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Captain's Quick Guides: Sail Trim & Rig Tuning (Laminated Folding Guide)
Captain's Quick Guides: Sail Trim & Rig Tuning (Laminated Folding Guide)
INT054
$20.00  
Paperback, Bill Gladstone, 16 pages, 4 x 9, 9780071440134
Covers all the basics of rig tuning, sail setting and shaping for cruisers as well as racers. Handy quick-reference folding guide. Fourteen panels of waterproof information.
The Adventures of Onyx and The Guardians of the Straits
The Adventures of Onyx and The Guardians of the Straits
ENS001
$13.99  
Hardcover, Tyler Benson, 10 x 10, 9780615627373
One windy, November day, a cry for help comes into the Coast Guard Station in St. Ignace, Michigan. A plane has crashed on Mackinac Island and it's up to The Guardians of the Straits to answer the call. The Coasties quickly rush to their motor lifeboat, along with their newest and most fearless...
1984 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 1 - Hardcover Books (Set of 2)
1984 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 1 - Hardcover Books (Set of 2)
POD020
$189.95  
Hardcover, 684, 748 pages, 7 x 10, 9781937196509, 9781937196516
Reprinted as a two hardcover book set
The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots
The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots
SKY151
$9.99  
paperback, Peter Owen, 80 pages, 4 x 6, 9781510752221
21 Essential Knots for Everyday Use Indoors or Outdoors! This compact little reference book includes knots for a wide range of functions, from home to work, hobby to play activities. No knot-tying jargon is used, no baffling technical terms—just simple step-by-step instructions and...
12-Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook, revised edition
12-Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook, revised edition
SPA002
$43.99  
Paperback, Edgar J. Beyn, 232 pages, 6 x 9, 1878797131
Covers basic electricity, switches, troubleshooting, engine instruments, safety standards, solar power, batteries, pumps, electrolytic corrosion. Practical solutions to common problems.
2002 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Paperback Book
2002 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Paperback Book
IHP_BOWD02
$79.95  
Paperback, 882 pages, 8 x 10.5, 9781951116545
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Powerboat Handling Illustrated
Powerboat Handling Illustrated
INT015
$32.00  
Paperback, Bob Sweet, 170 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780071468817
What every powerboater needs to know from docking to surviving heavy weather. Discusses every type of drive train including bow thrusters as well as handling every type of hull in any conditions likely to be met. 210 color illustrations.
Little Red Lighthouse & the Great Gray Bridge
Little Red Lighthouse & the Great Gray Bridge
HBC007
$9.99  
Paperback, Hildegarde H. Swift & Lynd Ward, 58 pages, 9 x 10, 9780152045739
This very important lighthouse stands tucked beneath the George Washington Bridge spanning the Hudson. Here is the story of how the little lighthouse learned that it was still very important and needed.
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...
GPS for Mariners, 2nd edition
GPS for Mariners, 2nd edition
INT443
$21.00  
Paperback, Robert Sweet, 176 pages, 7.3 x 0.3 x 9.3, 9780071713993
The operator's manual that should come with every boater's GPS receiver or chart plotter. Since the first edition of GPS for Mariners, GPS has achieved almost universal acceptance. No one needs to be told in detail how the system works or why it is reliable anymore. Boaters today accept GPS as...
First Aid at Sea 7th Edition
First Aid at Sea 7th Edition
MPS208
$20.00  
Paperback, Douglas Justins, Colin Berry, 30 pages, 7 x 9, 9781472953414
This fully updated new edition of   First Aid at Sea   provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers: - Color coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference - Concise descriptions of medical conditions - Prioritized list of treatments - Ringbinding...
Gerry Cunningham's Sea of Cortez Cruising Guide: Vol 2 The Middle Gulf of California
Gerry Cunningham's Sea of Cortez Cruising Guide: Vol 2 The Middle Gulf of California
IHP_GCG2
$29.95  
Paperback, Gerry Cunningham, 146 pages, 8 x 10, 9781951116125
Covers Conception Bay to The Enchanted Islands with over 84 anchorages described. For power or sail. Reformatted to 8x10 paperback. Gerry Cunningham's work lives on in our new Legacy Series. We have touched up the layout of this classic guide to make it easier to use. Laminated cover for...
Little Toot, Board Book
Little Toot, Board Book
PGN095
$6.99  
Board, Hardie Gramatky, 12 pages, 8 x 0.4 x 6.8, 9780448405858
First published in 1939, this classic story of the energetic tugboat, available in board book format.
Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
IHP_20SSB
$19.95  
Paperback, John Vigor, 136 pages, 9 x 6, 9780939837328
John Vigor turns the spotlight on twenty seaworthy sailboats that are at home on the ocean in all weather. These are old fiberglass boats, mostly of traditional design and strong construction. . All are small, from 20 feet to 32 feet overall, but all have crossed oceans, and all are cheap....
Understanding Boat Wiring
Understanding Boat Wiring
SHP100
$13.95  
Paperback, John Payne, 86 pages, 6 x 9, 9781574091632
Well illustrated, confidence-inspiring guide to wiring and wiring standards, electricity basics, circuit protection, planning and installation, switches, grounding and much more. Makes boat wiring much more logical and far less intimidating.
Basic Navigation Set #317
Basic Navigation Set #317
WPL0317
$99.99  
17.5 x 6, 721002001863
The Basic Navigation Set provides the essential navigation instruments required for basic navigation, such as finding position, range, and bearing to a destination. The set, packaged in a clear, reusable plastic case, includes four tools; the Weems Protractor (255) (an updated version of Breton...
Annapolis Seamanship, Vol. 2: Heavy Weather Sailing (DVD)
Annapolis Seamanship, Vol. 2: Heavy Weather Sailing (DVD)
BY371D
$24.99  
DVD, 97278003710
"Superb program, Rousmaniere is a natural teacher" - Cruising World"Will help Sailors be more confident and even enjoy sailing in heavy weather" - Gary Jobson. Many sailors anxieties about sailing in winds stronger than 20 knots will be eased when they learn the lessons taught in this fast-paced...
Lighthouse Activity Book
Lighthouse Activity Book
IHP_LHA001
$12.95  
Paperback, Elinor DeWire, 75 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780945092551
Includes read-aloud stories, word games, puzzles, coloring pages, art activities, poems, biographies of famous lighthouse people, cartoons, scrambles, trivia and much more. Fun for any lighthouse fan of any age.
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...
Intracoastal Waterway CHARTBOOK, 6th edition: Norfolk to Miami
Intracoastal Waterway CHARTBOOK, 6th edition: Norfolk to Miami
INT451
$78.00  
Spiral-Bound, John & Leslie Kettlewell, 304 pages, 11.7 x 8.5 x 1.2, 9780071803908
A perfect navigational backup for that fluky chartplotter or iPadNavigating the Intracoastal Waterway from Virginia to Florida, or vice versa, is certainly possible with only a chartplotter, but prudent mariners like you know it's smart to have a back-up. Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook Norfolk...
How To Rename Your Boat And 19 Other Useful Ceremonies, Superstitions, Prayers, Rituals, and Curses
How To Rename Your Boat And 19 Other Useful Ceremonies, Superstitions, Prayers, Rituals, and Curses
PAR027
$10.95  
Paperback, John Vigor, 210 pages, 9 x 6.5, 9780939837625
John Vigor, a freelance writer and editor, is the author of 10 boating books, including Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere (Paradise Cay), and numerous magazine articles. . He is a sailing and navigation instructor qualified by the American Sailing Association.
Basic Coastal Navigation, 2nd edition
Basic Coastal Navigation, 2nd edition
SHP302
$29.95  
Hardcover, Frank J. Larkin, 288 pages, 7 x 10, 1574090526
Clear, easily understood, comprehensive course can be used for self-study or in a course setting. Goes from simple techniques through advanced, including GPS navigation.
PUB. 150 World Port Index
PUB. 150 World Port Index
IHP_PUB150
$24.95  
Paperback, 247 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
The Book of Sailing Knots: How To Tie And Correctly Use Over 50 Essential Knots
The Book of Sailing Knots: How To Tie And Correctly Use Over 50 Essential Knots
NBN045
$14.95  
Paperback, Peter Owen, 144 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781493036745
In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is...
Coastal Navigation
Coastal Navigation
USS008
$20.95  
Paperback, Tom Cunliffe, 126 pages, 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4, 9780976226161
Excellent grounding in traditional and up-to-date electronic navigation techniques for near coastal passage making. Clear, instructional text with excellent photos, drawings.
