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Paradise Cay Publications offers a complete line of nautical Books for navigation and mariner trainingWe are an authorized print agent for NOAA charts and NGA print-on-demand nautical charts. In addition, we a certified seller for Canadian Hydrographic charts. Our charts and many of our books are printed in-house. We use modern printers to produce high-quality certifed products at a fair price for our customers, with generous margins to our dealers. Wholesale inquiries welcome.

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$19.95  
Paperback, Leonard Gray, 168 pages, 10.8 x 8.5, 9780939837335
This revised and expanded edition of this popular CN book now introduces simple tabular sight reductions first, followed by calculator methods for those wishing to take full advantage of their flexibility. Of course it retains the same unprecedented clear and accurate explanation of CN...

$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...

$42.99  
12 x 2.5, 721002001405
This sturdy 12-inch (30.48cm) parallel rule with brushed aluminum arms is inscribed with a protractor scale. It is used to plot direction on a nautical chart from any convenient meridian or compass rose. The two straight-edged rules are connected to maintain the same angle. By walking the rules...

$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,...

$22.00  
Paperback, Miner Brotherton, revised by Ed Sherman, 189 pages, 6 x 9, 9780071392334
A clear, non-threatening introduction to 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats. Thoroughly updated as to modern equipment, materials and practices while retaining the simplicity that made the first edition a boating best-seller.

$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.

$14.95  
48 x 30
This chart does not have the loran lines printed on it.  Measures approx. 48" x 30"

$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...

$28.00  
15 x 2.6, 721002001450
The 15-inch (38.1 cm) Value Parallel Rule is a basic parallel rule without a protractor scale. Ideal for teaching applications, this clear acrylic & aluminum parallel rule is used to plot a course from a compass rose on a chart.  15-inches (38.1 cm) long Brushed aluminum arms...

$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....

$149.95  
Hardcover, Nathaniel Bowditch, 974 pages, 7 x 10, 9781937196493
Used for study purposes

$74.95  
Paperback, 8 x 10.5, 9781937196264
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$189.95  
Hardcover, 684, 748 pages, 7 x 10, 9781937196509, 9781937196516
Reprinted as a two hardcover book set

$119.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196325, 9781937196424
This is a 2 book set

$79.95  
Paperback, 882 pages, 8 x 10.5, 9781951116545
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$89.95  
Paperback, Nathaniel Bowditch, 1200 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116750
** Currently, the Hardcover version of the 2019 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 1 & 2 (SKU: PAR230) is unavailable. We recommend this Paperback version as a substitute. **

$69.00  
Paperback, 768 pages, 8.5 x 11, 760999952758
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$49.00  
Paperback, 454 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116194
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2023 Nautical Almanac
PAR323
$29.95  
Paperback, 7 x 10, 9781951116583
The cornerstone for all celestial navigation, listing the celestial bodies used for navigation, a sight reduction table, and other information valuable to the offshore navigator. The content of this edition is identical to the United States Naval Observatory edition. Paradise Cay Publications is...

$54.99  
Spiral-Bound, Waterway Guide, 476 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.25", 9798986652511
Updated annually, the  Waterway Guide   Bahamas   edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Bahamas Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography with marked routes, marina listings and...

$69.95  
814 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116866
The American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, was billed as the "epitome of navigation" by its original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. The text has evolved with the advances in navigation practices since that first issue and continues to serve as a valuable reference for marine...

$49.95  
544 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116873
The American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, was billed as the "epitome of navigation" by its original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. The text has evolved with the advances in navigation practices since that first issue and continues to serve as a valuable reference for marine...

2024 Nautical Almanac
PAR324
$29.95  
Paperback, U.K. Hydrographic, 384 pages, 7 x 10", 9781951116699
The cornerstone for all celestial navigation, listing the celestial bodies used for navigation, a sight reduction table, and other information valuable to the offshore navigator. The content of this edition is identical to the United States Naval Observatory edition. Paradise Cay Publications is...

