Navigation and seamanship Books

Book SynopsisThis comprehensive volume provides an overview of the Baltic Sea and its approaches from the west for cruising sailors.

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Book SynopsisThis seventh edition has been revised with new photos, updated technical and local information, and covers 60 miles of navigable waterways, including the tidal section to Kings Lynn and gems such as the Cambridge Backs World Heritage site. This guide has been written and updated by Chris Howes, Deputy National Chairman, Eastern Region Chairman and past Peterborough Branch Chairman of the Inland Waterways Association. Chris has spent much of his life living on or near the River Great Ouse and is a knowledgeable enthusiast for the area. His navigation notes are the result of his most recent on-the-water research, enriched with supplementary narrative and photographs highlighting numerous points of interest. With user-friendly design and layout, information on moorings, facilities and services is enhanced with quick reference tables alongside the plans. For anyone planning to explore these waterways, this is your invaluable, don't-leave-home-without-it guide.

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Book SynopsisThis cruising guide stretches northwards from the Mull of Kintyre to the Ardamurchan peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, detailing some of the finest cruising grounds to be found anywhere in the world.

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Book SynopsisYour ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the 3rd edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book details what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider:- World weather systems- Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans- The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking into account weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, piracy etc)- Practicalities (repair facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations, provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much more)Written from a completely internatTrade ReviewFor my generation of cruising sailors Jimmy Cornell has been the leading star for sailors planning ocean voyages anywhere on the globe -- Henrich Nissen-Lie * Seilas, Norway *This book is not only a valuable tool for sailors planing a voyage but it should appeal also to those who are sill at the dreaming stage, in spirit already roaming the oceans. -- Uwe Janssen * Die Yacht, Germany *World Voyage Planner is a book to pick up for five minutes and put down, reluctantly, two hours later. -- Flying Fish, Ocean Cruising Club Magazine * Flying Fish, Ocean Cruising Club Magazine *The undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. * Yachting Life *There are plenty of books for people dreaming of casting off the lines and sailing away forever. But this one is not just for the dreamers: it makes it all seem so do-able. * Practical Boat Owner *Priceless... filled with the best ocean sailing and circumnavigating information available... every route in every ocean and at every season is available in this book. If you are going to sail any of the world's oceans or circumnavigate the world, the first book you should own is "World Voyage Planner" -- Judy Rouse * Amazon Customer Review *An absolute "must-have" for serious ocean sailing and yachting enthusiasts. * The Midwest Book Review *Jimmy Cornell's books are not only found on board every offshore yacht, but on the bookshelf of every yachtsman planning an ocean passage. And now Jimmy has added the definitive book on voyage planning to his other successful titles -- BOOK OF THE YEAR * www.sailers.co.uk *Legendary ocean sailor Jimmy Cornell has completely revamped his World Voyage Planner. The third edition provides practical guidance on all topics relating to developing a successful strategy for a long cruise anywhere in the world. * Practical Boat Owner *

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Book Synopsis''I cannot imagine setting sail without it'' SAIL''A must for all aspiring ocean crossers'' Yachting WorldWe call it The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is still a mighty big pond to cross! Realising the dream of an Atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and lifelong. The Atlantic Crossing Guide is well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the Caribbean or to Europe from the United States. The better prepared you are the greater your chances of success. Packed full of the collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades, this new edition has been updated to include advice on: PREPARATIONS suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity equipment and maintenance advances in navigation and communications systems access to weather and routeing informaTrade ReviewI cannot imagine setting sail without it * SAIL magazine (US) *A vital part of the ship’s inventory * Sailing Today *A fantastic amount of information * Yachting Monthly *Well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage. Packed full of collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades. * All at Sea *Table of Contents1 Thinking it through 2 Preparing the boat 3 Creating a home from home 4 Navigation and communications 5 A happy ship 6 Keeping healthy 7 Dealing with risk 8 Protocol and paperwork 9 Atlantic weather, currents and route timing 10 The Atlantic coast of Europe 11 Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic coast of Morocco to Madeira and The Canaries 12 Cape Verde Islands, Senegal and The Gambia 13 Atlantic Ocean - Trade Wind Routes 14 Landfalls in the Caribbean 15 Routes across the Caribbean and landfall in Panama 16 The Caribbean Islands to Florida 17 Landfalls on the Atlantic coast of the USA - including entrances into the Intracoastal Waterway 18 Passages in the middle latitudes of the North Atlantic - including landfalls in Bermuda and the Azores 19 Passages and landfalls in the higher latitudes of the North Atlantic

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Book SynopsisA modern sailor's logbook, designed to last a full season. Beautifully presented with gold blocking on cover.Table of ContentsUsing the logbook; Abbreviations & symbols; The Beaufort Scale; Compass deviation; Log daily pages; Engine log; Radio log; Waypoint list; Dimensions; Expiry dates; Ship's equipment; Visitors' book / crew list; Season summary

