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PUB 164 Sailing Directions Enroute: New Guinea (CURRENT EDITION)
PUB 164 Sailing Directions Enroute: New Guinea (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB164
$26.95  
Paperback, 272 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage
Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage
SKY017
$12.95  
Paperback, Paul N. Hasluck, 9781616086787
A finely illustrated introduction from a masterful craftsman on the art of knotting and splicing. When it comes to explaining crafters' tools and techniques, craftsman Paul N. Hasluck is a true master. In Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage, Hasluck covers everything, from the basics of rope...
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...
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...
Pub. 147 Sailing Directions Enroute: Caribbean Sea Volume 1 (CURRENT EDITION)
Pub. 147 Sailing Directions Enroute: Caribbean Sea Volume 1 (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_PUB147
$19.95  
Paperback, 218 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
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.
Adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
Adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
PMP012
$26.95  
Paperback, Peter Vassilopoulos
Venturing by boat on the West Coast of Vancouver Island gives access to areas many people dream about.   This book reflects on destinations on the west side of the island, including inlets, sounds, harbours and small villages that the author has visited. The book discusses alternative ways...
Grenada to the Virgin Islands Pilot 3rd ed.
Grenada to the Virgin Islands Pilot 3rd ed.
IMR140
$94.95  
Paperback, Jacques Patuelli, 300 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781846235818
This popular book covering the Caribbean from Grenada and Barbados to the Virgin Islands is a translation from Jacques Patuelli's original French version. Each island is dealt with in detail and pilotage notes are followed by tourist information and the usual data on formalities and facilities....
North Sea Passage Pilot REV 6TH ED
North Sea Passage Pilot REV 6TH ED
IMR167
$58.95  
Paperback, Brian Navin, 232 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781846239601
The author’s well-established guide to the East Coast of England, from Great Yarmouth to Dover and the corresponding coasts between Calais and Den Helder, has been updated for this revised 6th edition. Information on the extensive new wind farms in the Thames Estuary and off the coast of Belgium...
2024 USCG Light List II: Atlantic Coast - Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina
2024 USCG Light List II: Atlantic Coast - Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Little River, South Carolina
IHP_LL224
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Dave Perry's 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes Through 2024
Dave Perry's 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes Through 2024
USS045
$14.95  
Paperback, Dave Perry
Dave Perry's 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in an enjoyable format designed to help you become much more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Increase your knowledge of the rules and your racing will improve dramatically as you gain greater...
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.
Atlantic Islands: 7th Edition
Atlantic Islands: 7th Edition
IMR197
$104.95  
Hardcover, 444 pages, 9781786790705
Atlantic Islands is a long-established cruising guide to the five island groups of the North Atlantic, commonly visited by those sailing the popular Atlantic crossing routes but increasingly enjoyed as cruising destinations in their own right. From the sun-baked lagoons of Bemuda to the verdant...
Mediterranean Cruising Handbook, 6th edition (Imray)
Mediterranean Cruising Handbook, 6th edition (Imray)
IMR114
$79.95  
Hardcover, Rod Heikell, 280 pages, 0.9 x 7.3 x 9.4, 9781846231704
This fully updated 6th edition has had a complete facelift and is now published in full colour in a new format. Throughout, the work has been updated, and in places, expanded. It now includes a list of useful waypoints and routes for the entire Mediterranean which are shown on overprinted charts...
Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 1, 3rd. edition
Modern Marine Engineer's Man., Vol. 1, 3rd. edition
CMP090
$95.00  
Hardcover, Everett C. Hunt, Editor, 800 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870334962
Textbook to meet the needs of contemporary marine engineers. Emphasis is placed on main propulsion diesel engines. Aero derivative gas turbines are covered in detail. Each chapter includes review questions and references for additional study.