$24.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11", 9781951116606
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$24.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11", 9781951116613
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$22.95  
371 pages, 4 x 8"
Features a page-per-day format that includes all the tide and current information for each day on a single page. Designed to be a direct replacement for the popular Capt'n Jacks Tide Book, which is no longer being produced. Heavy-Duty waterproof covers Spiral-bound Measures 4 x 8...

$24.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11", 9781951116620
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$24.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11", 9781951116637
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$35.00  
8.5 X 11
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Paperback, 8.5 x 11
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8.5 x 11
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Paperback, 8.5 x 11
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Paperback, 8.5 x 11
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Paperback, 8.5 x 11
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$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...

$54.99  
Waterway Guide, 292 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.25", 9798986652542
The Waterway Guide Gulf Coast edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Gulf Coast from Sanibel Island, FL, west through Lake Pontchartrain and New Orleans, then continuing on to South Padre Island on the Texas/Mexico border. This edition features all the same...

$54.99  
Waterway Guide, 384 pages, 10.5 x 9 . 0.75", 9798986652566
Updated annually, the Waterway Guide Atlantic ICW 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Intracoastal Waterway from Norfolk, VA to the Florida border. The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography with marked routes, marina...

$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...

$59.95  
This Nylon American flag boasts beautiful shine and all-weather durability. Its 200 Denier Nylon weave makes it the longest-lasting Nylon flag available and light enough to fly in the slightest breeze. Even in bright sunlight and strong ultraviolet radiation this flag resists fading. This flag...

$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...

$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...

$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...

$64.95  
Paperback, Stephen J. Pavlidis, 294 pages, 0.7 x 8.6 x 10.6, 9781892399366
A Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands, 2nd edition, is the completely updated version of Steve Pavlidis' comprehensive guide to the Leeward Islands that stretch from the northernmost, Anguilla to the southernmost, Dominica. Now in full-color with many new charts and aerial photos of the...

$28.00  
Paperback, Mel Bartlett, 96 pages, 7 x 9, 9781472955401
The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines  is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English, it explains how a diesel engine works, and how to care for it. Melanie Bartlett explains how the engine uses simple processes to covert fuel to power, and then...

$21.95  
Hardcover, compiled by Sir Robin KnoxJohnston, 144 pages, 7.5 x 10, 9780713653069
A very high quality and classy logbook. Format has lots of room for remarks and notes while retaining the usual columns and boxes to log underway data. Sturdy and practical. Very appropriate for a gift. Sewn-bound with placement ribbon.

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....

$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...

$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...

$99.95  
All 5 Pardey DVD's for a special price Pardey Off-Shore Sailing 5-Video Pack from SailFlix on Vimeo .

$69.95  
8.5 x 11, 9798989816002
Chose Backstay All-Weather Logbook for Ultimate Durability! The waterproof cover and all-weather Rite in the Rain® paper are intended to survive exposure to the elements.  Backstay Logbook is more than just a logbook. It is a reference guide, trip and project planner, maintenance log, re-fuel...

$32.00  
Hardcover, Ernest H. Sims, 128 pages, 7.5 x 9.75, 9781574091137
Authoritative book highlighting the advantages of building in aluminum, as well as discussing limitations. Material on machinery, tools and techniques, setup, corrosion, more. Well illustrated. Sections on bonding and adhesives, welding, plasma and waterproofing.

$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.

$55.00  
Hardcover, John Rousmaniere, 9781451650198
Completely revised and updated to address changes in technology and safety standards, this new edition is the definitive guide to the art and science of sailing. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has set the standard by which other books on...

$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...

$18.95  
Paperback, Herb McCormick, 9781929214983
In As Long as It’s Fun, the biography of Lin and Larry Pardey, Herb McCormick recounts their remarkable sailing career—from their early days in Southern Cal. to their two circumnavigations to their current life in a quiet cove in New Zealand. Through interviews with their families, friends,...

$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...

Ashley Book of Knots
DBD001
$95.00  
Hardcover, Clifford W. Ashley, 610 pages, 8.5 x 11.25, 9780385040259
The bible of knot and rope work. Every practical and decorative knot, function and origin. 7,000 drawings describing 3,900 knots, splices and whippings. The final word on knotting and rope work the world over.

