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  • Seamanship Secrets : 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail

    185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail

    by John Jamieson ...
    "Secrets' is the modern Bowditch, written so clearly that navigation and seamanship will be comprehensible to anyone . . ."-- Dave and Jaja Martin, circumnavigators and authors of Into the Light: A Family's Epic Journey"It's a great book. The prose is simple and clear . . ."--John Vigor, author of The Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat"The nautical tips and techniques presented are encyclopedic, ye... ... Read more

    PHP798.39

  • Reeds Vol 12 Motor Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers

    by Thomas D. Morton, Anthony S Prince, Mr Leslie Jackson, Paul A Russell ...
    Series series Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Series
    Developed to complement Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering for Marine Engineers), this indispensable textbook comprehensively covers the motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets. Starting with the theoretical and practical thermodynamic operating cycles, the book is structured to give a description of the engines and components used to extract energy from fossil fuels and ... Read more

    PHP3,492.69

  • Reeds Vol 8 General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers

    by Thomas D. Morton, Mr Leslie Jackson, Paul A Russell ...
    Series series Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology Series
    Developed to complement Reeds Vol 12 (Motor Engineering for Marine Engineers), this textbook is key for all marine engineering officer cadets.Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers takes into account the varying needs of students studying 'general' marine engineering, recognising recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current ... Read more

    PHP2,993.69

  • Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen

    13th edition

    by Mary Blewitt ...
    The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators.Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is ... Read more

    PHP895.39

  • Navigation & Voyage Planning Companions

    Navigation, Nautical Calculation & Passage Planning Companions

    by Alastair Buchan, Tim Davison ...
    Series Book 21 - Practical Companions
    Fernhurst Books' compact, handy guides to navigating at sea, nautical calculations and passage planning bundled together in e-book form for the first time. The perfect quick reference guides to keep on your phone or tablet, easily accessible when you are on board. They contain all the essential information for when you need it most about navigating and passage planning. The Navigation Companion ... Read more

    PHP539.09 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Reeds Knot Handbook

    A Pocket Guide to Knots, Hitches and Bends

    by Mr Jim Whippy ...
    All boaters need to have a repertoire of reliable knots and splicesthey can call upon in many situations, both on board and at thedockside. This handy pocket guide, part of the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbookseries, is a quick aide memoire for experienced sailors, but alsoprovides novice sailors with all they need to know to master the mostuseful knots and splices they will need on a regular ... Read more

    PHP842.69

  • Swell

    A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening

    by Liz Clark ...
    True surfers understand that surfing is not a sport, a hobby or even a lifestyle. Instead, it is a path, a constantly evolving journey that directs where you go, how you live, and who you are.In 2006, Liz Clark decided to follow the path that surfing, sailing and love of the ocean had presented to her. Embarking on an adventure that most only dream of taking, she set sail from Santa Barbara, solo, ... Read more

    PHP709.09

  • Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition

    The Boating Book of Record

    Edited by Jonathan Eaton, Charles Chapman ...
    The authoritative 920-page boating book covers all aspects of sailing and boat handling for any boater. Set sail with confidence with Chapman’s, every time.With three million copies sold, this essential sailing book is the trusted resource for boaters of all levels, from those learning how to tie knots to seasoned sailors who want to explore skills like star navigation.Chapman’s covers the rich ... Read more

    PHP886.59

  • The Seabreeze Handbook

    The Marvel of Seabreezes and How to Use Them to Your Advantage

    by Alan Watts ...
    Seabreezes are the lifeblood of cruising and racing sailors - but they are a fickle resource and it's vital to be able to predict and read the situations when they will blow strongly, change direction (annoyingly) or vanish altogether.This is a highly practical handbook from Alan Watts, the renowned meteorology author, on a subject only lightly touched upon in other books. Here he helps seafarers ... Read more

    PHP1,093.79

  • Winter in Fireland

    A Patagonian Sailing Adventure

    by Nicholas Coghlan ...
    Series series Wayfarer
    After tough assignments as a Canadian diplomat abroad, Nicholas Coghlan and his wife Jenny unwind by sailing Bosun Bird, a 27foot sailboat, from Cape Town, South Africa, across the South Atlantic and into the stormy winter waters around Tierra del Fuego, South America. Coghlan recounts earlier adventures in Patagonia when, taking time off from his job as a schoolteacher in Buenos Aires in the late ... Read more

    PHP1,241.39

  • Getting Started in Sailboat Racing

    by Adam Cort, Richard Stearns ...
    A complete course in the fundamentals, Getting Started in Sailboat Racing dispels the sport’s elite aura and makes racing accessible to any sailor who wants to give it a try. This illustrated manual takes readers around the buoys, explaining the rules and tactics that govern starts, finishes, mark roundings, and boat-to-boat struggles for speed and advantage. ... Read more

    PHP723.79

  • Guide to Peril Strait and Wrangell Narrows, Alaska

    by William Morgan Hopkins ...
    Learning how to pilot a ship through Wrangell Narrows and Peril Strait is not an easy matter for a vessel operator new to the area, or even for those with experience. It takes time, patience, and a certain appetite for risk. The older generation of captains knew the channels in great detail, but they did not write anything down to leave for the next generation coming up through the ranks. ... Read more

    PHP884.79

  • Sailing - A Guide for Everyman

    by Aubrey De Selincourt ...
    This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing. Including all the information a beginner needs to know, this accessible and profusely illustrated guide constitutes the ideal introductory book. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless, and would be of considerable utility to the modern enthusiast. Chapters include: “Is It Expensive? ... Read more

