Sailing / yachting Books
International Marine Publishing Co The Propeller Handbook The Complete Reference for
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. Power: Understanding Engine PerformanceChapter 2. Estimating Speed: Effects of Power, Weight, and Hull TypeChapter 3. Propeller Anatomy: Parts and DefinitionsChapter 4. Blade Characteristics: Blade Shape, Cavitation, Special Propellers, and Rules of ThumbChapter 5. Crouch's Propeller Method: The Empirical Method for Calculating Propellers Using SlipChapter 6. The Bp- Method: The Power Factor Method for Calculating PropellersChapter 7. Installation Considerations: Blade Clearances, Shafting, and Propeller WeightChapter 8. Tugs and Trawlers: High-Thrust, Variable-Loading, Controllable Pitch, and Ducted PropellersChapter 9. Sailboats, Outboards, and Go-Fast Wrinkles: Propellers for Special ApplicationsAppendix A. Measuring the Hull: Procedure for Determining DisplacementAppendix B. Measuring the Propeller: Procedure for Finding Diameter and PitchAppendix C. Shaft Taper and Coupling DimensionsAppendix D. Decimal ExponentsManufacturers and SuppliersBibliographyIndex
£22.09
Penguin Books Ltd Taking on the World
Book SynopsisWhen Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting''s toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it''s heart. The depth of the affection for Ellen is extraordinary - she makes people feel like they can do anything!This is her story, written intrue Ellen style, in her own words, without the help of a ghost writer.Passionate, dramatic and and deeply affecting, her story will move and inspire all who read it.
£14.24
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.
£14.44
Vintage Publishing Ben Ainslie Close to the Wind
Book SynopsisBen Ainslie, CBE, was born in 1977 in Macclesfield. He started sailing at age four and first competed at the age of ten. He has won four Olympic gold medals and was awarded Yachtsman of the Year in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2002.Trade ReviewTake it from a neutral observer: the most accomplished competitor at work in British sport today is Ben Ainslie. Chris Hoy, Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington deserve praise but the real fanfare should be reserved for Ainslie ... [He has] a combination of dedication, stamina, tactical nous and, the clincher here, a sustained level of ruthlessness rarely witnessed before in British sport -- Henry Winter * Daily Telegraph *Sailing's superman * The Times *An interesting self-portrait ... it encapsulates his personality: pleasant and unassuming off the water, ruthless on it * Independent *A must-read for any sailing fan... Ben’s inside account makes for fascinating reading * All at Sea magazine *
£11.69
Firefly Books The Sailing Bible
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£28.09
Penguin Books Ltd Sailing Alone
Book Synopsis''An exceptional book. Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea'' Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for Madmen''Colourful and inventive'' The TimesSailing on a boat by yourself out at sea and out of sight of land can be exhilarating or terrifying, compelling or tedious - sometimes it can be all of these things just in one morning. It is an adventure at odds with our normal, sociable lives, carried out floating on a medium wholly inimical to our existence. But the deep ocean is also a remarkable place on which to think.Richard King''s enormously engaging and curious new book is about the debt we owe to solo sailors: women and men, young and old, who have set out alone. Spending weeks and months alone, slowly, quietly and close to the ocean surface is to create the world''s largest laboratory: an endlessly changing, capricious and startling place in which to observe oneself, Trade ReviewAn engaging, beautifully written history of single-handed sailing ... Packed with ripping yarns and driven characters. * The Economist *Those who have chosen to face the dangers of the ocean alone are a colourful and inventive bunch ... I was delighted to read of [King's] amazement. -- David Mills * The Times *The book is as much a feat as the crossing ... something to be marvelled at ... I’ve already started plotting my own ocean crossing. -- Peter Hoskin * Prospect *First-hand accounts evoke the elation, frustrations and dangers of life in a small boat crossing the ocean ... King assembles a truly eccentric, even flamboyant cast of solo sailors. -- Victor Mallet * Financial Times *Richard King is a superb and gifted writer, and Sailing Alone is an exceptional book. Into his account of his own singlehanded ocean crossing, he has woven a rare and compelling history of the real explorers, the extraordinary 'ordinary' people-men, women, and even children-who took off alone, in tiny, often crude boats, and found what we are all searching for. Here is the real story of what it's like to be alone at sea. A real achievement that will provide inexhaustible re-reading, Sailing Alone belongs on the very small shelf of the true classics of the sea. -- Peter Nichols, author of Sea Change and A Voyage for MadmenSailing Alone is a beacon, a lighthouse of luminance for the experienced and