$60.00  
Hardcover, RCC Pilotage Foundation, 9781846232800
North Biscay' has been renamed 'Atlantic France' to reflect the extended coverage to the Spanish border. Jeremy Parkinson has revisited the West coast of France and, from his research over the past two years has produced this new renamed edition. Throughout, the harbour plans have been revised...

$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...

$35.00  
Hardcover, George Anderson Chase, 304 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870336430
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-301) and index.

$35.00  
Hardcover, George Anderson Chase, 304 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870336430
This text has been developed to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning US Coast Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels. Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this...

$49.95  
12 x 18
The B flag, or Bravo flag, is used to represent the alphabetic character B for use in a message between boats It also means ' I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo'. From the International Code of Signals, this long-lasting nautical flag is made. From nylon fabric with...

$105.95  
Hardcover, David & Susie Baggaley, 0 pages, 11.97 x 0.83 x 8.54", 9781786793546
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$24.95  
Paperback, U.S. Sailing Association, 112 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780974105802
This book will lay out how to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat or catamaran, within sight of land and bring it safely to anchor during daylight hours.

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...

$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...

$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.

$17.95  
Paperback, U.S. Sailing, 9781938915024
For novices to cruising under sail. Covers every topic from docking under power to shortening sail to safety requirements. Hundreds of excellent illustrations.

$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620053089
Developed by NASAR's education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, Basic First Aid for First Responders is an easy-to-use reference guide on how to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field...

$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.

$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...

$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...

Blown Away
PDB018
$12.95  
Paperback, Herb Payson, 232 pages, 9 x 6, 9781929214068
Anyone crazy enough to buy a boat deserves all the headaches he gets, said Chuck. What kind of boat are you looking for? Oh, something about 35 feet. We re going to sail around the world. You poor kids, he said sympathetically. At Middle age, Herb and Nancy Payson decided they...

$10.00  
Paperback, JIM ELFERS, 160 pages, 7.3 x 9.1, 9780071808033
Expert advice on how to find (and purchase and outfit) that safe, affordable, and responsive sailboat to take readers around the world, or around the bay Unlike other books that go into fundamentals about rudder designs, etc.,  Bluewater Sailing for Any Budget  concentrates on specific...

Boat Maintenance
INT016
$31.00  
Hardcover, William Burr Jr., 157 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780071357036
Maintenance advice from 100 experts. Outlines weekly, monthly and seasonal maintenance schedules, tips on buying, using specific marine products. Covers cleaning, painting, general cosmetics. Photos.

Boatbuilding with Plywood
IHP_SCA003*
$32.95  
Hardcover, Glen L. Witt, 302 pages, 8.5 x 11, 939070073
The classic text for building in plywood. Dense with information on every process from lofting to launch. Very well illustrated with photos, drawings.

$3.00  
Paperback, Margaret Williams, 160 pages, 9 x 6, 9780870336249
Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of...

$54.95  
Spiral-Bound, Tom Kranz, 92 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780000652607
The only cruising guide that covers Florida's 190-mile St. Johns River, running from Mayport (near Jacksonville) to the center of the state near Sanford. Detailed information on cruising the river, including navigation, anchorages, facilities, and sightseeing, plus full color reproductions of...

$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...

$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...

$70.00  
Hardcover, Nigel Calder, 944 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780071790338
Packed with new and updated information on every system found aboard virtually every pleasure boat. If it has screws, wires or moving parts, it's covered in this trusted manual. . Includes troubleshooting chart, clear illustrations.

Bridge Log Book (31 day)
IHP_BLOG31
$8.95  
Spiral-Bound, 66 pages, 8.5 x 11
Spiral-bound 66 pages

Bridge Log Book (62 day)
IHP_BLOG62
$14.95  
Spiral-Bound, 130 pages, 8.5 x 11
Spiral bound 130 pages

$54.00  
Hardcover, Daniel Parrott, 9780071550079
Satellite systems, ARPA, electronic charts, AIS, sophisticated communication equipment and integrated navigational systems?all these advanced technologies provide valuable capabilities. But accidents still happen, and they usually involve human error. This simple fact has made Bridge Resource...

