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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. 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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Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs
Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs
ACB142
$27.00  
Paperback, Des Pawson, 176 pages, 8.3 x 0.6 x 8.3, 9781472922786
This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popular  Des Pawson's Knot Craft , together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs. Readers can learn how to make 60 different ropework projects,...
Weather Weather (Folding Pocket Guide) Weather (Folding Pocket Guide)
Weather
WFP011
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551127
Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to observe clouds and anticipate weather changes. This folded guide is printed on laminate material for durability and...
The Penguin Pocket Spanish Dictionary: Spanish at Your Fingertips
The Penguin Pocket Spanish Dictionary: Spanish at Your Fingertips
PGN295
$11.00  
Paperback, 640 pages, 4.5 x 6.5, 9780141020457
This handy dictionary is the ideal reference book for anyone who wants to improve their Spanish. With more than 38,000 entries, including easy-to-use pronunciation guides and examples of idiomatic use, The Penguin Pocket Spanish Dictionary is the essential Spanish-English, English-Spanish...
Puget Sound Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral bound)
Puget Sound Chart Atlas (12x18 spiral bound)
IHP_PSCB1
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 46 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116217
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
U.S. Aids To Navigation 5.5 x 8.5" Booklet
U.S. Aids To Navigation 5.5 x 8.5" Booklet
IHP_AIDS
$6.95  
Paperback, 32 pages, 5.5 x 8.5
Convenient 5.5" x 8.5" size booklet Stapled binding Printed on high quality paper Aids to Navigation can provide a boater with information similar to that which drivers get from street signs, stop signals, road barriers, detours, and traffic lights. This booklet will give you, the...
Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull - 25th Anniversary Edition
Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull - 25th Anniversary Edition
PDB020
$49.95  
Hardcover, Larry Pardey, 452 pages, 10 x 8
This impressive book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving procedures. Larry Pardey is accepted as one of the master craftsman of the wooden-boat building world. He and his wife, Lin, have built two, strong,...
International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - 8.5 x 11": Amalgamated Gov't Version
International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - 8.5 x 11": Amalgamated Gov't Version
IHP_NAVALM1
$12.95  
Paperback (Staple-Bound), 326 pages, 8.5 x 11
THIS IS THE STANDARD 8.5 X 11" GOVERNMENT VERSION. WE ALSO OFFER AN ENHANCED VERSION OF THIS BOOK This publication is an amalgamation of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (72 COLREGS) and Inland Navigation Rules, their Annexes, and associated Federal rules and...
Naval Shiphandler's Guide
Naval Shiphandler's Guide
NAV511
$62.95  
Hardcover, USN (Ret.) Capt James A. Barber, 300 pages, 10 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches, 9781682477014
The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have...
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
WIL004
$179.50  
Hardcover, Capt. John V. Noel, Jr (retired), 782 pages, 65 x 95, 471289485
Exhaustive, venerable guide to Shiphandling and seagoing safety covering every aspect of the subject. An indispensable reference. NOTE: no wholesale discount available 
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
AVK065
$14.95  
Paperback, Ryan Henning, 120 pages, 5 x 7, 9781591938248
our Guide to Watching Clouds and Understanding the Weather From the soothing sound of rain to the shrill whistle of a blizzard, from the house-shaking rumble of thunder to the violent fury of a hurricane, weather is a fascinating part of our lives. We watch it. We listen to it. We feel it....
12354TR **SPECIAL MESE VERSION** LONG ISLAND SOUND TRAINING CHART
12354TR **SPECIAL MESE VERSION** LONG ISLAND SOUND TRAINING CHART
PAR222R
$14.95  
48 x 30
This chart does not have the loran lines printed on it.  Measures approx. 48" x 30"
2024 Waterway Guide - Chesapeake Bay - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Chesapeake Bay - Book
WWG_C24
$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...
Southeast Atlantic Coast Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
Southeast Atlantic Coast Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
IHP_SEACB
$45.95  
Spiral-Bound, 58 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116422
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Bridge Log Book (62 day)
Bridge Log Book (62 day)
IHP_BLOG62
$18.95  
Spiral-Bound, 130 pages, 8.5 x 11
Spiral bound 130 pages
The Grab Bag Book
The Grab Bag Book
PAR030
$19.95  
Paperback, Frances & Michael Holworth, 96 pages, 8.2 x 6, 9780939837533
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...
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
STR050
$19.95  
Paperback, David Burch, 76 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780914025634
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and diagrams make it a most definitive treatment. In addition to a description of the star finder and its basic use, the book covers: brightness and...
Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide
Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide
JES002
$6.75  
Waterproof Cards, 6 pages, 4.25 x 2.25, 9780922273034
#1 Best Selling fishing knot reference in the USA! Don't ever forget how to tie that knot again! This 3 card set fits easily in a shirt pocket or tackle box and also folds out to a 12" ruler. Waterproof plastic cards feature clear illustrations of 10 most popular knots: Improved Clinch, Palomar...
