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NOAA Training Chart 13205 TR: BLOCK ISLAND
NOAA Training Chart 13205 TR: BLOCK ISLAND
PAR064R
$14.95  
Paper Chart, 3ft 10" x 3ft 1"
Now printed on heavier stock! Nautical training charts are outdated nautical charts used for educational purposes in training classes for small-boat operators. Relevant pages of symbols and abbreviations from Chart No. 1 are printed on the reverse side of some of the training charts.
Knots Knots (Folding Pocket Guide) Knots (Folding Pocket Guide)
Knots
WFP166
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.6, 9781620052907
Knots is a handy guide to knot tying. A variety of ties and purposes are illustrated with simple instructions. Printed on durable material and folded for convenience, this is an easy-to-access resource at home or out in nature.
SIGHT REDUCTION TABLES FOR AIR NAVIGATION Pub. No. 249 (HO-249) Commercial Edition
SIGHT REDUCTION TABLES FOR AIR NAVIGATION Pub. No. 249 (HO-249) Commercial Edition
CEL018
$29.95  
paperback, 8.5 x 11
These tables were designed for air navigation where weight and space are at a premium, however, they are very popular with sailors too due to the fact that Vol. 1 offers a speedier way to compute stars. The way the 6 volumes of 229 were combined into this 3 volume set is this: volumes 2 & 3...
Fisherman's Knots and Nets
Fisherman's Knots and Nets
CMP220
$8.95  
Paperback, Raoul Graumont & Elmer Wenstrom, 182 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780870330247
Describes hundreds of knots and bends connecting hooks, leaders, lures, traps and seines. Clear text, illustrations.
Sailor Dog
Sailor Dog
RAN048
$5.99  
Hardcover, Margaret Wise Brown, 36 pages, 7.2 x 0.2 x 8.1, 9780307001436
One of the true classic children's seafaring tales in which Scuppers the sailor dog has adventures galore and learns lessons in self-reliance and the nature of contentment. Fine illustrations and a timeless story.
New England Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral-bound)
New England Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral-bound)
IHP_NECB1
$49.95  
Spiral-Bound, 84 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116330
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide (CURRENT EDITION)
FAA Aeronautical Chart User's Guide (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_FAA1
$14.95  
Paperback, 129 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196691, Current Edition: AUGUST 10, Next Edition: OCTOBER 5
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Great Lakes Chart Atlas (Lake Michigan, Lake Superior & Lake Erie) 12x18 Spiral-bound
Great Lakes Chart Atlas (Lake Michigan, Lake Superior & Lake Erie) 12x18 Spiral-bound
IHP_GLCB1
$44.95  
Spiral-Bound, 87 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116248
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
San Francisco Bay Area Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
San Francisco Bay Area Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
IHP_SFCB1
$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, 29 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116224
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
SIGHT REDUCTION TABLES FOR MARINE NAVIGATION Pub. No. 229 (HO-229) – Commercial Edition
SIGHT REDUCTION TABLES FOR MARINE NAVIGATION Pub. No. 229 (HO-229) – Commercial Edition
CEL002
$29.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is the standard set of tables designed for marine navigation. Although there are 6 volumes in a set, only those pertaining to the latitudes anticipated need be obtained. Their tabular data, being purely mathematical results, never go out of date. The latitudes listed for the Volumes work...
Charlie's Charts: WESTERN COAST OF MEXICO AND BAJA - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: WESTERN COAST OF MEXICO AND BAJA - Guide Book
IHP_CHC001*
$79.95  
Paperback, Holly Scott, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196356
This all new edition is a totally updated cruising guide covering the entire Pacific coast of Mexico from The US Border, down the Baja Peninsula, around up into the Sea of Cortez all the way north to San Felipe, across to Puerto Penasco and south to Puerto Madero/Chiapas. There are 61...
NOAA Training Chart 1210 TR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND
NOAA Training Chart 1210 TR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND
PAR058R
$14.95  
Paper Chart, 3ft 10 x 3ft 1
Now printed on heavier stock! Nautical training charts are outdated nautical charts used for educational purposes in training classes for small-boat operators. Relevant pages of symbols and abbreviations from Chart No. 1 are printed on the reverse side of some of the training charts. Printed...
Charlie's Charts: COSTA RICA - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: COSTA RICA - Guide Book
IHP_CHC006*
$34.95  
Paperback, Margo Wood, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196394
This guide provides detailed drawings of all anchorages and marina facilities on the western coast of Costa Rica. The introduction discusses topics such as climate, entry procedures, money, pets, provisions and worthwhile shore trips. The appendices include chart lists, common menu items...