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Book SynopsisDon''t leave shore without this easy-to-use celestial favorite navigation primer--it could save your life!Huge advances in electronic navigation since the original publication of Celestial Navigation have transported offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. Traditional navigation skills--and technology-free position finding--are still vital, though, especially when things go wrong, as they will: batteries fail, antennas go overboard, and electronics get wet. Knowledge of celestial navigation is a life-saving emergency skill; it is also a rite of initiation and its practice still a favorite pastime among serious cruisers. A bestseller for over 65 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The only mathematics involved are addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. This edition haTrade ReviewCelestial Navigation for Yachtmen is a model of simplicity and clarity * World Cruising *

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Book Synopsis''What Jimmy Cornell doesn''t know about cruising isn''t worth knowing'' - Yachting WorldOne of the most influential cruising yachtsmen writing today, Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles on all the oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations and voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic. His successful guide to sailing around the world, World Cruising Routes, has helped many aspirational voyagers turn their dreams into reality and follow in his footsteps. Here in its extensively revised third edition is its partner, covering all the land-based essentials for cruisers, including new updates throughout on the long-lasting impact of climate change, Brexit and Covid.This substantial handbook profiles every cruising destination in the world, with information on cruising attractions, history, culture, climate (including average monthly temperatures and rainfall, plus tropical storm seasons), local laws, regulations and formalities, facilities, plus public holidays and eveTrade ReviewAn indispensable addition to the cruising sailor's library. Jimmy Cornell has unrivalled experience of cruising all over the world. * Elaine Bunting, Yachting World *This book is a tour de force covering all of the potential cruising grounds... for anyone contemplating an ocean cruise, chartering a boat or just dreaming, this is the book for you! * Cruising Association *Why hasn't someone thought to write this brilliant book before? For long-range planning, it's a Godsend, comprehensively telling you everything you need to know to plan your voyaging. * Bernadette Bernon, Editor-At-Large, Cruising World *Accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information. Essential for cruisers worldwide, whether planning a circumnavigation or a two-week cruise. * Noonsite.com *‘Only Jimmy Cornell could displace the one cruising guide every cruising vessel has aboard. Without doubt the new World Cruising Destinations will find a place beside the venerable World Cruising Routes as the must have guide to world cruising. Nothing can replace experience as a teacher, and Jimmy Cornell's vast cruising experiences have made him the world's leading authority on world cruising!' * Bob Bitchin, Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine *Chock full of what every cruiser needs to know, it will serve as the right hand guide for the serious cruiser and an inspiration to those who dream of sailing away. * Barbara Theisen, Seven Seas Cruising Association *World Cruising Destinations should find a home in every seagoing library and will be a welcomed diversion for the shore-bound sailor who's longing for distant horizons. * Mark Pillsbury, Editor, Cruising World *We just love this book, and we've already spent hours delving into it. For cruising sailors, this is perhaps the most awaited publications of the year. * www.sailers.co.uk *A must have onboard reference work for long distance sailors. * All At Sea - June 2010 *undoubtedly inspire * Yachting Life - June 2010 *an astonishingly impressive piece of work * Sportsboat and RIB Magazine (September 2010) *A reference book of immaculate integrity covering every maritime nation of the world, but also so enticingly and inspirationally presented that it would make a wonderful present. With hundreds of superb photos to bring the information to life, it is a publication any sailor would love to have either on board or at home. * www.SailWorld.com (28th August 2010) *Providing essential planning data and practical information, as well as detailing the main attractions across 184 countries, World Cruising Destinations is designed to whet the reader's appetite for world cruising and help them make the most of their time in port. * Yacht Report (October 2010) *a must-have for all charter yacht captains * Yachting World (November 2010) *an essential tool * Nautical Magazine (November 2010) *Mouth-watering cruising destinations to while away a winter's evening with * Yachts and Yachting (December 2010) *...must-have reference book... * World Cruising Club Magazine (Autumn/Winter 2010) *the most complete and practical handbook out there, and it's the one you'll be reaching for again and again. * Seven Seas Cruising Associations *Whether you're dreaming or doing it for real, this book is a blue water cruiser's dream * Sailing Today (September 2010) *This 423-page tome sets itself a big task, but legendary cruising yachtsman and writer Cornell, who can boast 200,000 miles and three circumnavigations, is more than up to the job. * Yachting Monthly *The text is as well presented as it is thorough, and the maps and beautiful colour pics make the whole publication an incredible reference book, an indispensable companion for the cruiser * Sailing *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Health precautions worldwide 1: Mediterreanean and Black Sea 2: Northern Europe 3: Western Europe and North Atlantic Islands 4: West Africa and South Atlantic Islands 5: The Caribbean 6: North and Central America 7: South America 8: North Pacific Islands 9: South Pacific 10: Southeast and East Asia 11: North Indian Ocean and Red Sea 12: South Indian Ocean

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Book SynopsisDetails of harbours and anchorages in the pacific south of the equator between New Guinea and South America.

