Boating: Sport and leisure Books
Booklocker Inc.,US THE Troller Yacht Book: How To Cross Oceans Without Getting Wet Or Going Broke - 2ND EDITION
£37.94
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd G12 South Ionian Islands: Nisos Levkas to Nisos
Book SynopsisImray-Tetra charts for the Ionian and Aegean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered by Rod and Lucinda Heikell. The chart is designed to be used alongside Imray pilot guides of the area. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts. This edition includes the latest official data combined with additional information sourced from Imray's network to make it ideal for small craft. It includes the latest official bathymetric surveys. There has been general updating throughout.
£22.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Skippers Medical Emergency Handbook
Book SynopsisThe Skipper''s Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. This essential book provides practical advice, boosts confidence and helps you to solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Written by two medical experts and hugely experienced sailors, this third edition has been thoroughly updated throughout in line with new practices, procedures and treatments, reflecting the ever-evolving practice of medicine in the 21st century. It includes the latest developments in the treatment of medical conditions, and also the latest improvements in the emergency treatment of trauma.Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts create an essential at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. There is clear advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and asseTrade ReviewIf you take only one medical handbook on board, make it this one. It has been carefully thought through and is presented logically in an at-a-glance format that would be quick and easy to use in a crisis, with plenty of diagrams and flow charts to help. * Yachting World *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Preparation 2. Emergency care: How to save and preserve life 3. Trauma and accidents 4. Medical disorders 5. Emergency medical procedures Appendices Index
£18.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Cloud Handbook
Book SynopsisReeds Cloud Handbook is a quick-access, easy-to-use guide to identifying cloud types and how to predict what each cloud type can tell us about the weather and predict how it will change. This concise pocket reference will appeal to those who spend time outdoors and wants to better understand the weather, with its principal focus for sailors and also anyone going walking, fishing, cycling etc. This portable handbook will give you the essential information about common and unusual cloud types, how they form and what weather patterns are associated with them.Fully illustrated with colour photography and clear diagrams, this cloud identification guide includes sections on different weather patterns and how clouds form, different clouds according to where they appear in the sky, related features and different forms of fog. Each entry gives guidance on how and when to spot different cloud types and effects, and how the clouds relate to wind and rain patterns.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the weather How to use this book A brief introduction to the clouds Deciphering cloud names A bit of history Weather systems Air masses Depressions Anticyclones High clouds Cirrus Thick cirrus (cirrus spissatus) Cirrostratus Cirrocumulus Contrails (cirrus homogenitus) Middle clouds Altocumulus floccus Altocumulus castellanus Altocumulus sheets (altocumulus stratiformis) Altocumulus lenticularis Thin altostratus (altostratus translucidus) Thick altostratus (altostratus opacus) Lower clouds Cumulus Cumulus fractus Fair weather cumulus (cumulus humilis) Towering cumulus (cumulus congestus) Cumulus cloud streets (cumulus radiatus) Featureless stratus (stratus nebulosus) Broken stratus (stratus fractus) Stratocumulus Stratocumulus stratiformis Stratocumulus castellanus Nimbostratus Cumulonimbus calvus Cumulonimbus capillatus Thunderstorms Supplementary features and accessory clouds Supplementary features Asperitas Mamma Fall streaks (virga) Anvil (incus) Funnel cloud (tuba) Shelf and roll clouds (arcus) Kelvin-Helmholtz waves (fluctus) Accessory clouds Cap clouds (pileus) Pannus Velum Fog Sea fog (advection fog) Land fog (radiation fog) Upslope fog Frontal fog Sea smoke Clouds outside the troposphere Nacreous (mother of pearl) Noctilucent Optical phenomena Rainbow Corona Halo Mock sun/sun dog/parhelion Iridescence Ice rainbow (circumzenithal arc) Sunbeams and crepuscular rays Glory Cloud weather lore Glossary Quick cloud identifier Index
£11.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Vol 11 Engineering Drawing Reeds Marine
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£47.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dream Cruising Destinations 2nd edition