The Real Deal - Larry Pardey, Sailor & Adventurer DVD
The Real Deal - Larry Pardey, Sailor & Adventurer DVD
PDV012
$22.95  
DVD, Mike Anderson, 9781929214297
NOTICE: MAY NOT PLAY CORRECTLY ON SOME OLDER DVD PLAYERS. IT WILL PLAY FINE ON COMPUTERS From the stormy seas of Cape Horn to the wilds of the Sahara Desert, few modern sailors have seen more adventures nor inspired more dreams than Larry Pardey. Sailing more than 200,000 miles and...
Sailmaker's Apprentice
Sailmaker's Apprentice
INT057
$34.00  
Paperback, Emiliano Marino, illustrated by Christine Erikson, 481 pages, 7.75 x 95, 9780071376426
There is little about designing, making, repairing or improving sails that this book doesn't cover. More than a comprehensive apprenticeship, it is also a wonderfully illustrated examination of the world's rig and sail types.
CCA Cruising Guide to Nova Scotia UPDATED 2022 EDITION
CCA Cruising Guide to Nova Scotia UPDATED 2022 EDITION
IHP_CCA5*
$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,...
Bareboat Cruising 4th Edition
Bareboat Cruising 4th Edition
USS040
$32.95  
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.
Storm Tactics: Cape Horn Tested (DVD)
Storm Tactics: Cape Horn Tested (DVD)
PDV006
$29.95  
DVD, Lin & Larry Pardey, 9781929214105
The Pardeys have been called the "enablers". Their books and videos have encourage sailors of all ages to stop dreaming and start doing. Now they take you well out to sea and demonstrate methods to help you bring your boat and crew safely through storms with your gear and dreams intact.  Join...
Off-White Lanyard for #7000 & #8000 Brass Bells #78White
Off-White Lanyard for #7000 & #8000 Brass Bells #78White
WPL78W
$21.99  
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This white lanyard clips on the clapper of the 7 inch or 8 inch brass or chrome bells (7000 or 8000). The lanyard features a nautical hand-tied monkey fist.
Superdocious!: Racing Insights and Revelations from Legendary Olympic Sailor Rodney Pattisson
Superdocious!: Racing Insights and Revelations from Legendary Olympic Sailor Rodney Pattisson
MPS220
$5.00  
Hardcover, Rodney Pattisson, Barry Pickthall, 192 pages, 6.5 x 9.5, 9781472935595
The previously untold life story from world champion, Olympic medalist, and Britain's most successful Olympic sailor for three decades, Rodney Pattisson, with a foreword by Sir Ben Ainslie CBE. Rodney Pattisson MBE, the three-time Olympic medalist and multi-world champion, is an iconic...
Bridge Log Book (31 day)
Bridge Log Book (31 day)
IHP_BLOG31
$8.95  
Spiral-Bound, 66 pages, 8.5 x 11
Spiral-bound 66 pages
Hawaii Seashore Life Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide) Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide)
Hawaii Seashore Life
WFP106
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583558669
As important pollinators, butterflies help keep Hawaii's flowers blooming.  Visitors and residents of the Aloha state will recognize the beauty of Hawaii Butterflies and Moths.  Detailed illustrations help to identify over 70 familiar species of butterflies and moths. Durable, lightweight and...
The Ultimate Guide to Navigating without a Compass: How to Find Your Way Using the Sun, Stars, and Other Natural Methods
The Ultimate Guide to Navigating without a Compass: How to Find Your Way Using the Sun, Stars, and Other Natural Methods
SKY168
$17.99  
Paperback, Christopher Nyerges, 168 pages, 6 x 9, 9781510749900
Learn how to navigate without a compass, even when it seems impossible! Whether we are walking or driving, whether in the woods, on the water, or in the city, it’s vital that we know where we are and are able to find our way around. But with society’s current dependence on modern tools and...
Weems & Plath: The Ship's Log
Weems & Plath: The Ship's Log
WPL004
$41.99  
Spiral-Bound, 80 pages, 11.5 x 8, 1878797085
More than 80 ruled pages for recording log entries in flexible format. Guest registry, radio log. Spiral-bound.
Reeds Weather Handbook 2nd edition
Reeds Weather Handbook 2nd edition
MPS231
$16.00  
Paperback, Frank Singleton, 143 pages, 4 x 6, 9781472965066
This pocket-sized guide will equip sailors with the knowledge to read and predict the weather. Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide equips the reader with all the necessary tools to predict and deal with local and...
Columbia River Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
Columbia River Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-Bound)
IHP_CRCB1
$34.95  
Spiral-Bound, 40 pages, 12 x 18
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age (Revised and Expanded)
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age (Revised and Expanded)
IHP_CNAV
$29.95  
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...