Tidal Havens of the Wash and Humber, 6th edition (Imray)
Tidal Havens of the Wash and Humber, 6th edition (Imray)
IMR101
$27.95  
Hardcover, Henry Irving, 9780852885079
Henry Irving's long established guide to the nooks and crannies of this fascinating corner of the North Sea is now in its 6th edition and is published in full colour. Coverage of the flat coasts of Norfolk, Lincolnshire and the Humber, regarded as the essential companion for yachts visiting the...
The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right From the Start, 6th Edition
The Complete Day Skipper: Skippering with Confidence Right From the Start, 6th Edition
MPS256
$40.00  
Hardcover, Tom Cunliffe, 208 pages, 7 x 10, 9781472973238
The Complete Day Skipper   is a totally practical hands-on manual that covers the RYA Day Skipper syllabus in a way that reflects a skipper's growing experience at sea, beginning with yacht handling under power, moving on to boat husbandry and sailing skills, and from there to the realistic...
Watch Officer's Guide: A Handbook for All Deck Watch Officers
Watch Officer's Guide: A Handbook for All Deck Watch Officers
NAV081
$23.00  
Hardcover, James Stavridis, 384 pages, 1.2 x 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 9781591149361
Almost as essential to a successful bridge watch as a helm, this guide has long been a primary source of information for standing a taut, safe, and efficient watch. The new edition has been updated for the Navy of the twenty-first century, reflecting the need for increased security, the...
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...
Reeds Lights, Shapes and Buoyage Handbook
Reeds Lights, Shapes and Buoyage Handbook
ACB162
$14.00  
Paperback, Simon Jollands, 128 pages, 4.25 x 6.5, 9781472965097
This pocket-sized guide is a quick reference for all seafarers to the essential navigational lights, shapes, and seamarks which abound off the coastline all over the world. Laid out simply & clearly for quick accessibility, it enables crew, navigators, skippers and even casual day...
The Danube (Imray)
The Danube (Imray)
IMR045
$20.95  
Paperback, Rod Heikell, 9780852881477
This detailed guide is a compendium of information that covers the Danube from Bavaria to the Black Sea. The Danube is illustrated with plans and photographs. Although published in 1990 this remains an excellent guide to the waterway.  Rod Heikell is well known in sailing circles as the...
Turks and Caicos Guide, 3rd ed.
Turks and Caicos Guide, 3rd ed.
SWP037
$42.95  
Paperback, Steven J. Pavlidis, 9781892399403
New Edition now available
12" Chrome Bell w/ Navy Monkey's Fist Lanyard #12000C
12" Chrome Bell w/ Navy Monkey's Fist Lanyard #12000C
WPL12000C
$1,391.99  
12 x 12 x 12, 721002006479
Hand-crafted in Northern Italy, these 12-inch (30.48 cm) chrome bells are guaranteed to please with their richness of sound and beautiful finish. These stunning bells have a high copper content which makes them stronger than most bells available on the market. They are chrome-plated cast brass,...
Stability Data Reference Book UPDATED 2021 EDITION
Stability Data Reference Book UPDATED 2021 EDITION
IHP_STABREF2
$19.95  
Paperback, 30 pages, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Barometer Handbook
Barometer Handbook
STR017
$29.95  
Paperback, David Burch, 238 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780914025122
With the exception of trained meteorological crews, barometers in the past were used at sea primarily to learn if the pressure was going up or down, and whether it was doing this rapidly or slowly. And from this we made an educated guess of a likely consequence, usually in conjunction with other...
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,...
2024 USCG Light List III: Atlantic and Gulf Coasts - Little River, South Carolina to Econfina River, Florida
2024 USCG Light List III: Atlantic and Gulf Coasts - Little River, South Carolina to Econfina River, Florida
IHP_LL324
$35.00  
8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
How to Use Plastic Sextants
How to Use Plastic Sextants
STR022
$19.95  
Paperback, David Burch, 106 pages, 7.5 x 0.2 x 9, 9780914025245
Sextants are used to measure angular heights of celestial bodies above the horizon to find the latitude and longitude of the observer. They can also be used on land with artificial horizons. Sextants can also be used to find the correct Universal Time by measuring the angular distance between...
Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure
Seraffyn's Oriental Adventure
PDB006
$12.95  
Paperback, Lin and Larry Pardey, 256 pages, 9 x 6, 9780964603639
A tale of adventures, as two young dreamers continue their voyaging on board their self-built 24'4" cutter. They cross the exotic sea that spawned Homer's tales of Ulysses' Odyssey, then sail through the strife torn Red Sea and across the typhoon tossed waters of the Bay of Bengal. In this...
U.S. Virgin Islands Dive Map & Adventure Guide
U.S. Virgin Islands Dive Map & Adventure Guide
FRM012
$8.99  
Map, 4.5 x 9, 9781931494526
Detailed, Waterproof, Rip-Resistant Map - loaded with information for everything there is to see and do. Dive and snorkel sites are located, named, and described with detailed text. Side One covers St. Thomas and St. John, with inset maps of Charlotte Amalie, Cruz Bay, and Coral Bay. There are...
2024 USCG Light List VI: Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands
2024 USCG Light List VI: Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands
IHP_LL624
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Caribbean Seashore Life (Criaturas Del Litoral Caribeno): A Guide to the Life in the Littoral Zone (Bilingual)
Caribbean Seashore Life (Criaturas Del Litoral Caribeno): A Guide to the Life in the Littoral Zone (Bilingual)
WFP188
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 4.5 x 8.5, 9781620054796
The Caribbean Sea is a semi-enclosed basin of the western Atlantic Ocean that includes over 8,388 miles (over 13,500 km) of coastline, a zone that is characterized by coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, sandy beaches, and rocky shores. These tropical ecosystems contain a high diversity of flora...
Secret Anchorages of Brittany (Imray)
Secret Anchorages of Brittany (Imray)
IMR035
$35.00  
Hardcover, Peter Cumberlidge, 294 pages, 7.5 x 10, 9780852887578
Secret Anchorages of Brittany provides concise pilotage directions for practically all the natural anchorages along the Brittany coast, from the Bay of Mont St Michel round to the great estuary of the Loire. In fact, as with the first edition, the anchorages start near Cap de la Hague on the...
The Art of Seamanship: Evolving Skills, Exploring Oceans, and Handling Wind, Waves, and Weather
The Art of Seamanship: Evolving Skills, Exploring Oceans, and Handling Wind, Waves, and Weather
INT495
$50.00  
Hardcover, Ralph Naranjo, 544 pages, 9780071493420
Wind, waves, weather, and water demand the practiced art of seamanship "Planning and reacting to the unanticipated are the flip sides of seamanship. This blending of pre-voyage preparedness with effective on-the-water response is learned rather than inherent--together they define the art of...
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.
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands 2nd ed.
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands 2nd ed.
SWP053
$59.95  
Paperback, Stephen J. Pavlidis, 216 pages, 10.7 x 8.3, 9781892399359
Product Description This is the new 2nd edition of the famous Pavlidis Guide to the Virgin Islands. Printed in 2011, the new 2nd edition covers the entire Virgin Islands region including US, British and Spanish Virgin Islands. A comprehensive cruising guide including 84 accurate sketch charts....
Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot, 10th Edition
Turkish Waters & Cyprus Pilot, 10th Edition
IMR170
$104.95  
Hardcover, Rod and Lucinda Heikell, 8.5 x 12, 9781846238260
Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot covers the entire coast of Turkey from the Black Sea down the Aegean coast and around to the Syrian border. The coasts, ports and marinas of the island of Cyprus are also described. There are few more beautiful cities in the world that it is possible to sail...
Big Book of Boat Canvas
Big Book of Boat Canvas
SEV040
$24.00  
Paperback, Karen S. Lipe, 238 pages, 7 x 10, 9780070380004
36 projects for power and sailboats. Hatch covers, dodgers, dinghy covers, much more. Excellent drawings and instructions.