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Book Synopsis'There have always been lighthouses in my life. There has been a closeness and steadiness to our relationship, as if they have kept pace and in close contact with me.' Lighthouses punctuate Scotland’s coastline – a stoic presence on the edge of the landscape. Since the earliest of these hardy structures were raised, they have been a lifeline for seafarers at the mercy of treacherous weather and uncertain navigation. Today over 100 of Scotland's lighthouses are listed buildings. The lighthouse is now one of many maritime resources which act ‘for the safety of all’. But we are still drawn to the solitary life of the keeper, the beauty of the lens of the lamp and the calm reassurance of a flashing light on a distant shore. Donald S Murray explores Scotland’s lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices of the lightkeepers. From ancient beacons to the work of the Stevensons and the Northern Lighthouse Board, and from wartime strife to automation and preservation, the lighthouses stand as a testament to the nation’s innate connection to the sea. Published in partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and the Northern Lighthouse Board.Trade Review'illuminates a deep and powerful regard' * Scotland on Sunday *'a beautiful and insightful book' ***** * Scottish Field *'There is no doubt the author has hit upon a rich seam of lighthouse lore in this, his latest, and to my mind his best, work' * Stornoway Gazette *'a compilation of fascinating essays on a rich theme' * West Highland Free Press *'beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated' * Undiscovered Scotland *

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Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide to every type of radio call, from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC, Pan Pan and other emergency calls.Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Hardware; Types of Call; Range; Prowords; Calling a Marina or Port; Calling Another Boat; Calling the Coastguard; Mayday; Mayday Relay; Pan Pan; Securite

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course.This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout.Contents includes: Chartwork with useful worked examples Electronic navigation how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS Pilotage buoyage fully explained and illustrated Communications the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS Weather the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts Safety and survival new SOLAS regulations Stability and buoyancy principles simply explainedIncluding the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and a

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Book SynopsisMost recently revised April 2020. Although now superseded by the Amalgamated International and U.S. Inland Navigation Rules [ISBN 978-1608881666, Nimble Books, October 2020] this familiar volume is presented here in a convenient and durable hardcover format with full-color interior. Note: this hardcover edition from Nimble Books, ISBN 978-1-60888-188-8, is full-color, lights and all. Other editions may not be.The International Rules in this book were formalized in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, and became effective on July 15, 1977. The Rules (commonly called 72 COLREGS) are part of the Convention, and vessels flying the flags of states ratifying the treaty are bound to the Rules. The United States has ratified this treaty and all United States flag vessels must adhere to these Rules where applicable. President Gerald R. Ford proclaimed 72 COLREGS and the Congress adopted them as the International Navigational Rules Act of 1977. The 72 COLREGS were developed by the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) which in May 1982 was renamed the International Maritime Organization (IMO). In November 1981, IMO''s Assembly adopted 55 amendments to the 72 COLREGS which became effective on June 16, 1983. The IMO also adopted 9 more amendments which became effective on June 29, 1989. A single amendment became effective March 19, 1991. In 1993 8 amendments were adopted by the IMO which entered into force in 1995. The IMO adopted 9 amendments which entered into force November 29, 2003. Lastly, a single amendment was adopted which updated the Distress signals and entered into force on December 1, 2009. The International Rules in this book contain these amendments. These Rules are applicable on waters outside of established navigational lines of demarcation. The lines are called COLREGS Demarcation Lines and delineate those waters upon which mariners shall comply with the Inland and International Rules. COLREGS Demarcation Lines are contained in this book. 

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Book SynopsisOver the years, the pilot has been extended and it now provides information about tides, dangers, harbours and anchorages from Liverpool (marina) to Aberdovey (the same waters covered by Imray’s 2700 chart pack), plus the author’s own chart graphics. This fully updated, tenth edition is spiral-bound for easy cockpit use, full colour, chart graphics, aerial views (courtesy of Google Earth) and nearly 100 original photos. It also makes reference to the most noteworthy event in recent years- the wholesale destruction of Holyhead Marina by Storm Emma in March 2018. Ralph Morris learned his way around Anglesey the hard way - in a day boat with a single chart and a compass which one day chose to fail in fog. That's not the only thing which prompted the decision to write this pilot, though- the prime mover was the increasing scarcity of Henry Glazebrook's ‘Anglesey & North Wales Coast Pilot’, which got him out of many tight corners. The detail and precision of Glazebrook’s "Anglesey & North Wales Coast Pilot" is legendary and, through this guide, the author hopes to maintain its accessibility to all yachties sailing these waters.

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Book SynopsisPart of an exciting new series of small format guides which help you better understand the sea by William Thomson FRGS. An essential guide to the Moon, clearly explained through a seamless blend of simple descriptions and rich infographics. As the moon orbits the earth its waxing and waning controls the tides while sharing clues for natural navigation. In this Explorer Guide, expert William Thomson shows how you can predict the tides with a single glance at the moon, and how that quick look can help you navigate through the ever-changing environment shaped by the gravitational pull from the moon. Inspired by explorations on his aptly-named catamaran Luna, William has drawn upon a mixture of practical experience and theoretical study to create this Explorer Guide, equipping you with the knowledge to make decisions with more confidence and plan adventures that harness the moon’s energy and ‘Seas The Power’. William is founder of Tide School (www.tide-school.com) and author of Book of Tides who is currently on a long-term sailing voyage with his young family aboard Luna.

