Objects of desire
For more Objects of Desire, go to classicboat.co.uk/objectsBRITISH ADMIRALTY BOATSWAIN’S PIPE
The last day of May and the first day of June this year mark 100 years since the Battle of Jutland, the biggest
sea battle of the First World War. To commemorate the occasion, the Royal British Legion has produced
nautically themed products, including this replica boatswain’s pipe, which is made to the original Acme
design of 1870 by the same company, J Hudson & Co. £19.99poppyshop.org.uk3-D CHART
Latitude Kinsale is offering these smaller
versions of its 3-D charts, for any sea area
you want. The size is 380cm square.
They’re designed as gifts, but customers
are commisioning ‘collections’ of the
waters that they have cruised or holidayed
in, one area or many worldwide. If it’s a
christening gift, you can have the child’s
name spelled in flags. Available in black
and white or modern chart colours. £260latitudekinsale.comCASES FROM SAILS
This iPad case is made from sails used by
the Greek team preparing for the Rio
Olympics. The idea is to help promote a
circular economy. There are also cases for
devices of other sizes, gym bags,
handbags and more. Waterproof, natty
and green. What’s not to love? €18saltybag.comHOW TO READ
WATER
Explorer and author Tristan Gooley has
done a solo transat and sailed north to
Greenland doublehanded. His first book,
The Natural Navigator, made his name.
With this instalment he tells us how to
forecast the weather from waves, find
your way using puddles, decipher wave
patterns and use ancient Viking and
Polynesian techniques to navigate. £20hodder.co.uk