A slow, low-carbon journey by bike through Europe's western fringes. Part personal pilgrimage and part manifesto for green travel, join Martin in his search for perfect waves and the soul of surfing.
Chasing the sun south from his home in Cornwall, bestselling author and environmental campaigner Martin Dorey follows in the footsteps of the pioneers who discovered Europe's best waves. On an epic journey of 3400km, Martin and his wife Lizzy take on the ultimate eco surfing adventure – riding eBikes with their surfboards in tow.
Powered by patisseries and pastéis de nata, and returning to form after a disastrous knee injury, Martin hopes cycling will give him time to reconnect with his surfing past as he seeks out the stories and oral history that make the surf breaks of littoral Europe so very special.
The Way of the Waves is a love letter to wave riding, eco-travel and freedom. It's a testament to taking your time, understanding that the hills don't last forever, keeping the pedals turning and hoping that mind, body and soul – and the wheels of the trailer – will go the distance.
Code: 34964
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Orders placed before 3pm will be dispatched the same day, orders after that time will be sent the next working day (excluding Saturdays), subject to the item being in stock.
Delivery on all Admiralty charts is £5.10.
Mainland & Northern Ireland UK Delivery Rates
| Delivery Option | Delivery Time | Signed For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (0-500g) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £6.50 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (500g-1kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £6.50 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (1kg-1.25kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £6.50 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (1.25kg-1.5kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £6.60 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (1.5kg-1.75kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £6.90 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (1.75kg-2kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £7.21 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (2kg-3kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £7.83 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (3kg-5kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £7.13 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (5kg-8kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £13.51 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (8kg-10kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £17.90 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (10kg-12kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £20.83 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (12kg-14kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £23.76 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (14kg-16kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £26.68 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (16kg-18kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £29.61 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (18kg-20kg) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £32.54 |
| Royal Mail 48 UK & N.Ireland (20kg+) | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | £35.47 |
| Next Working Day (0-1kg) (Order before midday) | 1 - 2 Working Days | Yes | £12.00 |
| Next Working Day (1kg-2kg) (Order before midday) | 1 - 2 Working Days | Yes | £14.18 |
| Next Working Day (2kg-10kg) (Order before midday) | 1 - 2 Working Days | Yes | £31.52 |
| All Standard Orders Over £100 | 2 - 3 Working Days | Yes | FREE |
| Next Day (Saturday) (Order before midday) | Next Day | Yes | £22 |
International Orders
Our international orders are sent using Royal Mail's Airmail service.
Delivery is calculated based on the weight of your order and is displayed in your cart prior to purchase.
All taxes and duties incurred once the shipment has reached the destination country are the responsibility of the customer.
If delivery options are not available for your country, please get in touch with us directly for a quote.
| Delivery Option | Delivery Time | Signed For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Tracked & Signed (0-500g) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £25.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (500g-1kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £30.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1kg-1.25kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £32.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1.25kg-1.5kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £36.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1.5kg-1.75kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £38.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1.75kg-2kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £41.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (2kg-3kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £52.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (3kg-5kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £74.00 |
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Printed On Demand Admiralty Charts Returns Policy
As all of our Admiralty Charts are now Printed On Demand — providing the latest edition of each chart at the time of your order — we cannot accept returns for these products.
Please ensure you are happy with the coverage area of your chart before completing your purchase. If you have any questions prior to ordering, don't hesitate to contact us.