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Book SynopsisFor this 2022 edition the chart has been fully updated throughout with revised depths.

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Upper Orwell to Ipswich (1:20 000) Fox's Marina (1:10 000) Woolverstone Marina (1:10 000) Suffolk Yacht Harbour (1:10 000) Shotley Marina (1:10 000)

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Book SynopsisThis guide to the Middle Level waterways that lie between the River Great Ouse and River Nene, including the main link route via March and several other alternatives, gives all the information needed for anyone planning to navigate the area.

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Book SynopsisThe essential marine data resource for yachts sailing the Mediterranean, the Imray Mediterranean Almanac is published biennially with updates available in a downloadable supplement at the end of the first year.

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Book SynopsisWith 6,000km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands offers one of the most extensive yet compact cruising grounds in Europe. This book is a user's guide to the whole network, covering all the mast-up routes and excluding only those waterways which offer less than 3.5m bridge height. Navigational details are provided for each waterway, comprising dimensions and obstacles to be expected, including service arrangements for bridges and locks. This is followed by details of over 300 stopping places across all 12 provinces; some which are large or popular harbours, and others which are well off the beaten track. Comments on the significant features are expanded for nearly 100 'principal venues' where more details on things to do and see are provided, as well as information on practical facilities ashore and the authors' selective and subjective restaurant tips! The book is designed to be of interest to all crew members, not just the skipper or navigator, whether its to establish how to approach a place, or to discover what to do or see of interest on arrival. Easy to browse, the book's illustrations have been selected to give a flavour of this water-loving country as well as to prepare the visiting yachtsman, whether under power or sail. This second edition has been updated with amendments to the text and maps. There are also many new photos by the authors. Louise Busby's interest in boating has led to commissions for Motor Boats Monthly as well as the Cruising Association's magazine. She is a former CA regional Almanac editor for the Netherlands and Belgium. David Broad is a detailed journal writer and log keeper, many of David's notes and sketches have been used in the compilation of this book. He is a Council member of the Cruising Association and the Chairman of the Broom Owners Club. A website, which is a useful annexe to the book, is kept up to date with details of changes to the waterways along with useful links to further information. For further information see www.inlandwaterwaysofthenetherlands.com

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Book SynopsisThere are few more beautiful cities in the world that it is possible to sail into the heart of, but that is what the authors were able to do in Istanbul while researching this, the tenth edition. Their research also took them south as far as Göçek and to Cyprus. Much has changed, with new marinas completed and more under construction, but much has also stayed the same, namely the warmth and hospitality of the people you encounter. This new edition includes all the latest information and marina developments, with new plans and photos, many of which were taken by the authors. Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot is considered the essential companion to sailing these waters. Imray Digital Charts: Free mobile download A voucher code to download the relevant Imray digital charts into Imray Navigator (our app for iPad and iPhone) is included with this book. `I would take his Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot as my book on the Desert Island.’ Michael Buerk, Yachting Monthly `… a must for anyone sailing in this area.’ The Little Ship `The wonderful photographs of the Turkish coast together with the descriptions of the harbours and their histories would make this book just as suitable for the coffee table as the navigators section.’ Cruising (Cruising Association) `Comprehensively researched and superbly presented, no East Med cruising yacht will want to sail without a copy.’ Yachting Monthly

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive companion to the long coastline which ranges from Spain and the edge of the Pyrenees to the Alpes Maritimes and Italy. It covers the flat country of Languedoc-Roussillon, the coast of the Golfe du Lion, the Rhone delta and the Camargue, the industrial Golfe de Fos, the Cote d'Azur and the French Riviera and Monaco. The island of Corsica and the waterways that run behind the coast linking the Canal du Midi and the etangs to the Rhone are covered in separate chapters. The authors spent the summer and autumn of 2016 cruising in Corsica and then across to the Golfe du Fos where they left Skylax for the winter. During their travels they visited a large number of harbours and anchorages, collecting the latest information and taking new photographs. There are new aerial photos for many places and in particular for ports and harbours in Languedoc - Roussillon. This major 2017 edition contains substantial change to the content.

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Book SynopsisToday, yachts are often equipped with radar, GPS, chart plotters, AIS, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without a great knowledge of navigation. However, such equipment can be set up wrongly, interpreted incorrectly, malfunction or lose power. In these circumstances, knowledge of traditional navigation can become extremely important. This book will teach you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter; and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch. Each method of navigation is explained alongside detailed illustrations and examples, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.Trade Review“If you’re a newbie keen to understand what’s happening on board, this could be just the thing.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Contents; TRADITIONAL NAVIGATION: How charts are created, Latitude and longitude, Position, Using charts, Variation and deviation, Steering compass, Logs and echosounders, Plotting implements, Leeway and current, Handbearing compasses, Dead reckoning / bearings, Miscellaneous, Sailing at night, IALA buoyage system, Tide and tidal currents, Navigation lights, Summary; ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION: GPS, GPS – how does it work?, GPS receivers, Using the GPS receiver, Chart plotters, Using the chart plotter, Waypoints and routes, Display setup, Receiver setup, Radar, Range / bearing discrimination, Radar operation, Adjusting the radar, Radar problems, Display setup, Collision avoidance, AIS; CELESTIAL NAVIGATION: The sun’s geographic position, Astronomical model, Principles of celestial navigation, Hour angles, Noon sight, Measuring sun’s altitude, UTC, zone and standard time, Working a sight, Sight reduction sheet, Taking the noon sight, Plotting position lines, Finding lat. and long. directly, Corrections, Stars, Polaris (North Star), Using a calculator; Appendix: Tables & formulae.