inexperienced alike. Richard King's insightful reflections on the stories of lone voyagers make this required reading for all who dream fervently of such voyages. A nuanced study in aspiration, endurance, terror, and triumph, it's a treasure. -- Jon Wilson, Founder, WoodenBoatPraise for Richard J. King's Ahab's Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick: 'Anyone who loves Moby-Dick should read this book' -- Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the SeaA superb work of popular scholarship that rivals the best books of maritime non-fiction currently in print ... a joy to read. -- Dan Brayton, author of Shakespeare’s OceanA wide-ranging, highly personal, richly eclectic, and extremely well-researched book whose style and humour, combined with its rigor, suggest the potential for popularity beyond the fascinations of this self-confessed whalehead ... A contemporary, witty, almost postmodern field guide. -- Philip Hoare, author of The WhaleA marvellous guide to the magic and mystery that was Melville's gift to us. -- Carl Safina, author of Song for the Blue Ocean and Becoming WildBrilliantly written, I have been drawn back to Sailing Alone again and again; each new reading brings a different perspective, and has also introduced me to remarkable sailors I really should have known about. * Practical Boat Owner *King has an academic's research skills and a deep appreciation of the link between solo sailing and writing. He has also had the ocean-time to develop questions that could never have been formulated from a library ... An important, stimulating book. * Yachting Monthly *
£23.75
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
W. W. Norton & Company Herreshoff
Book SynopsisElegant by design and spectacular in performance, thirty-six iconic Herreshoff boats are showcased in magnificent photographs and original drawings.Trade Review"... outstanding written history including hundreds of inspiring images and archival drawings for many of HMC's most iconic designs." -- Classic Boat
£71.09
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Sailors Little Book
Book SynopsisA nautical medley combines wit and wisdom for present-day sailors, acquired over the author’s lifetime
£6.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Knot Companion
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping.Trade Review"This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour." (Sailing Magazine) "The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsRound turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; Definitions
£8.54
Fernhurst Books Limited Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner
Book SynopsisUsing a combination of modern and traditional methods this book leads you through all the aspects of boat navigation.Trade Review“Pat Manley gives the reader a detailed overview of all the systems currently in use, from GPS to AIS, and describes how each system works, how to use it and how to get the best out of it. However, the author highlights the danger of over-reliance on such electronic tools and points out some of their shortcomings. He also stresses the importance of having at least some knowledge of traditional navigation.” (Noonsite, June 2010) "A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas." (Boat Mart, August 2008) "The definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates" (Sailing Today, July 2008) "...Pat Manley, has 10 million miles of navigation under his belt, making him eminently qualified to produce this new guide". "Electronic and traditional navigation explained - with free online simulators." (Boat Mart, December 2008)Table of ContentsCover Points. Foreword. Introduction. 1. The Global Positioning System. 2. Our Address on the Earth's Surface. 3. The Magnetic Compass. 4. Constructing a Route. 5. Tides. 6. Boat Speed. 7. Depth Sounders. 8. Finding Position. 9. Passage Planning. 10. Pilotage. 11. Automatic Identification System. 12. Radar. 13. Autopilots. 14. Personal Computers. Appendix A. Deduced Reckoning and Estimated Position. Appendix B. Course to Steer. Appendix C. Tidal Heights and Tidal Streams. Appendix D. Tidal Planning and Plotting. Credits.
£16.99
Fernhurst Books Limited Celestial Navigation
Book SynopsisCelestial navigation i s one of the oldest of the mariner's arts - and one of the most awe-inspiring. Trusted navigation expert, Tom Cunliffe, shows you how to master the art in easy stages. Celestial Navigation includes clear diagrams and worked examples to guide the novice navigator.Trade Review' Tom's warm and humorous writing style makes the book easy to digest, while still explaining the subject in detail.' (Yachting Monthly, November 2010). “He writes with the authority of a man who knows that his methods work in the most testing of all examination rooms, a small boat sailing on the open ocean.” (Bill Anderson, Formerly RYA Training Manager)Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1 The Earth and the Heavens. 2 The Sextant. 3 The Noon Sight for Latitude. 4 Time. 5 Position Lines and Plotting. 6 Sun Sights. 7 The Planets. 8 The Moon. 9 The Stars. 10 Polaris - the Pole Star. 11 Compass Checking on the Ocean. 12 The Shortest Way.
