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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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$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...

$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.

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...

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

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

$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...

$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...

$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.

$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...

$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...

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

$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.

$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...

$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...

$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...

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

$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....

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...

$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....

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

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

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...

$102.99 $129.90  
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$35.00  
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE

$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...

$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,...

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...

$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...

$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.

$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.

$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...

$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. ....

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

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

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.

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...

$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.

$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...

$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...

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

$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...

$9.99  
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...

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

$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...

$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...

$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.

$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.

$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...

$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.

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