Bloomsbury Nautical

25/09/2025

We have two new books publishing today!

Sailing the Shallows: The lost art of cruising the coast in a small boat by Roger Barnes is a beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for the simple joys of sailing a small boat, filled with useful advice and techniques.

The Complete Yachtmaster 11th edition by Tom Cunliffe is a comprehensive hands-on manual that covers the Yachtmaster syllabus and brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nHLGue

22/09/2025

Last Friday we held a party to celebrate the launch of Reeds Nautical Almanac 2026 on Bookharbour's stand at the Southampton International Boat Show.

Pictured in the first image are Reeds' editors Perrin Towler and Simon Jollands.

If you're visiting the show this week you can find a great range of our Reeds and Adlard Coles titles to purchase.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a lovely chat and some delicious cupcakes!

18/09/2025

On 9th October we publish Superyacht Success: The insider's guide to the yachting industry by Brendan O’Shannassy.

An insider's guide to the superyacht industry, detailing how to get in, progress through the ranks and thrive on the journey.

You can find out more and pre-order here: https://bit.ly/42woDu7

15/09/2025

The following Reeds and Adlard Coles titles have been reviewed in Practical Boat Owner's round-up!

- Sailing the Shallows by Roger Barnes
- Reeds Crew Handbook by Bill Johnson
- UK and Ireland Circumanvigator’s Guide by Sam Steele
- The Knot Bible by Nic Compton
- Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea by Julia Jones
- Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible (4th edition)
- Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
- In My Element by Pip Hare
- Bosun’s Bag by Tom Cunliffe

You can read the full reviews here:

Katy Stickland chooses her pick of the latest sailing books that will keep sailors enthralled

13/09/2025

Don't miss Julia Jones speaking at the Southampton Boat Show this year on her new book 'Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea.'

The Boating Academy Stage - Saturday 20th September.
10:30 - 11:00

View the schedule:

New to boating or ready to level up your skills? Join expert-led talks and demonstrations designed to build confidence and sharpen techniques, whatever your experience.

11/09/2025

A very Happy Publication Day to The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature by Prema Arasu!

This absorbing exploration of the sea monster in all its tentacular forms is a deep dive into the world of sirens, mermaids, Scylla and kraken from 3C BCE to the modern day. Told through writings from ancient myths, early scientific natural histories and iconic literature, tales are intertwined with wonderful engravings, diagrams and paintings.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4gjDSMF

09/09/2025

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You can also gift a subscription to a friend.

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06/09/2025

Next week we publish The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature by Prema Arasu.

Told through writings from ancient myths, early scientific natural histories and iconic literature, tales are intertwined with wonderful engravings, diagrams and paintings.

Here is one of Pliny's depictions of the sea monster included in the book.

03/09/2025

Are you attending the Southampton Boat Show this year? Bookharbour will have a stand and will be selling a range of our Reeds and Adlard Coles titles!

Britain's biggest and best festival of boating showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from hundred's global marine brands.

01/09/2025

Today marks the 40th anniversary since the wreck of the Titanic was discovered in 1985!

Have you visited the Titanic museum in Belfast?

You can also find out more about Titanic's design and development in Simon Mills' book.

30/08/2025

On 25th September we publish The Complete Yachtmaster 11th edition: Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper by Tom Cunliffe.

A comprehensive hands-on manual that covers the Yachtmaster syllabus and brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/41AlgSv