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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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$128.00  
Paperback, Eric Bauhaus, 9789962056645
A complete sailors guide to the Isthmus of Panama. This fifth updated and expanded edition of The Panama Cruising Guide is the most comprehensive, complete and easy to use cruising guide to the beautiful Isthmus of Panama. 205 accurate proprietary charts, 220 waypoints and 276 colour...

$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...

$23.95  
paperback, David Edwards-May, 11.3 x 7.6, 9781786790644
First published in the 1950s under the editorship of EE Benest and later Konrad Nussbaum, the Imray map of the French inland waterway system has always been regarded as the essential reference for planning a visit to France by boat. It is now superseded by this completely recompiled and redrawn...

$10.95  
Paperback, John Vigor, 210 pages, 9 x 6.5, 9780939837625
John Vigor, a freelance writer and editor, is the author of 10 boating books, including Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere (Paradise Cay), and numerous magazine articles. . He is a sailing and navigation instructor qualified by the American Sailing Association.

$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...

$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...

$13.95  
Paperback, John Payne, 86 pages, 6 x 9, 9781574091632
Well illustrated, confidence-inspiring guide to wiring and wiring standards, electricity basics, circuit protection, planning and installation, switches, grounding and much more. Makes boat wiring much more logical and far less intimidating.

$39.95  
Paperback, Nancy Schwalbe Zydler & Tom Zydler, 332 pages, 8 x 10, 9781892399090
Comprehensive cruising guide for all of the waters surrounding Panama, plus its navigable rivers, the San Blas Islands and Las Perlas.

$19.00  
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...

$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.

French for Cruisers
PAR042
$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, Kathy Parsons, 352 pages, 8.1 x 7, 9780967590516
This practical, easy-to-use guide provides the vocabulary and language skills necessary to cruise in French-speaking waters. . Whether your boating plans include the Caribbean, French Polynesia, Mediterranean or the canals of France, French For Cruisers gives you the tools you need to communicate.

$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.

$32.00  
Paperback, Bob Sweet, 170 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780071468817
What every powerboater needs to know from docking to surviving heavy weather. Discusses every type of drive train including bow thrusters as well as handling every type of hull in any conditions likely to be met. 210 color illustrations.

$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116279
17 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts coverign the Prince William Sound 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 map key...

$29.95  
Paperback, USCG, 254 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780160426889
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$21.00  
Paperback, Robert Sweet, 176 pages, 7.3 x 0.3 x 9.3, 9780071713993
The operator's manual that should come with every boater's GPS receiver or chart plotter. Since the first edition of GPS for Mariners, GPS has achieved almost universal acceptance. No one needs to be told in detail how the system works or why it is reliable anymore. Boaters today accept GPS as...

$54.99  
Spiral-Bound, 10.8 x 8.8
Updated annually,   Waterway Guide Great Lakes, Volume 2 , is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the western Great Lakes from Lake Huron (including Georgian Bay and the North Channel) to Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. This edition also includes the inland portions of...

$14.95  
Paperback, John Payne, 86 pages, 6 x 9, 9781574091625
An easy-to-understand guide to the foundation of a marine electrical system: batteries and the systems that charge them. Topics include types, selection, safety, installation, maintenance, charging, alternators, regulators and more. Photos.

$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...

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

$14.00  
Paperback, Richard Dunn, 80 pages, 4.4 x 0.3 x 8.3, 9780747815068
With over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. As seafarers attempted longer and longer voyages from the sixteenth century onwards in search of profit and new lands, the tools of...

$14.95  
Paperback, Randy Penn, 268 pages, 6 x 9, 9781593370329
Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to...

$49.95  
Spiral-Bound, Ed Tillet, 10.6 x 9.5, 9781732514287

$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...

$18.99  
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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.

$17.95  
Paperback, Gregg Nestor, 340 pages, 9 x 6, 9780939837823
The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual should be included with every trailerable sailboat. This comprehensive guide to selecting, caring for, and enjoying a trailerable sailboat will answer all your questions about fitting out, care of your sails, launching and retrieval, and boat maintenance. ....

$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...

$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...

$30.00  
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.

$102.99 $129.90  
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$9.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$24.95  
Paperback, 36 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196271
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$39.99  
12.5 x 3, 721002001207
The Weems Parallel Plotter is our most popular rolling plotter. It is mounted on an aluminum roller assembly that allows you to plot courses and parallel lines with simple direct transfer and doesn’t require the space that traditional parallel rules or triangles need. The roller keeps the...

$20.00  
Paperback, Douglas Justins, Colin Berry, 30 pages, 7 x 9, 9781472953414
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...

$6.95  
Paperback, Steve Judkins & Tim Davison, 64 pages, 6.6 x 4.3, 9781909911000
This beautifully illustrated and very popular book covers the commonly used knots & splices. In colour, it clearly illustrates how to tie each knot through the use of clear, sequential diagrams and a step by step approach. It covers the ten knots which everyone should know and many other...

