Boating: Sport and leisure Books

Book SynopsisAn inspiring guide to activities and adventures to re-energise and boost your mood, by our rivers, lakes and canals. While Britain's rivers, lakes and canals have long been co-opted by fitness enthusiasts for the physical benefits they can bring, it's only relatively recently that we've given much thought to their impact on our mental state too. ''Blue health'' the idea that having access to an area of water can benefit a person's whole wellbeing is gaining traction. These waterside places are fundamental to the kind of stuff people now realise they need in their lives exercise, solace, natural beauty and new places to socialise with so many of them on our doorstep. Just Add Water is your guide to the many mood-boosting and wellbeing activities, adventures and escapes that our inland waterways have to offer. Nearly 200 destinations are featured, organised into 15 core activities, covering the length and breadth of the UK, maTrade ReviewA combination of luminous writing, excellent photography and neat presentation ensures that Just Add Water serves as a wonderful source of inspiration for those looking to spend time in close proximity to water. * British Travel Journal *A guide to activities and adventures to re-energise and boost your mood. * Towpath Talk *Just Add Water does more than emphasise the pleasures of being by water. It could also be a life saver. * Towpath Talk *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1) Stretch your legs: Why our waterways make such excellent walking routes and best places to walk. 2) Holiday afloat: Guide to hiring a narrowboat including costs, what to expect, recommended routes for novices etc. 3) Take a dip: How wild swimming is growing in popularity including how and where to do it. 4) Pack a picnic: The best picnic spots next to water, towpath foraging tips, waterside restaurants etc. 5) Row your boat: Kayaking and rowing on the inland waterways, including profile of the Canal & River Trust's new coast-to-coast kayak trail. 6) Visit a festival: Why our river and canal festivals can be a great way to tap into the waterways community and the benefits these social interactions can bring. 7) Sleep under the stars: The best waterside campsites and overnight stays on static boats. 8) Feed the ducks: Ten great sites to see ducks and wildfowl, a profile of Slimbridge Wetland Centre. 9) Volunteer here: A day in the life of a volunteer lock-keeper and other volunteering opportunities. 10) Walk on water: How the Hawaiian sport of paddleboarding became a canal crossover. 11) Learn a waterways skill: Build your own coracle, learn the art of traditional roses & castles canal painting etc. 12) Hitch a ride: Overview of the most iconic passenger/trip-boats in Britain and inland ferries. 13) Go fishing: All you need to know about getting started, where you can and can't do it. 14) Make a day of it: Day-trip ideas by the water for the whole family. 15) Call it home: The wellbeing benefits and practicalities of living on water.

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Book SynopsisThe essential and fully updated reference for all aspiring and improving kiteboarders, explaining the theory, how to get started, all the way through to competing and instructing. Your complete practical guide to this fast-paced and addictive sport. Kiteboarding has gone from strength to strength over the last few years, and interest is only set to increase within its inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this book, Andy Gratwick (Head of Training for British Kitesports) gets you started with the kite and takes you through to flying it on the water, jumping, tricks and racing, as well as covering weather, wind and tide theory, and helping you select the right kit. Sections cover: - The origins of kiteboarding and massive rise in popularity in recent years - How a kite flies and basic weather principles as well as background on tides and currents, waves, and wind vs tide - Getting started on land LEI rigging, assembly, launching and flying, body-draTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION PART 1 Need To Know 01 The sport: a brief history 02 Air 03 Water PART 2 The Journey: Becoming A Kiteboarder 04 Getting started 05 The kite 06 The board 07 Safety, breakages and self-rescues 08 Advanced techniques 09 Points of sailing 10 Going upwind 11 Airtime 12 Equipment PART 3 The Future 13 Kiteboarding disciplines 14 Competitions 15 Governance 16 Taking it to a new level INDEX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PICTURE CREDITS

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Book SynopsisThe established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of boaters.

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly modern take on an essential skill for anyone going to sea concentrates on the tackle needed for all types and sizes of boat, explains manual and hydraulic systems for handling anchors, and demonstrates with helpful photos and diagrams safe and efficient anchoring techniques in all conditions - wind, strong tide, shallow water, rocky bottoms and deep bays - all of which require particular techniques that are covered in detail to help the reader develop effective skills.Once considered something of a black art, anchoring is coming back into vogue as a free alternative to paying costly marina fees to berth overnight. Being competent and confident at anchoring offshore also allows boaters to anchor off a peaceful beach, providing the ideal opportunity for the family to go swimming from the boat, fish, or just row round - a better distraction for the kids than searching the marina for an Internet café.With detailed diagrams and instructive photographs of bothTrade Review'With detailed diagrams and instructive photographs of both sail and power boats of all sizes under anchor, this helpful guide takes the reader step-by-step through the entire anchoring process in a clear and helpful way.' * All at Sea (March 2011) *'Bobby Schenk has written a comprehensive work that is chock full of common sense, good tips and thorough explanations. A good buy.' * Sportsboat & RIB Magazine (April 2011) *'the book is brimming with practical and well-constructed advice written in an accessible style that really shows Shenk's depth of knowledge and experience.' * Cruising Magazine (March 2011) *'It is sure to contain lots of useful information for the average motorboater. it may even help you break free from the shackles of the marina and spend an idyllic night on the hook. If it achieves this just once it will have more than paid for itself. * Motor Boats monthly *A good guide...; written in a down-to-earth conversational style by an author who has sailed the oceans of the world. * Little Ship *