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Book Synopsis1. Approaches to the Channel Islands (1: 500 000) 2. Cap Barfleur to Alderney (1: 150 000) Plans Cherbourg (1:40 000) Port de Chantereyne (Cherbourg) (1:10 000) 3. Alderney & Burhou (1: 25 000) Plan Alderney Harbour (1:12 500) 4. Passages Between Alderney & Guernsey (1: 150 000) Plan Dielette (1:15 000) 5. Guernsey, Herm & Sark (1: 60 000) 6. East Guernsey & Herm (1: 25 000) 7. Guernsey & Sark Plans (various scales) Plans St Peter Port & Havelet Bay (1:6000) Beaucette Marina (1:10 000) Sark Anchorages (1:25 000) Guernsey - South Coast Anchorages (1:25 000) 8. Passages Between Guernsey & Jersey (1: 150 000) Plan Carteret (1:22 500) 9. Jersey & Les Ecrehou (1: 75 000) 10. Approaches to St Helier (1: 30 000) Plan St Helier Harbour (1:15 000) 11. East Coast of Jersey (1: 25 000) 12. Jersey to Granville (1: 150 000) Plan Granville (1:30 000) 13. Plateau des Minquiers (1: 50 000) 14. Plateau des Minquiers to St-Malo (1: 150 000) Plan St-Malo Approaches (1:55 000) 15. Iles Chausey (1: 25 000) 16. St-Malo & La Rance (1: 15 000) 17. La Rance - Cancaval to Lyvet (1: 25 000) For this 2017 edition the latest depth surveys have been applied. There has been general updating throughout. This edition has tidal stream information is included.

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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 SynopsisThe essential guide to the racing rules from one of the sport's greatest champions understand the rules and understand the winning mentality.

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Book SynopsisIn the bestselling style of the Reeds Handbook series, Reeds Ocean Handbook follows on from Reeds Skipper''s Handbook for skippers or crew planning to venture further afield. Complimenting the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster course, this handy pocketbook provides an aide-memoire for all the essential navigation, weather and route planning theory as well as practical guidance and advice on long-distance radio communications, ocean passage-making and risk/emergency preparations.Colour coded sections, for user-friendly accessibility, cover:- World climate and route planning (including world wind systems, ocean currents, tropical revolving storms)- Navigation (charts, great circle vs Mercator routes, time zones, satellite navigation systems, advice on on-passage navigation routines)- Astro navigation (basic theory refresher, practical astro navigation, unique step-by-step instructions for Astro sight reduction plus using and adjusting the sextant)- Passage making (route plTrade ReviewReeds Ocean Handbook by Bill Johnson is a concisely written, comprehensive pocket guide stuffed with advice for those planning to venture offshore. * Soundings *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 World Climate 2 Route Planning 3 Ocean Navigation 4 Astro Navigation 5 Yacht Preparation 6 Communication 7 Passage Making 8 Risks and emergencies

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Book SynopsisJohn Kretschmer is sailing's practical philosopher as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John's adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids in essence, everyone. John's narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are,Trade ReviewA remarkable and very enjoyable cocktail of blue water, action and wisdom. Kretschmer is a fine writer and an inspiration. * Tristan Gooley *[A] poignant, yet relatable tale … Kretschmer tells an insightful and quietly triumphant story. * Sail Magazine *[E]vocative and profound … indispensable … fascinating … A must-have for any sailor’s library. * The Florida Times Union *'Kretch' as his friends call him is a successful businessman, a compelling lecturer and raconteur and a splendid writer. This new book reminds me of Joseph Conrad’s first book The Mirror of the Sea, which was a memoir from his life as a ship captain and a refection on what a life at sea can teach an observant and thoughtful person. Kretch just may by our own modern-day Conrad, which in my book is no small thing. If you love sailing, life and good writing, you’ll enjoy Sailing to the Edge of Time.. * Blue Water Sailing *Kretschmer’s style as a storyteller is well defined, but in Sailing to the Edge of Time, readers will find hints of a new side of the sailor, one that contemplates bigger questions * Sailing Magazine *Sailing to the Edge of Time is amusing, poignant, terrifying and inspiring all in one, offering riveting accounts of [the author's] adventures around the world, from crossing the Atlantic and the Pacific to a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen. -- Charity de Souza * Trips to Discover: Best Travel Books of 2020 *Filled with all the adventure one expects from someone who has sailed around the world, it is also a poignant and inspirational account of how to live your life to the fullest. Kretschmer is not only a sailor; he’s a philosopher, and if you’re at all interested in thinking as deep as the ocean, this book is perfect for you. * Travel Pulse *

