Nautical 2015 Holiday Gift Books Colleen Gibson | Marketing & Publicity Assistant | colleen.gibson@bloomsbury.com | (212) 419-5336 ULTIMATE CLASSIC YACHTS 20 of the World’s Most Beautiful Classic Yachts By Nic Compton Nic Compton has spent over twenty years sailing and photographing classic yachts. This is the culmination of his decades-long passion--a stunning collection showcasing the twenty most beautiful and fascinating classic boats still sailing today, and built from 1885 through 2012. Featured yachts include Lulworth, the largest cutter in the world; Savannah, the modern American classic; Bona Fide, the gold medal winner of the first Olympic yachting event; Stormy Weather, the legendary US-built Fastnet Race winner which became Italy’s best-loved classic; and more. Timeless and magnificent, these yachts all have a story to tell, and they are captured with glorious full color photography. (ISBN: 9781472918123 | Hardcover | October 13, 2015 | $50)
DREAM CRUISING DESTINATIONS 24 Classic Cruises Mapped and Explored By Vanessa Bird Most yachtsmen dream about cruising to an exotic destination; this is the book that will turn dreamers into planners. Twenty classic cruises are fully mapped, measured, and budgeted, showing how they are perfectly possible whatever your skill level. From weekend cruises around the British Isles to a voyage to Antarctica, from Greek island cruises to an escape to the Virgin Islands, this book explores where to go, how to get there, and what to expect en route. Covering popular exotic cruising destinations as well as unexpected, almost secret routes along the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway and French canals, and transoceanic adventures, including Atlantic and Pacific crossings, this inspirational guide might be the starting point for the voyage of a lifetime. (ISBN: 9781408187814 | Flexiback | November 24, 2015 | $25) (over)
THE ANATOMY OF SAIL The Yacht Dissected and Explained By Nic Compton An encyclopedic compilation of every element of a yacht, THE ANATOMY OF SAIL contains a wealth of information for the aficionado as well as the newcomer, taking apart the sailboat to explore each part. From keels and masts to portholes and binnacles, the modern sail boat is dissected by Nic Compton and examined in lavish detail. Beautifully illustrated with glorious photography and explanatory diagrams, each page is packed with fascinating anecdotes, absorbing history, and boatbuilding trivia that sailors love. (ISBN: 9781472902757 | Hardcover | 2015 | $60)
YACHTING A Visual Celebration of Sailing Past and Present By Olivier Le Carrer What makes yachting so special? In YACHTING, uncover the numerous answers to that question in this journey through the iconic world of yachting. In this homage to the art and beauty of yachting, Olivier Le Carrer explores the seamanship, lifestyle, and culture that surrounds it. This volume is a stunning visual celebration of the essence and elegance of the sport featuring the icons, legends, and great races that make yachting so electrifying. (ISBN: 9781472901644 | Hardcover | 2015 | $60)
IN THE WAKE OF HEROES Sailing’s Greatest Stories Introduced by Tom Cunliffe By Tom Cunliffe Tom Cunliffe is one of the biggest names in the sailing world—an internationally renowned journalist, speaker, and a go-to guru as a presenter TV series about maritime interests. His name represents the gold standard of good yachting advice, and this book collects together his favorite extracts from his column in Yachting World, all focusing on great seamanship, from the classic and much-loved books that have instructed and inspired him over the decades. (ISBN: 9781472917010 | Hardcover | November 2015 | $25)