2,387円 A breathtaking account of the world's most gruelling yacht race. The world's greatest round-the-world yacht race is the Volvo Ocean Race. the men and women who compete have an insatiable appetite for tough competition, danger and the challenge of life-threatening experiences. It is a competition ...

661円 This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents CONTENTS On this Book On Seamanship On Boats in General On One-man Boats On Sea-going Boats On Rigs On Sail as an Auxiliary On Reefing On Anchors and Anchoring On Rigging On Stranding

661円 Selecting the right fishing boat can be a real challenge and also a lot of fun for someone who is new to boating.  If you haven't experienced buying a boat before, it can also be a daunting task to say the least. Before you start looking, it's important to consider the purpose of your fis...

2,866円 Transform basic sailing skills into true mastery No other sport is as complex or as gear- and technique-intensive as sailing. The details and nuances are vast, but beneath the surface are 22 elements, or core areas of knowledge. By understanding these principles you can attain true mastery: tie a...

1,156円 This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Finding The Perfect Boat Chapter 2: Learn How To Protect Your Boating Investment Chapter 3: Protecting Your Investment Chapter 4: New Or Used Boat Chapter 5: Insuring A Boat For Winter Storage Chapter 6: How To Test A Boat Chapter 7: Inspe...

3,164円 The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation is the perfect reference for anyone following an RYA navigation course, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster Offshore and for any seafarer requiring a knowledge of navigation. This highly practical book explains everything the reader needs to know to navigat...

1,957円 **Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney. From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men's eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold. 'It is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotion' – The Times...

993円 In the spirit of Mark Twain and Andy Rooney, the writings of John Kenneth Bruce graced the pages of Great Lakes Cruiser Magazine every month bringing humor and ‘lessons learned’ to their boating-oriented readership. The column was started as a lark and expected to run only about six months. But i...

661円 Three short pieces take us on a tour of mid nineteenth century Europe in a solo sail. The Cruise of the Rob Roy takes us around Europe in a one man canoe. Macgregor visits France, Germany, Switzerland along canals, rivers and lakes. The Rob Roy in the Baltic is another of MacGregor's canoe trips....

2,091円 A light-hearted look at the lock-keeper's job, be it a rural little lock on the canals, or an ultra-modern affair at a huge marina. Jake Kavanagh presents a humorous survey, using his inimitable cartoons and anecdotes, of the scrapes people get into when trying to use locks. He focuses on notable...

2,030円 All boaters need to have a repertoire of reliable knots and splices they can call upon in many situations, both on board and at the dockside. This handy pocket guide, part of the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbook series, is a quick aide memoire for experienced sailors, but also provides novice...

532円 This book won the Dan Poynter 2011 First-place GOLD Global eBook Award in the Non-Fiction/Sports category Some time ago, Gene Grossman signed on as a crew-member with some friends of his who were delivering a large sailboat with no navigation electronics from Marina del Rey California, through th...