Long Island Sound Chart Atlas (12 x 18 spiral-bound)
Long Island Sound Chart Atlas (12 x 18 spiral-bound)
IHP_LSCB1
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 46 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116323
43 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Long Island Sound and surrounding areas. 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 atlas includes a map...
15" Brushed Aluminum Arms Parallel Rule #141
15" Brushed Aluminum Arms Parallel Rule #141
WPL0141
$35.99  
15 x 2.5, 721002001412
Of all our traditional parallel rules, the 15-inch (38.1cm) Brushed Aluminum Arm Parallel Rule is a best-seller. This sturdy acrylic parallel rule includes a protractor scale, is easy to use, and is a necessary tool for every seagoing navigator. The two straight-edged rules are connected to...
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Jimmy Cornell 4-PACK (Includes Destinations, Routes, Planner & Atlas)
Jimmy Cornell 4-PACK (Includes Destinations, Routes, Planner & Atlas)
JCS018
$241.95 $269.80  
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Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction
Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction
GNB001
$49.95  
Hardcover, Gougeon Brothers, 404 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781878207500
An expanded, revised, reorganized, updated edition of this exhaustive manual on modern wood/epoxy yacht construction. Extensively illustrated with photos and drawings covering every operation from lofting to launching. Extraordinary volume.
Plotting Sheet 903
Plotting Sheet 903
HON_903
$20.00  
Paper, 36 x 20
36 x 20 sheet
NEM New England Maritime STUDENT PACKAGE DEAL
NEM New England Maritime STUDENT PACKAGE DEAL
IHP_NEMSPD
$99.00  
Package deal includes: NEM Reference Material Guide Chart No. 1 MMDREF Compilation Book Free PDF version of the NEM Reference Material Guide ( A PDF file will be emailed to you shortly after your purchase ) Free Standard Shipping
Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage: British Columbia's South and Central Coast from the Gulf Islands to Fitz Hugh Sound
Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage: British Columbia's South and Central Coast from the Gulf Islands to Fitz Hugh Sound
OCG003
$44.95  
Anne Vipond, William Kelly, 336 pages, 7 x 10, 9781927747247
Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage  is a comprehensive cruising guidebook to the fabled sheltered route along the British Columbia coast. From Victoria to Bella Bella, every interesting and stunning anchorage along the way is included in this beautifully illustrated guidebook. Color...
Passage Making 2nd Edition
Passage Making 2nd Edition
USS041
$32.95  
Paperback, US Sailing, 8.5 x 11, 9781938915406
Price change 9 2020
The Laser Campaign Manual
The Laser Campaign Manual
WIL094
$24.95  
paperback, Sir Ben Ainslie, 84 pages, 7 x 10, 9781912621026
Sir Ben Ainslie won his first two Olympic medals (silver, then gold) in the Laser Class. After winning the gold medal he wrote down the secrets that won him that medal in this book. This new edition is published to mark the 20th anniversary of that first of his four Olympic gold medals. It...
PUB 105: Atlas of Pilot Charts South Atlantic Ocean
PUB 105: Atlas of Pilot Charts South Atlantic Ocean
IHP_PUB105
$39.95  
Staple Bound, 14 pages, 13 x 19
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
2024 USCG Light List VII: Great Lakes - Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River above the St. Regis River
2024 USCG Light List VII: Great Lakes - Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River above the St. Regis River
IHP_LL724
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Doctor on Board: Ship's Medicine Chest and Care on the Water - Book
Doctor on Board: Ship's Medicine Chest and Care on the Water - Book
GPT278
$22.95  
M.D. Forgey, William, 9781493056637
A book to take with you when you go sailing or power-boating, in case a medical emergency or other medical problem arises. It emphasizes head trauma and management of orthopedic injuries, seasickness and issues relating to cold injuries (cockpit foot), illness after exposure after leaving a...
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