The Golden Age of Yachting is a book consisting mostly of yachting history, as the author felt - and rightly so - that a review of the past is the best way to make an introduction to the sport. In th
New edition of a text aimed at small boat operators and written with an emphasis on English rather than nautical terminology. Covers charts, navigational reference publications, instruments, plotting
Whether in coastal waters or on high seas, any medical crisis aboard a boat requires swift and efficient attention in order to ensure the safety of the casualty, and the crew in general, and avoid fur
Offers advice to sailors on "going green," embracing the growing trend toward sustainable lifestyles. Shows how "clean boating" can be practical and fun.
This highly illustrated book brings to life the terror and thrill of storms at sea. The text recounts stories of boats seeking safety; photos show nature's power.
When you head out to sea, whether in a dinghy, a yacht, a motorboat or fishing crafts, you will need a few handy knots in your repertoire--to keep things secure on board and to get you out of trouble.
This travel memoir and guide details the coasts of Turkey, from the port of Izmir on the Aegean Sea to the Mediterranean and up to Antalya. With his wife, Giacon, a sailor and contributor to yachting
This practical guide to offshore sailing will appeal to all those sailors who have honed their skills as day sailors, racers and coastal sailors and who are now planning to go further and become blue
Why does a dinghy slid backward as we try to climb out? Why are cold seas green and warm seas blue? Why do barnacles attach themselves to boat hulls? When was the rudder invented? What have been the m
Founded in 1946 to record life on London's docks, the unique Wapping group continues to exhibit its plein air marine art. This history features period photos, color art illustrations with commentary b
A concise, authoritative and illustrated reference on boat wiring, including boat wiring standards, basic electrical principals and how to plan and install boat wiring.
Mackinnon recounts his own fascinating journey from north Wales to the Black Sea in a small Mirror dinghy. A marvelous madcap adventure, told with verve and humor by the indefatigable ‘captain.’
Caswell offers advice on everything from choosing the right cruising area, a good company to charter from and selecting a suitable boat, to dealing with common problems encountered on charters.
From choosing a crew for cruising to passage planning, from light air sails to navigation, this anthology of 28 articles from Sail Magazine gives practical advice on numerous aspacts of cruising.
To deliver an urgent message to the British squadron, Nathanial Drinkwater, now a lieutenant, must first face his old enemy, Edouard Santhonay, and then the tyrannical Morris, commander of the Cyclops
In this guide, Schlereth draws on his experience as a sailor to explain how to navigate any stretch of sea using only a hand-held sextant, a watch, a plotting sheet, and a copy of the Nautical Almanac
Captain Cracker Jack Kemball of the tea clipper Erl King races Captain Richards of the Seawitch from Shangai to London. The wager: his daughter's hand in marriage.
A world-class sailor who plans to resume circumnavigation quests relates the story of his other voyages around the world: from becoming in 1973 the first American to round Cape Horn solo, to barely su
Unlikely People is a tribute to the unique men and women that give up the shores and take to the seas. After thirty years of sailing aboard Unlikely VII he has met devils and saints, fools and philoso
Even as a teenager, John Beattie felt drawn to the ocean, but it was 25 years before his dreams of sailing the globe in his 35-foot yacht Warrior Queen could begin to come true. His voyage began in En
The adventure begins when Jim Moore announces to his bride of two months that they will build a boat and sail to the South Pacific. Circumnavigating the world in a 36-foot sloop isn't generally regard
Why must a boat make leeway in order to sail to windward? How can a helmsman prevent downwind rolling? Why is a sail able to produce a force at right angles to the wind direction? How do the motions o
Around the end of the sixteenth century, several expiditions tried to establish a north-east passage to Asia, but fog, pack-ice, and the confusing geography of the coast of Russia proved consistently
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes a new title in his successful series of easy to understand yet thorough treatment
Circumvnavigating Low Key is Captain Woody's account of his around the world adventure on his 33' Cal sloop, Low Key. Starting out, with his girlfriend, on a boat not designed for the rigors of the op
Living afloat on inland canals, rivers, and waterways is a popular choice throughout Europe, and its popularity in the United States us growing. Attracted for financial, environmental, or lifestyle re
This bestselling pocket-sized racing rules book has been fully revised for this edition. The entire 2009-2012 racing rules are included. In revising The Rules Book to take account of the rule changes
Licensed USCG Master Mariner and delivery captain Ed Mapes spent more than a dozen years conducting boat inspections. Seeing how ill-prepared many craft were for sailing offshore, Mapes developed his
Since this book was first published in 1994, it has established itself as the most complete, most reliable, and most-read guide for those planning to sail across the oceans. Now in a handy paperback,
Watts combines his expertise as a former professional meteorologist with his experience as an outdoor enthusiast to produce a series of slender volumes about the weather for general readers. Here, in
This guide to some of the most attractive and challenging sailing venues in the American West covers four areas: Lake Powell, the Pacific Northwest and Canada, southern California, and Mexico. Djos p
A clinker design that sails equally fast and well whether it is made from wood or fiberglass, the Nordic Folkboat has been around for 60 years. Many lighter, sleeker and faster boat classes have come
This fascinating biography is an essential companion to one of the most successful sailing stories ever written, Desperate Voyage by John Caldwell. In Mary's Voyage, we hear the story of Mary Caldwel
In this update of the 2000 and 1995 editions of a multilingual dictionary specifically geared to boat owners, an experienced sailor/writer presents terms that a boater might need in English, French, G
Watts, a professional meteorologist, presents a lively, practical guide to weather phenomena for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Writing in an accessible question-and-answer style, he explains the rea
Captain Ian Tew joined Selco Salvage of Singapore in 1974. For more than 10 years, he learned the salvage trade in the busy waters of the Far East before rising to command some of the world's largest
With the used boat market growing and becoming more complex, here is the new book that used boat buyers have been waiting for. John Kretschmer's Used Boat Notebook has been one of the most popular fe
In this reprint of the original 1968 publication, author Gann recounts his seventeen most beloved sea vessels, from his years as master of a commercial fishing vessel on the Pacific coast to a boat ha