Book SynopsisA collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers.If you could cruise anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Would you head for the cooler climes of Northern Europe, or the tropical heat of the southern hemisphere? With so many wonderful destinations around the world, it is hard to know where to start, but with this book a sailor''s dream can become a reality. Highly experienced sailor Vanessa Bird handpicks 25 of the most varied and interesting places to explore. From weekend cruises around the British Isles, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to island hopping in the Caribbean, or sailing on one of Canada''s Great Lakes, this guide gives a useful snapshot of some of the finest cruising grounds from around the world.For each destination, there is practical information on the route and when to go, what to see, the level of skill or qualifications required and important things to consider, such as what type of boat is neede
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers Grand Union Oxford and the South East 1
Book SynopsisThe bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for more than 50 years.For all users of Britain's inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between London and Birmingham.Waterways covered in this guide Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, Grand Union Canal, Lee & Stort Navigations, River Medway, Oxford Canal, River Thames.Guide includes; Detailed Collins mapping at a scale of 2 inches = 1 mile, 3 cm = 1 km. Descriptive text and accompanying images Comprehensive navigational notes Information about points of interest along the waterways, e.g. local landmarks, pubs, water points, etc.Published for more than 50 years, the best-selling Collins Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclistsTrade Review"few serious boaters will venture out without a Nicholson's Guide. There is a wealth of information that even the most experienced cannot hope to keep abreast of, and the guides are welcome valuable for cyclists and walkers too."The Inland Waterways Association.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Nicholson Inland Waterways Map of Great Britain
Book SynopsisThe best-selling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for more than 50 years.The map companion to the Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides, covering the entire network of canal and river navigations in England, Scotland and Wales, including newly restored/opened canals and rivers.The map identifies: narrow and broad canals navigable rivers tidal river navigations waterways under constructionAlso: contact telephone numbers and dimensions for each waterway internet linksClear insets of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, Scottish inland waterways, the Norfolk Broads and the London area.Trade Review"Taste in guide books can be a very personal thing, but few serious boaters will venture out without a Nicholson's Guide. There is a wealth of information that even the most experienced cannot hope to keep abreast of, and the guides are welcome valuable for cyclists and walkers too." The Inland Waterways Association.
£8.54
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The Big Book of Boat Canvas A Complete Guide to
Book SynopsisThe Big Book of Boat Canvas is a thorough revision and updating of Karen Lipe's two popular earlier books, Boat Canvas Cover to Cover and More Boat Canvas, combined with a whole new section on below-decks sewing projects. In this latest volume Lipe ranges well beyond the boundaries of traditional canvas work to create a comprehensive guide to fabric work on board. You'll find dozens of traditional canvas projects--sail covers, awnings, duffel bags, dodgers, and Biminis, wind chutes, winter covers--all with clear, step-by-step instructions, generously illustrated. You'll also find dozens of not-so-traditional fabric projects to add comfort and a touch of elegance to your below-decks spaces: custom interior cushions, fitted sheets and daycovers, privacy curtains, lee cloths, even a tablecloth to fit your varnished table. Lipe offers a veritable minicourse in interior yacht decoration, dozens of useful sewing tips, a careful detailing of materials nad tools needed forTrade Review"It passed what is for me the acid test of a how-to book: The Big Book made me want to get at some long-neglected projects and even to trys ome that I never thought I could manage." Sail "You'll find this book of the utmost practical help." The EnsignTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart One: A Few Fundamentals1. The Sewing Machine2. Tools and Hardware for Canvas Work3. Sewing Terminology and TechniquesPart Two: Topside Projects4. Color Considerations5. Fabric for Exterior Projects6. Canvas Bucket, Ditty Bag, or Rigger's Bag7. A Simple Duffel Bag8. Ready Bags and Sea Sausages9. Spar Bag10. Life Jacket Bag11. Sheet Bags, Tool Bags, and Lazarette Shelves12. Sailboard Bag13. Bicycle Bag14. Building an Awning15. A Dodger, A Bimini, or Both?16. Riggin a Rain Catcher17. Secure Your Ship with Weather Cloths18. Hatch Dodgers19. A Simple Wind Chute20. Deck Cushions21. Sail Covers22. A Cover for the Yacht Tender23. Building a Winter Cover24. Windshield Cover25. Hatch Covers26. Custom Covers for On-Deck EquipmentPart Three: Interior Fabric Work27. Design and Color Considerations in Interior Fabric Work28. Fabrics for Interior Projects29. Interior Cushions30. Sheets and Quilts versus Expensive Upholstery31. Curtains32. Locker-Mounted Laundry Bag33. Galley and Navigator's Strap34. Lee Cloths35. Creating Storage out of Open Shelving36. Protective Carpet Runners37. Fitted Toilet Seat Cover38. Tablecloth, Napkins, and Placemats to Fit Your Table39. Canvas Insert for Pipe Berths40. ScreensAppendix 1. Care and Cleaning of Clear Vinyl and Acrylic CanvasAppendix 2. Glossary of Interior Fabric TermsAppendix 3. SourcesIndex
