Sailing / yachting Books
Paidotribo Editorial El Kayakista de Mar
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£12.51
Ediciones Granica, S.A. Nuevo Curso de Vela: Tripulante
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£19.55
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
Penguin Random House Group Second Wind
Book SynopsisA charming early memoir of midlife by the bestselling author of Mayflower and In the Heart of the Sea, recounting his attempt to recapture a national sailing championship he'd won at twenty-two.
£15.29
Firefly Books The Sailing Bible
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Near Death on the High Seas
Book Synopsis“The wind was blowing at hurricane strength-sixty-five knots and over-and increasing in the gusts to eighty knots. His boat was surfing on waves as high as a sixty-foot, six-storey building. . .Each wave that struck choked and froze him, the icy water working its way down inside his survival suit.” —from Close to the Wind by Pete GossIn Near Death on the High Seas, Cecil Kuhne collects some of the most terrifying and astounding experiences of sailors confronting the awesome, raw power of the sea. These tales-filled with everyday heroes and survivors-comprise a riveting and often breathtaking collection of extraordinary stories that show the terrible ferocity of the untamable ocean. Also featuring:• Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki- the historic and celebrated journey of the Kon-Tiki as it journeys across the Pacific.• Steve Callahan's Adrift- a solo sailor loses his boat in the Atlantic must survive in a fi
£13.46
Penguin Publishing Group Sailing Alone
Book Synopsis“A masterfully curated collection...You don’t have to be a sailor to be blown away by this fascinating, bighearted book.” —Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea, Travels with George, and Second WindA story as vast and exhilarating as the open ocean itself, SAILING ALONE chronicles the daring, disastrous, and often absurd history of those who chose to sail across the ocean, in very small boats, alone.Sailing by yourself, out of sight of land, can be invigorating and terrifying, compelling and tedious - and sometimes all of the above in one morning. But it is also a wide expanse of time in which to think. Sailing Alone tells the story of some of the remarkable people who, over the last four centuries, have spent weeks and months, moving slowly over the world's largest laboratory: a capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, the weather, the stars, and countless sea creatures, fr
£28.00
Alfred A. Knopf The Handbook Of Sailing
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£30.00
Random House USA Inc Passage to Juneau
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£999.99
James Clarke Company Under Way The AZ Guide to Safe and Successful
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£21.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Archipelago New York
Book SynopsisA photographic and literary log of the 70-plus islands of New York City hiding in plain sight, with musings on sailing and regional history, based on a 3,000-nautical-mile sailboat expedition of NYC''s islands Archipelago is a mesmerizing photographic and literary log book that unravels the mysteries of more than 70 islands dotting the sea from New York Harbor, at the mouth of the Hudson, to Fishers Island Sound. This magical island world, hiding in plain sight off the shores of Manhattan, is revealed from aboard documentary filmmaker and writer Thomas Halaczinsky''s 30-foot sailboat. His course follows the route of Adriaen Block, the first European who, in 1614, sailed and mapped this area. On old marine charts, these islands have curious-sounding names such as Money Island, Pot Island, and Rats Island, while names such as Rockaway, Jamaica Bay, and Montauk speak of the indigenous people who once inhabited the land. Rooted in history, local tales are interwoven with current themes such as climate change, and wrapped in the narrative of sailing, in quest of a sense of place.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake Bay Log Canoes Bugeyes
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£28.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Celestial Navigation by HO249
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£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Making Money with Boats
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake Sails
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£30.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Boat Maneuvers
Book SynopsisTo coast the waves of the open water on a boat, flying through sun and spray, is to experience one of life''s truly memorable pleasures. This compact, colorful book is your complete guide to operating and safely maneuvering your sail or motor boat! Inside you will find clearly outlined steps and guidelines for boating basics, like mooring and casting off, approach techniques, setting sails for wind direction, navigating by compass, sailor''s knots and rope management techniques, shooting head to wind, and more. These maneuvers and their many situation-specific examples are detailed here in clear and straightforward diagrams that are easy to understand and execute. Boat Maneuvers is indispensible guidance for new and accomplished boaters alike.
£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 333 Tips for Sailors
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SeaWise Emergency Action Guide and Safety
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£34.49
John Wiley & Sons Reach of Tide Ring of History A Columbia River
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£999.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pacific Square Riggers Pictorial History of the
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£17.09
Albatross Publishing Shipshape The Art of Sailboat Maintenance
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£20.89
Picture Window Books Your Life as a Cabin Boy on a Pirate Ship
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£8.99
American Roots SmallBoat Sailing American Roots
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£999.99
Amberley Publishing The Boat Improvement Guide
Book SynopsisIan Nicolson provides handy tips for improving your boat.
