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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
$27.95  
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 Their tabular data, being purely mathematical results, never go out of date.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...
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
STR050
$19.95  
Paperback, David Burch, 76 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780914025634
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and...
2024 Waterway Guide - Southern - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Southern - Book
WWG_S24
$54.99  
Waterway Guide, 612 pages, 10.5 x 9 x 0.75", 9798986652559
Updated annually, the Waterway Guide Southern 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring Florida's East coast, the St. John's River, the Okeechobee Waterway, the Keys, Florida's West coast and the Gulf of Mexico to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The guide features...
International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - 8.5 x 11": Amalgamated Gov't Version
International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - 8.5 x 11": Amalgamated Gov't Version
IHP_NAVALM1
$12.95  
Paperback (Staple-Bound), 326 pages, 8.5 x 11
THIS IS THE STANDARD 8.5 X 11" GOVERNMENT VERSION. WE ALSO OFFER AN ENHANCED VERSION OF THIS BOOK This publication is an amalgamation of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (72 COLREGS) and Inland Navigation Rules, their Annexes, and associated Federal rules and...
Basic Keelboat, 4th edition
Basic Keelboat, 4th edition
USS026
$19.95  
Paperback, U.S. Sailing Association, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780979647703
Now in full color. The basic book in the Certification Series. Instructs all basic sailing maneuvers in clear illustrations and spare text. Offers excellent, reassuring instruction in basic sailboat handling and sailing seamanship.
NOAA Training Chart 13205 TR: BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)
NOAA Training Chart 13205 TR: BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)
PAR064R
$14.95  
Paper Chart, 3ft 10" x 3ft 1"
Now printed on heavier stock

Minimum quantity for "NOAA Training Chart 13205 TR: BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)" is 1.

Understanding Boat Design, 4th edition
Understanding Boat Design, 4th edition
INT272
$21.00  
Paperback, Edward S. Brewer, 143 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780070076945
The best, most concise introduction to boat shapes, designs, rigs, features, construction materials, powering options, performance and more for both sail and power. Excellent illustrations.
The Grab Bag Book
The Grab Bag Book
PAR030
$19.95  
Paperback, Frances & Michael Holworth, 96 pages, 8.2 x 6, 9780939837533
The purpose of this text is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking. . It features: advice on the essentials to pack into the emergency grab bag for a short or long cruise, hot or cold climate, coastal or offshore trip; flowcharts to prioritize abandon ship...
Charlie's Charts: POLYNESIA 8th Edition - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: POLYNESIA 8th Edition - Guide Book
IHP_CHC010*
$39.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 212 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116439
New 8th edition features colored maps and a revised layout for improved readability!  Previously updated in 2011 with the extensive knowledge of Captain Holly Scott from her many adventures in Polynesia. Additionally, we have received and incorporated many updates on anchorages and marina...
Weems & Plath: The Cruising Log
Weems & Plath: The Cruising Log
WPL003
$41.99  
Spiral-Bound, 11.5" x 8 5/8", 721002007995
More than 80 well organized pages for log entries, guest registry, vessel specs, checklist. Spiral-bound.
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
$25.00  
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...
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: Expanded 4th Edition
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: Expanded 4th Edition
PAR227
$19.95  
Paperback, Mark Nicholas, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116026
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat  speaks to dreamers and explorers alike, presenting information about this wonderful and rewarding lifestyle. Mark Nicholas has combined his experience of life aboard with the advice of other liveaboards, marina owners, technicians, boat manufacturers,...
Southeast Atlantic Coast Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
Southeast Atlantic Coast Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
IHP_SEACB
$45.95  
Spiral-Bound, 58 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116422
54 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. from N. Florida to North Carolina. Spiral-bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and planning. Each chart...
The Outlaw Ocean
The Outlaw Ocean
PGN345
$21.00  
Paperback, Ian Urbina, 576 pages, 5 x 8, 9781101972373
A riveting, adrenaline-fueled tour of a vast, lawless, and rampantly criminal world that few have ever seen: the high seas. There are few remaining frontiers on our planet. But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world's oceans: too big to police, and under no clear...
Loud Emily
Loud Emily
SIM002
$9.99  
Paperback, Alexis O'Neill, 40 pages, 10 x 95, 9780689846694
Emily's voice is so loud she finds work on a tugboat as a fog horn and, as a bonus, her voice actually scares the fog away!
Charlie's Charts: U.S. PACIFIC COAST - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: U.S. PACIFIC COAST - Guide Book
IHP_CHC002*
$54.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196363
This cruising guide is a proven reference for safe navigation of the challenges for travel along the US Pacific Coast. It clearly describes the choices of routes for travel along the coast: harbor-hopping, inshore and offshore routes and discusses weather, crossing bars and safety issues. A...
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
36 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Puget Sound area. Spiral bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and use aboard small craft....