$8.99  
Map, 4.5 x 9, 9781931494168
Waterproof map ideal for scuba divers, snorkelers, sailors and tourists. Includes paved roads, dirt roads, overnight/day anchorage, points of interest, lodging/places to stop, water depth contours (meters), soundings, GPS coordinates, sailing routes, scuba sites, snorkel sites, dive shops....

$34.00  
Paperback, George Buehler, 416 pages, 9.1 x 7.3, 9780071823050
"Build wooden boats the Buehler way, which is to say inexpensively, yet like the proverbial brick outhouse." -- Wooden Boat "A WEALTH OF VALUABLE INFORMATION." -- American Sailing Association The classic and definitive guide for the home boatbuilder--now updated Everybody...

$28.00  
Hardcover, Don Casey, 137 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780070133914
Step-by-step, picture-by-picture how to measure for, construct, modify, renew and repair canvas items such as dodgers, biminis, sail covers, sail bags, cushions and more above decks and below. Also, how to repair and improve sails.

$24.95  
Paperback, Lin & Larry Pardey, 400 pages, 9 x 6, 9781929214778
This revised and expanded third edition of a cruising classic includes 10 completely new chapters with such advice as: sixteen ways to encourage your lover (partner) to share your dream; strategies for turning sudden engine failure into a minor incident; choosing safety equipment; repairing...

$11.00  
Paperback, John Rousmaniere, 8 pages, 4 x 9, 9780071452212
Read clouds and winds, understand fronts and storms, make accurate forecasts at sea, handle heavy weather decision-making to keep clear of trouble. Waterproof.

$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.

$11.00  
Paperback, Bob Sweet, 16 pages, 4 x 9, 9780071423717
Panels of concisely ordered information folding into a compact size. Covers position finding, entering and using waypoints, more. Good for use with any GPS. Waterproof.

$24.95  
Paperback, Lin Pardey with Larry Pardey, 9781929214341
Lin Pardey’s ever popular book, The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew has now been updated. Despite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather it s a primer on successful cruising. Certainly, anyone contemplating, or preparing for, off shore passages would want to read and then keep this...

$7.95  
Pamphlet, Waterford Press, 12 pages, 3.75 x 0.13 x 8.25", 9781620055502

$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.

$8.99  
Map, 9 x 4, 9781601902771
Printed in both sides of durable waterproof material. On one side, is a display of the entire seas, and on the other side a display of the seas with lables and information about each island, including size, population and a bit of history. Marine life is represented by the common species...

$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...

$54.95  
Paperback, CCA, 210 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781734086324
What Makes Labrador Such A Special Place To Cruise? It is remote -- dramatic, rugged, stunning scenery; well protected harbors and anchorages; icebergs: polar and black bear; caribou; birds; whales, and dolphins. It stretches hundreds of miles from the Quebec shore, to the Belle Isle...

$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...

$64.95  
Paperback, CCA, 270 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781734086348
Fully revised and updated with details of more than 200 harbours Now includes more than 170 new coloured charts illustrating routes, harbours and anchorages. In-depth coverage from the southwestern shore of New Brunswick and the St. John River to the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia,...

$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...

$64.95  
Paperback, 9781734086379

Created by members of the Cruising Club of America, provides mission-critical information for the high-latitude crossing between the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland.


$43.75  
Spiral-Bound, Clyde Cruising Club, 150 pages, 21 x 29.5, 9781786791641
Part of the Clyde Cruising Club's Sailing Directions and Anchorages series, Firth of Clyde extends beyond its titled area to the coast of Northern Ireland (Rathlin Island to Belfast Lough) and on the Scottish side southwards from Stranraer to Portpatrick and beyond to the Solway Firth and...