£10.79
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Sailing Philosophy For Everyone
Book SynopsisThis volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life. Unravels the philosophical mysteries behind one of the oldest organized human activities Features contributions from philosophers and academics as well as from sailors themselves Enriches appreciation of the sport by probing its meaning and value Brings to life the many applications of philosophy to sailing and the profound lessons it can teach us A thought-provoking read for sailors and philosophers alike Trade Review“I highly recommend the wisdom filled and engaging book Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail edited by Patrick Goold, to any students who study philosophy, students of any disciplines, practicing sailors, or anyone interested in the great and timeless questions posed by philosophy since the beginning of time. This book is one that you will return to for inspiration, wisdom, and solace again and again.” (Blog Business World, 2 February 2013) “I highly recommend the wisdom filled and engaging book Sailing - Philosophy For Everyone: Catching the Drift of Why We Sail edited by Patrick Goold, to any students who study philosophy, students of any disciplines, practicing sailors, or anyone interested in the great and timeless questions posed by philosophy since the beginning of time. This book is one that you will return to for inspiration, wisdom, and solace again and again.” (MoneyTalks, 3 February 2013) “Edited by a professor of philosophy and with a (very good) foreword by yachting writer John Rousmaniere, this essay collection probes why we sail and what we can learn from it.” (Classic Boat, 1 October 2012) "Sailing, moving from one place to another either for discovery or for economic survival reason must be the earliest mode of transport know to mankind that involved technology i.e a boat and a sail."(Existential Analysis, January 2015)Table of ContentsForeword: The Craft and the Mystery viii John Rousmaniere The Philosophical Sailor: An Introduction to Sailing – Philosophy for Everyone xiv Patrick Goold Acknowledgments xxiii Part 1 Passing Through Pain and Fear In the Place of Perpetual Undulation 1 1 Ships of Wood and Men of Iron: Voyaging the Old-Fashioned Way and Seeking Meaning in Adversity 3 Jack Stillwaggon 2 Winning Philosophy: Developing Patience, Inner Strength, and an Eye for the Good Lanes 12 Gary Jobson 3 “Hard a’ Lee”: Why the Work of Sailing Can Be Great Fun 23 Crista Lebens 4 Solo Sailing as Spiritual Practice: A Phenomenology of Mastery and Failure at Sea 36 Richard Hutch Part 2 the Meaning of the Boat Three Schools of Thought 47 5 Buddha’s Boat: The Practice of Zen in Sailing 49 James Whitehill 6 Freedom of the Seas: The Stoic Sailor 61 Gregory Bassham and Tod Bassham 7 Sailors of the Third Kind: Sailing and Self-Becoming in the Shadow of Heraclitus 72 Steven Horrobin Part 3 Beauty and other Aesthetic Aspects Of the Sailing Experience 83 8 What the Race to Mackinac Means 85 Nicholas Hayes 9 Sailing, Flow, and Fulfillment 96 Steve Matthews 10 On the Crest of the Wave: The Sublime, Tempestuous, Graceful, and Existential Facets of Sailing 109 Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza, Luísa Gagliardini Graça, and José Ángel Jáuregui-Olaiz 11 Navigating What Is Valuable and Steering a Course in Pursuit of Happiness 122 Jesse Steinberg and Michael Stuckart Part 4 Physics and Metaphysics for The Philosophical Sailor 133 12 Do You Have to Be (an) Einstein to Understand Sailing? 135 Sebastian Kuhn 13 Paradoxes of Sailing: The Physics of Sailing and the Import of Thought Experiments 148 John D. Norton 14 The Necessity of Sailing: Of Gods, Fate, and the Sea 164 Tamar M. Rudavsky and Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody 15 The Channel: An Old Drama by Which the Soul of a Healthy Man is Kept Alive 176 Hilaire Belloc Notes on Contributors 180
£16.11
John Wiley & Sons Inc First Aid Companion
Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide for most of the first aid emergencies you could come across afloat, including drowning, unconsciousness, external bleeding, immersion, hypothermia and more.Table of ContentsResuscitation; Drowning; Unconscious casualty; Choking; Shock; Bleeding; Burns; Fractures / dislocation; Immobilisation; Spinal injury; Chest pain / asthma; Seizures; Diabetes; Casualty assessment; Getting help
£7.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc First Aid Afloat
Book SynopsisAt sea you cannot just wait for help, you need to act immediately and First Aid Afloat allows you to do that.Trade Review"Better than most: concisely written and well illustrated, with photos, flowcharts and diagrams." (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsPreface; First Aid; Resuscitation; Wounds; Injuries; Environmental injuries; Illness & medical emergencies; Children & infants; Help; Index
£15.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc Gipsy Moth IV
