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This book of non-fishing, recreational powerboats, a step up from the very basic Power Boating for Dummies, offers the avid boater or novice a comprehensive overview of the hobby. Packed inside are ……続きを見る

“Bobbing to the Baltic” is the story of my cruise from Edinburgh to the Russian border aboard my 27ft yacht ‘Zophiel’. In May 2012 we left the Forth to cross the North Sea. Though we originally inte……続きを見る

This book aims to help yachtsmen and motorboaters pass the ICC test - essential for anyone wanting to take their yacht or motorboat to the inland waterways of Europe and to many European coastal wat……続きを見る

Chet Bright faced the prospect of death on the water many times – during World War II, Korea and Vietnam – but in the end the sea was his savior. The son of a West Texas cowboy, he ran away at seven……続きを見る

TRAVEL ¨ RECREATION--> Mississippi's barrier islands claim some of the most remote and unspoiled sites along the Gulf of Mexico. The distance of East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Cat Island, a……続きを見る

Boating is enjoyed both as a hobby and a sport. Regardless of whether it’s pursued as a personal interest, a family activity or a team game, boating should always be relaxing and fun. The key for a……続きを見る

This is your complete guide to Rowing at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about rowing, who is on the American Olympic team and which athletes to expect on the podium. This guide is your complete i……続きを見る

After day sailing, the next step for the adventurous yachtsman or motorboater is their first open sea crossing, and for many that invariably entails crossing the English Channel. This invaluable gui……続きを見る

A fiberglass hull's seamless nature leads many boatowners to conclude that repair must be difficult. Wrong. Here, clearly and abundantly illustrated, is all you need to know to seal joints, bed hard……続きを見る

"Incredible amount of detail about all those kickers from the past, including an appendix with comprehensive model-year information." WoodenBoat "This book is the one to buy if you are interested in……続きを見る

The South Pacific Islands conjure dreams of romantic charm and escape from the pressures of modern life - but is this a true picture of real life on the Islands today? Gwenda Cornell sailed to these……続きを見る

My e-book is a compilation of newspaper stories of shark attacks in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Hawaii, South Africa, New Guinea, and Australia. Perhaps readers are unaware of the dangers ……続きを見る

Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world’s premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 35 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamansh……続きを見る

Five chapters including a beginners explanation of ratios to help you better understand magazine reviews and predict a vessels performance under sail. Much useful information for the potential boat ……続きを見る

Better than swapping ideas with the owners of the boat in the next marina berth, this handy book will be a godsend to all boaters looking for simple solutions to everyday problems. Keeping a boat (w……続きを見る

First published over a century ago, this handy book offers timeless advice and instruction on designing and constructing a variety of small boats. Written especially for amateurs, this manual contai……続きを見る

A guide for racing yachtsman that is as useful today as when it was first published. Teaching the fundamentals of the start line, beating to windward, rounding a mark, wind abeam, before the wind. T……続きを見る

Mike Peyton is the world's most famous nautical cartoonist - the Matt or Giles of the sailing world. This is his authorised biography, complete with many of his iconic cartoons, written by Dick Durh……続きを見る

A single-handed voyage on a small sailboat from Key West Florida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico. 続きを見る

Beginner's Guide to Boating is everything an absolute beginner needs to get out there on the water and start enjoying life far from the madding crowd, out where it is just you and the sea and sky. I……続きを見る

..... An Amazing True Story That Is Beautifully And Sensitively Written - With Humor And Drama In Every Chapter ..... ..... “The Old Man And The Sea” For The Twenty First Century, With God As The Na……続きを見る

Boatman's Quarterly review: "It will keep you on the edge of your easy chair. You'll want to read this Amos Burg book by Vince Welch more than once, that's for sure." CLICK HERE ……続きを見る

Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more and mo……続きを見る

The only rules-of-thumb compendium for boaters, updated with 45 new entries to delight, entertain, and most importantly, inform. These are tried and tested rules of thumb--the distilled essence of c……続きを見る

This book was written specifically to help amateur photographers capture stunning, action images of boats. The lessons can be applied to powerboats, sailboats, large, small, fast or slow boats. Tech……続きを見る

A great designer offers you a virtuoso tour through the world of sailboats Bob Perry initiated the trend toward fast voyaging sailboats with his world-famous Valiant 40, which has been in production……続きを見る

Finding and buying a suitable sailing vessel was an adventure, followed by years spent learning to care for and handle the boat. Learning to appreciate that boat, the sea, and fragile North Carolina……続きを見る

This is the perfect book for any new boater or any person invited to be a guest on someone else's boat. It covers all the things NOT to do on a boat, with many suggestions on the proper conduct whil……続きを見る

Many reasonably experienced coastal sailors (and motorboaters) find the prospect of sailing their boat to the continent appealing yet daunting. There are so many additional aspects that all need to ……続きを見る

Part of our value-added professional format series of U.S. military manuals, this U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) rescue and survival systems manual covers survival skills and equipment for water survival. ……続きを見る