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Book SynopsisThe Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)--the revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911--provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its location. Denise Bréhaut explains the system and clearly outlines the procedures required to get help quickly, as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator''s Certificate (GOC), the Long Range Certificate (LRC), and the Restricted Operator''s Certificate (ROC). Concise descriptions of channel usage, call signals, types of transmission modes, and all the various equipment involved-both aboard and throughout the entire system--allows novices as well as long-time users to thoroughly understand this life-saving communication system. Maps of INMARSAT areas and clear instructions for step-by-step distress communication protocols make this THE GMDSS bible. The sixth edition of GMDSS incorporates all the changes to the regulations that came into force in 2009 as well as the 2016 Trade ReviewThis is a clear and cleverly constructed book. It is nicely designed, well-written and well-illustrated, providing straightforward explanations of the systems and the equipment * Nautilus, The Telegraph *A concise guide...can be recommended for anyone who has an interest in the subject * Cruising Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''The definitive work on Pacific crossings''CruisingThe Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs and dangers, this comprehensive new edition will both inspire dreamers and instil confidence in those about to depart.Completely updated, expanded and refreshed for the new generation of Pacific cruisers, this is the definitive reference, relied upon by many thousands of cruisers. Part 1 covers thorough preparation for both East-to-West and West-to-East crossings and Part 2 covers Pacific weather patterns, major routes and landfall ports, with useful website links throughout. There are sections on rallies, coral atolls and atoll navigation, the cyclone season and laying up, use of electronic charts, satellite phones versus HF radio

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Book SynopsisThis reference guide contains all the navigational information and practical seamanship needed by skippers or crew. Its accessible presentation makes it ideal for reference at sea, and its splashproof pages and spiral binding enable it to stand up to the demanding marine environment.

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Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide is a quick reference for all seafarers to the essential navigational lights, shapes, and seamarks which abound off the coastline all over the world.Laid out simply & clearly for quick accessibility, it enables crew, navigators, skippers and even casual day guests aboard to quickly identify the lights, marks and shapes being displayed by other ships at night as well as during the day. It''s easy to confuse (or forget) what particular lights, marks and shapes mean--especially under stress or in the dark--but with this handy book, help is quickly at hand. A ready reckoner reminder of:-Cardinal buoys and channel markers -Lights displayed by ships at night (tugs, dredgers, pilot vessels, stationary vessels, fishing boats, yachts, motorboats) and from all aspects (front, side, astern) -Daytime shapes displayed by boats (e.g. for anchoring, towing, diving, dredging) -Ships'' sound signals (used in fog) -Signal fla

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Book SynopsisThe complete hands-on sailing manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and expert advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level. Whether you are a dinghy or yacht sailor just learning the basics or wanting tips on sailing with the best, this fully revised manual is the book that will give you all the answers you are looking for.It''s all in here! -What type of dinghy or yacht? -Cruising and racing -Launching, helming and capsizing -Mastering the trapeze -Sailing with a spinnaker -Managing a crew -Reading the weather -Racing techniques and tactics -Buoyage, tides, charts and navigation-Anchoring and marina berthing -Knots, ropes and flags -Boat etiquette and seamanship -Rules of the road, safety and emergencies -Boat maintenance and repair and much more...This third edition has been revised throughout and

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated treasury of expert tips on maintenance, navigation and seamanship from the internationally renowned Tom Cunliffe.The bosun''s world is a colourful mix of time-honoured techniques, living history and a knowledge of materials beyond the run of common experience. It''s the bosun''s bag of tools, and the skills that go with them, that forms the core of traditional seafaring. This book is a treasure trove of Tom Cunliffe''s priceless practical advice that''ll be invaluable to sailors of traditional craft and delight those who love the character, grace and history of these unique boats. Illustrated with Tom''s popular salty yarns and exquisite paintings by acclaimed marine artist Martyn Mackrill, this book brings together a lifetime''s worth of hands-on knowledge with sections covering sails, rigging and working the ship. From avoiding seized bolts and stowing the main, to drying out and the wonders of beeswax, this collection is packed full of age-