12" Brass Bell w/ White Monkey's Fist Lanyard #12000
12" Brass Bell w/ White Monkey's Fist Lanyard #12000
WPL12000
$1,267.99  
12 x 12 x 12, 721002006462
THIS ITEM IS DROP SHIPPED FROM THE MANUFACTURER We have searched the world over to bring you the highest quality brass bells with superior tone and finish. The rich resonance of these 12-inch (30.48 cm) brass bells when struck is guaranteed to please. Hand-crafted in Northern Italy, their...
Celestial Navigation, 3rd edition
Celestial Navigation, 3rd edition
WIL061
$19.95  
Paperback, Tom Cunliffe, 65 pages, 6.75 x 9.5, 9780470666333
As romantic sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant...
Marine Diesel Engines, 3rd edition
Marine Diesel Engines, 3rd edition
INT088
$30.00  
Hardcover, Nigel Calder, 284 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780071475358
The world's bestselling marine engine maintenance book got even better and more up-to-date. Lucid explanations, over 300 b&w photos and drawings of every diesel system and advice on what to do when things go wrong.
1000 Flags: Banners and Ensigns
1000 Flags: Banners and Ensigns
FFB165
$24.95  
Paperback, Elisabeth Dumont-Le Cornec, 240 pages, 7 x 9, 9780228102588
A guide to the world's flags, their history and design. Did you know that the flag of the United States has been modified 32 times? And that the Jolly Roger is still flown today? Every flag raised through time has a remarkable history tied to the identity and history of whoever is flying...
Map of Inland Waterways of France
Map of Inland Waterways of France
IMR190
$23.95  
paperback, David Edwards-May, 11.3 x 7.6, 9781786790644
First published in the 1950s under the editorship of EE Benest and later Konrad Nussbaum, the Imray map of the French inland waterway system has always been regarded as the essential reference for planning a visit to France by boat. It is now superseded by this completely recompiled and redrawn...
CCA Cruising Guide to Newfoundland 2ND EDITION
CCA Cruising Guide to Newfoundland 2ND EDITION
IHP_CCA6
$64.95  
Paperback, CCA, 280 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781734086317
The new 2023 edition features many improvements: Updated information for virtually all 300 harbors Dozens of new harbor descriptions Navionics chartlets for almost every harbor Color photography throughout New article describing local sea birds and whales Recommended cruise...
39270: The Official Pictorial Record of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
39270: The Official Pictorial Record of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
PAR068
$44.95  
Hardcover, Gavin Brown, 9781908271822
This 11th edition of the legendary round the world race is arguably the most visually dazzling yacht race ever. Seldom has photography documented the quest to master the oceans or the ingredients of world-class sporting endeavour better or more vividly than in this Volvo Ocean Race. . From...
The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot
The Everything Knots Book: Step-By-Step Instructions for Tying Any Knot
SIM307
$14.95  
Paperback, Randy Penn, 268 pages, 6 x 9, 9781593370329
Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to...
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Destination Mexico
Destination Mexico
PAR009
$10.95 $19.95  
Paperback, Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy, 181 pages, 10.7 x 8.2, 9780939837410
Everything you need to know about getting yourself and your boat ready for a cruise of weeks or months in Mexican waters. For the practical, hands-on pleasure boat skipper, whether power or sail, you'll find advice on clothing and provisions, recreational and galley equipment, toiletries and...
The Panama Cruising Guide, 5th Edition
The Panama Cruising Guide, 5th Edition
IMR154
$128.00  
Paperback, Eric Bauhaus, 9789962056645
A complete sailors guide to the Isthmus of Panama. This fifth updated and expanded edition of The Panama Cruising Guide is the most comprehensive, complete and easy to use cruising guide to the beautiful Isthmus of Panama. 205 accurate proprietary charts, 220 waypoints and 276 colour...
Panama Guide, 2nd edition
Panama Guide, 2nd edition
SWP004
$39.95  
Paperback, Nancy Schwalbe Zydler & Tom Zydler, 332 pages, 8 x 10, 9781892399090
Comprehensive cruising guide for all of the waters surrounding Panama, plus its navigable rivers, the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.
Radio Navigational Aids Pub.117 2005 Edition
Radio Navigational Aids Pub.117 2005 Edition
IHP_PUB117-05
$34.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Ultralight Divider #176
Ultralight Divider #176
WPL0176
$36.99  
7 x 1.8, 721002001764
Our Ultralight Dividers are the perfect tools to fill out your navigation kit. They are the best-selling navigation tool in our whole product line, and for good reason. Constructed of coated marine alloy to resist corrosion, these durable dividers are fully adjustable and easy to use. They...