The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday
The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday
FFB084
$29.95  
Spiral-bound, Colin Jarman, 224 pages, 7.9 x 6.5 x 1, 9781770852099
A guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable knots.The Knot Tying Bible is a complete guide to selecting, tying and using a wide array of knots, useful for everything from hauling logs to securing the canoe to wrapping a present. Beginners can master the basics before...
CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: 3rd Edition CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: 3rd Edition
CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS: 3rd Edition
IHP_CGHI
$49.95  
Paperback, Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy, 336 pages, 8 x 10, 9781937196837
The CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS is a boaters’ companion designed to aid resident and visiting boaters alike in their enjoyment of the Islands. The first section, “The Hawaiian Islands,” offers a brief look at the geological, historical, and political history of the Islands, as well...
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
CEL016
$27.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
Because of the high price and spotty availabliity of the Government editions,we have reprinted these as Commercial Editions from official Government electronic files. They are economical, and sized at 90% of the originals. They have soft instead of hard covers and their smaller size of 8.5 x 11...
NOAA Training Chart: 39TR Great Lakes, West End Of Lake Erie NOAA Training Chart: 39TR Great Lakes, West End Of Lake Erie
NOAA Training Chart: 39TR Great Lakes, West End Of Lake Erie
NO_39TR-R
$16.95  
Paper Chart
Charts are non-returnable. Select options below.
Astounding Sea Stories: Fifteen Ripping Good Tales
Astounding Sea Stories: Fifteen Ripping Good Tales
SKY128
$14.99  
Paperback, 280 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781944824242
“1789 April: Just before sun-rising, Mr. Christian, with the master at arms, gunner’s mate, and Thomas Burket, seaman, came into my cabin while I was asleep, and seizing me, tied my hands with a cord behind my back and threatened me with instant death if I spoke or made the least noise.”  So...
Hawaii Seashore Life Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide) Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide)
Hawaii Seashore Life
WFP106
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583558669
As important pollinators, butterflies help keep Hawaii's flowers blooming.  Visitors and residents of the Aloha state will recognize the beauty of Hawaii Butterflies and Moths.  Detailed illustrations help to identify over 70 familiar species of butterflies and moths. Durable, lightweight and...
Gar Wood Boats
Gar Wood Boats
CHP001
$39.95  
Hardcover, Anthony Mollica Jr., 128 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780760306079
Gar Wood boats are arguably the most coveted of all antique boats. This photo history presents Gar Wood, the man, his celebrated company and the magnificent boats themselves with special attention to the Baby Gar as well as runabouts, speedsters, and more.
Gerry Cunningham's Navigator's Complete Chart Book: Pacific Coast of Baja and The Sea of Cortez
Gerry Cunningham's Navigator's Complete Chart Book: Pacific Coast of Baja and The Sea of Cortez
IHP_GCB
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, Gerry Cunningham, 54 pages, 13 x 19, 9781951116088
The complete chart book includes all of the chart content previously available from Gerry Charts covering the region of Baja and The Sea of Cortez.  The charts in this book have been scaled down proportionately to fit the page and are intended as a useful reference. Not recommended for...
NOAA Coast Pilot 9: Pacific and Arctic coasts of Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 9: Pacific and Arctic coasts of Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP9
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant: All Instructions and Tables Included
GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant: All Instructions and Tables Included
STR049
$22.45  
Paperback, David Burch, 98 pages, 6 x 9, 9780914025603
Our guiding principle for this booklet was to provide a means of learning and executing a position fix at sea when a vessel has run out of power and all the batteries have been consumed, so there is no GPS available. We wanted a solution that is compact and inexpensive, using tables and...
Anchor KEYCHAIN
Anchor KEYCHAIN
PAR522
$9.95  
B1, Stainless Steel, 1.5 x 1.75
Laser-cut stainless steel and stone tumbled for a weathered, distressed matte finish. Each opener includes our branded SQUATCH METALWORKS split ring key chain. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Bridge Log Book (31 day)
Bridge Log Book (31 day)
IHP_BLOG31
$8.95  
Spiral-Bound, 66 pages, 8.5 x 11
Spiral-bound 66 pages
Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual
Fiberglass Boat Repair Manual
INT123
$39.00  
Hardcover, Allan H. Vaitses, 167 pages, 7 x 10, 9780071569149
Covers every facet of fiberglass boat repair techniques and strategies from cosmetic touch-up to gel coat blistering to major structural rebuilding or modification. Author speaks from decades' experience as builder and surveyor.
Working Boats: An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft
Working Boats: An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft
PGN397
$19.99  
Hardcover, Tom Crestodina, 56 pages, 10 x 8, 9781632172594
This visually engaging book filled with cross sections and exploded views of working boats is perfect for children--and even adults--curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats. Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats,...