$37.99  
7.25 x 7.25, 721002001054
The Nautical Slide Rule offers a foolproof, immediate solution to all common speed/time/distance problems and is convertible to statute or nautical miles. It also allows the user to compute distance in yards if the speed is factored in knots. The Nautical Slide Rule is sometimes referred to as a...

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

$62.95  
Paperback, Stephen Pavlidis, 238 pages, 10.7 x 8.2, 9781892399311
This is the new updated version of the famous Exuma Guide by Stephen J. Covers every harbor, cove, pass and anchorage as well as every major reef, head, sand bank throughout the entire island chain. New and improved charts showing lat/long and distance.

$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...

$15.00  
Hardcover, Pat Manley, 182 pages, 7 x 8.5, 97804707516133
Explains both modern and traditional approaches to navigation. A web site features free online simulators including GPS, radar, AIS and chart plotter.

$79.95  
Paperback, 882 pages, 8 x 10.5, 9781951116545
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$10.00  
48 x 30
This chart does not have the loran lines printed on it.  Measures approx. 48" x 30"

$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...

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

$42.00  
Paperback, Nigel Calder, et al, 224 pages, 6 x 10, 9780071499101
A quick reference guide for sail and power. Offers concise instruction in every vital facet of safely operating power and sailboats. Covers navigation, boat handling, anchoring, weather, emergencies, troubleshooting, more.

$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...

$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...

$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 13 x 19
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$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...

$70.00  
Flex, James Clarke, 408 pages, 6 x 1 x 9, 9781472917768
Reeds Superyacht Manual , published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands to skippers and owners. There is extensive coverage for leisure and professional...

$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.

$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....

$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...

$10.00  
Paperback, Lars Hassler, 320 pages, 6 x 95, 9781408112014
A hippy Sell Up and Sail, this entertaining and inspiring book is more than just a cruising narrative – it is an instructive account showing how anyone can circumnavigate (or even sail for an extended period) without huge funds. Lars Hassler originally set off intending to sail for three years,...

$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.

$169.95 $189.85  
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$9.95  
Cards, 100 pages, 8.5 x 5.5
Shrink-wrapped pack of 100 cards Two-sided 8.5 x 5.5"

$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...

$4.95  
Paperback
Available early 2021

$50.00  
Hardcover, Brion Toss, 432 pages, 8 x 9.5, 9780071849784
Revised and updated―the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts From its initial publication,  The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice  has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master the fine art of rigging. In this...

$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...

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...

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...

$16.95  
Hardcover, Stephan Brennan (Editor), 224 pages, 5 x 7, 9781628737622
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” --Mark Twain It’s telling that...

$12.95  
Paperback, Lin & Larry Pardey, 319 pages, 6 x 9, 9780964603646
With this edition of Seraffyn's European Adventure, all four of the Pardey's classic Seraffyn tales are available in affordable paperback.   Join Lin and Larry while they winter in England working to pay for the next leg of their journey into the Baltic, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany....

First Aid At Sea
PAR016
$14.95  
Spiral-Bound, Douglas Justins, Colin Berry, 26 pages, 9.8 x 3.1, 9780939837595
First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference Concise descriptions of medical conditions with prioritized list of treatments Ring binding and waterproof pages to withstand use at sea...

$29.95  
Spiral-Bound, 26 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116279
24 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts coverign the area from Santa Barbara, CA to San Diego, CA, including Los Angeles. 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...

Weather
WFP011
$7.95  
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...

$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$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...

$32.00  
Paperback, David Burch, 272 pages, 7.5 x 0.6 x 9, 9780914025528
For the past 30 years, this book has been the authoritative source for all matters of small-boat navigation. Learn how to find and keep track of your position, adjust to changing conditions, and paddle the seas safely and confidently. Includes how to chart an accurate course and maintain it...

$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...

$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...

$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...

$49.95  
Paperback, USCG, 314 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780160419584
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$14.95  
Paper Chart, 3ft 10 x 3ft 1
Now printed on heavier stock!

Minimum quantity for "NOAA Training Chart 1210 TR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)" is 1.


$29.95  
Paperback, U.S. Sailing Association, 8.5 x 11, 9781938915406
Start Powerboating Right ! has been updated and refreshed to take you to the next level of safe powerboat handling.  The content in this book is perfect for sailing instructors and coaches; safety boat operators; friends and family and has been approved by NASBLA – the National Association of...

$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

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

$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...

$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...

$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.

$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,...

$27.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
Because of the high price and spotty availabliity of the Government editions,we have reprinted these as Commercial Editions from official Government electronic files. They are economical, and sized at 90% of the originals. They have soft instead of hard covers and their smaller size of 8.5 x 11...

$12.95  
Spiral-Bound, 28 pages, 10.25 x 4, 9781951116477
Designed to replace the discontinued Captain's Quick Guide , our handy spiral-bound guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road is meant to improve upon that popular guide. Printed on card stock with waterproof front and back cover.  Learn: How to Interpret the Lights You See on Other...

