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  • Fastnet, Force 10: The Deadliest Storm in the History of Modern Sailing (New Edition)

    The Deadliest Storm in the History of Modern Sailing

    by John Rousmaniere ...
    In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back.It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a speed that confounded forecasters, slamming into the fleet with epic fury. For twenty hours, 2,500 men ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

  • The Annapolis Book of Seamanship

    Fourth Edition

    by John Rousmaniere ...
    Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing.Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Used throughout America as a textbook in sailing schools and Power Squadrons, The Annapolis ... Read more

    $41.99 USD

  • The Instant Handbook of Boat Handling, Navigation, and Seamanship : A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power: A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power

    A Quick-Reference Guide for Sail and Power

    by Nigel Calder, John Rousmaniere, Bill Gladstone, Robert Sweet, Peter Nielsen, Charlie Wing, Richard Clinchy ...
    Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questionsThe Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:Boat Handling Under Power--Bob SweetSail ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms

    2000 Essential Terms for Sailors and Powerboaters

    by John Rousmaniere ...
    “Written for the sailor, not the scholar. Rousmaniere leaves out the chaff and gives us just the wheat. Astonishingly comprehensive and slender enough to carry aboard.” —Don Casey, author of This Old BoatFrom "abaft" to "Zulu," including terms as new as "bowrider" and as old as "starboard," here is the language of pleasure boating—clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone

    Catching the Drift of Why We Sail

    by Fritz Allhoff ...
    Series Book 60 - Philosophy for Everyone
    This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life.Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activitiesFeatures contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselvesEnriches appreciation of the sport by probing ... Read more

    $19.00 USD

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  • Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing, Sixth Edition

    by Peter Bruce ...
    The seamanship classic you should have on-board when sailing in rough weatherAdlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing provides you with expert advice for when you venture out of sight of land, whether for racing or cruising. It gives a clear message of seamanlike design features, preparations, and tactics that you should consider against the time when it comes on to blow. It includes new how-to ... Read more

    $25.89 USD

  • Knox-Johnston on Sailing

    by Robin Knox-Johnston ...
    One of Britain's greatest living sailors shares a collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes. _x000D_This book is a collection of provoking, insightful and perceptive pieces of writing by Robin Knox-Johnston. His forthright and compelling views are based on a wealth of experience and expertise. The spotlight of his steely gaze falls upon the great ocean races and ... Read more

    $12.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sailing Fundamentals

    by Gary Jobson ...
    The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with over 150 line drawings and photographs.Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating : An A-Z Compendium of Navigation, Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, and Nautical Wisdom: An A-Z Compendium of Navigation, Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, and Nautical Wisdom

    An A-Z Compendium of Navigation, Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, and Nautical Wisdom

    by John Vigor ...
    “Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time.”--Cruising World“You name it, it’s in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining.”--Latitudes & Attitudes“John Vigor is the answer guy if you’re having onboard arguments about nautical terminology or the science of sailing in general, and his new book lives up to the promise in its title.”--Good Old ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

  • Voyages of a Simple Sailor

    by Roger D. Taylor ...
    Aged just 23, and already set on a life of adventure, Roger Taylor signed up as an able seaman on the square-rigger Endeavour II, bound from Australia to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. It was the realisation of a boyhood dream. The dream was cruelly shattered when the ship was caught in a fierce tropical storm off the coast of northern New Zealand. For several days, the young crew fought in ... Read more

    $8.09 USD

  • Don't Hold Back: Adventure at Sea

    by John Dalton ...
    DON'T HOLD BACK is a must read for all who hear the call of adventure. Tears, terrors, joy and laughter entertains the reader as he follows John around the world on his boat, Moondancer. After years as a ski bum and white water kayaker in the Rocky Mountains, John undertakes his greatest challenge of all, the Worlds Oceans. He quits his job, buys a boat and begins living the Dream entertained by ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Blue Book of Sailing : The 22 Keys to Sailing Mastery

    The 22 Keys to Sailing Mastery

    by Adam Cort ...
    Transform basic sailing skills into true masteryNo other sport is as complex or as gear- and technique-intensive as sailing. The details and nuances are vast, but beneath the surface are 22 elements, or core areas of knowledge. By understanding these principles you can attain true mastery: tie any knot, shape any sail, take the helm of any boat, no matter how large or unfamiliar. ... Read more

    $15.59 USD