skip Novak on Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat!

Skip Novak is revered around the world for his sailing adventures. In this book he brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake – or create your own.

Order your copy here: https://bit.ly/4b6ncoA

06/05/2024

The Bloomsbury May Sale is now on! Featuring 30% off, discover a fantastic range of books from sailing manuals to maritime history and shore guides. The sale runs from Monday 6th May to midnight (GMT) Sunday 12th May 2024.

Explore the sale here: https://bit.ly/3Wm6SeU

Please note that titles publishing April 2024 onwards are excluded.

02/05/2024

The most thorough and comprehensive guide to sail racing ever written, The Sail Racing Bible avoids the overly technical, but includes theory to help you understand what you need to do, when and why.

UK: 6th June
US: 9th July

Available to pre-order here: https://bit.ly/3WuaKL7

24/04/2024

Skip Novak on Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat publishes in two weeks!

Pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/44bTkV4

In this book Skip brings together the sum of his knowledge and the wisdom of his experience so you can follow in his wake – or create your own.

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