Books

These are my books so far.  They’re all widely available and stocked by most chandlers as well as the usual on-line sources, but if you want to buy from us, hop over to www.starfishbooks.co.uk and let me know if you want books signed and dedicated to the recipient.  More titles on the way (as soon as I get some time to get on with them!)

Log Book for Children (Foreword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston)

A cruising log for youngsters with an illustrated guide to navigation.  It was written with my son James in mind when he was 11 to stop him getting bored on long passages and help to feel he was contributing to the chartwork.  Spiral bound, A4 paperback, single colour, 56 pages with splashproof covers.  Publisher:  Starfish Books.

RYA Go Sailing  (Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur)

A colourful cartoon-style guide to sailing small boats.  Designed for 7-12 year olds, but beginner adults are finding it useful too!  Contains the basic RYA syllabus with as many jokes and useful tips as I could fit in.  Full colour, 80 pages A4 paperback.  Publisher: Royal Yachting Association.

RYA Go Sailing Activity Book

Companion to RYA Go Sailing, full of puzzles, games and quizzes to keep young sailors busy on shore.  Full colour, 36 pages A4 paperback.  Publisher: Royal Yachting Association.

RYA Go Cruising (Foreword by Tom Cunliffe)

This one is for youngsters learning to crew on sail and motor cruisers.  Competent crew level with lots of extra bits!  Great for cruising families.  Full colour, 112 pages A4 paperback.  Publisher: Royal Yachting Association.

RYA Go Cruising Activity Book

Companion to Go Cruising, full of puzzles, games and things to do from knot tying projects to cooking ships’ biscuits.  Ideal for long trips and galebound harbours.  Full colour, 80 pages A4 paperback.  Publisher: Royal Yachting Association.

RYA Go Inland (Foreword by David Suchet)

A youngster’s guide to canal and river boating, including boat handling, locks, safety, canal history, wildlife and things to do.  Full colour, 40 pages A4 paperback.  Publisher: Royal Yachting Association.

Buttercup’s Diary

Cartoons and anecdotes from a disgruntled dinghy and her incompetent skipper.  A5 paperback, 48 pages.  Publisher, Starfish Books.