A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weather
Note: this ebook for black and white devices was originally created and printed in colour. For this reason, a small num……続きを見る
Planning and carrying out a successful, safe and enjoyable passage is a real art, and this book covers the whole process, from planning before setting off to fine tuning once underway.
This book sho……続きを見る
So, you think you'd like to sail around the world?
Imagine sunsets across calm oceans, cocktails at cosy anchorages, landfalls in amazing new places....
And then imagine something else, imagine taki……続きを見る
Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top co……続きを見る
Even the most well designed boats will suffer from wear and tear due to
normal use on the water. Whilst accidents are less common, they too can
result in damage which needs to be repaired on the spo……続きを見る
著者:Chris Parks
出版社: Story Arts Media
発売日: 2013年04月04日
POCO BUENO is the story of every man's fantasy - escaping the life-numbing prison of his nine-to-five existence. Stokes is a 31-year-old executive in the lucrative Texas oil business. His marriage ……続きを見る
These yacht races actually happened as unlikely as it may seem. There is nothing educational, serious or worthwhile in these tales but you may get a laugh from them. The first 50% is free so don't b……続きを見る
This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!続きを見る
Double Olympic gold-medal winner, James Cracknell. His story before and after his life-changing accident.
In October 2011 James Cracknell, two-time Olympic gold-medal rower and one of the greatest e……続きを見る
The seamanship classic you should have on-board when sailing in rough weather
Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing provides you with expert advice for when you venture out of sight of land, whether f……続きを見る
The second book in our Classic Boat series aimed at traditional boat lovers, builders and restorers.
Lofting is an essential stage in the transition between designing and
building a boat in order to……続きを見る
This book caters specifically for the needs of prospective buyers of
production and custom built boats, outlining the pros and cons of all
types of boatbuilding materials. It will help owners
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著者:Ralph Matthews
出版社: Elizabeth Matthews
発売日: 2013年10月24日
Having lived aboard our beautiful 1989 Chris Craft Motor Yacht for ten years it was now time to embark on our dream cruise from Texas to Maine. Although we were experienced live a boards we quickly ……続きを見る
Worse Things Happen at Sea is the long awaited follow up to Jake Kavanagh's hugely popular Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper.
This time turning his humorous eye to the scrapes people get into
when let l……続きを見る
著者:Tom Lochhaas
出版社: McGraw Hill LLC
発売日: 2013年04月26日
WHEN YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO DROWN WHILE BOATING: SAILING ON ROUGH WATERS OR DOCKING ON A SUNNY, CALM DAY?
Rough waters may seem the clear choice to you, but docking on a sunny, calm day can turn jus……続きを見る
This vintage book is an exhaustive and profusely illustrated dictionary of nineteenth- and eighteen-century nautical terminology. “A Dictionary of Sea Terms” will appeal to those with an interest in……続きを見る
Over 1500 nautical terms are explained in this accessible and down to earth glossary aimed at the layman. Covering all areas of boating (sail and power, official bodies, regulations, etc), it uses p……続きを見る
The Boat Maintenance Bible is
the most up to date, user-friendly and hands-on manual for boat owners
of all skill levels wishing to keep their boat seaworthy and safe.
Packed with detailed, exploded……続きを見る
Have you ever dreamed of sailing around the world?
If so, it probably wasn't like this...
'Big pressure on you,' yelled hoarsely.
Then more urgently, 'Big gust!' A curse. 'Thirty-eight knots, still ……続きを見る
著者:Bill Johnson
出版社: Bloomsbury Publishing
発売日: 2013年07月05日
This is a unique, practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring.
Manoeuvring a yacht under engine at close quarters in a marine of close
to other (expensive!) boats can be a daunting prospect for th……続きを見る
著者:myebook
出版社: My Ebook Publishing House
発売日: 2015年11月01日
This guide is aimed at those wand to learn yachting. It is full of essential information and useful pointers and tips to help get you started.
If you think that even setting foot on a yacht would in……続きを見る
Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater
Training, is a complete reference and training manual for everyone
involved with large yachts, from deck-hands to captains, as well a……続きを見る
Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations
Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamansh……続きを見る
著者:Marian Martin
出版社: Bloomsbury Publishing
発売日: 2013年08月02日
In order to safely navigate Europe's major waterway routes, all boaters need to know CEVNI - the Waterway Code - whose rules, signs, symbols and signals are understood and used by bargemasters and w……続きを見る
著者:W. H. Smyth
出版社: VolumesOfValue
発売日: 2013年01月19日
This edition features
• a linked Table of Contents
About the Author
"ADMIRAL WILLIAM HENRY SMYTH, K.S.F., D.C.L., &c., (1788 – 1865) was an English sailor, hydrographer, astronomer, and numismatist.……続きを見る
著者:Jerrell Luse
出版社: Tru Divine Publishing
発売日: 2013年07月08日
This exclusive ebook is the number one source on the latest information concerning infant life jacket, kids life jackets, inflatable life jackets, stearns life jacket, life jacket and life jacket fo……続きを見る
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 wi……続きを見る
The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix their diesel engine with ease. Troubleshooting tables help diagnose potential pro……続きを見る
An in-depth biography of Sir Thomas Lipton, the founder of Lipton Tea-a portrait of a remarkable self-made man and intrepid sailor.
Today Lipton means tea. However, in his time Sir Thomas Lipton was……続きを見る
The most complete guide to fishing flies
Describes every type of fly – freshwater and saltwater
Covers flies from around the world
Every fly is illustrated with a specially taken photograph
Flies ar……続きを見る