Book SynopsisThe dramatic story of Gipsy Moth IV from her epic first circumnavigation to her restoration, wreck and triumphant return.Trade Review"gripping and insightful". (RNLI Offshore Magazine, Spring 2008) "It's a hell of a story." (Yachting Monthly, January 2008) "This beautifully illustrated book is the definitive history of Gipsy Moth IV..." (Devon Today, January 2008) "If you are a photographer or a yachting enthusiast, this book is a must." (Amateur Photographer Magazine, January 2008) "The book is well illustrated and is a good piece of journalism-as you would expect from the author" (Sailing Today, March 2008)Table of ContentsForeword by HRH the Princess Royal; Foreword by Ellen MacArthur; Foreword by Giles Chichester; Making a dream come true; The Chichester spirit of adventure; Why Gipsy Moth IV had to be saved; The restoration & relaunch; Leg 1; Leg 2; Leg 3; Leg 4; Leg 5; Leg 6; Leg 7; Leg 8; Leg 9; Leg 10; Leg 11; Saving Gypsy Moth IV; Kiwi miracle; Wizard in Oz; Leg 15; Leg 16; Leg 17; Leg 18; Leg 19; Leg 20; Leg 21; Leg 22; Leg 23; Leg 24; Leg 25; Leg 26; Leg 27; Leg 28; Leg 29; Leg 30; Leg 31; Leg 32; Author's acknowledgements; Gypsy Moth IV sponsors; Circumnavigation maps
£22.50
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
Fernhurst Books Limited Inshore Navigation
Book SynopsisGet out on the water and start navigating with Tom Cunliffe's classic guide to navigation and pilotage.Trade Review"This is a comprehensive navigation book for beginners...no complex jargon, just simple step by step explanations." (Sailing Today, December 2008) "Inshore Navigation is the definitive beginner's guide to marine navigation." (Boat Mart, December 2008) "This book gives you the basic principles...For a novice yachty, this book is ideal." (Daily Echo, Jan 2009) "...this is the one book you should read, understand and take with you...Tom Cunliffe is one of Britain's leading authorities on yacht navigation." (Boat Mart, September 2009)Table of Contents1 The chart and the almanac 2 Course, bearings and the magnetic compass 3 Position, distance and Dead Reckoning 4 Man-made aids to navigation 5 Pilotage 6 Tidal streams 7 GPS and the electronic fix 8 Estimated Position and the traditional fix 9 Course shaping 10 GPS in onward navigation 11 The electronic chart plotter 12 Tidal heights and depth of water 13 Passage planning 14 Fog Conclusions
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Coastal Offshore Navigation
Book SynopsisDiscover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land.Trade Review"Providing you will [with] a solid foundation in the art of coastal and offshore navigation." (Boat Mart, March 2009) “...provides a solid foundation in the practicalities of plotting your route to a destination...worth its weight in gold.” (All at Sea, March 2010).Table of ContentsIntroduction; Charts, publications & essential chartwork; Lights, buoys & night navigation; The rise & fall of the tide; Tidal streams; The steering compass; The estimated position; Traditional position fixing; Shaping a course; Electronic navigation techniques; The electronic chart plotter; Pilotage; Passage planning; Practical passage making; Conclusion
£14.24
John Wiley & Sons Inc Essential Boat Radar
Book SynopsisFrom the basic principles through to more in-depth expertise, Essential Boat Radar is your no-nonsense introduction to radar.Trade Review"This useful guide introduces the reader to the basic uses of the radar as well as explaining what it does." (Boat Mart, July 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Radar - what it does and how it works; Basic machine & controls - how to get a good picture; How to use radar for collision avoidance; How to use radar for navigation & pilotage; More radar science - confusion & anomalies; Modern radar - more advanced functions; Choosing & installing radar; Glossary / Index; References for further study
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc KnoxJohnston on Sailing
Book SynopsisA collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes from one of Britainâs greatest living sailors.Trade Review“RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value.” (Sailing Today) “...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.” (Yachts & Yachting).Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Going places; Sailing solo; Safety at sea; Life on board; Ocean rescue; The Southern Ocean; Sailing and the wider world; Hazards of the oceans; The changing face of sailing; Index
£13.49
Penguin 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
£26.25
iUniverse Seawise
£17.08
£11.32
Vinycomb Press The Voyage of The Aegre
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£14.36
Alfred A. Knopf The Handbook Of Sailing
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£30.00
Random House USA Inc Passage to Juneau
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£16.15
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ocean Yachtmaster Exercises Exercises in Celestial Navigation
Book SynopsisA companion volume to Ocean Yachtmaster for those taking the Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate, and for navigation revision.