£15.29
International Marine Publishing Co The International Marine Log Book
Book SynopsisIf you've never experienced the tension of failed equipment aboard or had to explain to guests why there is no more fresh water or panicked when thick fog closed in just after you had forgotten to make note of the last two buoys, you probably don't need to keep a log. But for those more human, it's not a bad idea.Developed and refined endlessly over three decades by longtime cruiser Dale Nouse, The International Marine Log Book is flexible enough to allow to record anything from bare piloting details to names and anecdotes that are valuable and/or enjoyable to recall. It will encourage good piloting, train you to be a careful observer of weather, stimulate you to run through a vital maintenance checklist, and serve as a compendium of interesting information about your boat.The International Marine Log Book--complete, compact, and durable--will make all others obsolete. Here is a legal record of your boat's cruising history; vital navigational aid; conciseTable of ContentsForewordHow Best to Use Your Log
£20.89
International Marine Publishing Co The Propeller Handbook The Complete Reference for
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. Power: Understanding Engine PerformanceChapter 2. Estimating Speed: Effects of Power, Weight, and Hull TypeChapter 3. Propeller Anatomy: Parts and DefinitionsChapter 4. Blade Characteristics: Blade Shape, Cavitation, Special Propellers, and Rules of ThumbChapter 5. Crouch's Propeller Method: The Empirical Method for Calculating Propellers Using SlipChapter 6. The Bp- Method: The Power Factor Method for Calculating PropellersChapter 7. Installation Considerations: Blade Clearances, Shafting, and Propeller WeightChapter 8. Tugs and Trawlers: High-Thrust, Variable-Loading, Controllable Pitch, and Ducted PropellersChapter 9. Sailboats, Outboards, and Go-Fast Wrinkles: Propellers for Special ApplicationsAppendix A. Measuring the Hull: Procedure for Determining DisplacementAppendix B. Measuring the Propeller: Procedure for Finding Diameter and PitchAppendix C. Shaft Taper and Coupling DimensionsAppendix D. Decimal ExponentsManufacturers and SuppliersBibliographyIndex
£22.09
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Inspecting the Aging Sailboat
Book SynopsisShows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. this book helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and repair tasks for a boat you already own; and, catch potential problems early.Trade Review"The perfect place to begin or to continue your education...As a reviewer of both new and used boats, I own many books filled with advice. I strongly suspect that Inspecting the Aging Sailboat is the one I will consult most." - Sailing Magazine"Table of ContentsIntroductionSurveying a Boat for PurchaseDetermining the Needs of Your Own BoatHullFair and True?Signs of Stress or TraumaDelaminationGelcoat ProblemsBlistersMoisture ContentKeelRudderCutless Bearings and PropellerThrough-Hull FittingsDeckHull-to-Deck JointSurface DamageNonskidCore ProblemsHatchesPortlightsDeck HardwareCanvasRigMast and BoomStepCapSpreadersGoosenecks, Sheets, and VangsStays and ShroudsRoller FurlingSailsInteriorBulkhead AttachmentStringers and FloorsInterior PansDistortionSigns of LeakageTankageHeadGalleySeacocksBilge PumpsComfort and SafetyDecorEngine and SteeringEngine AccessVisual CluesMounting and AlignmentStuffing BoxExhaust SmokeRunning the EngineOilSteering GearElectrical SystemBatteryBreaker PanelWire and ConnectorsAlternatorPumps and MotorsLightsElectronicsOther ConsiderationsDesignReputationPerformanceAccomodationsEquipmentValueBoat-Buyer's 30-Minute SurveyHullDeckRigBelowImpressionAppendix: Hiring a ProfessionalIndex
£12.59
International Marine Publishing Co Surfing Illustrated
Book SynopsisExpert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to bossAuthor John Robison uses hundreds of pictures--comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrateevery aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques,etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining,easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easyfor you to pick up his techniques and use themon the waves. Robison covers every aspect of thesport, from paddling out through the surf zone andcatching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics,shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.Table of Contents1.Surfboards and Surfers 2.Waves3.Shoreline Dynamics4.The Physics of Surfing5.Surf Etiquette6.Paddling7.Reading and Catching Waves 8.Standing Up and Steering9.Surf Adventures10.Surfer and Surfboard Repair: first aid for you and your board