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Book SynopsisThe only handbook devoted to splicing today''s ropes, this bestselling reference covers every kind of splicing project a boater will ever need. Featuring step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes as well as wire, it covers:- how to splice high-tech, slippery, synthetic ropes such as Spectra, Dyneema and Kevlar- mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon- all standard rope constructions, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited and three-strand rope- how to splice wire for shrouds and halyards, and rope to wire splicesThis new edition has been expanded to include a section on wire selection, new wire splices and several attractive knot and splice-based projects: rope fenders, rope cargo nets, rope ladders and rope bow puddings. There isn''t a rope project on board that can''t be tackled with this guide.Covers every splicing project a yachtsTrade Review'this revised version of the book covers almost every way of splicing modern ropes, wire rope and offers some fun ways to decorate with rope...Authors Barbara Merry and John Darwin have updated the book to include not only traditional ropes...but some new, high-tech products...along with wire splicing and how to properly select wire rigging.' * Ontario Sailor Magazine (June/July 2011) *'The Splicing Handbook-Techniques for traditional modern ropes and wires by Barbara Merry with John Darwin is the only handbook devoted to splicing today's ropes. This bestselling reference covers every kind of splicing project, according to the publisher. Featuring step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes as well as wire'. * Fishing News (19 August 2011) *

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Book SynopsisThis straightforward guide is designed to take the novicestep-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailingboats, explaining the reasons behind the procedures and using typicallines plans and working drawings to help understanding.Since it was first published, How to Design a Boat has proved itself to be a bestseller. ''A brilliant little book.'' Workboat World''Thoroughly recommended.'' Motor Boat & Yachting

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Book SynopsisAll you need to know about fishing from your boat, between Scotland and Gibraltar.Every yachtsman or motorboater has at some point entertained the idea of catching their own supper, but until Sea Fishing there hasn''t been a book to guide them through it. This unique handbook fills the gap. Fishing whilst cruising along the coast or at anchor isn''t as easy as it might at first seem, but this practical, photographic guide shows the novice how to set up their tackle, bait the line correctly and how to work with the tide to best effect. Different fishing techniques, tackle, weights and (importantly) bait are required when sailing at speed, drifting along the coast or fishing whilst at anchor, and this book presents them all with helpful step-by-step photos and diagrams. It also details how to kill, de-scale, fillet, skin and cook your catch. There is also a fish identification section that shows every type of fish that can be caught between Scotland and Gibraltar. UpdatedTrade ReviewThere’s nothing better than freshly caught fish for supper – and with this book to hand you won’t even have to pay for it! * anglersnet.co.uk *Written in simple language, it explains different rigs, with diagrams showing how to tie the basic knots, excellent pictures and tips on filleting, with recipes on cooking your catch * Boat Mart magazine *With this book, some perseverance and a little luck, anyone trying their hand will soon be able to plan for the pleasure of fresh fish cooked aboard. * Yachting Life *Table of ContentsIntroduction What do I need? -Getting Started -Rods -Reels -Basic Tackle -Tidy Tackle -Types of Lure -Baits Knots for fishing Trolling -Easy Pickings -Lures for Trolling -Other Lures What’s that Fish? Check Your Charts Drifting -Lures -Bites -Bait -Flatfish What’s that Fish? Fishing at anchor -Bottom Fishing -Uptide Fishing -Landing Fish -What’s that Fish? Float fishing -What’s that Fish? Fisherman’s calendar Month by Month Guide Further afield -Going South -Portugal and Beyond -Other Species -Going North Wreck fishing Preparing and cooking fish -Preparing Fish -Cooking On Board -Let’s Get Cooking Rules of angling Index

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Book SynopsisThe history of Philadelphia's Boathouse Row is both wide and deep.Dotty Brown, an avid rower and former editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer, immersed herself in boathouse archives to provide a comprehensive history of rowing in Philadelphia. She takes readers behind the scenes to recount the era when rowing was the spectator sport of its timeand the subject of Thomas Eakins' early artworkthrough the heyday of the famed Kelly dynasty, and the fight for women to get the right to row. (Yes, it really was a fight, and it took generations to win.)With more than 160 photographs, a third of them in full color, Boathouse Row chronicles the waves of change as various groups of different races, classes, and genders fought for access to water and the sport. Chapters also discuss the architectural one-upmanship that defined Boathouse Row after Frank Furness designed the stunning and eclectic Undine Barge Club, and the regattas that continue to take place today on the Schuylkill River, including thTrade Review"Boathouse Row is a must-read for anyone interested in the sport of rowing and the enormous contributions of those who once plied the Schuylkill River. Dotty Brown chronicles not only the famous athletes of yore, like John B. Kelly, but those noteworthy artists, architects, businessmen, and politicians who helped to build this historic piece of riverbank into the living dynasty that it remains today. With the deft hand of a skilled writer, she unravels a Philadelphia story filled with fascinating characters, revealing new insights on old stories that have remained shrouded in mystery, and supplements her narrative with beautiful artwork and photography."—Daniel J. Boyne, author of Kelly: A Father, a Son, an American Quest

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Book SynopsisAs a journalist for the Independent, Emma Bamford is swept along with the London rat race, lost amongst the egos of Fleet Street. Surrounded by budget cuts and bullies, the thrill of a breaking news story is no longer enough. And at 31, still struggling to get to a fourth date and surrounded by friends settling down to married life and babies, Emma decides to grasp her life by the roots and reclaim her freedom...by running away to sea and joining a complete stranger (and his cat) on a yacht in Borneo.Reflective yet humorous and self-deprecating, we share Emma's excitement and fear at leaving a good job for an unknown adventure, and join her as she travels to some of the most exotic places in the world and starts to realise what really matters in life. She discovers the supreme awkwardness of sharing a tiny space with total strangers, the unimaginable beauty of paradise islands and secret jungle rivers, glimpses lost tribes, works all hours for demanding superyacht ownTrade ReviewCasting Off is an autobiography as exciting as a novel; I couldn’t put it down. Emma Bamford is a great writer who knows how to hook her reader. * Katie Fforde *an engaging tale...there is much fun to be had * The independent *The feel-good, moving account of a young woman’s love of the sea. -- Charlotte Clay * Daily Express *Wryly funny, fast-paced, with a good plot and tons of adventure, this entertaining debut would make a great holiday read ... part memoir, part travelogue, part romance. -- Rebecca Wallersteiner * The Lady *An inspiring and entertaining read about breaking free from the rat race and having the courage to chase your dreams. * Closer *a funny and inspiring story * Yachting Life *An absorbing tale * Yachts & Yachting *An accessible and appealing true-like tale. * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisMost of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.Trade ReviewAn old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *

