Boating

"London Goes To Sea" is Peter J. Baumgartner's candid and captivating account of restoring an ageing fibreglass sailing boat over the course of four years and then introducing it to his native New England waters. His precise records illustrate...

This handbook presents the bewildering array of electrical and electronic devices found aboard modern trailerable fishing boats. With Payne's help, every bass and sports fisherman should be able to make the right choices for his boat's equipment. The...

Since the Titanic disaster of 1912, the horrors of major maritime casualties have prompted international conventions and domestic legislation, but the link between events and outcomes (which are often separated by many years) is rarely understood by...

SeaWise for Sailing Yachts provides step-by-step, concise, reliable plans for emergencies at sea that require fast and effective action. Designed for functionality, it has two sides: an Emergency Action Guide with instructions for specific problems, from...

SeaWise for Motor Yachts provides step-by-step, concise, reliable plans for emergencies at sea that require fast and effective action. Designed for functionality, it has two sides: an Emergency Action Guide with instructions for specific problems, from...

Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected...

To 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...

Life as a motor- or sailboat sailor could be so relaxing if everything just went as it should, but water sports enthusiasts often face difficulties. Problems lurk everywhere, and those who would like to keep their cool in every situation need to feel at...

For the economical do-it-yourselfer who wants to build his or her own skiff, this instruction manual relies on simple techniques and hand-powered tools and shows how to make a boat in a minimum amount of time. Start your flatiron skiff in the spring and...

Each cruising boat is a unique blend of equipment, gear and methods assembled for the safety and comfort of the crew. This book offers a collection of small refinements and improvements that owners of production boats can make to ease living aboard and...

Essential Seamanship presents, in abbreviated form, the most important and practical elements of seamanship and nautical knowledge needed by today's small boat skipper. It will serve aboard any vessel as a ready, up-to-date reference of essential...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.ReviewsFor those planning an ocean cruise, whether it's a day sail or circumnavigation, this book is the ideal primer that is better read in the early planning stages, even...

In the winter of 1993 Conway and his family purchased the 24-foot "Buckrammer", an almost 100-year-old leak- and rust-plugged, repair-hungry wooden boat. They then set about restoring the old bucket into the family "yacht"...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780878396955Author Bob MatsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint North Star Press of St. CloudPublisher North Star Press of St. CloudWeight(grams) 432g

Featuring contributions from some of the most famous and diverse figures in the history of yachting and sailing, from Thomas Fleming Day and C. Andrade Jr. to John Alden and L. Francis Herreshoff, The Rudder Treasury is a timeless record of decades'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934620526Author Robnoxious SutterFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Microcosm PublishingPublisher Microcosm PublishingWeight(grams) 87g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956393807Author Derek WynansFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Derek WynansPublisher Derek WynansWeight(grams) 348gDimensions(mm) 152mm * 229mm * 13mm

This book covers all the factors relevant to choosing and installing a new diesel engine, whether the work will be done by the owner or entrusted to a boatyard or engineer. It covers selecting the right size and type of engine, deciding on transmission...

Medical emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, so first aid training can be very useful. It can be especially important if you are out at sea, where medical assistance can be hours or even days away. When onboard a seagoing vessel, even minor...

From "abaft" to "Zulu," including terms as new as "bowrider" and as old as "starboard," here is the language of pleasure boating-clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's...

This title helps you learn the ropes to tying the best seaman knots, from basic to fancy rope work. It is a wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Clear step-by-step instructions will help the reader learn how to tie all the essential boating knots...

This is the beginner's guide to boating. This is a how-to manual that gets you started. "Seamanship" provides in-depth coverage of boat handling and navigation, reading the weather, winds and water, as well as dealing with and preventing, extreme...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781896980744Author Ken WhitingFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Heliconia PressPublisher Heliconia PressWeight(grams) 562gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 190mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781642251227Author Chip MerlinFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Advantage Media GroupPublisher Advantage Media GroupWeight(grams) 152g

The quick andcost-effective way to build the boat of your dreamsIn this much-anticipated Second Edition of the cutting-edge book on boat building, pioneer Sam Devlin gives you the plans and expert advice you need to apply his highly developed,...

The Captains' Guide to Liferaft Survival contains everything a castaway needs to know to survive in a liferaft and get rescued as quickly as possible. Filled with useful experience from the author's 20 years as a captain, the book draws on the latest...

From the United States Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard, the official, legally required handbook for every boat owner-covering safety, collision avoidance, towing and pushing, and more. Navigation Rules and Regulations...

Inthis collection of over sixty selected pieces readers will recognize their boats, their fellow sailors and themselves.Book InformationISBN 9781574090345Author David KasanofFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Sheridan HousePublisher Rowman &...

This alphabetically arranged reference work puts over 2,000 modern nautical topics and terms at your fingertips, with enough explanatory advice to be truly useful. Topics ranging from the Navigation Rules, cruising under sail and power, electronics, and...

If the owner of a diesel engine wants it to run efficiently, proper operation and maintenance are essential. This book focuses on those all-important areas, with the exclusion of overhauls. The book presents fundamental principles and identifies the...

Wisconsin Where They Row is the definitive history of rowing at the University of Wisconsin. Although this oldest of intercollegiate sports had its American beginnings in 1852 as a contest among Ivy League men, it would soon have to make room for the...

The quest for the Water Speed Record is one of the most dangerous, least forgiving and most unheralded of endeavours. Defined by the fatal crash of Donald Campbell in 1967 on Lake Coniston, it lacks some of the glamour of the land speed record, yet...

Hinckley celebrates more than 85 years of one the most important and prestigious yacht companies today. A ubiquitous and highly respected name in the yachting world, Hinckley sets the standard for high-quality, performance, and lasting beauty. The book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780937822159Author Wooden Boat MagazineFormat PaperbackPage Count 78Imprint Wooden Boat PublicationsPublisher Wooden Boat PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984377510Author Charles A MathysFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint Netcam PublishingPublisher Netcam PublishingWeight(grams) 331g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780918752154Author Ida LittleFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Wescott Cove Publishing CompanyPublisher Wescott Cove Publishing CompanyWeight(grams) 154g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780987376008Author Darren FinkelsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 370Imprint St Kilda Boat SalesPublisher St Kilda Boat SalesWeight(grams) 442g

In 1990, Henry Swain sailed his 34-foot yacht Callisto to Murmansk. He had been there once before, 45 years earlier, on a Royal Navy warship escorting American merchant vessels supplying vital aid to the Soviets. U-boats lay in wait off the Russian...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906435011Author Claudia MyattFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting Association

The definitive guide to making strong, reliable splices in braided rope, using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to help readers master this important but tricky skill. For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the...