£12.59
International Marine Publishing Co Emergency Navigation 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisFind Your Way at Sea, No Matter WhatâœInherently interesting and fun to read . . . provides the clearest understanding of general navigation principles we've seen yet.â--BoatU.S. âœThorough and authoritative.â--Sea KayakerâœA definitive work of instant appeal to seamen of all levels of experience.â--The Navigation FoundationEvery sailor knows that instruments can fail. Things get wet, break, fall overboard. Whether youâre safe on your boat or drifting in a life raft, let David Burch show you how to find your way no matter what navigational equipment you have. Often relying on common materials like a small stick, a plastic bottle, even a pair of sunglasses, Burch explains how to make use of all available means--from the ancient skills of Polynesian navigators to the contrails of airliners overhead--to calculate speed, direction, latitude, and longitude and to perform all aspects of piloting and dead reckoning. Learn how toSteer by sun, stars, wind, aTable of ContentsList of Figures and TablesForeword to the First EditionPreface to the Second EditionAcknowledgments Chapter 1. IntroductionWhat Is Emergency Navigation?The Scope of This BookPreparation for Navigational EmergenciesChapter 2. Time and Place at SeaLatitude Regions and Seasons DefinedTime in NavigationFinding Position versus Keeping Track of PositionChapter 3. Directions at SeaChoosing a RouteCompass ChecksSteering without a CompassChapter 4. Steering by Wind and SwellsReading the WindSwells, Waves, and RipplesWind ShiftsChapter 5. Steering by the StarsKnow the Whole SkyHow the Stars MoveSteering by the North StarThe Summer TriangleThe Great Square of PegasusFinding North without the North StarSteering by OrionSteering by Gemini and ProcyonSteering by ScorpioSteering by the Southern Cross and the South PoleSteering by Overhead StarsSteering by Zenith StarsStar PathsTiming Low StarsChapter 6. Steering by the SunSunrise and SunsetMorning Sun and Afternoon SunLocal Apparent NoonSolar Time MethodThe Shadow-Tip MethodThe Tropics Rule for the SunSun Crossing Due East or WestSun CompassesWhen the Sun Is ObscuredChapter 7. Steering by Other Things in the SkyThe MoonThe PlanetsClouds, Birds, and PlanesSatellitesChapter 8. Steering in Fog or Under Cloudy SkiesHow to Make a Magnetic CompassDirection Finding with a Portable RadioStreaming a Line along the CenterlineFinding the Sun as a Viking WouldChapter 9. Currents Ocean CurrentsTidal CurrentsWind-Driven CurrentsCoastal CurrentsChapter 10. Dead ReckoningEmergency DRFinding Boat SpeedDR Errors from Speed and DirectionDR Errors from Current and LeewayProgress to WeatherChapter 11. Latitude at SeaMakeshift Altitude Measurements and CalibrationsMakeshift Altitude CorrectionsLatitude from PolarisLatitude from Zenith StarsLatitude from Horizon-Grazing StarsLatitude from Double Transits of Circumpolar StarsLatitude from the Sun at LANLatitude from the Length of DayKeeping Track of LatitudeChapter 12. Longitude at SeaLongitude from Sunrise or SunsetLongitude from LAN (the Equation of Time)Finding UTC from a Known PositionKeeping Track of LongitudeChapter 13. Coastal Piloting without InstrumentsSigns of Land at SeaVisible Range of Lights and LandDistance OffRunning Fix from Radio BearingsCourse Made Good in CurrentChapter 14. What to Do with What You’ve GotRoutine Navigation with EverythingPosition by Radio ContactEverything but UTCEverything but a SextantEverything but Sight Reduction TablesEverything but a CompassEverything but an AlmanacNothing but UTCAnnotated BibliographyBasic Marine NavigationAlmanac DataStars and Star IdentificationFinding Longitude without TimeNo-Instrument NavigationEmergency SeamanshipPeriodicals of Interest to Emergency NavigationMeteorology and OceanographyPublished Aids to NavigationIndex
£15.29
International Marine Publishing Co The Boat Galley Cookbook 800 Everyday Recipes and
Book SynopsisNo matter what anyone tells you, boat cooking IS different from cooking ashore. The space is smaller, thereâs no grocery store 5 minutes away, you have fewer prepared foods and electric appliances, and food storage is much different. Despite cruising different oceans, weâJan and Carolyn--both faced the same challenges: eating well while having time to enjoy all the other great aspects of cruising. We love to snorkel, swim, kayak, exploreâand just sit and admire the view. We learned with the cookbooks we both had aboard, and wished for information that wasn't available--like when Jan ended up with a frozen chicken complete with head and feet and no instructions on how to cut it up. When we couldn't get foods such as sour cream, English muffins, spaghetti sauce or yogurt, we adapted recipes