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Book SynopsisStress-free Motorboating is the answer to all single- or short-handed crews' prayers. Highly illustrated with step-by-step photographs, this highly practical handbook tackles the most common motorboating scenarios anyone will ever have to manage, whether cruising along a river or around the coast. The author covers groundbreaking and dependable procedures for getting off (and then back on to) a berth, anchoring, picking up mooring buoys, boat-handling in tides, fast-flowing rivers, managing locks and even picking up a man overboard. QR codes link to helpful instructional action videos to clarify the procedurees, and invaluable advice is given about fuel monitoring, engine care and maintenance - in fact all the essential issues that affect motorboats. Whether you''re aboard a 60-foot displacement cruiser, crossing the Channel or pottering along a river or coast, Stress-Free Motorboating will make life aboard that much easier - and with less stress comes more enjoyment for everyoTrade ReviewCovers groundbreaking and dependable procedures for getting off (and then back on to) a berth, anchoring, picking up mooring buoys, boat-handling in tides, managing locks and picking up a man overboard. * All at Sea *

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Book SynopsisThe Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, the comprehensiveness of this new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart.This new edition has been completely restructured with Part 1 covering thorough preparation for a Pacific crossing and Part 2 covering Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are completely new sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio, ongoing maintenance, and Pacific festivals.Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upoTrade ReviewThis is both a hardcore planning guide and a gorgeous dreamer's bible. The whole Pacific is at your fingertips in this updated edition * 48 North *A magnum opus of excellence * Flying Fish *The definitive work on Pacific crossings * Cruising *Packed with information, charts and data * Nautical Magazine *A complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. * Yachting Times *Table of ContentsPart I Preparations 1 Casting Off Work as a team to fulfil the dream Taking children Family and friends left behind Joining a rally 2 The Pacific Ocean Ring of fire The formation of atolls Human colonisation Ethnic groups European exploration and trade Culture and festivals Citizen science 3 Preparing the boat The perfect cruising yacht? Monohull or multihull? Sail management Downwind rigs Stormsails Wear on sails Mast and spars Standing rigging Running rigging Steering systems Self-steering: autopilot vs wind vane Ground tackle The main engine Fuel tanks Bilge pumps Water management Cooking fuel Fridges and freezers Temperature regulation Toilets and holding tanks Dinghies Outboard engines 4 Staying Safe Preventing water ingress Alarms Spray hoods and biminis Handholds and jack lines Man overboard (MOB) Getting the casualty back on board PLB AIS Lightning strike Fire Abandoning ship EPIRB Flares Liferaft Grab bag Security 5 Navigation and charting The basics of navigation Integrated or stand-alone electronics? Electronic charting When the electronics fail Using satellite imagery as a navigational tool AIS Radar Ship’s log Watch keeping Eyeball navigation on coral atolls 6 Communications Short range communications Long range communications at sea Mobile phones and internet access Traditional ‘snail mail’ 7 The balance of power General electrical setup: the basics Power storage Power generation Alternative power generation Power draw and calculation of usage AC power Shore power Inverters 8 Routine maintenance and spares Corrosion Managing your maintenance Backups and spare parts Suggested spares Tools Manuals and parts lists 9 Provisioning and store keeping Stores and storage Fresh food Dried food Making bread Galley hints Water BBQs Fishing Waste disposal Hygiene and pests Trade and barter 10 Common health problems while cruising Injuries Burns Sunburn and skin cancer Ears Diarrhoea Seasickness Common parasites Biting flies Malaria Dengue fever Dangers in the sea Ciguatera Health and illness in toddlers and babies Women’s health Common fears Basic medical kit Useful books to have on board Useful websites 11 Managing the paperwork Finance Passports and visas Ship’s papers Formalities Courtesy flags Insurance Recruiting crew Pets on board 12 Cyclone season and laying up Leaving the cyclone belt Staying inside the cyclone belt Cyclone shelters – useful contacts Laying up Shipping home Part II Passage Planning 13 Pacific weather and weather forecasts The origin of Pacific wind systems South Pacific wind zones North Pacific wind zones Tropical revolving storms Pacific Ocean currents El Niño La Niña Madden Julian-Oscillation Weather forecasts 14 Routes to the Marquesas West Coast to Marquesas 1 San Diego 2 Puerto Vallarta Panama to Galapagos 3 Balboa The Galapagos Islands 4 Wreck Bay 5 Academy Bay Galapagos to Marquesas 15 FrenchPolynesia (the Marquesas, Tuamotus and Society Islands) The Marquesas 6 Atuona, Hiva Oa 7 Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva The Tuamotu Archipelago The Society Islands 8 Papeete, Tahiti 9 Maeva Beach, Tahiti 10 Moorea 11 Raiatea 12 Bora Bora 16 Southern routes via Easter Island and the Australs or direct between Chile and New Zealand Galapagos to Easter Island Chile to Easter Island 13 Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui Easter Island to Pitcairn Pitcairn to the Gambiers and Tuamotus Eastwards from New Zealand to Chile via the Australs 14 Raivavae, Austral Islands Australs to Easter Island Easter Island to Puerto Montt, Chile New Zealand to Chile via the Southern Ocean Chile 15 Puerto Montt, Chile 17 Bora Borato Tonga and Samoa via the Cook Islands The Cook Islands 16 Avatiu, Raratonga Niue Kingdom of Tonga 17 Neiafu, Vava’u Group 18 The Ha’apai Islands 19 Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu 18 Routes between ‘the Islands’ and New Zealand Tonga to Fiji Tonga to New Zealand New Zealand 20 Opua, Bay of Islands, North Island Cruising New Zealand 21 Auckland, North Island New Zealand to ‘the Islands’ Republic of Fiji 22 Suva, Viti Levu Fiji to Vanuatu Vanuatu 23 Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu to New Caledonia New Caledonia 24 Nouméa, New Caledonia 19 Routes to and from Tasmania and the East Coast of Australia Vanuatu or New Caledonia to Australia Australia to New Caledonia or Vanuatu Australia 25 Bundaberg, Queensland Bundaberg to Brisbane 26 Brisbane, Queensland Brisbane to Sydney 27 Coffs Harbour, New South Wales 28 Sydney, New South Wales Sydney to Hobart 29 Hobart, Tasmania Passages between Tasmania and New Zealand Passages northwards up the New South Wales coast Inside the Great Barrier Reef 30 Cairns, Queensland 20 Routes to and from Hawaii in the East Pacific Panama to Hawaii via Galapagos Hawaii 31 Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii to Canada Canada 32 Victoria, British Columbia Canada or California to Hawaii 33 San Francisco, California 21 Routes south and west from Hawaii Routes south from Hawaii Fast track to New Zealand South among the islands The Line Islands, Kiribati Hawaii to Samoa Samoan Islands 34 Pago Pago, Tutuila, American Samoa 35 Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa Hawaii to Australia via the Gilbert Islands and the Solomon Islands 36 Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati The Solomon Islands 37 Honiara, Guadalcanal Routes west from Hawaii The Marshall Islands 38 Majuro The Caroline Islands 39 Pohnpei Guam 40 Apra 22 Routes north from New Zealand to Japan and Alaska New Zealand to Hawaii via Tahiti The direct route north New Zealand to the Aleutians via Japan Japan 41 Fukuoka (Hakata), Kyushu Japan to the Aleutian Islands The Aleutians 42 Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Mainland Alaska 43 Kodiak Hawaii to Kodiak Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis is a book with no practical purpose whatsoever. As any fan of Dave's would probably guess, a book by him won't make you a better sailor, and it won't provide any instruction on boat maintenance. But it will entertain his light but observational writings tap the rich well of all those things that sailors know but few dare admit. The Impractical Boat Owner is a collection of Dave's columns for Practical Boat Owner magazine, expanded for the book, and with additional ''Lessons Not Learned'' hints and tips boxes, all accompanied by Jake Kavanagh''s wonderful cartoons. Taking us from Dave's first flounderings afloat to more recent, er, flounderings afloat, themes covered include: - first attempts at sailing - how not to sail singlehanded- mysteries of maintenance- how not to sail with a dog- the impenetrable mysteries of navigation and weather- how not to race The Impractical Boatowner is an antidote to all that's written about expenTrade ReviewLaugh-out-loud observations and anecdotes about inexpert budget sailing. * Sailing Today *