2019 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 2 - Paperback Book
2019 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 2 - Paperback Book
IHP_BOWD192
$49.00  
Paperback, 454 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116194
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
NOAA Coast Pilot 3: Atlantic Coast: Sandy Hook, NJ to Cape Henry, VA (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 3: Atlantic Coast: Sandy Hook, NJ to Cape Henry, VA (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP3
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
NOAA Coast Pilot 8: Alaska: Dixon Entrance to Cape Spencer (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 8: Alaska: Dixon Entrance to Cape Spencer (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP8
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Weems & Plath: The Maintenance Log
Weems & Plath: The Maintenance Log
WPL005
$41.99  
Spiral-Bound, 80 pages, 11.5" x 8 5/8", 1878797107
Much needed organizer for routine maintenance notations as well as vessel specs, spares inventories, useful sketches.
Caribbean Coral Identification Guide LAMINATED CARD Caribbean Coral Identification Guide LAMINATED CARD
Caribbean Coral Identification Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM004
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781601905383
Stunning photographs make identification of 21 species of coral, sponge and other creatures easy. Also, a fantastic souvenir of your Caribbean dive or snorkel trip. Laminated, 5.5" x 8.5" with hole for lanyard.
Boats: Step into Reading
Boats: Step into Reading
RAN010
$5.99  
Paperback, Shane Corey, 48 pages, 6 x 9, 9780375802218
A colorful picture book with simple words relating to boats of all kinds from ferry boats to speedboats. . For pre-school and kindergarten reading level.
Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus
Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus
RAN107
$29.99  
Hardcover, Zoticus de Lesseps, 30 pages, 10 x 1 x 12, 9780763642907
Follow the fascinating journey of Captain Nemo and explore the ocean's wonders, both real and imagined . . . or are they?
The Don't Die Out There, Card Deck
The Don't Die Out There, Card Deck
MOU065
$8.95  
Playing Cards, Christopher Van Tilburg, 9781594850714
When heading into the outdoors, you chose multipurpose gear whenever possible--bonus points for equipment that's both functional and fun. You can't do better than The Don't Die Out There Deck, a compact deck of playing cards that tucks easily into any backpack or pocket. From construction of...
Charlie's Charts: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Guide Book
IHP_CHC004*
$34.95  
Paperback, Holly Scott, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196318
Compiled with the Southern California cruiser in mind, this first edition of a new cruising guide focuses on Southern California and extends into Mexico. We’ve combined the Pacific Coast Guide with the Mexico Guide and made one up-to-date, detailed cruising guide. It is the newest guide out...
NOAA Coast Pilot 5:Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 5:Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP5
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Florida Keys Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
Florida Keys Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
IHP_FKCB1
$34.95  
Spiral-Bound, 28 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116262
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Fresh and Salt Water
The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Fresh and Salt Water
SKY165
$9.99  
Paperback, Joseph B. Healy, 200 pages, 4 x 6, 9781510721210
If you want to land the trout, salmon, bass, marlin, striper, pike, or shark of a lifetime, you have to know how to tie great knots! Every fisherman knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections—the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing...
International Marine Log Book
International Marine Log Book
INT362
$32.00  
Hardcover, C. Dale Nouse, 224 pages, 9 x 12, 9780070482371
Log keeping pages for 105 days of cruising formatted parallel to spine for easy use. Each day gets two-page spread featuring morning maintenance checklist, record of times, courses, distances, positions.
Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road, 9th edition
Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road, 9th edition
NAV510
$74.95  
Hardcover, Craig H. Allen Jr & Sr, 560 pages, 7.5 x 10, 9781682475492
Professional mariners, military and civilian, from cadets to captains, will find this book's thorough commentary on the rules of the road and its analysis of numerous collision cases in which the courts construed and applied those rules an invaluable reference.  Farwells' Rules of the Nautical...
Chesapeake Bay Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral-bound)
Chesapeake Bay Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral-bound)
IHP_CBCB1
$44.95  
Spiral-Bound, 54 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116354
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Universal Plotting Sheets
Universal Plotting Sheets
CEL012
$13.95  
DoubleSided Pad, 50 pages, 7211002000897
These are also known as VP-OS sheets. . A graduated circle printed at the center allows meridians of longitude to be constructed for any latitude, thus creating a custom-made chart for any geographical location. . Pad of 50 sheets - printed on both sides. 
NOAA Coast Pilot 1: Atlantic Coast: Eastport, ME to Provincetown, MA (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 1: Atlantic Coast: Eastport, ME to Provincetown, MA (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP1
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Hawaiian Islands Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
Hawaiian Islands Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
IHP_HICB1
$32.95  
Spiral-Bound, 38 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116286
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
PUB 117: Radio Navigational Aids 2014 Edition
PUB 117: Radio Navigational Aids 2014 Edition
IHP_PUB117
$69.00  
Paperback, 728 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196844
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide
My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide
SKY080
$9.95  
Paperback, Berndt Sundsten & Jan Jager, 48 pages, 7.5 x 10.4, 9781629146546
A beginner's guide to knot tying for both the child and the child at heart. Knot tying might be an unusual, humble craft, but it is also one of the most useful and practical skills that continues to instruct and entertain people of all ages, whether child or adult. Specifically catered to...