£27.35
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Magic of the Swatchways
Book SynopsisWritten for all those who love to explore in small boats. It is a book that aims to enthrall anyone who is entranced by the peace and solitude of the creeks at night and the moan of the sea on the sands
£15.73
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bridge Procedures A Guide for Watchkeepers of
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£33.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Adlard Coles Book of Knots
Book SynopsisThis guide enables the reader to master over 50 of the most useful knots. The knots are divided up into groups such as stopper knots, bends, loops and hitches, each of which is used for a different purpose.Trade Review'Good company for those attending their first sailing course.' Yachting Monthly 'The illustrations and the straightforward explanatory text should give the beginner confidence in being able to master tying any number of practical knots.' Nautical Magazine 'An essential guide to all who wish to be able to understand knots, their uses, and how to tie them. Clearly written and illustrated, this book is a perfect accompaniment to RYA courses and for the beginner and experienced hand alike.' Gaffer's Log 'Very valuable. Simple, clean and well illustrated... Always useful.' Ausmarine magazine (March 2007) 'The fine, clear colour photos and text will help you master more than 50 of the most useful knots you're ever likely to need... This surely ranks as one of the easiest 'learn-to books on the subject of knots.' Sailing (March 2007)
£10.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Skippers Onboard Emergency Guide
Book SynopsisProvides practical, accessible advice on the most common emergencies requiring rapid action. Spiral bound with laminated pages to protect against the effects of the weather, this is an invaluable quick cockpit reference, a godsend to anyone in trouble at sea.Trade Review'A Godsend to anyone in trouble at sea' Yachting Life, July 2008 ' Another ingeniously crisp presentation of vital information ' Nautical Magazine ( October 2008) "In just 26 simple, clearly illustrated pages, it gives an amazing amount of vital advice to those facing trouble at sea." AVS Marine (January 2009) ' This practical book, crammed with advice, is a spiral bound ready reckoner that's laminated, so it will survive when the going gets tough ' Yachting Monthly (August 2009) '...crammed with advice...with this book anyone in trouble at sea can become an instant expert at emergency problem-solving.' Yachting Monthly (August 2009)
£10.44
James Clarke Company Under Way The AZ Guide to Safe and Successful
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£21.00
Globe Pequot Connecticut River Boating Guide
Book SynopsisThis is the all-new edition of the Connecticut River Boating Guide, the standard resource for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers. It includes thirty-two GPS-compatible maps that together map the entire length of the river. Data for twenty-eight river reaches include information on mileage, navigability, difficulty, sources of flow information, portages, camping, USGS maps and NOAA charts, special fishing regulations, boating facilities, and more. The narrative text accompanying the maps is a mile-by-mile description of the river with detailed information on landmarks, navigational hazards, conservation, wildlife, and history. The book is authored by, and published in cooperation with, the Connecticut River Watershed Council, the leading organization devoted to management of the river and its watershed.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface IntroductionAuthors' Welcome to the RiverHow to Use This GuideBoating Safety The RiverMap of Connecticut River WatershedThe Four Geographic Regions of the Connecticut River ValleyGeology: Grand Events in the Making of a Great RiverRiver Dynamics and Natural Plant CommunitiesConnecticut River FisheriesA Connecticut River Valley HistoryAnimals Large and Small Vermont and New HampshireOverview Map of Vermont and New Hampshire1. Fourth Connecticut Lake to Murphy Dam2. Murphy Dam to Canaan Dam3. Canaan Dam to Colebrook4. Colebrook to Bloomfield-North Stratford5. Bloomfield-North Stratford to