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Book Synopsis''A colourful and comprehensive guide to life on the waterways. Practical, pretty and accessible, it''s charmingly designed while providing excellent advice.''BBC Countryfile MagazineFull-time life on a narrowboat is a novelty for so many of us, and is endlessly fascinating. How do people downsize their lives and belongings into what looks like a large, crayon-coloured floating toy-box? Narrowboat Life answers all the questions we''ve wanted to ask about the ins and outs of liveaboard life on the inland waterways.The book is filled with beautiful, enthralling photography of the waterways themselves, the narrowboats that occupy them and, most importantly, every nook and cranny of their insides. Should you become seduced, the author gives solid hands-on advice about how to make a narrowboat (or widebeam, cruiser or small Dutch barge) your home.Accompanying these absorbing images, the playful and always informative text satisfies our curiosity Trade ReviewIt is a lovely colourful book, just as the life of a liveaboard boater can seem to be, viewed by the person on the bank. The photography, as you would expect of a professional image maker, is quite stunning. -- Colin Warring * Towpath Talk Review *The book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of images of the waterways. * National Association of Boat Owners *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 What’s it like... living on a narrowboat? 2 How safe is it? 3 Is it cold in the winter? Step aboard... A recycled, repurposed narrowboat 4 How much did you pay for your narrowboat? 5 How green is living on a boat really? - Green Tips: A greener galley - Green Tips: Rudimentary to radical recycling - Green Tips: Eco Energy Step aboard... A narrowboat designed for escape 6 Did you paint it yourself? 7 Does he (the cat, dog, parrot) live on the boat? Step aboard... A well-read ark 8 How much does it cost to live on a narrowboat Step aboard... A widebeam cabinet of curiosities 9 Four canny questions... about continuously cruising - How do you receive post? - How do you see a doctor? - How do you use the internet? - How do you hold down a job? Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisA fully revised and updated edition of this classic textbook covering the principal topics in electrotechnology for marine engineers.This book provides comprehensive coverage of the basic theoretical work required by Marine Engineering Officers and Electrotechnical Officers (ETOs), putting into place key fundamental building blocks and topics in electrotechnology before progressing to more complex topics and electromagnetic systems.Volume 6 covers essential basic electrotechnology principles for the 21st century, including the fundamentals of electron theory, AC and DC current, circuits, electromagnetism and electrochemistry. It provides a firm foundation for complementary Volume 7 in the Marine Engineering Series to discuss emergent technology such as image intensifers, the transistor, increased maritime use of LEDs, and references to modern ship systems such as GPS, ECDIS, Radar and AIS.This new edition has been thoroughly update