£999.99
History Press The Golden Age of Newport Yachting Between the
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£19.79
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Tacomas Tall Ship
£21.44
Arcadia Publishing Herreshoff Yachts Seven Generations of
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£18.69
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Americas Cup
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£18.69
University of Alaska Press A Guide to Peril Strait and Wrangell Narrows,
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£999.99
Arcadia Publishing Inc. The Quest for Americas Cup
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£18.69
Chicago Review Press The Box Wine Sailors: Misadventures of a Broke
Book SynopsisAmy and Jimmie were not sailors. Their experience included reading a few books, watching a couple of instructional videos, and sailing once a week for a year. They were land-lubberly, middle-class twentysomethings, audacious and in love. All they wanted was to be together and do something extraordinary. They quit their jobs, bought a boat that was categorically considered ""too small"" for ocean sailing, and left Portland, Oregon for the Sea of Cortez. The Box Wine Sailors tells the true story of a couple's ramshackle trip down the coast, with all the exulting highs and terrifying lows of sailing a small boat on the Pacific. From nearly being rammed by a pair of whales on Thanksgiving morning and the terrifying experience of rounding Punta Gorda—hanging on to the mast for dear life and looking about at what seemed like the apocalypse—to having their tiller snap off while accidentally surfing coastal breakers and finding ultimate joy in a $5 Little Caesar's pizza. It also tells the story of two very normal people doing what most people only dream of, settling the argument that if you want something bad enough you can make it happen.Trade Review"Highly romantic on every level in a very hip and modern way, this is such a well-written, great adventure and love story! I would recommend it to any two people taking on something that feels too big to handle as proof of what is possible, given the will to try and the determination to succeed. Bravo!" Tania Aebi, author of Maiden Voyage"The Box Wine Sailors is not about adjusting sails to match the wind. It is about adjusting lives to match a dream. Wisely or foolishly--you get to decide--Amy and her partner seek adventure, freedom, and togetherness aboard a small sailboat on a big ocean. What makes this tale unique is that its narrator is twenty something. For millennials focused on "success" since pre-kindergarten, such abandon is rare, which is too bad because experiencing life beyond the comfort zone rewards one with an unimaginable high. In Amy's words, 'you don't get to feel that--until you've actually done it. All the way.' If you imagine yourself living life on the edge but consider such an adventure beyond your reach, read this book."Don Casey, author of This Old Boat"Love, courage and a generous helping of lunacy are ingredients for the best kind of adventure stories. If you're looking for the inspiration to throw it all in and set sail, this is it." Torre DeRoche -- author of Love with a Chance of Drowning"McCullough is an uninhibited and engaging storyteller and the book fairly sizzles with joie de vivre . I wish all 20-somethings did something like thisthe world would be filled with better-adjusted human beings." SAIL magazine
£15.26
£14.24
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
Paradise Cay Publications As Long as it's Fun: The Epic Voyages and
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£18.00
Wooden Boat Publications Sailing for Everyone
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£999.99
Nomad Press Gary Jobson: An American Sailing Story
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£23.39
Hearst Home Books Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition
Book SynopsisChapman is the foundation reference for all boaters and sailors with essential information on boat handing and seamanship skills on coast and inland waters. With three million copies sold, Chapman Piloting & Seamanship is the one comprehensive resource boaters at all levels of experience trust for everything they need to know to set out on the water. It addresses the best traditions of seamanship with cutting-edge practices, gear, and technology. Along with 1500 color photos, charts and drawings, this edition includes: Navigating by day or night in any weatherTrailerboatingGetting underway or returning to a marina or mooring under power or sailAnchoring and weighing anchorOperating a gas or diesel engine—inboard, outboard, or sterndriveUsing radar and communicating by radioSharing the water with other boatsHandling lines and making them fastReading the weather and keeping your crew safe with the latest advice on safety equipment The 4,200-entry index makes it easy to quickly access any topic, and the glossary and source information directs the reader to vital information on weather, tides, and aids to navigation. Used and recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadrons, and other boating educators, Chapman is today—and has been for more than a century—the boating book of record. Trade ReviewFirst published almost a century ago, “the bible of boating” has changed with the times. Updated and expanded over the decades, Charles F. Chapman’s book continues to be an essential resource for both new and experienced boaters. The book covers all aspects of boating. Its color-coded end pages make it easy to find the information you need. It includes 1,500 color photographs plus graphs and tables to illustrate points made in the text as well as thorough appendices and a superb index. —C. Henry Depew, The Ensign, the official publication of United States Power Squadrons "This . . . classic reference used by boating schools and recommended by the Coast Guard Auxiliary covers every imaginable topic related to both powerboats and sailing ships . . . information is presented in an easy-to-understand text and a user-friendly design." —Publishers Weekly, praise for previous editions “Chapman is still the gold standard by which all other boating books are judged. It has all the information you need to safely use and enjoy your boat. Read it and then keep it on board for future reference. You'll be glad you have it.”—Peter A. Janssen, Editor, Cruising OdysseyFor decades, Chapman has been a comprehensive resource for any sailor or boater looking to learn or refresh their knowledge and skills. It’s the resource for anyone who spends time on the water and has been my go-to for years. I’m always surprised at just how helpful and complete it is with everything from safety and best practices, to navigation and more. —Trevor Richardson, in-shore racer & coastal cruiser
£47.50