Celestial Navigation
WWN128
$18.95  
Paperback, Jeff Toghill, 110 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780393302943
Devoted to the practical and presented so even the most non-mathematical navigator can develop skill and competence. Includes techniques for checking compass and sextants.

$9.95  
Paperback, John E. Milligan, 101 pages, 7 X 10, 9780870331916
Practical guide to this popular sight reduction method. Basic, encouraging approach to tools and techniques.

$17.00  
Paperback, Mary Blewitt, 96 pages, 5 x 7, 9781472942876
Don't leave shore without this easy-to-use celestial favorite navigation primer--it could save your life! Huge advances in electronic navigation since the original publication of  Celestial Navigation  have transported offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience....

$16.95  
Paperback, Hewitt Schlereth, 133 pages, 7 x 10, 9781574090581
A easy-to-use guide that takes the reader through the basic methods involved in position finding using sun, moon and star sights. Uses several examples and situations to make this an effective self-teaching text.

$24.95  
Paperback, John Karl, 310 pages, 9.9 x 7.2, 9780939837755
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age by John Karl This revised and expanded edition of this popular CN book now introduces simple tabular sight reductions first, followed by calculator methods for those wishing to take full advantage of their flexibility. Of course it retains the same...

$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.

$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...

$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...

$10.00  
Paperback, Richard Arghiris & Peter Hutchison, 111 pages, 1.2 x 4.7 x 7, 9781907263477
Formerly part of the legendary 'Travelers'' Bible', this new edition of Footprint's guide to Central America has been extensively researched and updated. Taking you along the Ruta Maya, through beautiful colonial cities and sleepy villages, to deserted beaches and lush rainforests, it provides...

$79.95  
Hardcover, John Lawson, 8.5 x 11, 9781846239434
The new edition of the RCC Pilotage Foundation's pilot for North Brittany - Cherbourg to Ouessant and the Channel Islands - has been fully revised and brought completely up to date to maintain its place as the best-known companion for that coast. The text and plans have been redeveloped so that...

$65.00  
Hardcover, 920 pages, 8.75 x 11, 9781950785490
Chapman is the foundation reference for all boaters and sailors with essential information on boat handing and seamanship skills on coast and inland waters.   With three million copies sold,  Chapman Piloting & Seamanship  is the one comprehensive resource boaters at all levels of...

$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...

$34.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196400
This guide has a detailed sketch of all anchorages and marina facilities in the Hawaiian Islands. The introduction discusses significant topics such as weather, navigation, provisioning, entry procedures, pets, radio communication and diving. The Appendices include a chart list, weather...

$59.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 276 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116392
This edition was prepared using the original maps and photos with many new photos added. Some valuable information has also been updated to accommodate the mariner undertaking this voyage. While this edition has been revised for an updated look, we have made every effort to maintain the...

$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...

$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...

$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...

$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...

$9.95  
Cards, 100 pages, 8.5 x 5.5
Shrink-wrapped pack of 100 cards Two-sided 8.5 x 5.5"

$32.95  
Spiral-Bound, 444 pages, 6 x 9
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$44.95  
Spiral-Bound, 54 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116354
Over 50 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding 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 planning. Each chart atlas includes a...

Child of the Sea
JCS002
$15.96 $19.95  
Paperback, Doina Cornell, 9780955639692
In 1975 Doina Cornell left England with her family when she was only seven and spent the next six years sailing around the world on a small yacht. The author has drawn on her memories, diaries and stories, to re-create the perfect life led by a sailing child: swimming, diving and playing the...

Choosing for Cruising
SHP303
$12.00  
Hardcover, Bruce RobertsGoodson, 186 pages, 8 x 10, 9781574090376
How to select and equip a modern cruising yacht. Covers every aspect of design and equipment from a professional's view, discussing pros and cons of each. The only book of its type written by a professional designer.

$15.00  
DVD, 97278003949
All the information you'll need to help you get your USCG Captains License Advanced Piloting & Rules of the Road! The Coast Guard License is internationally recognized as one of the ultimate tests of boating ability. It will not only give you the freedom to carry paying passengers on your...

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.
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