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  • GPS for Mariners, 2nd Edition

    A Guide for the Recreational Boater

    by Robert J. Sweet ...
    The operator's manual that should come with every boater's GPS receiver or chart plotter. ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Powerboat Handling Illustrated

    How to Make Your Boat Do Exactly What You Want It to Do

    by Robert J. Sweet ...
    From docking to surviving storm waves,everything you need to know before you hit the waterUsing hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions. ... Read more

    $22.69 USD

  • Powerboat Handling Illustrated

    by Robert J. Sweet ...
    From docking to surviving storm waves, everything you need to know before you hit the waterUsing hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions. ... Read more

    $16.59 USD

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    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

  • Little Ship of Fools

    Sixteen Rowers, One Improbable Boat, Seven Tumultuous Weeks on the Atlantic

    by Charles Wilkins ...
    The dramatic and hilarious story of sores and survival on a human-powered journey across the ocean.It was to be an expedition like no other—a run across the Atlantic from Morocco to Barbados aboard an experimental rowboat. There would be no support vessel, no stored water, no sails, no motor. The boat's crew of sixteen included several veterans of U.S. college rowing, a number of triathletes, a ... Read more

    $13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • HANDLING STORMS AT SEA : The 5 Secrets of Heavy Weather Sailing: The 5 Secrets of Heavy Weather Sailing

    The 5 Secrets of Heavy Weather Sailing

    by Hal Roth ...
    The definitive guide to a critical, hotly debated topicHow should a sailor cope with storms at sea? Some advocate heaving-to, others running off. Some say trail a sea anchor over the bow, others a drogue astern. The stakes in the discussion couldn’t be higher, or the consensus lower. Finally, preeminent sailor/author Hal Roth offers a practical strategy that can evolve and respond as storms grow ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build

    by Nick Schade ...
    Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements for three different kayaks: 1) A simple solo craft for beginners, 2) A high-performance solo kayak for intermediate ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

  • Phoenix from the Ashes

    The Boat that Rebuilt Our Lives

    by Justin Tyers ...
    'We didn't want to be wiping porridge off the walls - we wanted places no rougher than a farm pond. The silence in these places was complete - so much so that we found ourselves speaking in whispers.'Many sailors dream of a quiet life living aboard a classic yacht. Few reach that dream following the same path as Justin Ruthven-Tyers and his wife. After a fire destroyed everything they owned, the ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Fix It and Sail

    Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Retore a Small Sailboat on a Shoestring

    by Brian Gilbert ...
    Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or golf club membership. Veteran sailor and journalist Brian ... Read more

    $20.19 USD

  • Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual

    Including Inspecting the Aging Sailboat, Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair, Sailboat Refinishing, Sailbo

    by Don Casey ...
    The definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expertDon Casey’s Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single, utterly dependable resource that answers every frequent question, explains every major system, and helps you keep your boat and its components shipshape.More than 2,500 clear and detailed illustrations guide you step by ... Read more

    $47.39 USD

  • The Complete Trailer Sailor: How to Buy, Equip, and Handle Small Cruising Sailboats

    by Brian Gilbert ...
    A soup-to-nuts introduction to small, economical sailing craftTrailer sailers--the smallest, most economical sailboats with sleeping accommodations--are a popular platform for learning the basics of sailing and are often considered to be the entry level to cruising under sail. Author Brian Gilbert shows how trailer sailers can be the ideal craft for a lifetime of enjoyment, including serious, long ... Read more

    $20.19 USD

  • What Now Skipper?

    Test Your Navigation and Seamanship Skills and Learn from Expert Answers

    by Bill Anderson, Chris Beeson ...
    Series series Yachting Monthly
    Following in the Yachting Monthly paperback series (Confessions, Further Confessions, etc) this book is based on a popular run of articles over the last eight years in Yachting Monthly, in which navigational and seamanship problems are posed and the highly respected author (former RYA Training Manager Bill Anderson) gives his opinion on the best way to resolve them. And if there are several ... Read more

    $11.49 USD