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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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SKY166
A Practical and Visual Guide to the Essentials of Marine Knots!  Every good sailor must know the basic knots, indispensable for his safety and life on board in general. This handy little manual offers you the opportunity to master the essentials of knot-tying, with clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions.  The Ultimate Guide to Nautical Knots  focuses on 22 vital knots, including:  Bowline Figure Eight Knot Cleat Hitch  Thief Knot This is a great introduction to the art of seamanship. Its simple and concrete step-by-step instructions will enable you to have a good time and have you tying...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
ISBN: 9781510759275
$999
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FRM005
Perfect for divers, snorkelers and nature lovers! Side One is a mini-map of the Turk Islands and the Caicos Islands, with dive sites named and located. Side Two is a fish identification guide with nearly 100 species illustrated. This convenient, waterproof reference is made of rigid, laminated plastic. 5.5" x 8.5"
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781601903402
$599
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INT362
Log keeping pages for 105 days of cruising formatted parallel to spine for easy use. Each day gets two-page spread featuring morning maintenance checklist, record of times, courses, distances, positions.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 12
Author: C. Dale Nouse
ISBN: 9780070482371
$3200
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IHP_CFR33A
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
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Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
WFP080
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 traveling by simple bearings is included on this waterproof, flexible folding guide. Other practical safety skills include cover navigation around obstacles, pacing beads, aiming off, and dead reckoning.   Be smart, be safe, be skilled.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583557129
$795
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PAR749
Designed and Made in USA. Laser-cut stainless steel is super durable. Includes SQUATCH brand keyring.
Location: B4
Product Type : Keychain/Bottle Opener
Dimensions (IN): 1.75 x 1.2
$995
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NAV085
Division Officer's Guide, 12th edition, is a handbook for junior officers and petty officers of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard afloat, in the air, under the sea, and ashore. Originally written in 1952 by Capt. John V. Noel Jr., and last revised in 2004, the book provides division officers with basic lessons of leadership, organization, administration, training, and discipline. This volume has evolved with our rapidly changing world. Terrorism has become an international security issue, men and women now serve together superbly in all our ships at sea, and technology continues to change virtually every aspect of naval...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 5.5
Author: James G., Stavridis
ISBN: 9781682471722
$3895
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IHP_URBOAT
Now Printed-on-Demand It's Your Boat Too.Commander Suzanne Giesemann draws on her twenty years in the Navy as a commanding officer and leadership instructor to write this empowering guide for women boaters. . Power or sail, if you're just going along for the ride, you are limiting your enjoyment on the water. Suzanne encourages women to take a bigger role on board by addressing common fears and self-limiting attitudes. She shares the nautical knowledge necessary to become a safer, more competent, and more confident boater. 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Suzanne Giesemann
ISBN: 9780939837694
$1895
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INT448
The classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and datum that every chart contains; how not to get fooled or run aground by overzooming. Nigel Calder teaches you how to squeeze every ounce of information out of a nautical chart (on your GPS, chartplotter, or nav station) and understand the limits of accuracy for all charts, paper and electronic, raster and vector. This much-awaited second edition addresses the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Nigel Calder
ISBN: 9780071779821
$2600
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BTR008
The illustrated map and guide to all the lighthouses of Oregon, Washington & Alaska. Newly revised and updated. . Features:- All standing & "lost" lighthouses located on a detailed coastal map. - History & description of each standing lighthouse. - Directions to each light or the best viewing spots. - 31 specially commissioned watercolor illustrations, with new images showing renovated Heceta Head (OR) and Point No Point (WA) lighthouses. - History & description of each lighthouse. - Directions to each light or the best viewing spots. - Lighthouse & maritime museums listed and located on map. - Directory of lighthouses...
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9, 24 x 36 unfolded
Author: Bella Stander
ISBN: 9781888216363
$795
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ING018
A new edition with updated information. Thirteen tales of ghost haunting American lighthouses. Includes photographs of each lighthouse by Bruce Roberts. The lighthouses included are: Old Presque Isle Lighthouse on Lake Huron, Michigan Plymouth Lighthouse, Massachusetts Heceta Head Lighthouse, near Florence, Oregon Big Bay Point Lighthouse, Lake Superior, Michigan St. Augustine Lighthouse, Florida Batter Point Lighthouse, Crescent City, California Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Outer Banks, North Carolina Seguin Island Lighthouse, near Georgetown, Maine Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, Lake Michigan, Michigan Old Port Boca Grande Lighthouse,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Norma Elizabeth & Bruce Roberts
ISBN: 9781561645916
$1495
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SIM307
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 the backyard,  The Everything Knots Book  provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by  Randy Penn , a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Mr. Penn shows readers how to: Choose the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Randy Penn
ISBN: 9781593370329
$1495
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SKY128
“1789 April: Just before sun-rising, Mr. Christian, with the master at arms, gunner’s mate, and Thomas Burket, seaman, came into my cabin while I was asleep, and seizing me, tied my hands with a cord behind my back and threatened me with instant death if I spoke or made the least noise.”  So began William Bligh’s explanation of the infamous mutiny aboard the  Bounty . His account of his capture and his phenomenal navigation of a small boat filled with men desperate to survive is one of the greatest sailing stories ever told.  It is just one account readers will find in  Astounding Sea Stories ―many that have been sitting unread...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
ISBN: 9781944824242
$1499
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MOU067
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 instructions are completely illustrated with precise photographs guiding the knot tyer. Additional text describes the variety of uses for each knot and provides alternative suggestions for similar knots, while full-color photos show each finished knot in use. Includes instructions for the best 85 knots to use for: Camping, Climbing, Everyday Activities,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Author: Neville & Madeleine Olliffe
ISBN: 9781594854859
$2195
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PDB019
“A treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.” —Gary “Cap’n Fatty” Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and Sail     Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from  interviews with dozens of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Behan Gifford, Sara Dawn Johnson, Michael Robertson
ISBN: 9781929214334
$3495
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IHP_CP9
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$3500
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