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1.
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Ian Nicolson
[Paperback 2004, 5th Edition]
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The Boat Data Book is a treasure trove of invaluable technical information for builders, designers, surveyors, owners and anyone maintaining their own boat. This is the essential reference for anyone wanting to know the breaking strength of stainless steel rigging wire, the correct height for a galley top, the recommended... more
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Tom Cunliffe
[Ebook, Adobe epub 2010]
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A guide to yachtsmanship that includes everything from an analysis of the make-up of a good skipper to seamanship and navigation, from the Rule of the Road to a guide to the science of yacht stability. This book also covers the complete RYA Yachtmaster syllabus. This revised edition brings together... more
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Jim Moore
[Paperback 1996]
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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 regarded as an adventure to be taken lightly. However, lightly is just how Jim and Molly... more
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4.
By
Alan Watts
[Paperback 2010]
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Instant Wind Forecasting is a quick reference guide for all who work or play outdoors whether dinghy, coastal or offshore sailors, fishermen, motorboaters, farmers, golfers, walkers or pilots. It will help them make meaningful predictions based on the look of the sky and the feel of the day. This book... more
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Mark Brackenbury
[Hardcover 1992]
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The Adlard Coles series of pilotage books have a reputation for the wealth of detail provided about the approaches, harbours and anchorages described. In this revised 7th edition, the pilotage guide has been brought further up to date. Contains pilot information for the safe navigation and approach to the Normandy... more
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Hugh Mc Knight
[Paperback 2005, 4th Edition]
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This is a guide to the varied network of inland waterways throughout France. Details of chateaux, historic sites and local attractions as well as practical information on moorings, repair yards, shops, restaurants, fuel and water points and other facilities are given. Cruising French Waterways has rapidly become one of the... more
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By
John Mellor
[Paperback]
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Most trouble on the water occurs when boats are under power. In this bestselling guide to boat handling under power, the author works step-by-step through the principles and mechanics of handling powerboats and sailboats with auxiliary power in a number of situations. Discusses getting under way, docking, going through narrow... more
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By
Bill Cooper
[Paperback 2005]
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This text provides first-hand advice for anyone seeking a life at sea. It explains what it is necessary to know, from the practicalities and pitfalls of early retirement, choosing a boat to live in, looking after a boat on the move, organizing finances, preventing ill health, choosing suitable cruising grounds,... more
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Erskine Childers
[Paperback 2011]
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This novel is an account of the adventures of the effete Foreign Office high-flyer, Carruthers, and his friend Davies as they explore the mudflats and sandbanks of the Friesian Islands at the beginning of the 20th century. What they find has implications for the safety of England. The Riddle of... more
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10.
By
Joshua Slocum ,
Thomas Philbrick ,
Thomas Fogarty
[Paperback 2005]
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Subjects: Voyages around the worldNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books... more
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A J Mac Kinnon
[Paperback 2002]
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In 1998 Sandy Mackinnon set off from his home in England in a Mirror dinghy on what was supposed to be a one-week jaunt down the Severn river, only to find himself, one year later, sailing out onto the Black Sea. Simply by rowing and sailing in an open dinghy... more
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John Cutler
[Paperback 2008, 4th Edition]
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This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the aeroplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and... more
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Dougal Robertson
[Paperback 1994]
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After their 43-foot schooner was stove in by a pod of killer whales, the six members of the Robertson family spent 37 days adrift in the Pacific. With no maps, compass, or navigational instruments, and rations for only three days, they used every survival technique they could as they battled... more
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14.
By
Michael Verney
[Hardcover 1997, 3rd Edition]
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This third edition which provides information that the owner of a new or traditional boat will need to maintain her in a safe and seaworthy condition. Provides details of how to maintain a new or traditional yacht in a safe and seaworthy condition at a minimum cost. The book includes... more
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Nigel Warren
[Paperback 2006, 3rd Edition]
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Knowledge of metal corrosion and its prevention are vital for the safety and integrity of a boat. The third edition of this unique book is for boat owner and boat builder alike, giving advice on how to prevent or at least reduce the corrosive effects of seawater. In this edition... more
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John C Payne
[Hardcover 2002]
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This all-encompassing book covers the selection, installation, troubleshooting and repair of all the equipment and systems found on power and motorboats from 20-220 feet, whether coastal, inland or blue water. Covering everything from bow thrusters, generators, air conditioning and refrigeration to fishfinders, sonar, autopilots, water and sewage systems and lightening... more
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By
Frances Howorth ,
Michael Howorth
[Paperback 2005]
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The Sea Survival Manual is the definitive book on the subject for anyone aboard a yacht of any size. It is aimed at the yachtsman or seafarer who is likely to proceed to sea out of the sight of land, whether for pleasure or professional reasons. Fully compliant with the... more
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By
Alan Watts
[Paperback 2004]
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This is the perfect book for anyone who finds general weather forecasts frustrating because they don't give sufficient local detail. It answers such questions as: Is it likely to rain, be sunny or windy? Will it be a good day at the beach? Should I take an umbrella to work?... more
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By
Jack Lagan
[Paperback 2006]
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The Barefoot Navigator is an unusual and fascinating exploration of the skills of navigation employed by the ancients and transferrable to the present day. The first half of the book investigates the navigation capabilities of seafarers long before modern navigation instruments or charts became available. For example, how did the... more
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David Jefferson
[Paperback 2006, 11th Edition]
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Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. A bestseller for many years and now in its 12th edition, it is the essential planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the stunning scenery of the French waterways,... more
