Mainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is one of the most crucial. You need a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the …
Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and …
Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under …
Rigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat. The book explains the various options and materials with clear illustrations and photographs. An easy …
Discover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land. This book is designed to raise the game of the inshore …
This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life. …
Inshore Navigation is a teaching system designed for the newcomer to navigation and pilotage. Tom Cunliffe understands the problems and misconceptions of people learning to …
This nautical medley combines wit and wisdom for present-day sailors, acquired over the author’s lifetime. Serious advice blends with humorous anecdotes in essential bunk-side (or …
Bill Johnson clearly explains what radar is, outlining what it does and doesn't do. He describes how to make simple adjustments to get a decent picture, and explores how to use the …
A cruising companion covering the hundreds of miles of unspoilt coastline which makes Turkey one of the Mediterranean's most idylic cruising grounds. Covering the Mediterranean and …