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Book SynopsisFully illustrated throughout, this authoritative reference brings together practical advice from the world''s experts on ocean sailing, drawing on wisdom from members of the Royal Cruising Club, the Cruising Club of America and Ocean Cruising Club.This is the reassuring voice of the ocean sailing community. Your big adventure starts here.For many sailors, an ocean passage is the big dream. But many will worry that they don''t have the right experience, that their boat isn''t strong enough, or that it will be prohibitively expensive and difficult.Ocean Sailing will prepare you for an ocean passage by painting a picture of what ocean sailing is really like, through the experiences of others who have gone before. Topics covered range from safety to boat kit and preparations, budgeting to staying in touch with home, equipment breakdowns to health and weather.Members of three great cruising clubs the Royal Cruising Club, Ocean Cruising Club,Trade ReviewWell-written, well-illustrated and beautifully presented... an A-Z of ocean sailing... It clearly comes with the benefit of huge experience and a great deal of careful thought, as you would expect from a Commodore of the Royal Cruising Club. The third-party accounts are interesting and enjoyable, as well as being instructive and very humbling. * Flying Fish *The book I had been looking for... you feel as though you are sitting in a cockpit sharing a sundowner with friends, exchanging ideas and experiences. If you take a little from each story, you will find yourself well-armed with ideas and that much closer to your dream of crossing oceans. * Cruising Club of America *Ocean Sailing will prepare you for an ocean passage by painting a picture of what ocean sailing is really like, through the experiences of others who have gone before. * Yachting Times *This readable book includes experiences of sailors from three cruising clubs on all aspects of ocean cruising. Those considering offshore cruising should read this excellent book. -- C. Henry Depew * The Ensign *Table of Contents1 Being on the Ocean ~ a taste of what’s in store 2 Where in the World Shall We Go? ~ making plans, and making your choice 3 It’s Time to Buy ~ is there a perfect boat for ocean sailing? 4 The Boats They Chose ~ there are any number of craft in which you can go offshore sailing 5 How Much to go Ocean Sailing? ~ …‘all of what you have plus a little bit more’ 6 Can the Kids Come Too? ~ you can’t leave them behind, but how do you take your kids to sea? 7 Too Old to Go? ~ does ocean-going come with an upper age limit? 8 Keep in Touch ~ …with folks back home, and with the weather 9 The Complete Engineer ~ be a jack of all trades – and master of them all 10 Look After Yourself ~ keeping well and staying safe 11 When Things Go Wrong ~ sooner or later you’ll have a mishap. Why not think it through now? 12 And When It’s All Over ~ coming down to earth and hitting dry land

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Book Synopsis"Nobody captures the magic of sail or conveys the lessons of seamanship like Tom. He's one of sailing's great raconteurs. " David Glenn, Editor, Yachting World. Tom Cunliffe, star of BBC TV's The Boats That Built Britain , is also Britain's leading sailing writer.Trade Review'Nobody captures the magic of sail or conveys the lessons of seamanship like Tom. He's one of sailing's great raconteurs.' DAVID GLENN, EDITOR, YACHTING WORLD, 'Each piece has its merits, each is a wonderful mix of entertainment, humour and outspoken wisdoms as Tom delves into the endless fund of stories on a huge variety of boating-related subjects. By the book's end I felt I'd got to know the man better. Most certainly he is very, very talented both as a sailor and scribe.' (Sailing Magazine, December 2015)Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Holy cow! Passing it on. Uncharted territory. On watch for eddies. Cunliffe's law of diminishing returns. Together in the end. Jonah and the wave. Lessons learnt from a puffin. In the drink. Here's hoping. Glad to be trad. Fight for the Wight. Join the club. The clock is ticking. Life is looking up. Good, becoming poor. Winged wonders. Good, bad, or just unlucky? The sacred sound of silence. Testing times. Always read the label. Where's Wallander? Weather or not. Wrestling the python of modernity. Touching the bottom. Dead cert. Spring fever. Strike a light. Russian away from freedom. All suggestions welcome. Spirits of the sea. Skipping with joy. The ability for stability. Sheer delight. The big bang. A wise investment? Centenary celebrations. Under pressure. Trials and tribulations. Troublesome seagulls. Skip it skipper. Feeling the pinch. Reckoning with doubt. For your comfort and safety. Grief relief. Put your money away. Going sideways fast. A life of luxury? Don't neglect your bottom. What a stitch up! Don't read all about it. Owning or bemoaning? Fail safe. Fearing for steering. Eastern delights. Turning on technology. A break in the weather. Signs of the times. If in drought... The perfect platform. Don't forget your old friends. Music to my ears. Size matters. The power and the glory. Sailing through red tape. Resisting the rising tide. The right sort of customs. Too much of a good thing? A thousand miles from land. When plastic's not fantastic. No cause for alarm. The boating backbone of Britain. Cheap and cheerful around the world. Hearing voices. The plastic revolution. Clearing the pipes. The pierhead jumper.

