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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Sailing will give you an interest for life. The scope is endless: pottering, cruising and racing; dinghies, keelboats and yachts; rivers, lakes and the sea. This book is the perfect introduction to the sport. You will learn how the wind drives sails, how to use the sails to drive the boat, and how to rescue the situation when things get out of hand! There are also sections covering clothing and safety, launching and landing, and mooring and anchoring. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with step-by-step photographs and diagrams, making learning clear, simple and enjoyable.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. This hardback collection of thrilling stories makes for compelling reading for all divers. There's everything from classic tales of wreck discoveries to encounters with beautiful and bizarre creatures beneath the waves. There are stories of death and disaster as well as bravery and triumph.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. To be a consistent race winner you need a fast boat, but often the only difference between a slow boat and a fast one is the way the mast and sails are adjusted. In this book Lawrie Smith shows you how to get it right. He starts off with a step--by--step guide to setting up fractional and masthead rigs -- checking the fittings, putting the mast in the right place and assembling the standing rigging. Then its time to go sailing, and get down to some serious tuning. The author looks at the rig controls, and shows how to adjust them for the condition of the moment. With the rig set up, he turns his attention to the sails, and explains how to trim them for maximum efficiency on every point of sailing. He shows you the sail shape to aim at, why it works, and hw to achieve it. In short, how to make your boat the fastest on the water.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Sailing will give you an interest for life. The scope is endless: pottering, cruising and racing; dinghies, keelboats and yachts; rivers, lakes and the sea. This book is the perfect introduction to the sport. You will learn how the wind drives sails, how to use the sails to drive the boat, and how to rescue the situation when things get out of hand! There are also sections covering clothing and safety, launching and landing, and mooring and anchoring. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with step-by-step photographs and diagrams, making learning clear, simple and enjoyable.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. If your goal is to win the Laser World Championship, Glenn Bourke can help you. He has won three in a row! The third time his results were 1,1,2,2,2,4 - to give him the championship with a race to spare. As he said afterwards, "Everyone should have a chance to feel this good." To produce this book Glenn and the publishing team spent long days on the water, analysing how he sails so fast and dissecting the mental attitude that makes him a winner. They shot hundreds of pictures of him in action, then distilled the whole to give you a logical, clear handbook on how to get to the No 1 spot. The ultimate guide to the world's most popular singlehander. Written by the best Laser sailor of all time. Preparing a boat. Setting up the rig. Fitness and training. The race. Mental attitude.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This book is a basic treatise on one of seamanships key arts anchoring the skill that causes skippers of all levels of experience more worry than any other.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The unique fun of catamaran sailing is in the power and acceleration -- from my first sail on a cat, I knew this was the boat for me. Catamarans are the fastest of all conventional sailing craft and among the most thrilling. They are different from monohulls and however good you are in a sailing dinghy you will find you have new skills to learn when you transfer to a cat. Whatever your previous experience, this book will have you fizzing over the water in no time. It starts right at the beginning with a simple explanation of how the wind and sails work, then rapidly propels you forward to your first sail and on to your first race. The final section opens up a new world of high--performance skills: gennaker sailing, twin--wire trapezing and tuning a powerful racing rig.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Boatspeed really does make you a tactical genius. This book identifies the key elements of boatspeed and explains the theory of each, before showing you how to use your knowledge to sail blisteringly fast. With diagrams and photos to help illustrate the concepts, this book will get you to the front of the fleet.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. This hardback collection of thrilling stories makes for compelling reading for all divers. There's everything from classic tales of wreck discoveries to encounters with beautiful and bizarre creatures beneath the waves. There are stories of death and disaster as well as bravery and triumph.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. To be a consistent race winner you need a fast boat, but often the only difference between a slow boat and a fast one is the way the mast and sails are adjusted. In this book Lawrie Smith shows you how to get it right. He starts off with a step--by--step guide to setting up fractional and masthead rigs -- checking the fittings, putting the mast in the right place and assembling the standing rigging. Then its time to go sailing, and get down to some serious tuning. The author looks at the rig controls, and shows how to adjust them for the condition of the moment. With the rig set up, he turns his attention to the sails, and explains how to trim them for maximum efficiency on every point of sailing. He shows you the sail shape to aim at, why it works, and hw to achieve it. In short, how to make your boat the fastest on the water.