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

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SKY175
An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated! The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship  is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike.  Chapters include: Knots and Lines Sailboat Anatomy Steering & Sailing Lakes, Harbors, and Bays A Look at the Weather Charts & Navigation Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing Sailing Gear Boat Maintenance Daily Rhythms...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Twain Braden
ISBN: 9781510767829
$2499
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SWP049
From Cat Island South to the Turks & Caicos~Dominican Republic North Coast Cat Island The Jumentos Conception Island and Ragged Island Rum Cay The Crooked Island District San Salvador Mayaguana Long Island Inagua The Turks and Caicos Islands The Dominican Republic North Coast Ports Completely Updated Versions of the Pavlidis Bahamas Guides. All Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the Author. Extensive Navigational Instructions and GPS Waypoints. New Full-color Aerial Photos and Charts.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 11
Author: Stephen Pavlidis
ISBN: 9781892399298
$6495
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PGN094
First published in 1939, this classic story of the energetic tugboat is brought to new life in this restored edition. With the help and support of Hardie Gramatky's estate, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, we have used archived first editions and Hardie's original paintings to restore Little Toot to its full glory, bringing back a richness of color that has been lost in decades of reprintings. This new edition also features several of the artist's full-color manuscript sketches, never before seen in print, and reintroduces the books exquisite original endpapers.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 8
Author: Hardie Gramatky
ISBN: 9780399247132
$1999
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POD022
This is a 2 book set
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9781937196325, 9781937196424
$11995
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GNB001
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Gougeon Brothers
ISBN: 9781878207500
$4995
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WWG_N25
Updated annually,  Waterway Guide Northern 2025  edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Atlantic coast from Cape May through Maine, as well as the Hudson River, Long Island Sound and Cape Cod Bay. The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography with marked routes, marina listings and locater charts, anchorage information and expanded "Goin' Ashore" articles on ports along the way. Helpful cruising data like GPS waypoints, detailed planning maps, distance charts and bridge tables help get cruisers there safely. Flexible spiral binding and heavy laminated covers with...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 10.5
ISBN: 9798990353077
$5499
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PAR030
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 procedure; techniques for survival in the life raft, short- and long-term - the why, when and how of life raft survival; and checklists and tables.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.2 x 6
Author: Frances & Michael Holworth
ISBN: 9780939837533
$1995
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IHP_SCA003*
The classic text for building in plywood. Dense with information on every process from lofting to launch. Very well illustrated with photos, drawings.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Glen L. Witt
ISBN: 939070073
WIL092
Out of all the explanations for why a sailor has lost out on a race, an unforeseen change in the wind and weather is by far one of the most frequent. Whether a bad windshift; the non-occurrence of a sea breeze; or being becalmed, the weather has a huge impact on racing. However, it is not hard to turn these problems around. This handy guide has all you need to work out the best way to use the wind to your advantage and boost you up the fleet. The book covers all the essentials for racing, from why gusts form and where to find them, to the formation of the sea breeze (which is never quite as simple as first appears!). Splash-proof and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 3 x 9.5
Author: David Houghton & Fiona Campbell
ISBN: 9781912621064
$1360
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IHP_DBP003
Easy to use, value-added Maintenance Logbook for boats with a single diesel engines installed. Checklists and 50+ drawings make inspections simple. Includes detailed engine system inventory, summary pages, measures and conversion and a full index.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Dennison Berwick
ISBN: 9780981123387
$2999
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INT499
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Nigel Calder
ISBN: 9780071790338
$7000
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IHP_PUB162
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3795
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INT506
The first edition of  Outboard Engines  set the standard for a clear, easy-to-follow primer on engine basics, troubleshooting, care, and repair. This new edition, significantly expanded, brings the subject up to date, with full coverage of the new four-stroke engines, conventional electronic and direct fuel-injection systems, oil-mix systems in the new clean two-strokes, and more. You'll save time and money doing your own engine repairs and maintenance.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9.25
Author: Edwin R. Sherman
ISBN: 9781265626808
$4000
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NAV514
The Naval Officer's Guide, intended primarily for commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy, is also a valuable introduction to the sea services for officers from other uniformed services, the U.S. interagency community, and anyone interested in learning more about the Navy. Completely revised and updated, this edition reflects recent changes in the organization and policies of the Department of Defense and the Navy. This revision reflects the current Navy operating environment, technological innovations, and the natural evolution of policies, practices, traditions, and social norms. Topics covered include current operational Navy doctrine...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9.06 x 6.06
Author: USN (Ret.), Lesa, McComas
ISBN: 9781682474594
$4395
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INT446
The Weekend Navigator teaches you how to navigate using today's tools and methods, including the latest technologies such as smart phones. While electronic navigation is here to stay, author Bob Sweet recognizes that they are still based on traditional charts and piloting skills, and he combines the two to pass along to you a solid understanding of all the principles of marine navigation. In addition to its continued ground-breaking instruction for the now-digital process of navigation on board power- and sailboats, Sweet helps you understand recent options for chartplotters, less expensive handheld GPS units, smart phones, and the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.8
Author: Robert Sweet
ISBN: 9780071759960
$4000
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INT465
"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 world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: John Kretschmer
ISBN: 9780071704403
$2800
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