Fernhurst Books

14/06/2026

On this day (14th June) in 1968, Robin Knox-Johnston set off to sail around the world. Enjoy reading some of the things he has learnt since then:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knox-Johnston-Sailing-Wiley-Nautical-Knox-johnston/dp/0470972513
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knox-Johnston-Seamanship-Seafaring-Robin-Knox-johnston/dp/1912177145

Robin Knox-Johnston rose to fame in 1969 when he became the first person to sail non-stop and solo around the world. In an illustrious sailing career he has also set records for the fastest...

07/06/2026

On this day (7th June) in 2010, Nicola Rodriguez completed her 8 years extended cruising, 4 of them with 2 children. We celebrate this day with some books which will inspire you to live the dream:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sail-Away-escape-dream-Second/dp/1912177234
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bed-Atlantic-battles-anxiety-circuit/dp/1912177161
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sailing-Around-Britain-Weekend-Sailors/dp/1912177056
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Sailing-Adventures-Experiences-Water/dp/1912621673

Our Books: Narrative (Stories, Tales & Adventures)

19/05/2026

A great challenge!

In 2025 I entered Great Glen in the two-day team category with my SUP compatriot Niall Colquhoun, a Great Glen Paddle Challenge veteran. Looking back, being

11/05/2026

The first of a series of articles on preparing for the Great Glen Paddle Challenge of which we are proud sponsors.

Why does the Great Glen Paddle Challenge get under your skin?
Read Andy Burrows’ take on the 2025 challenge he completed as a team entrant with the indubitable Niall Colquhoun.
https://greatglenpaddlechallenge.com/great-glen-paddle-challenge-on-a-sup-why-this-race-gets-under-your-skin/
Sign up today and get a discounted copy of Andy’s book: Improving your stand up paddleboarding. Full of tips and techniques to help you cover the miles as efficiently as possible!
Next in the series: how Day 1 went brilliantly… until it didn’t, and what Andy learned about pacing, transitions and hydration.

Fernhurst Books

08/05/2026

On this day (8th May) in 2007, Kim Sturgess set off on his voyage around Britain. You can read about it in his book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sailing-Around-Britain-Weekend-Sailors/dp/1912177056

Kim Sturgess was a weekend sailor: he enjoyed club racing and several brief sailing holidays, but had never attempted a substantial expedition. Reaching the age of fifty focused the mind and he decided to sail around Britain. While many cruising sailors would not contemplate a 1900 nautical mile ...

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Fernhurst Books are proud to be supporting the Master category at the RS Sailing Vareo National Championships this weekend at as part of POSH. Good luck to all the Masters competitors.
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03/05/2026

On WORLD LAUGHTER EVENTS Day (3rd May) Fernhurst Books highlight our books with some salty humour:
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/narrative_stories_tales_adventures?ps=20&sort=a&page=2
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Our Books: Narrative (Stories, Tales & Adventures)

23/04/2026

Happy St George’s Day. visited nearly every harbour in Britain & Ireland on his 5-year circumnavigation . He visited 145 harbours in England, from the mighty to the tiny ! You can read about it in his book: Harbours And Their Masters:
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/192/harbours_and_their_masters

20/04/2026

Fernhurst Books are pleased to be supporting the RS Sailing RS Feva Inland Championships & GP5 at Draycote Water Sailing Club this weekend (25th / 26th April).