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. There is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Tom Cunliffe has crossed many oceans. If blue water cruising is your game, this is the book for you. Part 1 covers celestial navigation -- fixing your position by sextant. This is an interesting and elegant method of knowing where you are -- and may save your life some day. Even in this electronic age, it is a skill every skipper should possess. Part 2 looks at the worlda s weather systems and how to use them to your advantage. Hurricanes and typhoons are analysed -- with the emphasis on avoiding them! But if a trade wind squall strikes or an approaching hurricane looks like slipping by your strategic defences, Cunliffe is on hand with remedial advice. Part 3 explains what you actually do out at sea. It covers gathering information, making plans, what to take, how to run watch systems, and the delight of making long passages.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. If your goal is to win the Laser World Championship, Glenn Bourke can help you. He has won three in a row! The third time his results were 1,1,2,2,2,4 - to give him the championship with a race to spare. As he said afterwards, "Everyone should have a chance to feel this good." To produce this book Glenn and the publishing team spent long days on the water, analysing how he sails so fast and dissecting the mental attitude that makes him a winner. They shot hundreds of pictures of him in action, then distilled the whole to give you a logical, clear handbook on how to get to the No 1 spot. The ultimate guide to the world's most popular singlehander. Written by the best Laser sailor of all time. Preparing a boat. Setting up the rig. Fitness and training. The race. Mental attitude.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This book is a basic treatise on one of seamanships key arts anchoring the skill that causes skippers of all levels of experience more worry than any other.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The unique fun of catamaran sailing is in the power and acceleration -- from my first sail on a cat, I knew this was the boat for me. Catamarans are the fastest of all conventional sailing craft and among the most thrilling. They are different from monohulls and however good you are in a sailing dinghy you will find you have new skills to learn when you transfer to a cat. Whatever your previous experience, this book will have you fizzing over the water in no time. It starts right at the beginning with a simple explanation of how the wind and sails work, then rapidly propels you forward to your first sail and on to your first race. The final section opens up a new world of high--performance skills: gennaker sailing, twin--wire trapezing and tuning a powerful racing rig.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Laser Racing is essential reading for all Laser sailors who want to win in this highly competitive class. Top US racer Ed Baird - Laser World Champion in 1980 - explains in words and pictures how to prepare your boat, practice your boat handling skills and how to sail the race itself. Ed gives invaluable advice on line and gate starts, handling the Laser upwind in waves, adjusting the vang, gybing in heavy air and all the other problems frequently raised at his Laser racing clinics. Plus insights into the psychology of winning a series - while discouraging your opponents from doing the same.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This beautifully illustrated and very popular book covers the commonly used knots and splices. In colour, it clearly illustrates how to tie each knot through the use of clear, sequential diagrams and a step by step approach. It covers the ten knots which everyone should know and many other useful knots, detailing the use and benefits of each. It tells you how to choose the right rope for the job and illustrates splices and whippings.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Boatspeed really does make you a tactical genius. This book identifies the key elements of boatspeed and explains the theory of each, before showing you how to use your knowledge to sail blisteringly fast. With diagrams and photos to help illustrate the concepts, this book will get you to the front of the fleet.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. There is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation. …

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The invaluable guide to the essentials of the latest racing rules of sailing for 2025-28. Basic principles, definitions and rules are summarised; every part of a race is covered, including starts, mark rounding and obstructions. Colour diagrams ensure the concepts are easily understood. Spiral bound and splash-proof to stand up to frequent use.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. "This looks better than beans on toast!" June Raper has been at sea long enough to be suspicious of recipes describing "how to make jam at sea" or "take four pints of water and a lobster". The recipes in this book are practical - she has tried them all out on her boat, and guarantees they will work. Further, each is indexed by windstrength so you can serve something tasty, nutritious - and easy - in a blow, or make something more elaborate on a calm day. * How to cook on a boat, safely. Recipes for a variety of sea conditions. No previous experience required. Every recipe has been tested at sea. Tasty meals from very basic ingredients. Quick meals - for when the cook is feeling queasy. June Raper and her family have cruised extensively from the Baltic to the eastern Mediterranean in sailing and motor boats of all descriptions, and residence in many countries has given her direct experience of a wide variety of cuisines. In these pages she draws the two together to provide an enticing, practical guide to cooking afloat. First published as The Beaufort Scale Cookbook, this new edition has been revised and updated, and contains several new recipes devised during the author's recent six - year cruise. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Tom Cunliffe has crossed many oceans. If blue water cruising is your game, this is the book for you. Part 1 covers celestial navigation -- fixing your position by sextant. This is an interesting and elegant method of knowing where you are -- and may save your life some day. Even in this electronic age, it is a skill every skipper should possess. Part 2 looks at the worlda s weather systems and how to use them to your advantage. Hurricanes and typhoons are analysed -- with the emphasis on avoiding them! But if a trade wind squall strikes or an approaching hurricane looks like slipping by your strategic defences, Cunliffe is on hand with remedial advice. Part 3 explains what you actually do out at sea. It covers gathering information, making plans, what to take, how to run watch systems, and the delight of making long passages.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Whether it's a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), fishing boat, motor cruiser, or sports boat, this is the ultimate guide to selecting, maintaining, and navigating one--with tips on boat parts and safety at sea.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Limp and wrinkly or smooth and billowing? If your sails are set right your boat will be faster, safer and look better Mark Chisnell, one of the best sailors in the world, here demystifies the black art of sail trim. He shows how to set the sails and use them properly in all wind strengths. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Practical step-by-step guide to tying knots - essential information for all sailors and anyone wanting to tie knots. The book gives clear, step-by-step diagrams showing how to tie knots, splices and whippings. Each knot is shown in stages, the use for the knot is given and the good and bad points are highlighted for each knot. * How to tie the 10 knots everyone should know * Other useful knots * Splices and whippings How to choose the right rope for the right situation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This beautifully illustrated book covers the commonly-used knots and splices. In full colour, it illustrates clearly how to tie each knot using sequential diagrams and a step-by-step approach. Topics covered include the ten knots everyone should know (plus many others), splices and whippings, how to choose the right rope for the job, the use and benefits of each knot and times where special care is needed. AUTHOR: Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the Royal Navy, serving on HMY Brittania. Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean. 212 colour illustrations This beautifully illustrated and very popular book covers the commonly used knots & splices. In colour, it clearly illustrates how to tie each knot through the use of clear, sequential diagrams and a step by step approach. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Keep the juice flowing. At home you can flick a switch and electricity will flow - as long as you pay the bills. A boat is more like an island: if electricity is used it must be replaced; if things go wrong you will have to fix them yourself. This book contains all you need to be a 12-volt troubleshooter. It gives some basic theory so you can understand what you're doing. It majors on the seamanlike practices of anticipating and preventing trouble. And it shows clearly how to locate a fault, correct the problem if you can or adopt a get-you-home remedy if you can't. Read it at home, then keep it on your boat's bookshelf for when you need it most. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Cruise the West Country and discover its delights with this perfect onboard companion. First published in 1988 as West Country Cruising, Mark Fishwick's definitive sailing guide for the ever attractive coastline of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly combines a skilful blend of pilotage and cruising information, enhanced with full colour photography, including many additional aerial views, and a wealth of absorbing local history and general interest. More than one satisfied reader has aptly described the book as "the perfect on-board companion", now reflected in this much-enlarged seventh edition. For those who plan to head west, this book is more than essential reading - it will enhance your own enjoyment and prove to be a worthy and much used addition to the ship's library. "One of the best pilots I have ever come across" "My thanks for such an excellent pilot and guide."* Passages - tides, weather, hazards, shipping, coastal detail, planning, tactics and waypoints* Pilotage - in depth appraisal of approaches, harbours and anchorages from Bridport to Padstow including the Isles of Scilly.* Buoyage, lights, hazards, tides, local regulations, VHF channels, waypoints and invaluable local knowledge.* Colour, easy to read charts* Port Guides - mooring and berthing facilities, marinas, charges, fuel, provisions, showers, launderettes, chandlers, repairs, eating and drinking ashore and a host of other things from museums and onshore attractions to invigorating walks, local events, shops open on Sundays and even cash points too! The new edition will include fully updated information on all changes to navigation, contact details and the new layouts of Falmouth and Newlyn. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Laser Racing is essential reading for all Laser sailors who want to win in this highly competitive class. Top US racer Ed Baird - Laser World Champion in 1980 - explains in words and pictures how to prepare your boat, practice your boat handling skills and how to sail the race itself. Ed gives invaluable advice on line and gate starts, handling the Laser upwind in waves, adjusting the vang, gybing in heavy air and all the other problems frequently raised at his Laser racing clinics. Plus insights into the psychology of winning a series - while discouraging your opponents from doing the same.…