8" One Hand Divider #171
8" One Hand Divider #171
WPL171
$54.99  
8 x 2.5, 721002001719
Our traditional 8-inch (20.32 cm) brass one hand dividers can be opened and closed easily with one hand while performing chart work. 8-inches (20.32 cm) long Brass handles Tapered sides & polished stainless steel tips Lifetime warranty WARNING:  This product can...
Cruising Ports: Central American Route Updated 2023
Cruising Ports: Central American Route Updated 2023
PLP005
$69.95  
Paperback, Capt. Pat Rains, 260 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780963847027
New Updated edition, 2023. Nautical guidebook (272 pages) for boaters (sail & power) to all the marinas, anchorages & services along Pacific Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama - also Mexico's Gulf Coast, Yucatan Channel, NW Cuba, Belize, Rio Dulce, Honduras and Western...
Sailing for Dummies, 3rd edition
Sailing for Dummies, 3rd edition
WIL097
$24.99  
Paperback, J.J. Isler & Peter Isler, 448 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9781119867234
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 your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything...
Storytelling for Sailors Video Seminar (USB Drive or Streaming Video)
Storytelling for Sailors Video Seminar (USB Drive or Streaming Video)
PDV014
$99.00  

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Advanced First Aid Afloat, 5th edition
Advanced First Aid Afloat, 5th edition
CMP200
$16.99  
Paperback, Peter F. Eastman, M.D, 211 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870335242
Since its first publication in 1972, more than 30,000 blue-water sailors have looked to this book when injury or illness struck at sea. Virtually every accident or ailment that might occur when professional medical care is unavailable is squarely faced and dealt with, using layman's language and...
Celestial Navigation with the S Table
Celestial Navigation with the S Table
PAR011
$9.95  
Paperback, Mike Pepperday, 24 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9780939837090
Recently developed method to back-up celestial navigation computers. Uses DR position, is shortest and simplest to learn table and method, works for all latitudes and altitudes and is a practical star identifier.
IMO Garbage Refuse Logbook for US and International Waters (90 Days)
IMO Garbage Refuse Logbook for US and International Waters (90 Days)
PRO109
$28.00  
Spiral-Bound, 8.5 x 11, 9781948650106
Spiral-bound
Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
ACB136
$30.00  
Hardcover, Jan-Willem Polman, 176 pages, 10 x 7.1, 9781472923202
The time when every vessel going to sea made use of three-strand rope has gone. Still, splicing that type of rope and cord is relatively straightforward. Nowadays the most common type of rope used on board yachts, dinghies, motorboats, working boats, and ferries is braided rope. Few people have...
Complete Canvas Worker's Guide, 2nd edition
Complete Canvas Worker's Guide, 2nd edition
INT019
$23.00  
Paperback, Jim Grant, 186 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780070240803
For sailboat or powerboat owners who want to construct sail covers, awnings, biminis, dodgers, cushion covers, boat covers, weather cloths from traditional canvas or synthetic materials. Detailed instructions, clear and easy to follow. 180 illustrations.
The River Nene
The River Nene
IMR195
$16.19  
Paperback, Roger Green, 24 x 17, 9781786791634
With support from the Inland Waterways Association, Friends of the River Nene and others, and drawing on his longstanding connection with the river, Roger Green has thoroughly revised and updated this popular guide. A new design includes thorough navigation notes alongside more detailed maps of...
CCA Cruising Guide to The Gulf of St. Lawrence
CCA Cruising Guide to The Gulf of St. Lawrence
IHP_CCA4*
$54.95  
Paperback, CCA, 176 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781734086331
What Makes The Gulf Such A Special Area To Cruise ? The Gulf has a huge range of beautiful scenery and countess well protected harbors and anchorages. Animal, bird and undersea creatures abound, plus the weather is kinder than out on the Atlantic coast. It has a colorful history—amalgamating...
Celestial Navigation: A Complete Home Study Course, Second Edition
Celestial Navigation: A Complete Home Study Course, Second Edition
STR040
$39.00  
Paperback, David Burch, 296 pages, 8.3 x 0.6 x 11, 9780914025467
This book has been used for 30 years, updated periodically as needed. More than 20,000 students have successfully learned ocean navigation from these materials and gone on to cross oceans or circumnavigate the globe. This book covers how to find position at sea from timed sextant sights of the...
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