    PHP584.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Island Hopping Digital Guide To The Exuma Cays - Part I - The Northern Exumas

    by Stephen J Pavlidis ...
    Series Book 1 - The Island Hopping Digital Guide To The Exuma Cays
    This edition is Part I of The Island Hopping Digital Guide to the Exuma Cays and covers the Northern Exumas.The Island Hopping Digital Guides are the digital versions of the world-famous cruising guides written by Stephen J. Pavlidis. Over the past 20 years, Stephen J. Pavlidis has written more than 10 excellent cruising guides covering all of the waters from south Florida to the islands of ... Read more

    PHP584.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Le Guide des Nœuds Utiles

    Comment Nouer les 25+ Nœuds de Corde les Plus Pratiques

    by Sam Fury ...
    Series Book 8 - Fuite, Évasion et Śurvie
    Découvrez les seuls nœuds dont vous aurez besoin !Le Guide des Nœuds utiles est un guide de nœuds simple sur la façon de nouer les 25 nœuds de corde les plus pratiques.Il comprend des instructions, des images et des conseils faciles à suivre pour utiliser au mieux chaque nœud.Apprenez à faire des nœuds dès maintenant, car c’est facile, amusant et utile.Obtenez-le maintenant.Le guide ultime des ... Read more

    PHP267.99

  • AC Maintenance & Repair Manual for Outboard Motors

    by Jean Luc Pallas ...
    Series series Adlard Coles Book of
    The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colourphotographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix theiroutboard motor with ease. Troubleshooting tables help diagnosepotential problems, and there is advice on regular maintenance andwinterising and repair.Jean-Luc Pallas's enthusiasm for passing on his knowledge, as wellas his clear explanations, precise advice and step-by-step ... Read more

    PHP1,500.49

  • Manoeuvring

    At Close Quarters Under Power

    by Bill Johnson ...
    This is a unique, practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring.Manoeuvring a yacht under engine at close quarters in a marine of closeto other (expensive!) boats can be a daunting prospect for theinexperienced skipper - but it has to be done in order to take yourboat off a pontoon to go sailing, and to berth her after a day on thewater. Throw in fast flowing tides, and wind which might blow from ... Read more

    PHP1,208.49

  • The Ian Nicolson Trilogy

    by Ian Nicolson, C. Eng. FRINA Hon. MIIMS ...
    This trilogy tells how Ian Nicolson, yachtsman, naval architect and author, joined a Canadian and a Norwegian to sail the 45-foot ketch Maken from England via the Panama Canal to Vancouver, Canada. It goes on to describe how Ian returned home from Vancouver: how he hitch-hiked his way between Canada’s east and west coasts, via California; found the bare hull of a 30-foot, 6-inch yacht in a ... Read more

    PHP667.89

  • Robinetta, There and Back Again, the 2013 log

    Robinetta, #2

    by Alison Cable, Julian Cable ...
    Series Book 2 - Robinetta
    This is the story of a year in the life of a small old wooden gaff rigged sailing yacht. It contains details of the maintance needed to keep a 76 year old boat going, as well as what can do wrong over the course of a season, with both boat and crew. We have owned Robinetta since 2007, and this is the year when things went wrong, as we went on our most ambitious cruise to date, from the river ... Read more

    PHP184.18

  • Summer Heat

    by David P. Hope ...
    "How did I get here?"Those were the words that David Hope thought as his boat, Summer Heat, was tossed in a storm on its way to the Bahamas. This book is the true story of his life, from his first experiences in sailing through his career as a Chesterfield County, Virginia Police Officer up until his ship was caught in a devastating storm. It's a story of humor, heroics, good luck and bad luck ... Read more

    PHP307.38

  • The Adlard Coles Nautical Quiz Book

    With 1,000 questions

    by Bloomsbury Publishing ...
    The Adlard Coles Nautical Quiz Book is perfect for seafaring quizzers. It's divided into six nautically-flavoured categories, covering 1,000 questions. Categories range from Geography, Famous people and History to Culture, Science and Trivia. Each round is graded as easy (Able Seaman), medium (Midshipman) or tough (Hard Tack). A random sprinkling of nautical 'did-you-knows' adds a little salt to ... Read more

    PHP442.89

  • The Trouble with Old Boats

    by Adrian Morgan ...
    Drawn from the best of Adrian Morgan's entertaining columns musing on the world of traditional boats and the joys of building, sailing and working on them, here is his long-awaited bunkside read. Billed as a 'zen and the art of wooden boatbuilding', it will resonate with classic boat enthusiasts everywhere. Illustrated with evocative watercolour paintings by Charlotte Watters. ... Read more

    PHP789.49

  • Lazarus World Voyage

    by Sperry ...
    In the early 90s when mobile phones were the size of a briefcase and nobody had heard of e-mail, five friends in their early twenties, with the ambitious intention of circumnavigating the world, bought a 41 foot sailboat that had been wrecked in a hurricane and went to work fixing her. A year later, in October of 1992, they sailed out of Marion, Massachusetts to begin what would turn out to be a ... Read more

    PHP585.19

  • Soldier, Sailor, Skipper

    by David Collinson ...
    Anyone who has been involved with sailing will know that owning a yacht or just sailing as a pastime can be a hard taskmaster at times so I have written this account to highlight the joy and surprises the experience can also bring. From learning how to sail a flat bottomed dinghy from the beach at Criccieth North Wales during WW2, when I was evacuated, to when I was in the army for National ... Read more

    PHP247.24