Off the Deep End

A history of madness at sea, from Nelson’s Navy to the present day. Adlard Coles 2017

Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boats

An in-depth biography of a celebrated designer of small boats. Adlard Coles 2009

Voices from the Sea

Memorable tales of derring-do and survival from around the world. Cassel 2007

Paper Yachts

How to make paper boats that actually float using waterproof paper templates. Ivy Press 2009

The Indispensable Book of Practical Life Skills

Essential life hacks for the modern world, from unblocking the sink to lighting a fire. Ivy Press 2009

A Knot a Day

Knots for every occasion, from tying up your shoelaces to making a ladder. Adlard Coles 2020

The Sea

A celebration of the sea, from coast to ocean, in words and photos. Adlard Coles 2011

Ultimate Classic Yachts

Profiles of 20 of the most beautiful classics yachts and their stories. Adlard Coles 2015

Sailboats

My first book: a photographic overview of sailing boats. Fun! Salamander 2003

Tweetonomics

The most important economic thinking boiled down to 140-word tweets! Ivy Press 2010

The Shipping Forecast

Everything you ever wanted to know about one of Britain’s best-loved institutions. BBC Book 2016

Titanic on Trial

A unique account of the Titanic tragedy, told through the survivors’ own words. Adlard Coles 2012

Sailing Solo

A comprehensive history of singlehanded sailing and the main races. Mitchell Beazley 2003

Why Sailors Can’t Swim

A miscellany of maritime folklore, trivia, history, science and culture. Adlard Coles 2013

Paper Kites

Full kit and instructions to make a cool tetrahedral paper kite. Ivy Press 2011

Notable Boats

Profiles of 40 boats that have made exceptional voyages and the stories behind them. Ivy Press 2016

The Knot Bible

How to tie 200 nautical knots, from the practical to the fanciful. Adlard Coles 2013

The Anatomy of Sail

A close-up look at the details of sailing yachts and how they work. Adlard Coles 2014

The Great Classic Yacht Revival

How old boats became fashionable again around the world. Adlard Coles 2004

30-Second Economics

The 50 most thought-provoking economic theories, each told in 30 seconds. Ivy Press 2011