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The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats
McGraw-Hill Education 2009; US$ 29.95For the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long--pocket cruisers--to create this definitive gallery and handbook of the small cruising sailboats built in the last 45 years. With detailed... more...
In the Wake of Madness
Algonquin Books 2004; US$ 14.95After more than a century of silence, the true story of one of history's most notorious mutinies is revealed in Joan Druett's riveting "nautical murder mystery" (USA Today). On May 25, 1841, the Massachusetts whaleship Sharon set out for the whaling ground of the northwestern Pacific. A year later, while most of the crew was out hunting, Captain Howes... more...
Inspecting the Aging Sailboat
McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2004; US$ 15.95". . . the perfect place to begin, or continue, your education.". -- Sailing. Whether you are shopping for a used fiberglass boat or prioritizing maintenance tasks on the one you already own, this book saves money--and perhaps even disaster. With clear step-by-step drawings and instructions, Don Casey explains how to recognize problems--both... more...
The Complete Day Skipper
A&C Black 2009; US$ 32.49The Complete Day Skipper is a totally practicalhands-on manual that covers the RYA Day Skipper syllabus in a way thatreflects a skippers growing experience at sea, beginning with yachthandling under power and moving on to boat husbandry and sailing skillsand from there to the realistic use of modern electronic navigationsystems. Eminently readable... more...
A Visual Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast
McGraw-Hill Education 2010; US$ 45.00WHEN YOU NAVIGATE THE COAST OF MAINE, A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. A Visual Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast takes the guesswork out of navigating Maine’s intricate, reef-strewn waters, ensuring that your next voyage through this coastal paradise will be picture-perfect. Inside you will find more than 180 full-color aerial photographs... more...
How to Read a Nautical Chart, 2nd Edition (Includes ALL of Chart #1)
McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2012; US$ 21.00Authoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical charts. The classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information... more...
Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance
McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2012; US$ 18.00Tips to improve and quicken your boatkeeping, so you can stop working on your boat and go boating!. Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance is perfect for boatowners who want simple, quick, cost effective ways to take care of their pride and joy. This bestselling resource is now updated to include green solutions, information about dealing with ethanol in... more...
Voyaging Under Power
McGraw-Hill Education 2012; US$ 40.00The passagemaking bible updated to help you live yourlong-distance voyaging dreams. First published in 1975, Robert Beebe’s Voyaging Under Power revolutionized long-distance cruising, encouraging powerboaters to enjoy what was once exclusive to sailboats and their crews: crossing oceans to exotic, interesting, and beautiful places in comfort... more...
Applied Satellite Navigation Using GPS, GALILEO, and Augmentation Systems
Artech House 2005; US$ 95.00When GPS (global positioning system) was made commercially available in the year 2000, it launched a new era of satellite navigation services and technologies as dramatic as a spacecraft launch itself. This authoritative work gives engineers a timely, unified analysis of the various satellite navigation technologies, applications, and services now... more...
The Seamanship Examiner
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 63.95The Seamanship Primer is a complete study and revision guide, based on the international Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping, for cadet and serving crew in the merchant marine sector. It is the ideal study package for anyone preparing for the oral assessment taken by every marine professional to acquire a Deck Certificate of Competency... more...









