Boating: Sport and leisure Books
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
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Adlard Coles Book of Anchoring
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 *
£22.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Casting Off
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 *
£15.72
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Reeds Vol 9 Steam Engineering Knowledge for
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£47.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Adlard Coles Shore Guide Channel Coast of France
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 *
£17.09
Books on Demand Gmbh Die Geometrie des Regattasegelns
£24.38
MH - Indiana University Press Rivers Revealed Rediscovering Americas Waterways
Book SynopsisCombines the author's love of America's waterways with practical and historic information gathered from his three decades as a professional riverlorian for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company in New Orleans. A book for all who love Mark Twain, these river adventures will entertain the landlubber and engage the boating enthusiast.Trade ReviewRiver historians, folklorists, and buffs will enjoy and learn from Rivers Revealed: Rediscovering America's Waterways. It can sit on the shelf, ready for reading in long or short installments.Sept. 2008 -- Michael Allen * Indiana Magazine of History *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Boy in a Johnboat2. Wabash 5003. Wabash Queen4. Reading the River5. River Guide Books6. Gilligan Goose7. Rescue from a Dock8. Great Duck Race9. Anatomy of a River10. Language of the Rivers11. Nine Days on a Towboat12. Navigable River Know-How13. Bizarre River Experiences14. Evolution of Riverboats15. Restless River16. Steamboat Passengers17. Ghost of Mary Greene18. River Royalty19. Top Ten River Towns20. Canoeing Misadventures21. Grand Excursion 200422. PotpourriBibliographyIndex
£15.19
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.
£178.19
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
Temple University Press,U.S. Boathouse Row
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
£26.59
Fernhurst Books Limited The New Crew's Pocketbook: A Pocket Guide for
Book SynopsisGoing aboard a sailing yacht for the first time is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit daunting. It introduces you to many unknowns: terra firma is left behind, the boat is propelled by something you can’t see (the wind), there are ropes everywhere and a whole new vocabulary opens up! Your skipper will brief you on the key things you need to know, but this book is a great opportunity to learn a bit beforehand which will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more! Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. Devised to be read by new crew before they arrive at the boat, it is also great to keep on board as a quick and easy reference guide. Ideal for skippers to give to anyone joining them on board for the first time. As soon as a person steps aboard they are crewing: drawn into casting off, hoisting sails, winching and even steering. It’s impossible to cover everything in your briefing, so any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing and will make your yacht a happier, safer place for everyone.Trade Review“This book is written in a very friendly and approachable way, with clear diagrams and de-mystified language… This book would be a great one to have on board and to share with potential first-time crew prior to departure… It is a virtual Competent Crew course in a pocketsize offering.” (Moody Owners’ Association) “We were introduced to sailing some years ago. We would have loved to have this little book at the time to prepare us for what was to come and later to consolidate our knowledge as we gained confidence at crewing. The book delivers on its promises of providing the basics to crew on a boat, keep safe and have fun… Throughout there are excellent diagrams and clear colour photographs to illustrate the text” (Cruising Association) “A useful little sailing book intended to be read in advance of a first sailing trip and kept for reference thereafter… Effective use is made of diagrams and photographs.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsIntroduction; PART 1: FIRST STEPS: What to bring, Homework, Parts of a yacht, Getting on & off, The skipper’s briefing; PART 2: UNDER POWER: The engine, Docking & casting off, Under way; PART 3: UNDER SAIL: How does a boat sail?, Under way, Winching, Hoisting sails, Trimming the sails, Reefing, Tacking, Gybing, Lowering sails, Spinnakers, Gennakers; Jargon buster
£9.49
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
£24.69
Arcadia Publishing Hydroplane Racing in the TriCities Images of
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£21.24
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.
£17.09
University of Missouri Press The Best of Fishing Hunting Camping and Boating
Book SynopsisCharlie Farmer, provides the reader with some tips for making the most of the four major outdoor nature activities that are available in Missouri. He also shares many of the fascinating adventures he has had during a lifetime of participating in his favorite pastimes.Trade ReviewFarmer's book lives up to its title; he has done a wonderful job of distilling loads of information about the wildlife of the state and how it might be utilized by fishermen, hunters or campers, or anyone interested in the rural landscape of the state.... He is obviously a man who loves his subject-and that affection (and deep but also practical knowledge) shines through on every page.-Bruce Clayton
£14.88
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Splicing Wire and Fiber Rope
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£8.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Essential Seamanship Cornell Boaters Library
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£8.99
Cornell Maritime Press Inc.,U.S. Powerboat Racing on the Chesapeake
Book SynopsisThis is the first book that documents the development and history of racing activity on the bay. It focuses on the limited, inboard racing classes of the American Power Boat Association (APBA) because those craft have been the racing segment most avidly followed in the region. The drama of racing and the personalities of those involved are conveyed through the author's first-hand experiences gathered during close to thirty years of following Chesapeake Bay regattas. Particular tribute is paid to the owners, drivers, and mechanics who have risked their money, and sometimes their lives, to undertake the exciting and dangerous sport of powerboat racing, and, in so doing, to entertain the enthusiasts who follow their activities. An appendix listing of boat names, owners, and classes will surely be of interest to any racing fan.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring
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£22.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Boaters Weather Guide
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£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Making Money with Boats 2nd Edition
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Study Guide for Marine Fire Prevention
Book SynopsisThis study guide has been produced to modernize, streamline, and simplify the original text whilst continuing to remain USCG compliant as well as now adhering to the new STCW requirements. The long since out-of-print original text, Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety, was published over forty years ago by the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. Although the basic principles in marine firefighting have not changed, this study guide offers up-to-date information for a better understanding of the principles and methodologies involved. It also utilizes current-day examples, equipment, and techniques, breaking down the text into twelve easy-to-follow lessons: basic shipboard firefighting organization and safety, causes of fires and methods of prevention, theories of fire, combating fire, extinguishing agents, extinguishing appliances, fire detection systems, fixed fire extinguishing systems, safety and firefighting equipment, and respirators and the self-contained breathing apparatus. These lessons will provide students the knowledge to not only successfully fight shipboard fires, but prevent such fires and in doing so, keep his/her ship and all that ply the seas onboard safe.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd First Aid Afloat Instructional Guide for Handling
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 333 Tips for Sailors
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SeaWise Emergency Action Guide Safety Checklists
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£34.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SeaWise Emergency Action Guide and Safety
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£34.49
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc Whats in Your Boathouse
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£17.95
WoodenBoat Publications Planking and Fastening Woodenboat Series
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£22.46
Wooden Boat Publications Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual
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£26.96
Tin House Books River House A Memoir Tin House New Voice
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£13.09
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Chesapeake Bay Deck Boats
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Dry Falls and Sun Lakes Images of America Series
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Poughkeepsie Regatta
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£20.39
History Press Boat Building and Boat Yards of Long Island
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Chesapeake Bay Deadrise Boats
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£21.24
Large Print Press The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their
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£17.09
Pardey Books Voyaging with Kids: A Guide to Family Life Afloat
£34.15
Pardey Books Details of Classic Boat Construction: 25th
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£44.96
