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PDB027
This item will start shipping mid November.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 9781929214785
$2995
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ACB174
The established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of boaters. This superbly compact almanac and sight reduction tables contains information the ocean-going sailor needs in order to navigate by the sun, moon, stars and planets, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will help sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. This 2026 edition is completely up to date and continues to feature the well-received additions of the past few years, including forms to help determine True Altitude (for the sun, stars and planets),...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.27 x 11.69
Author: Kendall Carter
ISBN: 9781399425315
$4500
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ACB169
This handy pocket guide contains all the most useful knots you'll need whether on board or at the dockside. Each knot is broken down into clear step-by-step illustrations, with a photo of the finished knot and background information on its strengths, weaknesses and when best to use it. A perfect aide-memoire for experienced sailors, and the ideal learning tool for novices. Overhand knots and hitches. Figure-of-eight knots Bowlines and bends. Crossing knots. -Wrap and tuck knots. Other useful knots. Whether a knot is strong under load, quick to release, works well in wet conditions or with different types of rope or cord, you will be able...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 3.9
Author: Jim Whippy
ISBN: 9781472979100
$1600
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FFB084
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 progressing to the more difficult knots. Experienced rope users can enjoy new knot challenges and discoveries.Using a dual approach of photographs and written instructions explaining step-by-step how to tie knots, the book includes:A comprehensive introduction to ropeMaterial properties of rope typesHow to select, care for and store all types of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.9 x 6.5 x 1
Author: Colin Jarman
ISBN: 9781770852099
$2995
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The Cruising Guide To The Northern Leeward Islands 2025-2026 Edition - Book - Paracay -9%
CGP059
This 17th edition (2025-2026) is split into two guides, The Cruising Guide to the Northern Leeward Islands and The Cruising Guide to the Southern Leeward Islands. The Cruising Guide to the Northern Leeward Islands picks up where The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands ends, covering the islands of Anguilla, St. Martin & Sint Maarten, St. Barts, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts, Nevis, Redonda, and Montserrat. If you are sailing south, there is a section that covers passages to the islands covered in The Cruising Guide to the Southern Leeward Islands. These guides are an essential tool for all cruisers sailing this region. The authors spend...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6 x 1
Author: Chris Doyle and Lexi Fisher
ISBN: 9798986585840
$3195 $3495
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NAV019
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: revised by Thomas J. Cutler
ISBN: 155750248X
$6695
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MPS208
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 and waterproofed pages to withstand use at sea "A highly practical on-board emergency tool written by doctors who sail" Yachting Monthly "Everything you'd expect, from the CPR ration you've forgotten... to cuts, injuries, poisoning and broken bones, is here" Classic Boat
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: Douglas Justins, Colin Berry
ISBN: 9781472953414
$2000
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CMP211
‘Marine Cargo Operations clearly instructs merchant officers with the techniques of cargo operations and the principles of stowage and their application. Based on the author's half century of experience, the book singles out the most practical methods, procedures, and philosophies and presents them in thorough detail. Over 160 photographs and drawings enhance these discussions. The book provides a complete understanding of the shipping cycle so all associated personnel can work as a team in observing the ‘‘three Cs’’ of shipping: communication, cooperation and coordination. The fourth edition emphasizes innovation sin cargo operations...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
ISBN: 9780870336232
$3500
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INT505
Your vessel may be equipped with the most advanced technology and the most powerful engines, but the failure to apply the basic principles of bridge resource management can still prevent you from getting where you are going. 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 Management (BRM) training a requirement for watchkeepers worldwide. Bridge Resource Management for Small Ships: The...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Daniel Parrott
ISBN: 9781265935849
$6600
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LPP041
Super Explorers brings you ALL the knots you might need for camping, sailing or tying up your sister: • Basic Knots―General purpose knots for tying packages, bandages or binding objects together, e.g. Reef or Square Knot • Bends―Knots used to join two lengths of rope or other material, e.g. Fisherman’s Knot • Loops―Knots that make a loop of rope that can be either fixed or sliding, e.g. Harness Loop • Stoppers―Knots that are used to prevent a rope from passing through a hole or to keep the end of a rope from fraying, e.g. Figure 8 Stopper • Hitches―Knots that are used to attach a rope to an object like a rail, post, ring or another rope,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Nicholle Carrière, Gregory Kennedy, Ashley Bilodeau
ISBN: 9781897278963
$699
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SPC075
Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-301) and index.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: George Anderson Chase
ISBN: 9780870336430
$3500
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GPT279
Praised by The Practical Sailor as "a first-class piece of work," Susan P. Howell's Practical Celestial Navigation was developed for Mystic Seaport's navigation courses. This third edition, originally published by the Seaport's Planetarium, retains the step-by-step format of the original, along with an abundance of diagrams and practice problems. Practical Celestial Navigation is recommended as a self-instruction text for beginners or for old celestial hands getting back in practice.
Product Type : Book
Author: Susan P. Howell
ISBN: 9781493069699
$3495
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RFP060
Identify the whales and dolphins you'll see while exploring the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Waterproof, durable with UV resistant inks, 7"x11" (17.85cm x 28cm), the perfect size. Single sheet. Double sided. Beautifully detailed scientifically accurate illustrations by Uko Gorter, a well regarded scientific and natural history illustrator who specializes in marine mammal illustration. Each illustration includes the name of the cetacean in English and Latin along with a couple additional notations such as size. The Hawaiian name for the monk seal is included, for example. Rainforest Publications' Hawaii Marine Guide Series was...
Product Type : Book
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 9781888538212
$695
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GPT276
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major...
Product Type : Book
Author: John C. Payne
ISBN: 9781574093599
$2295
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GPT281
The official Mystic Seaport Museum yacht log. With Yacht Log, you can preserve your sailing memories, recall the details of idyllic or stormy passages, remember cruises spent with your favorite guests, and record the important data of your vessel in one convenient location. This helpful book contains space for your yacht's vital data, a Register of Guests with room for recording ninety-six visits aboard, a Radio Log with entries to cover sixty-four transmissions, and a guide to using the log, written by avid sailor and cruiser Ken Mahler. Double pages provide room to record a variety of data - time, position, course, current, wind,...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 11.43 x 0.61 x 8.59"
Author: Ken Mahler
ISBN: 9781493068296
$2995
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GPT277
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:Boat wiring standards Basic electrical principles System voltages How to plan and install boat wiring Circuit protection and isolation Switchboards and panels Bilge pump wiring Mast and...
Product Type : Book
Author: John C. Payne
ISBN: 9781574093629
$2295
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GPT282
The completely revised, expanded, and updated fourth edition of the world's most comprehensive electrical and electronics handbook for sailors Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible is a useful and thoroughly practical guide that explains in detail how to select, install, maintain, and troubleshoot all of the electrical and electronic systems found on board cruising, racing, and trawler yachts, power- and motorboats, and even superyachts. This guide is fully illustrated throughout with more than two hundred charts, wiring diagrams, tables, and graphs. Light on theory and heavy on practical advice, Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.3 x 1.85 x 10.3"
Author: John C. Payne
ISBN: 9781493074198
$7995
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WFP199
The exotic flamingo is one of over 750 species of birds inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Caribbean. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a regional map. Printed on Waterproof paper for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 3.75 x 0.13 x 8.25"
Author: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781620055502
$795
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