to make our own. Other times, we experimented with substituting ingredients--maybe the result wasnât identical, but it was still tasty. We ended up with over 150 substitutions Trade Review"The Boat Galley Cookbook is the most useful, comprehensive sailing cookbook I've found. It has 800 recipes specially designed for cooking within the confines of a galley and thorough sections on substitutions (for when you can't find fancy ingredients), on making your own spices, and on using limited space wisely. The authors, Carolyn Shearlock and Jan Irons, both live aboard part of the year and have a knack for teaching readers how to cook without electric devices or bulky utensils. They'll teach you how to turn a sharp knife and a whisk into a blender, a wine bottle into a rolling pin and a flipped-over baking dish into a cooking sheet. In this thoroughly researched book, they answer nearly every question I've ever had about cooking within the confines of a galley." Sail 20130627Table of Contentscontents not available
£25.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boys in the Boat
Book SynopsisTraces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler''s 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of such contributors as their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder and a homeless teen rower. By the author of Under a Flaming Sky. Reprint.
£14.25
Doubleday Rowed Trip
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£15.29
WW Norton & Co The Encyclopedia of Yacht Designers
Book SynopsisA complete, international reference book of yacht designers from the early 1800s to the present day.
£168.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Sailors Little Book
Book SynopsisA nautical medley combines wit and wisdom for present-day sailors, acquired over the author’s lifetime
£6.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Knot Companion
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping.Trade Review"This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour." (Sailing Magazine) "The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsRound turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; Definitions
£8.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc Turkey Cruising Companion
Book SynopsisAn authoritative cruising companion to Turkey's Mediterranean and Aegean coastline between Izmir and Antalya.Trade Review“The author lives and sails in Turkey...her local knowledge adds to the clear pilotage directions...full colour harbour plans and photographs.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsArea chart; Introduction; The Ionian Coast; The Carian Coast; The Dorian Coast; The Lycian Coast; Glossary; Index
£29.74
John Wiley & Sons Inc Teach Dinghy Sailing
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide in how to teach people to sail safely and effectively. For every concept introduced there are both on- and off-the-water instructions and exercises. Covering the basics of teaching plus additional tips, this is suitable for those embarking on a career teaching sailing, as well as for parents of sailing youngsters.Table of ContentsHow to teach dinghy sailing; How to teach from a support boat; Advanced sailing, catamaran sailing and racing; Index
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Rigging
Book SynopsisAn easy, step-by-step guide containing everything you need to know about standing and running rigging on a boat.Table of ContentsPreface; Running rigging; Genoa sheets: the forces involved; The genoa cars; The mainsheet; Spinnaker sheets & afterguys; Halyards & reef lines; Standard rigging; Setting up a swept back rig; Winches
£15.29
Fernhurst Books Limited Emergency Companion
Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide should you ever find yourself in an emergency: it could be your saviour. Covering everything from fires, leaks, engine trouble and emergency steering to man overboard, first aid, dismasting and distress signals.Table of ContentsFire; Man Overboard; First Aid; Engine Trouble; Aground; Dismasting; Leaks; Emergency Steering; Towing; Handling the Waves; Without Instruments; Leaving the Boat; Distress Signals
£7.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc KnoxJohnston on Sailing
Book SynopsisA collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes from one of Britainâs greatest living sailors.Trade Review“RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value.” (Sailing Today) “...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.” (Yachts & Yachting).Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Going places; Sailing solo; Safety at sea; Life on board; Ocean rescue; The Southern Ocean; Sailing and the wider world; Hazards of the oceans; The changing face of sailing; Index
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their
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£25.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Clinker Boatbuilding
Book SynopsisThis is a practical guide covering clinker and cold-moulded construction methods for boats up to 20 feet in length.