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Book SynopsisStress-Free Mooring is a quick-access, extremely visual on-board practical guide to how to approach mooring and berthing situations in a yacht or motorboat. Condensing material from the highly successful Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Motorboating into a bite-sized book for easy reference, Duncan Wells provides instant guidance to helmsmen seeking to learn how best to get on and off pontoons, jetties and harbour walls in all directions of wind and tide, as well as anchoring and picking up mooring buoys. The techniques are applicable anywhere in the world, on any type and size of boat.Areas covered include:Tying knots and mastering other rope workAdapting to different wind and tide configurationsCasting off from a dockSprings, bridles and slipped linesComing alongside a berthRafting up with other boatsAnchoringPicking up a mooring buoyWith step-by-step photos, explanatory diagrams and concise hints and tips, helmsmen can have at their fingertips the answers theTrade ReviewThe text is simple and bitesize, so you won't get bogged down in the detail. Spiral bound, you can easily flip through to find the help you need and leave the page open for reference. * Lifeboat *

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated guide to Britain''s 55 most fascinating and attractive canals.This attractive guidebook shows off just how rich our waterways heritage is. This fully updated new edition highlights 55 of Britain''s most beautiful and interesting canals, with new photography, updated text throughout and a new ''places to visit'' feature for each canal (picking out 3 places within walking distance, and another 3 slightly further away). In each of the 55 chapters, Stuart Fisher gives a lively background to the history, wildlife and pubs alongside each waterway, as well as a handy map and useful information for visitors.Through the beautiful cities of London, Bath and Oxford, traversing stunning countryside and national parks, and exploring some of the best Victorian engineering and industry, this book is an inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable read, as well as a perfect resource for anyone thinking about a day out or holiday along Britain''s wonderful canaTrade Review[This book] will enrich and deepen your boating experience ... and will appeal to anyone who loves the waterways, from boaters to fishermen or towpath joggers. * Towpath Talk *A unique overview of the best our waterways have to offer * Welcome Anchorages 2016 *This isn't a typical waterways guide... It majors on the heritage of the routes it covers, and comes out with some snippets that you won't come across in many canal guides. * Canal Boat *Attractively finished with gatefold covers both front and back, perfect for keeping your place, it is the ideal companion for walkers, cyclists, canoeists and boaters alike. The style is very readable with a wealth of local information, detailed maps accompanying each route and some wonderful photography....The perfect resource for anyone planning a day out or a longer holiday along Britain's wonderful waterways network. * Towpath Talk *The Canal Guide...is an attractive guidebook and resource showing off the richness of the UK's heritage...providing a lively background to the history, wildlife, pubs and nearby attractions of each waterway. * Nautilus International Telegraph *Table of ContentsIntroduction 01 Birmingham Canal Navigations: Old Main Loop Line 02 Birmingham Canal Navigations: New Main Line 03 Wyrley & Essington Canal 04 Walsall Canal 05 Daw End Branch 06 Tame Valley Canal 07 Birmingham & Fazeley Canal 08 Coventry Canal 09 Ashby-De-La-Zouch Canal 10 Oxford Canal 11 Grand Union Canal 12 Grand Union Canal: Leicester Line 13 Cromford Canal 14 Erewash Canal 15 Grand Union Canal: Aylesbury Arm 16 Grand Union Canal: Paddington Arm and Regent’s Canal 17 Basingstoke Canal 18 Kennet & Avon Canal 19 Grand Western Canal 20 Bridgwater & Taunton Canal 21 Gloucester & Sharpness Canal 22 Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal 23 Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal 24 Worcester & Birmingham Canal 25 Droitwich Barge Canal 26 Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal 27 Stourbridge Canal 28 Shropshire Union Canal 29 Llangollen Canal 30 Montgomery Canal 31 Shropshire Union Canal: Middlewich Branch 32 Trent & Mersey Canal 33 Macclesfield Canal 34 Caldon Canal 35 St Helens Canal 36 Bridgewater Canal 37 Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Leigh Branch and Bridgewater Canal: Stretford & Leigh Branch 38 Rochdale Canal 39 Ashton Canal 40 Peak Forest Canal 41 Huddersfield Narrow Canal 42 Calder & Hebble Navigation 43 Leeds & Liverpool Canal 44 Aire & Calder Navigation 45 Aire & Calder Navigation: Wakefield Section 46 Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Rufford Branch 47 Lancaster Canal 48 Pocklington Canal 49 Stainforth & Keadby Canal 50 Chesterfield Canal 51 Fossdyke Navigation 52 Union Canal 53 Forth & Clyde Canal 54 Crinan Canal 55 Caledonian Canal Index

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Book SynopsisSailors planning a cruise abroad use a pilot book, which gives you all the navigational advice to get you to your destination. Once you''ve closed the pilot book, this book will help you enjoy all that your destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry and food supplies? The main reason for going on a cruise in the first place is to explore new and lovely places. Sailors won't decide to stop at a port because of an interesting pilotage challenge, but you will for an amazing moules frites place hidden away. General guidebooks won't tell you everything you need to know, and will include a lot of info on places you can't reach. Adlard Coles Shore Guides provide the essential information and ideas to make the most of your time ashore.Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the pretty harbours and beautiful beaches of the Channel Coast of FranTrade Reviewcertainly a book to consider if you're holidaying with children * Yachting Monthly *Packed with photographs and practical information on local facilities, places to visit and the best beach within the rest of the marina, Adlard Coles Shore Guide: Channel Coast of France will steer you towards the essentials and pleasures of this beautiful and popular region. * Powerboat & RIB Magazine *carefully researched...straightforward, well laid out...a very useful companion for anyone planning a trip across the Channel this summer. * Sailing Today *