Guildhall6. Guildhall to Gilman Dam7. Gilman Dam to Comerford Dam8. Comerford Dam to Woodsville9. Woodsville to Haverhill10. Haverhill to Orford11. Orford to Ompompanoosuc River12. Ompompanoosuc River to Wilder Dam13. Wilder Dam to Cornish-Windsor Bridge14. Cornish-Windsor Bridge to Cheshire Bridge15. Cheshire Bridge to Bellows Falls-North Walpole16. Bellows Falls-North Walpole to Putney17. Putney to Vernon Dam MassachusettsOverview Map of Massachusetts18. Vernon Dam to Turners Falls Dam19. Turners Falls Dam to Sunderland20. Sunderland to Northampton21. Northhampton to Holyoke Dam22. Holyoke Dam to Enfield ConnecticutOverview Map of Connecticut23. Enfield to Hartford24. Hartford to Middletown25. Middletown to East Haddam26. East Haddam-Chester to Essex27. Essex to the Sound (Western Shore)28. Lyme to the Sound (Eastern Shore) Appendix A: BibliographyAppendix B: Useful Web Sites and Contact InformationAppendix C: Marinas, Outfitters, and GuidesAppendix D: The Connecticut River Watershed CouncilIndexAbout the Authors
£13.49
Globe Pequot To the Sea Again Classic Sailing Stories Classic
Book SynopsisBreathtaking adventures, unsurpassed dramas, and poignant tales that have stood the test of time.Trade Review"I began with the brief introduction to gain an insight into Tom McCarthy's intention of organizing this mixture of fact and fictional stories. His concept had me excited within a few paragraphs."-- Good Old Boat
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sailing Fascination
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£36.79
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.
£23.79
Andrews McMeel Publishing Art of The Boat 2026 Wall Calendar
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£12.95
Holt McDougal Sailing Smart Winning Techniques Tactics and Strategies
£14.24
Rowman & Littlefield An Old Gaffers Tale
Book SynopsisThis is the story of Privateer, a traditional old gaffer built in the 1940s as a fishing smack and converted in the boatyard in Boston.
£10.44
Rowman & Littlefield Schooner Integrity
Book SynopsisThe schooner Integrity was built in a famous boatyard in the 1960's in Massachusetts, and she was the dream boat of her owner, Waldo Howland. She cruised in the West Indies and crossed the Atlantic to visit Ireland and England. Then she was sold, and there began a chain of events which led to adventure, chicanery and eventually tragedy.
£11.99
Rowman & Littlefield Sailing Past
Book SynopsisThis light-hearted anthology provides a sampling of the many books and magazines offering advice to yachtsman from the beginning of the sport in the 1850s to the 1950s.
£7.95
Rowman & Littlefield The Slope of the Wind
Book SynopsisIn this tale of life at sea the author tells of voyages round the Horn and his time in the Aland Islands where he fitted out a small boat and sailed with the lovely Elsa. He describes the trials and pleasures of life under sail, including adventures with sharks, drunken captains and a stowaway.
£11.99
Rowman & Littlefield Mate of the Caprice
Book SynopsisIn the 1930s, hundreds of barges sailed the crowded waters of the Thames estuary carrying up to 100 tons of every sort of cargo - wheat and barley, coal, gun powder, cement and gravel. These remarkable craft were worked by a crew of two - skipper and mate. Here, the shipmate tells his story.
£7.59
Rowman & Littlefield Travellers on a Trade Wind
Book SynopsisWhen Marcia and David Pirie abandoned their careers and sailed off in their home-built ketch Moongazer, They embarked on a journey that took them around the world, and became a way of life for nine years. Travellers on a Trade Wind covers the highlights of the journey.
£20.43
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Iolaire Chart A11 West Coast of Puerto Rico
Book SynopsisWest Coast of Puerto Rico Plans include: Bahia de Mayaguez Puerto Real Bahia de Boqueron Approaches to La Parguera
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Iolaire Chart A13 South East Coast of
Book SynopsisSoutheast Coast of Puerto Rico Plans include: Pasaje Medio Mundo Ensenada Honda Palmas del Mar Puerto Arroyo & Puerto Patillas
£21.56
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Bulgaria and Romania Cruising Guide
Book SynopsisCovers the popular coasts of Bulgaria and Romania.
£18.95