$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 46 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116217
36 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Puget Sound 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 use aboard small craft....

$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

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...

$25.00  
Hardcover, John Kretschmer, 256 pages, 6 x 9, 9780071704403
"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...

$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.

$49.95  
Flexi, Jimmy Cornell, 395 pages, 9.5 x 8, 9781916091054
Sail The World With Me   deals with all essential aspects of offshore voyaging and long distance cruising. Every subject is dealt with in an informative and entertaining manner, backed up by telling incidents or anecdotes from the author’s wide-ranging experience. While primarily aimed at...

$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 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...

$16.95  
Paper Chart
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$22.00  
Paperback, Hervey Garrett Smith, 130 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780070592186
Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled  The Marlinspike Sailor  to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the...

$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.

$66.95  
Hardcover, revised by Thomas J. Cutler, 664 pages, 8.5 x 11, 155750248X
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.

$18.95  
Paperback, Derek Van Loan, 112 pages, 7.8 x 6.4, 9780939837700
The Chinese Sailing Rig: Design and Build Your Own Junk Rig is a stem-to-stern guide for the Western sailor who wants to junk rig any hull. . Words and drawings clearly explain in detail concepts that have been successfully used for millennia in the Orient. Using Western materials and...

$39.00  
Hardcover, Allan H. Vaitses, 167 pages, 7 x 10, 9780071569149
Covers every facet of fiberglass boat repair techniques and strategies from cosmetic touch-up to gel coat blistering to major structural rebuilding or modification. Author speaks from decades' experience as builder and surveyor.

$49.95  
Paperback, Carolyn & Bob Mehaffy, 336 pages, 8 x 10, 9781937196837
The CRUISING GUIDE TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS is a boaters’ companion designed to aid resident and visiting boaters alike in their enjoyment of the Islands. The first section, “The Hawaiian Islands,” offers a brief look at the geological, historical, and political history of the Islands, as well...

$45.95  
Spiral-Bound, 58 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116422
54 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. from N. Florida to North Carolina. 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...

$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...

$14.95  
Paper Chart, 3ft 10" x 3ft 1"
Now printed on heavier stock

Minimum quantity for "NOAA Training Chart 13205 TR: BLOCK ISLAND (3 PACK)" is 1.


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Spiral-bound, Colin Jarman, 224 pages, 7.9 x 6.5 x 1, 9781770852099
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...

$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.

$22.45  
Paperback, David Burch, 98 pages, 6 x 9, 9780914025603
Our guiding principle for this booklet was to provide a means of learning and executing a position fix at sea when a vessel has run out of power and all the batteries have been consumed, so there is no GPS available. We wanted a solution that is compact and inexpensive, using tables and...

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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...

$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...

$27.95  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is the standard set of tables designed for marine navigation. Although there are 6 volumes in a set, only those pertaining to the latitudes anticipated need be obtained. Their tabular data, being purely mathematical results, never go out of date. The latitudes listed for the Volumes work...

$19.95  
Paperback, Mark Nicholas, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116026
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat  speaks to dreamers and explorers alike, presenting information about this wonderful and rewarding lifestyle. Mark Nicholas has combined his experience of life aboard with the advice of other liveaboards, marina owners, technicians, boat manufacturers,...

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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...

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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.

$34.95  
Paperback, 6 x 9
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

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Paperback, David Barrie, 384 pages, 5.3 x 0.9 x 8, 9780062279354
In the tradition of Dava Sobel's  Longitude  comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery—an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer,...

$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.


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Flex, Des Pawson, 400 pages, 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.1, 9780744028478
With step-by-step color photographs, the highly visual Knots: The Complete Visual Guide is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to tying more than 100 knots. From choosing, using, and maintaining ropes, to learning about the different families of knots - from stopper knots; binding knots;...

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Paperback, Edward S. Brewer, 143 pages, 7.5 x 95, 9780070076945
The best, most concise introduction to boat shapes, designs, rigs, features, construction materials, powering options, performance and more for both sail and power. Excellent illustrations.

$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...

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Spiral-Bound, 28 pages, 12 x 18, 9781951116262
25 reduced-scale complete NOAA charts of The Florida Keys 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...

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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...

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Paperback, Barbara Merry, 256 pages, 8.3x5.4, 9780071736046
The Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope...

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Paper Chart, 3ft 10 x 3ft 1
Now printed on heavier stock!

Minimum quantity for "NOAA Training Chart 12354 TR: Long Island Sound/Eastern Portion (3 PACK)" is 1.


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DoubleSided Pad, 50 pages, 7211002000897
These are also known as VP-OS sheets. . A graduated circle printed at the center allows meridians of longitude to be constructed for any latitude, thus creating a custom-made chart for any geographical location. . Pad of 50 sheets - printed on both sides. 

$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...

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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...

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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...

$29.95  
Paperback, USNO Nautical Almanac Office, H. M. Nautical Almanac Office, 318 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196189
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
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