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Book SynopsisStress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it, spotting the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it. Learn how to change a filter and impeller, how to ensure the engine doesn't overheat, and much more.This visual and jargon-free book covers all the essentials for looking after your engine, in one place, including:- Basic principles of how an engine works- Fuel, cooling and air systems- Engine electrical systems- Gearboxes and drives- Checklists (e.g. before starting and once running)- Most common causes of breakdown- TroubleshootingLike the other titles in Duncan Wells' bestselling Stress-Free' series, the information is presented in an accessible, manageable way, with the use of diagrams, quick reference tables, box features, QR videos, clear explanations, top tips and checklists, making maintenance and basic repair of your engine straightforward, and with minimum stress.Trade Reviewdeservedly popular ... takes boatowners through all aspects of engine maintenance in a straightforward and jargon-free manner. * Practical Boat Owner *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction and philosophy - Jonathan says 2. Principles of the engine - How does an engine work? - Types of engine - The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine - The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine - How does a four-stroke diesel engine work? - How does a four-stroke petrol engine work? - How to hand crank or turn over an engine - Turbos and superchargers - How a hybrid setup works 3. Gearboxes and drives - Shaft and propeller - Stern glands – Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals - Sail drive - Sterndrive - V drive - Pod systems - Other drives - Propeller pitch - Bow and stern thrusters - Modes of travel - Jonathan says 4. Fuel systems - How the fuel system works - Changing filters - Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns - Fuel tanks and gauges - Jonathan says 5. Cooling systems - Raw-water system - Fresh-water and raw-water system - Common causes of overheating - Cooling system for an outboard engine - Exhaust systems - Jonathan says 6. Air systems - How does your engine access air? - Common causes of air system problems - Jonathan says 7. Lubrication system - Why lubricating is important - Camchains and cambelts - Gearbox lubrication - Look after your lubrication system - Changing an oil filter - Jonathan says 8. Electrical systems - The basic electrical system - Looking after the electrics - Common causes of electrical failure - 240-volt systems on board - Jonathan says - Engine instrumentation - Jonathan says 9. How to look after your engine - 1. Optimum temperature - 2. Optimum fuelling - 3. Cooling the engine down 10. Checks, servicing and winterisation - Everyday checks and checklists - Servicing - Winterising your boat 11. Cautionary tales - Jonathan says 12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown - Flow charts - Diagnosing common problems - Tips and secrets to reliability 13. Spares and tools - What spares to carry - Tools - Jonathan says Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisAnyone going to sea needs an understanding of maritime flags, and this handy book is the perfect pocket-sized reference.Concise but comprehensive, it includes:- National maritime flags- Special ensigns, jacks, burgees, official and defence flags, and code flags- Yacht club burgees- Signal flags (including naval codes, distress signals and racing codes)- Flag etiquette and usage (from positions to salutes to timing and more)Expanded and updated for its third edition, the book now includes masthead burgees, as well as new advice on changing rules in European waters and beyond, and more information on the use of and etiquette surrounding local, regional and other unofficial flags.If you have ever put to sea wondering about the different types of flag, how they are made up, and the dos and don''ts as well as traditions and myths of flying flags then this will be both a fascinating read and a useful on-board guide.Trade ReviewA great little guide... Reeds Maritime Flag Handbook makes for fascinating reading and would serve as a handy reference on the bridge of any vessel. * Nautilus Telegraph *A cheerful and colourful little book intended to provide crews of yachts, motorboats and other small craft, with a ready reference. * Nautical Magazine *A concise useful reference tool to have to hand when cruising. * Gaffers Log *There is a difference, for instance, between the use of flags on land, and on sea. Curious? Well, read the book! ... It is a comprehensive little reference book; very useful to have aboard. * Sailing Magazine *Table of Contents1. What is a flag? (How it is made, shapes, parts, proportions, sizes, securing) 2. Types of flag (ensigns, jacks, burgees, other flags, defence and official flags, code flags) 3. International code of signals (naval codes, distress signals, racing code flags) 4. Flag etiquette (the law, hoisting times, lowering, approaching a foreign harbour, positions, salutes and more) 5. International yacht club burgees 6. National maritime flags Glossary Appendix 1: Yacht clubs using a special ensign Appendix 2: Selected two-code signals Appendix 3: Useful flag websites Appendix 4: Overseas territories, departments, crown dependencies or special administrative regions Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review...one unforgettable voyage...under a captain whose words may echo in your mind and whose attitude may inform your spirit for the rest of your life. * The Times (UK) *An impressive writer. Like Fitzgerald, Hayden is a romantic. His writing about the sea evokes echoes of Conrad and McFee, of London and Galsworthy...Beautifully done. * Los Angeles Times *A superb piece of writing...Echoes from Poe and Melville to Steinbeck and Mailer. A work of fascination on every level. * New York Post *Hayden's wonderful autobiography Wanderer ...should be in every main salon aboard every boat. Hayden's life can't be emulated, but it is instructive * Ocean Navigator *Table of ContentsIntroduction to the 1977 Edition Book I: Man at Bay Book II: Outward Bound Book III: Exile from Oblivion Book IV: Ironed Wanderer Book V: Abysmal Voyage Book VI: Cold Star Blazing

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Book SynopsisBill Conan, a middle-aged adventurer, has entered a 30,000 mile solo race around the world in the sloop Josephine, seeing it as his last chance to win status and success. Risking the ultimate test of skill, strength and endurance, Conan will follow his course across the vast expanse of the treacherous Atlantic, toward the one disaster a seaman most dreads. Overboard and alone on the open sea, his struggle can have only one end...Trade ReviewA lyrical and intelligent account of both man and dolphin and the relationship they have to the sea and to each other... This book is a requirement for Jones' fans and for those who have yet to cruise the world with Jones * Library Journal *This is a seafaring tale about a middle aged man s last ditch attempt to win status and success by entering a single-hand around the world race. He falls overboard, and as he fights to stay alive, encounters a pod of migrating dolphin, including one named Aka. A stirring adventure by a true adventurer. * Latitudes & Attitudes *A novel about a participant in a single-handed race around the world who falls overboard and is saved by a gang of bottle-nosed dolphins. * Wooden Boat *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewI'm glad I read Four Guys in a Boat, for while I still can't relate to their idea of fun, I did close the book pleased to have had a peak into their very male world on boats. Their navigation and seamanship skills greatly improved as they got more experience on the water. They came to know each other and themselves much better and how they felt about the things that made their lives meaningful. We learn, along with them, about new people and new cultures, and we can understand the enduring memories they take away. * Sailing *Once a year, the author and three fellow college professors abandon their normal lives and their wives to go sailing for a week. In this book he recounts a decade of these annual trips; fishing, diving, rum, cigars, poker and lies. It s an entertaining look at the misadventures men can get themselves into when left to their own devices * Latitudes & Attitudes *

