Fernhurst Books

03/08/2026

Only 2 weeks to get your entry in!

⏰ Final Call – Entries Close Wednesday 19th August! ⏰

Thinking about taking on the Great Glen Paddle Challenge 2026? Now's the time to commit!

🛶 Entries close at midday on Wednesday 19th August, so don't miss your chance to be part of one of Scotland's most iconic endurance paddle events.

Whether you're racing:
🌊 Non-Stop
🌊 Two-Day Challenge
🌊 SUP, Surfski or OC1
..an unforgettable 92km journey through the Great Glen awaits.

Already entered? Why not tag a paddling friend who's been talking about doing it? There's still time for them to join you on the start line!

👉 Don't leave it until the last minute – secure your place before entries close.

We can't wait to see everyone in Fort William this September!


Fernhurst Books Sailingfast

31/07/2026

The final post of 3 in Andy Burrow's experience of the Great Glen Paddle Challenge 2025 is live.
https://greatglenpaddlechallenge.com/loch-ness-where-great-glen-stops-being-fitness-and-becomes-seamanship/
Find out how he coped with an overnight change of direction, along with the mysteries of Loch Ness' and her temperamental weather and water shifts!
To get your hands on Andy's book, head to our partner Sailingfast:
https://sailingfast.co.uk/product/improving-your-stand-up-paddleboarding/
To register for the 2026 Great Glen Paddle Challenge as a team or solo entry, two day or non-stop AND get a discount on Andy's book, published by our sponsors Fernhurst Books:
https://greatglenpaddlechallenge.com/product/register/

Fernhurst Books Sailingfast

29/06/2026

On International Fisherman’s Day (29th June), Fernhurst Books are delighted to highlight their fishing books:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Fishing-Stories-Incredible-Stream/dp/190991116X
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Fishing-Adventures-Extraordinary-Experiences/dp/1119962668
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knot-Know-How-Approach-Mastering-Nautical/dp/1898660980
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Notebook-Lined-Notebooks/dp/1909911445

29/06/2026

Only two more days for reduced-price entry to the Great Glen Paddle Challenge - get your entry in now!

Cracking training weekend in some windy conditions! (This was me taking a coffee stop in the shelter of Inchfad on Loch Lomond)
You’ll never be 💯 ready! Sometimes you have to just do it and see…
Full price tickets on sale from 1st July, until then you can save yourself £35.

https://greatglenpaddlechallenge.com/product/register/

22/06/2026

Fernhurst Books are delighted to be supporting the at their National Championships at this weekend (26th – 28th June). Good luck to all the competitors.

22/06/2026

Fernhurst Books are delighted to be supporting the Dinghy Group at their National Championships at this weekend (26th – 28th June). Good luck to all the competitors.

20/06/2026

On International Surfing Day (20th June), Fernhurst Books is pleased to promote its books on surfing:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surfing-Beginners-Guide-Alf-Alderson/dp/1912177129
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Surfing-Stories-Incredible-Remarkable/dp/1119942543
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Surfing-Adventures-Experiences-Waves/dp/1912621657

Our Books: Surfing

19/06/2026

More on the Great Glen Paddle Challenge from our author Andy Burrows - best to be prepared!

The final post of 3 in Andy Burrow's experience of the Great Glen Paddle Challenge 2025 is live.
https://greatglenpaddlechallenge.com/loch-ness-where-great-glen-stops-being-fitness-and-becomes-seamanship/
Find out how he coped with an overnight change of direction, along with the mysteries of Loch Ness' and her temperamental weather and water shifts!
To get your hands on Andy's book, head to our partner Sailingfast:
https://sailingfast.co.uk/product/improving-your-stand-up-paddleboarding/
To register for the 2026 Great Glen Paddle Challenge as a team or solo entry, two day or non-stop AND get a discount on Andy's book, published by our sponsors Fernhurst Books:
https://greatglenpaddlechallenge.com/product/register/

Fernhurst Books Sailingfast

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)