£24.45
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Practical Boat Owners Electrics Afloat A Complete Step by Step Guide for Boat Owners
Book SynopsisThis electrical book for boat owners provides clear, well illustrated explanations of boat electrical systems, no offputting formulae or calculations, a four-page fold out illustration of a yacht's complete electrical layout and a resume of the world's leading marine electrical websites.
£21.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Sextant Simplified
Book SynopsisHow a sextant works and how to get the most out of it.The sextant is the treasured navigational device of generations of seamen and airmen. It enables position to be determined with good accuracy for ocean navigation, and it was the combination of sextant and chronometer that allowed safe navigation of the oceans for generations of seafarers.Despite the accuracy and ease of use of electronic navigation systems, every navigator should be able to use a sextant. It could even save your life in the event of electronics failure.This book describes how a sextant works, provides practical tips and advice on using it, explains how to read as well as take sights, how to make adjustments and correct errors, and finally advises on how to handle and care for the instrument.Originally written by the late Captain O M Watts, this new edition has been entirely rewritten by Dag Pike, a seaman and navigator of great experience. He is perhaps best known as the navigator of Virgin Atlantic Challeng
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Yachtsmans Tidal Atlas Central Channel and
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£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bridge Procedures A Guide for Watchkeepers of
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£33.25
Bloomsbury USA Boatbuilding Techniques Illustrated The Classic Text
Book SynopsisCovers a range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. The author answers many of those puzzling questions, which need to be solved in a clear manner. This book is a useful reference to the home builder or a newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard.Trade Review"'An authoritative work... really excellent... an essential reference and quite the best on the subject.' Yachts & Yachting 'A must for any would-be boatbuilder... a splendid book.' Classic Boat"
£32.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Inland Waterways Manual The Complete Guide to
Book SynopsisTells the reader all they need to know about how to get afloat - which boat to choose, whether to hire or buy, how much it will cost, and where they can go. Boat handling and manoeuvring are covered in detail, along with maintenance and repair. There is a section on trailer boating for those who want to keep their boat at home.Trade Review"...your perfect introduction to cruising." Boat Mart Magazine (2006) 'It... really makes a good reference book for anybody to have on board their boat.' Boat Mart (April 2007) 'The book boasts that it is 'The complete guide to boating on rivers, lakes and canals'. And it makes good that boast. So if you are thinking of barging or boating on the UK's waterways, I don't believe you'll find a better guide.' Sailing Magazine (March 2007)
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation Adlard Coles
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£11.24
Arcadia Publishing Hydroplane Racing in the TriCities Images of
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£19.99
Ebury Publishing The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide
Book SynopsisStarting with a simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' - this book blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of finding your way using nature's own sign-posts, from the feel of a rock to the look of the moon.Trade ReviewThe perfect book for getting you started on your own adventure -- Ranulph Fiennes
£15.29
Globe Pequot Connecticut River Boating Guide
Book SynopsisThis is the all-new edition of the Connecticut River Boating Guide, the standard resource for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers. It includes thirty-two GPS-compatible maps that together map the entire length of the river. Data for twenty-eight river reaches include information on mileage, navigability, difficulty, sources of flow information, portages, camping, USGS maps and NOAA charts, special fishing regulations, boating facilities, and more. The narrative text accompanying the maps is a mile-by-mile description of the river with detailed information on landmarks, navigational hazards, conservation, wildlife, and history. The book is authored by, and published in cooperation with, the Connecticut River Watershed Council, the leading organization devoted to management of the river and its watershed.