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Book SynopsisThis modern classic of small boat literature details the history of the Nordic Folkboat--a class that enjoys remarkable popularity in some of the world's most beautiful and challenging sailing waters. A clinker design that sails equally fast and well whether it is made from wood or fiberglass, the Nordic Folkboat has been around for 60 years. It has stood the test of time as its minimalism, robustness and sea kindliness have proved resistant to radical design modifications. Loibner guides us through all the layers of the Folkboat community, from those who sail competitively in the many Folkboat regattas worldwide, to the devoted following of recreational sailors who appreciate the sturdiness of the design when out cruising with family and friends, to what he refers to as the "Lunatic Fringe." Any reader who has spent a thrilling afternoon on the dancing prow of a small boat will appreciate the insights and journey of The Folkboat Story.Trade ReviewNow in paperback, this is a modern classic detailing the history of the Nordic Folkboat. Designed during the early years of World War II, the 25-foot Folkboat has gone from cult to classic, maintaining a devoted following. Boats of all ages are still being sailed today. The Folkboat has also inspired spin-offs, such as the Contessa 26 which was sailed around the world by Tania Aebi who wrote the Foreword for this latest edition. * Latitudes & Attitudes *Loibner writes that the Spartan 25-foot Folkboat epitomizes the enduring 'less is more' philosophy, which is, perhaps, an important metaphor for these times. * Sailing *Designed by committee in Scandinavia in the 1940s, the Nordic Folkboat was intended to bring yacht racing to the masses; Loibner explores the vitalility and popularity of the design. * Wooden Boat *Loibner takes us across the world in easy strides--from the Scandinavian base to the San Francisco enclave; from racing to cruising and with a charming chapter he calls the Lunatic Fringe. * Classic Boat *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword by Tania Aebi Prologue Chapter 1: A Design by Committee Chapter 2: Tord Sunden: Designer or Draftsman? Chapter 3: Folkboat Relatives Chapter 4: Innovation and Tradition Chapter 5: Folkboats in Europe Chapter 6: Folkboats Elsewhere Chapter 7: Interlude I-The Great Races Chapter 8: Cruising and Other Pleasures Chapter 9: The Lunatic Fringe Chapter 10: Interlude II-The Masters of Miniature Chapter 11: Historic Highlights of Clinker Chapter 12: The Lure of the Folkboat Chapter 13: Tips for Fans Epilogue Bibliography Links and Addresses Builders Index

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Book SynopsisTales of escape and adventure on Britain's waterways; In The Pull of the River two foolhardy explorers do what we would all love to do: they turn their world upside down and seek adventure on their very own doorstep.; In a handsome, homemade canoe, painted a joyous nautical red the colour of Mae West's lips, Matt and his friend James delve into a watery landscape that invites us to see the world through new eyes.; Over chalk, gravel, clay and mud; through fields, woodland, villages, towns and cities, they reveal many places that otherwise go unnoticed and perhaps unloved, finding delight in the Waveney, Stour, Alde/Ore, upper and lower Thames, Lark, Great Ouse, Granta and Cam, Wye, Otter, Colne, Severn and the Great Glen Trail.; Showing that it is still possible to get lost while knowing exactly where you are, The Pull of the River is a beautifully written exploration of nature, place and friendship, and an ode to the great art - and joy - of adventure.Trade Review"Engaging and beautifully written ... Gaw's nature writing scintillates" - The Countryman; "It's just glorious ... a marvellous book ... it really put me in a good mood" - Georgey Spanswick, BBC Radio; "Beautifully written and highly engaging ... it cries out with a message from its pages - a message that life is an adventure and, if you have the physical capacity to do so, it's best spent out of that armchair - outdoors, active and immersed in nature" - East Anglian Daily Times; "Just started this and already have a hankering for a canoe and a long weekend on the river..." - EspressoCoco book blog; "Seen from the water, Britain's familiar landscapes are made mesmerisingly new. The Pull of the River is a hugely satisfying work of exploration and reclamation, and one that will have you itching to cast off on your own riparian adventure" - Melissa Harrison, author of Rain: Four Walks in English Weather; "Following in the long and distinguished tradition of The Wind in the Willows and Three Men in a Boat, Matt Gaw spends his time `messing about in boats'. In doing so, he entertains not only himself but us, in this delightful account of exploring the wonder of our waterways" -- Stephen Moss, author and naturalist; "A Lark for the soul" - Paul Evans, author of Field Notes from the Edge; "Gaw is an excellent writer ... [his] spirited book will encourage others to seek out such waterways, and to appreciate the importance of conserving them" - Nancy Campbell, Times Literary Supplement; "A joyful and beautifully written account ... if it doesn't make you want to pick up a paddle and head to your nearest river, you're reading it wrong" - Waterways World magazine; "A really enjoyable book, written with humour, a wry wit and a keen eye ... his research of the rivers uncovers those nuggets of information of the historical and cultural terrain that overlays the rivers and that makes this a much richer read as they paddle along. I also found it refreshing as Gaw brings no personal baggage to his watery voyages; it is just him and his friend taking the time to immerse themselves in the natural world, sleeping out under the stars and rediscovering a place where time moves at a very different rate to modern life; a world that few people see now days" - Half Man, Half Book ; "Jolly yet reflective ... I'm rooting for this to make next year's Wainwright Prize Longlist" - BookishBeck; "Rather wonderful ... An engaging travelogue of taking the slow route across England's inland waterways in a Canadian canoe belonging to an old friend" - Gather Outdoors blog for Adventurous Ink