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Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on manual covering the entire Day Skipper syllabus in a step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on the water.As one of Britain's best-known instructors and writers on seamanship, Tom Cunliffe understands the concerns and anxieties of first-time skippers better than most. In this 7th edition of his highly successful manual, he provides the perfect blend of advice, instruction, inspiration and encouragement to support their growing experience at sea.Taking the RYA syllabus as a framework, The Complete Day Skipper begins with yacht handling under power, moves on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, then goes on to explore navigation, from steering clear of trouble near home to the practical use of modern electronic navigation systems. Key features include:- An at-sea, hands-on approach infused with helpful tips and common sense- A step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on to the waterTrade ReviewThis book covers it all, from boarding and berthing to engines and navigation. * Sailing Today *There are all too few authors … who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one. * Cruising *Having this book on board is like having an experienced hand beside you to help you through. * Shetland Times *An excellent review of everything I should have remembered. If you’re going to take the course, this would be the perfect companion. * Sailing Today *Table of Contents1 What’s in a boat -Boarding -The hull -The mast -The engine -The galley -Steering systems 2 Moving the boat -Theory -Dealing with shore lines -Leaving the berth -Practical boat handling -Returning to the berth 3 First ventures -Reading the chart -Aids to navigation -Venturing out of harbour -The wide blue yonder 4 Beginning to sail as a skipper -Theory of sail -First steps under sail -Sails and winches -Basic sailing -Exercises 5 Seamanship -Preparation for sea -Deck safety -Mechanics of stowing headsails -Light winds and shortening sail -Engine troubleshooting 6 Essential navigation theory -Position and distance -Direction -Tides -The electronic chart plotter – a caveat 7 Practical navigation -Knowing where you are -Onward navigation 8 Arriving in port -Pilotage -Choosing a berth 9 Etiquette -Flag etiquette -Rafting up 10 Weather -The Beaufort wind scale -Visibility -Weather systems -Sources of weather forecasts 11 Making the passage -Preparation -Conducting the yacht on passage -Living aboard on passage -Evaluating 12 Advanced navigation -Further tidal height theory -Intermediate tidal heights -Cross-tide navigation -Compass deviation -Electronic chart plotters -Correcting charts 13 Navigating with an electronic chart plotter -Types of electronic navigation chart -Features of chart plotters 14 Fog -Safety in fog -Fog tactics -Navigation in fog 15 Anchoring, mooring and boat handling -Manoeuvres under power -Manoeuvres under sail -Further skills 16 Emergencies and how to prevent them -Keeping out of trouble -Man overboard -General distress, and search and rescue assistance

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Book SynopsisSt Andrews (1:7500) Crail (1:7500) Anstruther (1:7500) St Monans (1:7500) Elie (1:10 000) Methil Docks (1:11 000) Pettycur & Kinghorn (1:17 500) Inchkeith (1:25 000) Burntisland (1:20 000) Aberdour (1:12 500) Inchcolm (1:15 000) Dalgety Bay (1:15 000) Inverkeithing (1:15 000) North Queensferry & Port Edgar (1:20 000) Charlestown & Limekilns (1:15 000) Grangemouth & Entrance to River Carron (1:17 500) Continuation to Forth & Clyde Canal Entrance (1:17 500) Granton (1:12 500) Fisherrow (1:12 500) North Berwick (1:7500) Dunbar (1:7500)

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Book SynopsisSuccessor to Henry Irving's long-established guide to the nooks and crannies of this fascinating corner of the east coast of England, this new title has extended coverage under the authorship of retired harbourmaster and local cruising sailor Peter Harvey. Some choose to bypass this beautiful section of coast and its extraordinary natural habitats, but this cruising guide gives inspiration to anyone who wishes to explore the many shallow creeks and deeper historic harbours of Norfolk, Lincolnshire and the Humber. With thoroughly updated text and plans and new photographs throughout, The Wash and Humber remains an essential companion to this interesting and rewarding section of our coastline.

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Book SynopsisThe River Thames Book, now in its seventh edition, is the best-selling guide to the non-tidal Thames from Teddington to its source in Gloucestershire. This complete guide covers the Barrier to Cricklade with the River Wey, Basingstoke Canal and the Kennet & Avon Canal to Great Bedwyn. Chris Cove-Smith's updated text describes the navigation with support of clear and detailed mapping. The River Thames Book also lists in exhaustive detail the facilities to be found along each section of the navigation.

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Book SynopsisBased on official Hydrographic Office data with additional information from across Imray's network, tailored to appropriate scales and level of data for leisure sailors. Imray's award-winning cartography includes a familiar, logical colour scheme, coloured light sectors and fine overprinted latitude and longitude grids to make plotting easier. On this edition the magnetic variation curves have been updated with the latest data. There has been general updating throughout.

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Book SynopsisThe ninth edition of Inland Waterways of France is the ideal guide for planning cruises in and through the most fascinating and diverse waterway network in Europe. This edition takes a new paperback format, split into three volumes. David Edwards-May has investigated the many developments that have taken place during the last 10 years and presents a detailed description of the extraordinarily diverse system of navigable rivers and canals in France. With the restoration of historic navigations, the system now totals 9000 kilometres, and has become a favourite destination for tens of thousands of boaters from Europe and the rest of the world. This volume will serve to plan ongoing or future cruises through the 2500 kilometres of waterways from the northeast – the cross-border rivers Meuse, Moselle, Sarre and Rhine – to the Mediterranean. On the busier waterways recreational use is growing alongside the commercial traffic, but there are many places where boats can moor safely. Waterways are an important part of the appeal of France as a tourist destination. This new edition sets out the current state of the network in 126 pages in full colour, with detailed maps of 40 key sites, towns and junctions, and overview maps for each waterway. It is a unique blend of practical information, descriptions of places, maps, background historical notes and colour photographs.

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Book SynopsisExmouth to Salcombe

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Book SynopsisPlans included: Barcelona Harbour (1:65 000) Barcelona Port Vell (1:15 000) Puerto Olimpico (1:15 000) Palamos (1:15 000) Puerto de L'Escala (1:10 000) Port Vendres (1:17 500) St-Cyprien-Plage (1:15 000) Cap d'Agde (1:20 000) Sete (1:22 500) Golfe de Fos (1:70 000)

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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.

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