Weems & Plath: The Cruising Log
Weems & Plath: The Cruising Log
WPL003
$41.99  
Spiral-Bound, 11.5" x 8 5/8", 721002007995
More than 80 well organized pages for log entries, guest registry, vessel specs, checklist. Spiral-bound.
Ship Spotter's Guide
Ship Spotter's Guide
RAN338
$12.00  
Paperback, Angus Konstam, 128 pages, 7.5 x 0.4 x 5.1, 9781472808691
Ships have been part of military campaigns since the Ancient world, and this expertly illustrated and detailed Spotter's Guide offers a look at the 40 most iconic and recognizable ships throughout history. From the Viking longship through to the powerful modern aircraft carriers, and from the...
2024 Waterway Guide - Southern - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Southern - Book
WWG_S24
$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...
Santa Barbara to San Diego Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
Santa Barbara to San Diego Chart Atlas (12x18 Spiral-bound)
IHP_SDCB1
$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116279
The charts in this chart alas are significantly reduced in size, the text may be difficult to read. Charts are intended for planning only.
Celestial Navigation with the S Table
Celestial Navigation with the S Table
IHP_STABLE
$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.
Coastal Navigation
Coastal Navigation
USS008
$29.95  
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.
Sailing Legends: The story of the world's greatest ocean race
Sailing Legends: The story of the world's greatest ocean race
PAR069
$44.95  
Hardcover, Barry Pickthall, 9781908271099
Sailing Legends recounts the stories and heroes of the longest running ocean race. Begun in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Race, its evolution into the fully professional Volvo Ocean Race of today is a fascinating story littered with colourful characters and anecdotes and filled with...
Essential Knots (Hardcover)
Essential Knots (Hardcover)
MOU067
$21.95  
Hardcover, Neville & Madeleine Olliffe, 9781594854859
Makes knot-tying incredibly easy for everyone from families to avid sailors to sport climbers! Essential Knots is a practical, colorful, and easy-to-use guide to knots: how to tie them, when to use them, and why a specific knot is the perfect choice to make. Clear and concise step-by-step...
Landfalls of Paradise, 5th edition
Landfalls of Paradise, 5th edition
UHP004
$49.99  
Paperback, Earl R. Hinz & Jim Howard, 391 pages, 8 x 10, 824830377
A long-established cruising guide to the Pacific Islands. This edition features updated charts and reflects many changes in regulations and facilities for most countries and ports of entry. An exceptional reference for any South Seas cruiser.
NOAA Coast Pilot 9: Pacific and Arctic coasts of Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 9: Pacific and Arctic coasts of Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP9
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
NOAA Coast Pilot 2: Atlantic Coast: Cape Cod, MA to Sandy Hook, NJ (CURRENT EDITION)
NOAA Coast Pilot 2: Atlantic Coast: Cape Cod, MA to Sandy Hook, NJ (CURRENT EDITION)
IHP_CP2
$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Gerry Cunningham's Navigator's Complete Chart Book: Pacific Coast of Baja and The Sea of Cortez
Gerry Cunningham's Navigator's Complete Chart Book: Pacific Coast of Baja and The Sea of Cortez
IHP_GCB
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, Gerry Cunningham, 54 pages, 13 x 19, 9781951116088
The complete chart book includes all of the chart content previously available from Gerry Charts covering the region of Baja and The Sea of Cortez.  The charts in this book have been scaled down proportionately to fit the page and are intended as a useful reference. Not recommended for...
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...
The Complete Sailor, 2nd edition
The Complete Sailor, 2nd edition
INT442
$21.00  
Paperback, David Seidman, 240 pages, 9.1x7.2, 9780071749572
This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart"--WoodenBoat "A real winner. . . a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive...
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition
RAN570
$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...
Pushing The Limits: Whitbread Around the World Race 97/98 (DVD)
Pushing The Limits: Whitbread Around the World Race 97/98 (DVD)
BMC001
$10.00  
DVD, 97278070828
A "behind the scenes" look at the world's most spectacular ocean racers and crew, featuring the Whitbread 97/98 winning EF Language's Paul Cayard (Skipper) & Magnus Olsson (Crew). How do these extraordinary sailors conquer 9 hellish months of raging seas, whiplash gales & sub-arctic...
Shipboard Bridge Resource Management
Shipboard Bridge Resource Management
IHP_SBRM*
$49.95  
Paperback, Michael R. Adams, 196 pages, 9.5 x 7.5, 9781951116576
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Pub. 108 Atlas of Pilot Charts North Pacific Ocean
Pub. 108 Atlas of Pilot Charts North Pacific Ocean
IHP_PUB108
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 13 x 19
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation
Basic & Primitive Navigation
WFP080
$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...
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