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Book SynopsisFlares Up is a true story of adventure, tenacity and the capacity of the human spirit to triumph over adversity.Firefighter Paul Hopkins, 55, survives a brain haemorrhage. The experience motivates him to undertake the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge - to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. He teams up with entrepreneur Phil Pugh, who is aged 65but renowned for undertaking extreme physical challenges in honour of his disabled son. They encounter major financial and physical setbacks, which cause years of delays and put a strain on both their marriages. Finally, on 12 December 2019, in a fourth-hand 20ft wooden boat, they set off from the Canary Islands. Violent storms, 30ft waves and equipment failure leave both men seasick, dehydrated and sleep-deprived. Alone on the ocean, they are forced to examine their lives. Was the decision to undertake this challenge brave, selfish or foolish? After 70 days, nine hours and 11 minutes at sea, they cross the finish line, two changed men. Will either of their wives be there to greet them?Trade Review"McAnally's storytelling is so full and well rounded that the reader is always cheering for Paul and Phil and feels as though they are on the boat with them, and at the end wishes they were on that dock in Antigua. [She] spent over two years doing extensive research and it shows. Or rather it doesn't show because her writing flows effortlessly." * Carribean Compass Magazine *

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Book SynopsisStand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain is the essential companion to anyone curious about one of Britain’s most exciting water sports. Providing details on how to get started in stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, this guide then suggests over 30 incredible places to SUP in England, Scotland and Wales.Enthusiastic paddleboarder Jo Moseley captures the joy of SUP by weaving together her experiences with suggestions for your own adventures. These routes will inspire you to gaze at fell tops from Derwent Water, drift along the Afon Teifi, stroll along the Isle of Mull’s Calgary Bay or spot another SUPer on London’s Regent’s Canal.Including information on each route’s difficulty, public transport, parking, refreshments and equipment hire, as well as stunning photography and overview maps, this book has something for both SUP enthusiasts and beginners. But most importantly, it exudes a passion for SUP which will inspire anyone who reads it.Table of ContentsIntroductionThe history and growth of SUPHow to get started in SUPEquipment and kitSafetyPlanningWeatherBeing environmentally thoughtful and responsibleHow I decided which places to includeWalesOxwich Bay Afon TeifiLlangrannog to TresaithLlyn Tegid (Lake Bala)Llandudno West and North Shore, Great OrmeScotlandPortencross and Largs, the CumbraesSound of Kerrera and Ganavan Sands, ObanIsle of MullLoch Morlich and Loch NessKenmore and Killin, Loch TaySt Andrews and the East Neuk of FifeEnglandCullercoats Bay to St Mary’s LighthouseRunswick BayTrent Loop, NottinghamWells-next-the-SeaRegent’s Canal, LondonMaidenhead and Cliveden House, River ThamesRoyal Military Canal, KentOld Harry Rocks, WeymouthSidmouth, East DevonRiver Exe and Exeter Ship CanalSalcombeLooe Island and Mullion CoveLostwithiel to Fowey Harbour, River FoweyPorthpean, St AustellThe Gannel, NewquayBristol Harbourside and Kennet and Avon CanalBridgnorth, River SevernRoyal Albert Dock, LiverpoolSkipton to Foulridge Tunnel, Leeds and Liverpool CanalUllswaterDerwent WaterFurther reading, listening and watchingAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisA brand new chart of the Sicilian Channel, designed to show passage from West Sicily to Isola di Pantelleria and the Tunisian Coast. Plans included: Bizerte (1:30 000) Cap Gammarth to Carthage (1:65 000) Port de Kelibia (1:15 000) Port Yasmine Hammamet (1:25 000) Pantelleria (1:10 000)

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Book Synopsis'Mediterranean Weather Handbook for Sailors' is an indispensable reference providing a general understanding of the various phenomena concurring to determine weather in the Mediterranean as well as useful forecasting aids. It is written for sailors, not meteorologists; theory is kept to a minimum, while every effort is made to provide clear interpretative tools that are helpful in understanding actual weather and forecasting. Roberto Ritossa is a meteorology expert and this handbook is a result of many years research on Mediterranean weather patterns. This second edition includes details of new and changed websites that offer meteorological services. Throughout the graphics have been improved and for some sections additional illustrations have been added. "Roberto Ritossa has produced an excellent weather text book for those who choose to sail in the Mediterranean. Although it claims to be 'written for sailors, not meteorologists' there is more than enough essential theory to satisfy the keenest of amateur meteorologists. I would certainly buy a copy if I were to ever plan to return to the Mediterranean, as a sailor." - IG, Cruising.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Monte Argentario (1:100 000) Bonifacio Strait (1:225 000) Golfo di Salerno (1:100 000) For this 2014 edition the chart has been fully updated throughout using revised depths where applicable. The full list of recently deployed AIS transmitters are shown across the chart, as is the new marina in Rada di Salerno.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Kekova Roads (1:40 000) Kekova Adasi (1:15 000) Finike (1:17 500) Antalya Celebi Marina (1:15 000) Kemer Turkiz Marina (1:17 500) For this 2014 edition the chart has been fully updated and modernised. The latest known depths are shown around Kap, Kekova Roads and Antalya Harbour. Harbour depths at Ucaoiz are also displayed, as are the recently deployed AIS transmitters across the chart.

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