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Oyster Stainless-Steel KEYCHAIN
Oyster Stainless-Steel KEYCHAIN
PAR749
$9.95  
B4, Stainless Steel, 1.75 x 1.2
Designed and Made in USA. Laser-cut stainless steel is super durable. Includes SQUATCH brand keyring.
Nautical Rules of the Road, 4th edition
Nautical Rules of the Road, 4th edition
CMP018
$40.00  
Hardcover, updated by Steven Browne, 211 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335785
This fourth edition has been designed for recreational boaters, maritime students and professionals. Provides easy reference to both Inland and International Rules with instructional comments throughout. Includes practice questions and suggested methods
MMDREF Reprint Compilation Book
MMDREF Reprint Compilation Book
IHP_MMCOMP
$69.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x x 2, 9781937196349
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
PUB 155 Sailing Directions Enroute: East Coast of Russia (CURRENT EDITION)
PUB 155 Sailing Directions Enroute: East Coast of Russia (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB155
$19.95  
Paperback, 222 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean
DKP078
$30.00  
Flex, 552 pages, 5.1 x 1.1 x 8.7, 9780241368886
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: The Caribbean  will lead you straight to the best attractions this island paradise has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations, and detailed mapping of 130 Caribbean islands, the guide explores every facet of the irresistible islands, from Harrison's Caves...
Shiphandling for the Mariner 5th Edition
Shiphandling for the Mariner 5th Edition
CMP302
$50.00  
Hardcover, Daniel E. MacElrevey, 408 pages, 9.5 x 6.5, 9780764354588
Now in its 5th edition, Shiphandling for the Mariner is the classic and definitive text on the art of practical shiphandling skills for large, modern commercial vessels. Written by a father and son team of pilots, along with contributions from other expert pilots and shipmasters, this compendium...
Stability and Trim for the Ship's Officer, 4th edition
Stability and Trim for the Ship's Officer, 4th edition
CMP014
$50.00  
Hardcover, William E. George, ed, 500 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335648
Completely updated to reflect the latest shipboard equipment and techniques for calculating and assuring stability. Written especially for use by active ships' officers.
Fearsome Passages (Imray)
Fearsome Passages (Imray)
IMR063
$39.95  
Paperback, David Rainsbury, 159 pages, 7.25 x 9.75, 9780852888360
David Rainsbury's 'Fearsome Passages' is an anthology of his articles that have appeared over the last 2 years in Sailing Today magazine. 'Fearsome Passages' are notorious tidal areas, mostly on the north and west side of the British Isles and in Brittany. David describes how to tackle these...
Sailboat Electrics Simplified
Sailboat Electrics Simplified
INT321
$29.00  
Hardcover, Don Casey, 171 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9780070366497
How to install wiring, make good, safe connections, troubleshoot problems, avoid shore power problems, lightning protection, and much more. Clear, easy-to-follow drawings.
Flags of the World
Flags of the World
FFB060
$19.95  
Paperback, 232 pages, 5 x 0.5 x 7.8, 9781770851573
The world has seen profound changes in recent years. Democracy movements have freed populations and new governments have been established. Territorial wars and ethnic fighting have fractured regions, giving rise to new countries. A new flag is an important symbol of change and newfound...
Heavy Weather Tactics Using Sea Anchors & Drogues, 2nd edition
Heavy Weather Tactics Using Sea Anchors & Drogues, 2nd edition
PAR028
$19.95  
Paperback, Earl Hinz, 164 pages, 9 x 6, 9780939837601
Just as self-steering systems and autopilots have given the offshore seaman another pair of hands to steer the boat, so sea anchors and drogues have provided another means of handling threatening seas. Heavy Weather Tactics: Using Sea Anchors & Drogues is a classic; the last word on a...
The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge, 2nd Edition
The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge, 2nd Edition
INT466
$24.00  
Paperback, John Vigor, 9780071808286
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 centuries of seafaring experience--providing succinct answers to the questions most-asked by...
Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring, 2nd. edition
Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring, 2nd. edition
CMP258
$26.95  
Paperback, Earl Hinz, 334 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335396
The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring addresses anchoring systems, techniques, and permanent moorings for boats from twelve feet to eighty feet in length. It covers monohulls, multihulls, light displacement sailboats, cruisers, sport fishers, passage makers, and workboats. In short, it is...
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Inshore Britain (Imray)
Inshore Britain (Imray)
IMR044
$48.95 $69.95  
Paperback, Stuart Fisher, 357 pages, 8.25 x 11.75, 9780852889060
Inshore Britain is an anthology of articles, each dealing with a particular stretch of coast around Britain, that were first published in the Canoeist magazine. Designed to provide guidance for sea kayakers, Stuart Fishers commentary is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Britain's long...
My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots
My First Book of Nautical Knots: A Guide to Sailing and Decorative Knots
SKY157
$9.99  
Paperback, Caroline Britz, 64 pages, 7 x 9
Do you know what seamanship is? It's the art of making knots. But there's no need to board a boat to learn how to make sea knots.   My First Book of Nautical Knots   brings you eighteen knots to discover.   Some are done in a jiffy, like the figure eight or the bowline knot; others require...
Boating Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Safe Practices & Procedures
Boating Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Safe Practices & Procedures
WFP169
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620052822
Boating Essentials references everything a boater needs to know about boating laws, safe operation of water craft (including boats, sailboats and jet skis), useful knots, navigation, signals, weather, boating hazards and emergency first aid. An indispensable reference, it is the perfect...
