Fernhurst Books

18/09/2025

So delighted that our sponsored athlete Jess Powell Sailing has been selected for team GBR at the World Sailing Youth World Championships. We have known Jess since her sailing journey began and we are so proud of her. She has already contributed to our Topper Book and ILCA Book and is currently working on another book with us. Well done Jess, we are so pleased for you!

16 of the nation’s top young sailors have been selected to represent Great Britain at the prestigious Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, taking place 12–20 December 2025.

Get a first look at who from the British Sailing Youth Team will be competing across 11 events in six classes: 29er, 420, ILCA 6, Nacra 15, Formula Kite, and iQFOiL via the link below 👇

http://rya.org/zpWo50WYBVX

📸 James Harle

18/09/2025

Sailing legend Lijia Xu (Lily) has updated her amazing autobiography and it is out now! Here she talks about what sailors can learn from it.
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/17/golden_lily_10_years_on

17/09/2025

The updated, fourth edition of the Solent Cruising Companion – your friend in the cockpit – is out now. Practical Boat Owner’s reviewer said: “This update is well thought out with detailed pilotage information, over 100 new photographs and 40 updated charts. I really liked the QR code printed at the start of each harbour or marina section, which links you directly to the relevant harbour or marina website; a very useful addition to this guide.”
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/86/solent_cruising_companion

16/09/2025

Mark Ashley-Miller’s account of his 5-year circumnavigation of the British Isles is out now. He visited (nearly) every harbour, 310 in total, and met 256 harbour masters (or one of their immediate colleagues). Sailing Today’s reviewer commented: “Perfect for sailors, history lovers and maritime professionals, the book is a treasure trove of insights into Britain and Ireland’s harbours.”
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/192/harbours_and_their_masters

16/09/2025

If you’re coming to the Southampton Boat Show (), we have new book launches, book signings, talks and a yacht on display! See you there.

15/09/2025

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will be doing a book signing at the Southampton Boat Show on Saturday 20th September 1300-1345 on the stand (H218). Come along and meet a legend & get him to sign a book for you!

13/09/2025

On World First Aid Day (13th September) Fernhurst Books highlights First Aid Afloat – instant advice on dealing with medical emergencies at sea:
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/81/first_aid_companion

11/09/2025

The updated, fourth edition of the Solent Cruising Companion will be published on 16th September but can be pre-ordered now.

A yachtsman’s pilot and cruising guide to ports and harbours from Keyhaven to Chichester The Solent is the spiritual home of sailing and one of Britain’s most popular sailing spots, offering a...

10/09/2025

On this day (10th September) in 1924, Arthur Ransome’s honeymoon cruise (Racundra’s Third Cruise) ended. Sadly, his new wife had abandoned ship a bit earlier as she didn’t like the mouse which had got on board. Did she take her pet snake with her, or did that keep Arthur company after she had left?
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/67/racundras_third_cruise

05/09/2025

The updated, fourth edition, of the Solent Cruising Companion will be published on 16th September but can be pre-ordered now.

A yachtsman’s pilot and cruising guide to ports and harbours from Keyhaven to Chichester The Solent is the spiritual home of sailing and one of Britain’s most popular sailing spots, offering a...

04/09/2025

Mark Ashley-Miller’s amazing story of visiting (nearly) every harbour in Great Britain and Ireland will be published on 16th September but can be pre-ordered now.
https://fernhurstbooks.com/books/permalink/192/harbours_and_their_masters

02/09/2025

A sailor going to college this September? This gives a great opportunity to get into team racing – a wonderful way to compete while at college and brush up on your tactics and rules knowledge! To give you a good start, Chris Atkins wrote the Team Racing Companion. Described here in a Yachts and Yachting Magazine review.

Team racing is fast and furious. It places a great deal of emphasis on teamwork, boat handling and rules knowledge. It is a fun sport in its own right and a great way of learning to become a future...