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“Boat Girl” is the heart-breaking memoir of what it’s like to grow up aboard a sailboat. Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s, Melanie’s family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers alon……続きを見る

"The design and tactical battles that led to the most exciting America’s Cup in history are laid out in meticulous detail in Winging It: Oracle Team USA’s Incredible Comeback to Defend The America’s……続きを見る

“Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time.”--Cruising World “You name it, it’s in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining.”--Latitudes & At……続きを見る

At the beginning of March 2001, a three thousand mile voyage under sail brought Faith and Pierre to the Chagos Archipelago in the middle of the Indian Ocean. There at Perhos Banhos and Salamon atoll……続きを見る

Six months in a remote coral atoll sounds peaceful. And it was most of the time. Except for a fire on board, a visit from a North Sea rescue ship, a Hermit Crab Race Meeting, a dinghy sailing and ro……続きを見る

A practical guide to turning your love for boating into money in the bank You may dream of making your passion for the sport a means for a livelihood. Whether you are looking for new employment poss……続きを見る

There is deep mystery and profound satisfaction in finding your position on earth by reference to the sun, moon, and stars--not to mention profound relief when the GPS receiver stops working in mid-……続きを見る

Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and……続きを見る

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high q……続きを見る

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts t……続きを見る

Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arre……続きを見る

Whether racing dinghies or yachts, every sailor wants to drive through the fleet and cross the line first. In this groundbreaking book, international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that. By ……続きを見る

“Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow.”--Cruising World “This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and cl……続きを見る

This edition is Part V of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Windward Islands and covers Grenada, including Carriacou, Île de Ronde, and Kick ‘em Jenny. The Island Hopping Digital Guides are th……続きを見る

The Caribbean is a sailor's dream, with its steady breezes, beautiful islands, and fascinating history. Sailing as a family only makes the experience richer. But how do you keep kids occupied on and……続きを見る

Seeing is understanding! With 300+ illustrations and 222 pages this book explains: all basic maintenance tasks of the marine diesel system - fuel, lubrication, cooling, breathing, electrical, and d……続きを見る

For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rop……続きを見る

Sailing strategies from beginner to winner. International author, competitive sailor and successful business strategist Brett Bowden shares over 3 decades of wisdom of what it takes to be successful……続きを見る

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. In Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts t……続きを見る

Gentleman Overboard, first published in 1937, is a novella about a man (a Wall Street banker) who accidentally slips overboard while on a freighter-cruise ship bound from Honolulu to Panama City. Th……続きを見る

High, Wide and Frightened, first published in 1938, is pioneering aviator Louise Thaden's account of her adventures in the early days of flying. Thaden (1905-1979) earned her pilot's certificate in ……続きを見る

Jungle Wife, first published in 1949, is the warm-hearted story of a Philadelphia woman who married a professional hunter and sportsman, Sasha Siemel (1890-1970) and raised a family in the wilds of ……続きを見る

The basis of adequate prepping is being prepared for both common and dire events that may occur under the worst of all possible circumstances. These circumstances might include the breakdown in norm……続きを見る

John Vigor knows a thing or two about sailing. He’s been at it for decades in sailboats of all kindsーracing (he’s a national champion), cruising (he has tens of thousands of miles of blue-water cro……続きを見る

This edition is Part V of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Windward Islands and covers Grenada, including Carriacou, Île de Ronde, and Kick ‘em Jenny. The Island Hopping Digital Guides are th……続きを見る

The Misunderstood God tells the truth about who the Creator is. This book analyzes what religion says about God's heart and personality and measures it up to what God calls Himself: Love. It simplif……続きを見る

New love. Exotic destinations. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure. What could go wrong? City girl Torre DeRoche isn't looking for love, but a chance encounter in a San Francisco bar sparks an instant co……続きを見る

A book to take with you when you go sailing or power-boating, in case a medical emergency or other medical problem arises. It emphasizes head trauma and management of orthopedic injuries, seasicknes……続きを見る

Almut Laing fasst einen ungewöhnlichen Entschluss, als ihr Mann seine Firma verkauft und nun ohne Perspektive ist. Die Therapeutin und Mutter ist alles andere als eine leidenschaftliche Seglerin und……続きを見る

Almut Laing fasst einen ungewöhnlichen Entschluss, als ihr Mann seine Firma verkauft und nun ohne Perspektive ist. Die Therapeutin und Mutter ist alles andere als eine leidenschaftliche Seglerin und……続きを見る