The Chinese Sailing Rig, 3rd Edition - Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig
The Chinese Sailing Rig, 3rd Edition - Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig
IHP_JUNKRIG
$18.95  
Paperback, Derek Van Loan, 112 pages, 7.8 x 6.4, 9780939837700
The Chinese Sailing Rig: Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig is a stem-to-stern guide for the Western sailor who wants to junk rig any hull. . Words and drawings clearly explain in detail concepts that have been successfully used for millennia in the Orient. Using Western materials and...
Weather Weather (Folding Pocket Guide) Weather (Folding Pocket Guide)
Weather
WFP011
$7.95  
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...
Weems & Plath: The Ship's Log
Weems & Plath: The Ship's Log
WPL004
$41.99  
Spiral-Bound, 80 pages, 11.5 x 8, 1878797085
More than 80 ruled pages for recording log entries in flexible format. Guest registry, radio log. Spiral-bound.
American Merchant Seaman's Manual, 7th edition
American Merchant Seaman's Manual, 7th edition
CMP005
$60.00  
Hardcover, William B. Hayler, editor, 672 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335495
Updated edition of the primary seamanship text and reference for the American Merchant Marine for over 60 years. Includes new chapters on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and revised chapter on wire rope. Trusted.
First Sail
First Sail
CMP286
$15.99  
Hardcover, Richard Henderson, illustrated by Jennifer Heyd Wharton, 41 pages, 11 x 8.5, 9780870334429
This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the basics of sailing. Adam, a young boy from the city, yearns to learn how to sail. When his aunt and uncle invite him to visit one summer, his cousin Beth takes him out in her sailboat. Beth shows Adam many of the things he will need to...
The Marlinspike Sailor The Marlinspike Sailor
The Marlinspike Sailor
INT264
$22.00  
Paperback, Hervey Garrett Smith, 130 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780070592186
Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled  The Marlinspike Sailor  to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the...
Santa Barbara to San Diego Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
Santa Barbara to San Diego Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
IHP_SDCB1
$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116279
24 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts coverign the area from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA, including Los Angeles. Spiral bound in a large format (12x18") booklet. Printed on high-quality paper and updated regularly. Not recommended for navigation, but handy for reference and...
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...
NOAA Training Chart 1210 TR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)
NOAA Training Chart 1210 TR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)
PAR058R
$14.95  
Paper Chart, 3ft 10 x 3ft 1
Now printed on heavier stock!

Minimum quantity for "NOAA Training Chart 1210 TR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)" is 1.

Hello Lighthouse
Hello Lighthouse
HCT049
$18.99  
Hardcover, Sophie Blackall, 48 pages, 7.5 x 12, 9780316362382
Winner of the 2019 Caldecott Medal   A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor!   Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs...
Dutton's Nautical Navigation, 15th edition
Dutton's Nautical Navigation, 15th edition
NAV019
$66.95  
Hardcover, revised by Thomas J. Cutler, 664 pages, 8.5 x 11, 155750248X
An extensive update of this classic textbook covering all aspects of contemporary marine navigation. While still covering traditional topics such as celestial navigation, this new edition gives full due to 21st century electronics and techniques. Fully illustrated.
Ship Spotter's Guide
Ship Spotter's Guide
RAN338
$12.00  
Paperback, Angus Konstam, 128 pages, 7.5 x 0.4 x 5.1, 9781472808691
Ships have been part of military campaigns since the Ancient world, and this expertly illustrated and detailed Spotter's Guide offers a look at the 40 most iconic and recognizable ships throughout history. From the Viking longship through to the powerful modern aircraft carriers, and from 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,...
Shipboard Bridge Resource Management
Shipboard Bridge Resource Management
IHP_SBRM*
$49.95  
Paperback, Michael R. Adams, 196 pages, 9.5 x 7.5, 9781951116576
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook, 2nd edition
Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook, 2nd edition
INT036
$55.00  
Paperback, Charlie Wing, 320 pages, 11 x 8, 9780071446440
Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable. Boat owner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat's electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. . This book needs to be in every...
Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation
Basic & Primitive Navigation
WFP080
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583557129
Wilderness education is a critical part of personal safety -- and not getting lost, or knowing how to get found if you are lost , is an essential skill.   Basic & Primitive Navigation teaches simple techniques to navigate out of dangerous situations. Instruction on basic compass use and...
Quick Guide to the Rules of the Road
Quick Guide to the Rules of the Road
IHP_NAVQ
$12.95  
Spiral-Bound, 28 pages, 10.25 x 4, 9781951116477
Designed to replace the discontinued Captain's Quick Guide , our handy spiral-bound guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road is meant to improve upon that popular guide. Printed on card stock with waterproof front and back cover.  Learn: How to Interpret the Lights You See on Other...
NOAA Coast Pilot 2: Atlantic Coast: Cape Cod, MA to Sandy Hook, NJ (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 2: Atlantic Coast: Cape Cod, MA to Sandy Hook, NJ (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP2
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
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...
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