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface IntroductionAuthors' Welcome to the RiverHow to Use This GuideBoating Safety The RiverMap of Connecticut River WatershedThe Four Geographic Regions of the Connecticut River ValleyGeology: Grand Events in the Making of a Great RiverRiver Dynamics and Natural Plant CommunitiesConnecticut River FisheriesA Connecticut River Valley HistoryAnimals Large and Small Vermont and New HampshireOverview Map of Vermont and New Hampshire1. Fourth Connecticut Lake to Murphy Dam2. Murphy Dam to Canaan Dam3. Canaan Dam to Colebrook4. Colebrook to Bloomfield-North Stratford5. Bloomfield-North Stratford to Guildhall6. Guildhall to Gilman Dam7. Gilman Dam to Comerford Dam8. Comerford Dam to Woodsville9. Woodsville to Haverhill10. Haverhill to Orford11. Orford to Ompompanoosuc River12. Ompompanoosuc River to Wilder Dam13. Wilder Dam to Cornish-Windsor Bridge14. Cornish-Windsor Bridge to Cheshire Bridge15. Cheshire Bridge to Bellows Falls-North Walpole16. Bellows Falls-North Walpole to Putney17. Putney to Vernon Dam MassachusettsOverview Map of Massachusetts18. Vernon Dam to Turners Falls Dam19. Turners Falls Dam to Sunderland20. Sunderland to Northampton21. Northhampton to Holyoke Dam22. Holyoke Dam to Enfield ConnecticutOverview Map of Connecticut23. Enfield to Hartford24. Hartford to Middletown25. Middletown to East Haddam26. East Haddam-Chester to Essex27. Essex to the Sound (Western Shore)28. Lyme to the Sound (Eastern Shore) Appendix A: BibliographyAppendix B: Useful Web Sites and Contact InformationAppendix C: Marinas, Outfitters, and GuidesAppendix D: The Connecticut River Watershed CouncilIndexAbout the Authors
£13.49
Rowman & Littlefield Gibs Odyssey A Tale of Faith and Hope on the
Book SynopsisGib's Odyssey is the heart-rending story of a man who defiantly resisted the encroachments of a fatal degenerative disease. The odyssey of Gib Peters is a story of a man who left a lasting mark on his community by conquering despair and choosing a life of adventure with the precious time he had left.Trade Review"Travel often inspires deep reflection on themes like resilience, familiarity, and resolve. All three of those threads are artfully explored in Gib's Odyssey...
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Kelly A Father a Son an American Quest
Book SynopsisAn original American sports story about John B. Kelly, the most famous U.S. oarsman of all time, three-time Olympic gold medalist, rags-to-riches millionaire, and father of actress Grace Kelly and champion oarsman Jack Kelly Jr.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2008 Premier Book Award for best biographyA Publishers Weekly Top Ten Sports Book of Spring 2012—"One Olympic hero who made a mighty impact on American culture was Jack Kelly, father to Grace Kelly. Kelly was a gold medal winner in the Olympics and later a millionaire, and his life is recounted in Kelly: A Father, a Son, an American Quest by Daniel J. Boyne." "Daniel Boyne has provided a wonderful account of sports drama, family dynamics, and adventure, all in a beautifully written narrative that reads like a well-crafted novel. Kelly is a great tale of the nature of love and leadership during an era of international sports achievements and rivalries that we shall not see again."—John Lehman, former Secretary of the Navy "In a time when rowing rivaled boxing and baseball in popularity, Jack Kelly (1889-1960) was its greatest champion. In this attractive illustrated biography, sports and society writer Boyne (The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning and the Water) chronicles Kelly's rise from modest beginnings as the son of Irish immigrants to Olympic gold.... [A] fine portrait of two Olympic champions [Kelly and his son] and their remarkable family, including Jack's daughter Grace, and theater stars Walter and George." —Publishers Weekly
£14.41
Schiffer Publishing Ltd How to Build a Flatiron Skiff
Book SynopsisFor the economical do-it-yourselfer who wants to build his or her own skiff, this instruction manual relies on simple techniques and hand-powered tools and shows how to make a boat in a minimum amount of time. Start your flatiron skiff in the spring and be on the water by summer. Boat-building instructor K. D. Jones explains his Thoreau Approach, which involves learning to trust your instincts like craftsmen of centuries past as you use your eyes and hands to build simple, elegant, functional boats. The book includes lists of recommended tools and accessories, design variations, instructional photographs and drawings, and a little history about this under-appreciated type of boat, named for its resemblance in shape to an antique cast-iron press. The use of these traditional methods and of local materials not only reduces construction costs but also prevents exposure to toxic adhesives and solvents.