50 Knots You Need to Know: Learn 50 knots for sailing, climbing, camping, and more 50 Knots You Need to Know: Learn 50 knots for sailing, climbing, camping, and more
50 Knots You Need to Know: Learn 50 knots for sailing, climbing, camping, and more
SIM328
$15.95  
Hardcover, Marty Allen, 96 pages, 5 x 7, 978-1909313569
Attention all nerds, put down that laptop and pick up this brilliant guide to tying 50 must-know knots. If you're unaware of the difference between a Cow Hitch and a Marlinspike Hoop or a Running Bowline and a Square Lashing, all will be revealed in "Knot Nerds." Packed with step-by-step...
The Penguin Pocket Spanish Dictionary: Spanish at Your Fingertips
The Penguin Pocket Spanish Dictionary: Spanish at Your Fingertips
PGN295
$11.00  
Paperback, 640 pages, 4.5 x 6.5, 9780141020457
This handy dictionary is the ideal reference book for anyone who wants to improve their Spanish. With more than 38,000 entries, including easy-to-use pronunciation guides and examples of idiomatic use, The Penguin Pocket Spanish Dictionary is the essential Spanish-English, English-Spanish...
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging, Second Edition
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging, Second Edition
INT503
$50.00  
Hardcover, Brion Toss, 432 pages, 8 x 9.5, 9780071849784
Revised and updated―the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts From its initial publication,  The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice  has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master the fine art of rigging. In this...
Stowaway
Stowaway
SIM060
$8.99  
Paperback, Karen Hesse, illust. by Robert Andrew Parker, 315 pages, 5 x 7.5, 9780689839894
The amazing true story of a young stowaway aboard Capt. Cook's Endeavor, and his adventures while helping to explore the South Seas. A thrilling tale.
Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs
Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs
ACB142
$27.00  
Paperback, Des Pawson, 176 pages, 8.3 x 0.6 x 8.3, 9781472922786
This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popular  Des Pawson's Knot Craft , together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs. Readers can learn how to make 60 different ropework projects,...
Naval Shiphandler's Guide
Naval Shiphandler's Guide
NAV511
$62.95  
Hardcover, USN (Ret.) Capt James A. Barber, 300 pages, 10 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches, 9781682477014
The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have...
Weather Weather (Folding Pocket Guide) Weather (Folding Pocket Guide)
Weather
WFP011
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551127
Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to observe clouds and anticipate weather changes. This folded guide is printed on laminate material for durability and...
Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
DKP137
$22.99  
Flex, Des Pawson, 400 pages, 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.1, 9780744028478
With step-by-step color photographs, the highly visual Knots: The Complete Visual Guide is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to tying more than 100 knots. From choosing, using, and maintaining ropes, to learning about the different families of knots - from stopper knots; binding knots;...
ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth: Learning to Drive a Z-Drive
ASD Tugs: Thrust and Azimuth: Learning to Drive a Z-Drive
CMP304
$49.99  
paperback, Jeff Slesinger, 208 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780764356827
An Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tug or towboat is a high-performance vessel that is responsive, quick to maneuver and extremely powerful. In the hands of a skilled operator maneuvering these vessels looks effortless and seamless—smoothly spinning around, nimbly shifting position, having pinpoint...
Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47
Code of Federal Regulations CFR 47
IHP_CFR47A
$34.95  
Paperback, 6 x 9
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom
The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom
SKY073
$24.99  
Hardcover, Stephan Brennan (Editor), 224 pages, 5 x 7, 9781628737622
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” --Mark Twain It’s telling that Mark Twain chose...
The Nautical Almanac 1981
The Nautical Almanac 1981
IHP_1981
$29.95  
Paperback, USNO Nautical Almanac Office, H. M. Nautical Almanac Office, 318 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196189
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea
Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea
INT465
$28.00  
Hardcover, John Kretschmer, 256 pages, 6 x 9, 9780071704403
"I know you'll want to read more after you finish   Sailing a Serious Ocean . And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean."   -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF   ROUNDING THE HORN After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the...
Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull - 25th Anniversary Edition
Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull - 25th Anniversary Edition
PDB020
$49.95  
Hardcover, Larry Pardey, 452 pages, 10 x 8
This impressive book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving procedures. Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsman of the wooden-boat building world. He and his wife, Lin, have built two, strong,...
Puget Sound Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral bound)
Puget Sound Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral bound)
IHP_PSCB1
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 46 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116217
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
WIL004
$179.50  
Hardcover, Capt. John V. Noel, Jr (retired), 782 pages, 65 x 95, 471289485
Exhaustive, venerable guide to Shiphandling and seagoing safety covering every aspect of the subject. An indispensable reference. NOTE: no wholesale discount available 
2024 Waterway Guide - Chesapeake Bay - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Chesapeake Bay - Book
WWG_C24
$54.99  
Waterway Guide, 400 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.25", 9798986652573
Updated annually, the Waterway Guide Chesapeake Bay 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Chesapeake Bay, the Delaware Bay and the Delmarva Atlantic coast from Cape May to Norfolk. The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography...
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