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10 Essential NAUTICAL books for your library
Race Against TimeRace Against Time by Ellen MacArthur
Buy new: £5.49 / Used from: £0.01
Ellen's incredible tale. More than just sailing, it tells her incredible back story. A good read.
Against the Flow: The Inspiring Story of a Teacher Turned Record-breaking YachtswomanAgainst the Flow: The Inspiring Story of a Teacher Turned Record-breaking Yachtswoman by Dee Caffari
Buy new: £14.44 / Used from: £0.01
A magnificent story of Dee's record breaking sail around the world against the prevailing winds.
117 DAYS ADRIFT117 DAYS ADRIFT
Perhaps the most amazing survival story told. 117 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean in a small rubber dinghy. Highly recommended.
Walking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through LifeWalking on Water: A Voyage Around Britain and Through Life by Geoff Holt
Buy new: £7.95 / Used from: £6.00
A book like no other. This has to be one of the most unique, most inspirational and most captivating books on the list. With a foreword by Princess Anne and an Afterword by dame Ellen Macarthur.
Sailing Alone Around the World (Penguin Classics)Sailing Alone Around the World (Penguin Classics) by Joshua Slocum
Buy used from: £1.99
A gread bunkside read. At times you feel you are right there with Josh on his epic voyage.
A World of My Own: The First Ever Non-stop Solo Round the World VoyageA World of My Own: The First Ever Non-stop Solo Round the World Voyage by Robin Knox-Johnston
Buy new: £5.96 / Used from: £4.35
The legendary Sir Robin Knox Johnston's story of his first voyage around the world in his yacht Suhali.
Deep Water [DVD] [2006]Deep Water [DVD] [2006]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.76
My all time favourite sailing story. Tragedy from start to finish. The true story of Donald Crowhurst in the first non-stop race around the world. Left me feeling numb.
Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told: Twenty Seven Unforgettable StoriesGreatest Sailing Stories Ever Told: Twenty Seven Unforgettable Stories
Buy new: £8.99 / Used from: £12.26
For those who like their stories short and to the point, this is an ideal book with some truly amazing stories.
Left for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet RaceLeft for Dead: The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race by Nick Ward
Buy new: £4.75 / Used from: £0.14
I've met Nick and his story is captivating and well written. The harrowing tale of the 1979 Fastnet race when so many lives were lost.
Incredible Tales of the Sea: Twelve Classic Sailing StoriesIncredible Tales of the Sea: Twelve Classic Sailing Stories
Buy new: £5.48 / Used from: £4.74
Some terrific tales, great to read when tucked up warm and snug in your bunk.