£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Law of Recreational Boating
Book SynopsisRecreational boating presents more than its fair share of legal hazards. An unsuspecting buyer may discover too late that the yacht is encumbered by secret maritime liens incurred by a previous owner. A marine insurer may deny coverage for a total loss based on a seemingly innocent misrepresentation in the insurance application. A boat owner may mistakenly believe that a rescue from a grounding is covered by a prepaid towage plan, when in fact the rescuer will be making a very expensive claim for marine salvage. These and other dilemmas unique to maritime law appear repeatedly in the court decisions relating to recreational boating. This book focuses on those maritime law issues that are most likely to affect the typical recreational boater. It explains the legal concepts in plain language, giving examples from reported cases. Where possible, the author provides practical advice on how to avoid the most-common pitfalls. It is a guide for all those in the recreational boating industry who want a better understanding of maritime law, and even for lawyers looking for a primer in this very specialized area of the law.
£18.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Modern Splicing
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Nautical Rules of the Road 5th Edition
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Rizzoli Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship
Book SynopsisThe most complete boating instruction book ever to be published. From the author of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia, this volume will prove to be the most indispensable guide for anyone interested in boating and seamanship. This monumental guide to being safe on the water is produced in full color, featuring more than 600 photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. This complete resource offers in-depth coverage of hull design, canoes and kayaks, boat construction, motors, trailers, boat maintenance, preparing for winter storage or spring launching, boating electronics, anchors and moorings, safety procedures, avoiding seasickness, and first-aid advice. Coverage of seamanship extends to include all nautical skills from knot tying to dead reckoning. The book also details in-depth navigation and complete U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship clearly explains and illustrates the most successTrade Review"An Essential Reference. Experienced or not, at some point every boater will face challenges on the water. Shifting tides, changes in depth, unpredictable weather, technical failures—there is always something to keep boaters on their toes. When you can’t get reception on your cellphone, there is veteran outdoorsman Vin Sparano’s Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship. With hundreds of full-color photographs, diagrams and illustrations, this is an easy-to-use reference book. It covers boat construction, engines, trailers, maintenance, launching, navigation and first aid." — Soundings Magazine"Boating novices and experts alike will benefit from this newest offering by award winning author Vin Sparano. This paperback edition contains 336 pages of useful information and 600 color photographs that will help you navigate any type of vessel, how to make your boat safe, and bring you up to date on electronics. Complete Guide to Boating and Seamanship should get you well on your way to hours of enjoyment on the water, be it river, lake or ocean. Vin Sparano's books set the standard in excellence. I know because I've had the pleasure of reviewing several of them and I can promise you that each one is loaded with valuable information, colorful photos, tips galore and wonderful stories.” —Snug Harbor Bay
£22.50
Holt McDougal Sailing Smart Winning Techniques Tactics and Strategies
£14.24
Stackpole Books Nols River Rescue Guide NOLS Library
Book SynopsisA how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water. 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.
£17.95
Stackpole Books Drift Boats River Dories Their History Design
Book SynopsisWhether you are a fly fisherman who enjoys the gentle lapping of water on wood or a boat builder who wants to recreate a piece of history, this book is for you. This fascinating history of the river pioneers who designed, built, and used the early river dories and their successors collects stories, diaries, photographs and plans of the early boats.
£28.50
Stackpole Books Race Across Alaska First Woman to Win the
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