RT @_art_on_sea: (1 of 2) We are delighted to share exciting news that a lost painting of Ravilious, last seen in 1939 is set to be unveile….

Check out this boom plaque. Panerai Classic Yacht - Bronze plaque and relaunch book –Eilean Wm Fife 1936 via @eBay_UK.

Taking one hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and sailing boats, the book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing. Find out more or buy online here. #natuicalbooks #bookreviews

Exposed: The Dark Side of the America's Cup lifts the lid on this unique contest for the oldest trophy in sport and on the powerful men who have made it 'the toughest game in town'. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Excellent book on the special considerations that the single-hander must be concerned with. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Hints, tips, advice and yarns from Britain's most famous sailor; this is a great book to take aboard while cruising. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Understanding a Nautical Chart offers superb value, as it explains how charts are compiled before guiding you through the elements that make up these vital navigational tools. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

In Hand, Reef & Steer, Tom Cunliffe explains the different sailing characteristics of classic craft and shares his knowledge of the special skills required to handle them. Find out more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Planning and carrying out a successful, safe and enjoyable passage is a real art, and this book covers the whole process, from planning before setting off to fine tuning once underway. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Find out more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, World Cruising Routes is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes. Read more or buy online here. #bookreviews #nauticalbooks

Now in its 7th edition this is the bible for the offshore sailor and a good, nay essential book to digest before planning a cruise anywhere out of coastal waters. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

A wonderful collection of sailing stories from across centuries and around the world. Find out more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

This is a classic real-life story of derring do on the high seas, complete with extreme risk, last-minute ingenuity and many near-misses. Find out more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

After a fire destroyed everything they owned, Justin Ruthven-Tyers and his wife decided to build their own classic sailing yacht and live aboard in the wilds of Scotland. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Stress-free Sailing is the answer to single or short-handed crews' prayers, a step-by-step handbook addressing the most common sailing situations that anyone cruising will have to manage. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

The unique approach devised by Paul Elvstrom offers bird's-eye views and detailed explanations of how the rules are applied to racing situations. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

This handy pocket-sized reference book is packed with invaluable advice for feeding a hungry crew for a weekend, a week, a month or even a long-term cruise or ocean passage. Find out more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews

Adventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in Waypoints, a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland's west coast. Also available in paperback. Read more or buy online here. #nauticalbooks #bookreviews