The Don't Drown Out There! Deck
The Don't Drown Out There! Deck
MOU064
$8.95  
Playing Cards, Adventure Medical Kits, 9781594856624
* Survival tips packaged in a playful, functional, water-resistant card deck * Practical information drawn from Marine Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide, a Mountaineers Books bestseller* Proven gift market bestsellerWhen heading into the outdoors, you choose multipurpose gear whenever possible --...
Shiphandling with Tugs, 2nd. edition
Shiphandling with Tugs, 2nd. edition
CMP091
$40.00  
Hardcover, Jeffrey Slesinger, based on work by George Reid, 432 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335983
The most comprehensive text available for the mariner who wants to learn how to safely and effectively operate tugs in assisting ships to and from their berths in ports and anchorages. Captain Jeffrey Slesinger used his extensive knowledge of the industry to bring Reid's original edition,...
A Sailor, A Chicken, An Incredible Voyage: The Seafaring Adventures of Guirec and Monique
A Sailor, A Chicken, An Incredible Voyage: The Seafaring Adventures of Guirec and Monique
IPS191
$27.95  
Hardcover, Guirec Soudée, 326 pages, 6 x 9, 9781771647045
A man and his chicken sail 45,000 nautical miles in this powerful story of following your dreams no matter what stands in your way. When Guirec Soudée was 21 years old, he bought a 30-foot sailboat and set out across the Atlantic, despite having only sailed a dinghy before.  His only...
Quarantine Flag
Quarantine Flag
FAB001
$16.95  
12 x 18
Seaworthy nylon flag in rich, durable colors, ideal for marine use. Sewn appliqued flag finished with heavy white canvas heading and strong brass grommets. 
The Pacific Crossing Guide: 3rd edition
The Pacific Crossing Guide: 3rd edition
ACB139
$75.00  
Hardcover, Kitty van Hagen, 256 pages, 8.3 x 1 x 11.7, 9781472935342
The  Pacific Crossing Guide  is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health, and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and arrival ports, facilities, likely costs...
Primer of Towing, 3rd edition
Primer of Towing, 3rd edition
CMP012
$20.00  
Paperback, George H. Reid, 224 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335631
First published in 1975 to wide acclaim, this edition includes all the original subjects while expanding discussions of new gear, electronics, nav equipment and regulations. Delightful and instructive illustrations by the author.
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Forth, Tyne, Dogger, Humber, 5th edition (Imray)
Forth, Tyne, Dogger, Humber, 5th edition (Imray)
IMR048
$38.97 $77.95  
Paperback, Henry Iriving, 134 pages, 8.5 X 11, 9780852885789
This new guide provides coverage north from the Humber. A detailed and entertaining guide to the remarkable variety of harbors and havens along the Yorkshire and Northumberland coasts, the pilot is fully illustrated in color with charts and photographs. This guide has been compiled in 2001 from...
Adriatic Pilot 8th ed
Adriatic Pilot 8th ed
IMR177
$97.95  
Hardcover, T & D Thompson, 8.5 x 11, 9781786790217
In publication for over thirty years, Adriatic Pilot remains the only single volume to cover the whole region, from Albania and the heel of Italy in the south to Venice and Slovenia in the north. The ever-popular cruising ground of Croatia is covered extensively in four separate chapters....
Puerto Rico Adventure Set Denali National Park & Preserve Adventure Set
Puerto Rico Adventure Set
WFP119
$17.95  
Folding Pocket Guide with Map, 14 pages, 5 x 9, 9781583559673
The Puerto Rico Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic Map, offering a perfect resource for travelers wanting "hands on" information on what to see and where to go to find some of the world's most dramatic natural attractions. Waterford's Caribbean Birds...
PUB 173 Sailing Directions Enroute: India and The Bay of Bengal (CURRENT EDITION)
PUB 173 Sailing Directions Enroute: India and The Bay of Bengal (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB173
$31.95  
Paperback, 328 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
PUB 132: Sailing Directions Enroute: Eastern Mediterranean (CURRENT EDITION)
PUB 132: Sailing Directions Enroute: Eastern Mediterranean (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB132
$28.95  
Paperback, 298 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
PUB 181 Sailing Directions Enroute: Greenland and Iceland (CURRENT EDITION)
PUB 181 Sailing Directions Enroute: Greenland and Iceland (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB181
$19.95  
Paperback, 185 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
18" Aluminum Arms Parallel Rule #138
18" Aluminum Arms Parallel Rule #138
WPL0138
$56.99  
18 x 2.6, 721002001382
The 18-inch (45.72cm) Aluminum Arms Parallel Rule feature aluminum arms that join two clear acrylic rulers inscribed with a protractor scale. An essential item in any proper navigation kit, these rules are used to plot direction on a nautical chart from any convenient meridian or compass rose....
PUB 193 Sailing Directions Enroute: SKAGERRAK AND KATTEGAT (CURRENT EDITION)
PUB 193 Sailing Directions Enroute: SKAGERRAK AND KATTEGAT (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB193
$18.95  
Paperback, 163 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Modern Towing
Modern Towing
CMP072
$45.00  
Hardcover, John S. Blank, 580 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870333729
In-depth look at the towing industry, both inland and ocean. Part 1 is an overview with descriptions of tug types, modern gear, design. Part 2 covers operations, special situations. Part 3 deals with the business of towing.
South Biscay, 7th edition (Imray)
South Biscay, 7th edition (Imray)
IMR120
$94.95  
Hardcover, RCCPF/Steve Pickard, 205 pages, 0.9 x 8.2 x 11.6, 9781846233753
This seventh edition of the RCC's South Biscay pilot covers the coasts of France and Spain from the Gironde to A Coruña in Galicia. This edition has been completely revised and updated. In line with other recent RCC editions, waypoints have been introduced to assist navigation. With new...
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