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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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IHP_PUB161
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$2395
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IHP_GCB
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 navigation or as a replacement for current nautical charts. NCLUDES: 5 Plotting Charts, 7 Pacific Coast of Baja Charts, 13 GPS Accurate Navigation Charts of the Sea of Cortez, Three current NGA charts, plus Other Helpful Information • Northern Baja Plotting Sheet • Middle Baja Plotting Sheet • Lower Baja Plotting Sheet • Northern Gulf Plotting...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 13 x 19
Author: Gerry Cunningham
ISBN: 9781951116088
$3995
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IMR190
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 It is now superseded by this completely recompiled and redrawn edition by David Edwards-May, the leading authority on World canals and waterways. The new cartography includes improved detail and presents essential information concerning distances and dimensions with a greater clarity than on previous editions. The map continues to cover the Low Countries and the western part of Germany and now also includes...
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 11.3 x 7.6
Author: David Edwards-May
ISBN: 9781786790644
$2395
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WPL12000C
Hand-crafted in Northern Italy, these 12-inch (30.48 cm) chrome bells are guaranteed to please with their richness of sound and beautiful finish. These stunning bells have a high copper content which makes them stronger than most bells available on the market. They are chrome-plated cast brass, polished to a mirror finish, and they produce a wonderfully rich tone when struck. They also meet the United States Coast Guard requirement for any vessel over 65 feet (20 meters).The sturdy chrome bulkhead/wall mounting bracket allows them to be easily lifted from the bracket for removal and storage when not in use. The blue, hand-tied, monkey...
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 12 x 12
ISBN: 721002006479
$1,87299
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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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WWG_FK22
The   Waterway Guide Florida Keys 4th edition   is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring South Florida from Fort Lauderdale to the Dry Tortugas. The 4th edition features a brand new layout celebrating Waterway Guide's 75th year, plus the return of the popular spiral binding. This publication features all the same material you expect from our other guidebooks including navigation advice, NOAA chartlets, anchorage locations, marina listings, dockage advice and Goin’ Ashore maps, along with the comprehensive Skipper’s Handbook. In addition, we have included a bonus section on exploring outdoor activities such as...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Guide Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9798990353022
$5499
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RAN338
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 ironclads of the American Civil War to the awesome fighting ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Each ship is beautifully illustrated and is accompanied by a brief history. A perfect gift, this book is a must-have for any naval enthusiast and historian.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 0.4 x 5.1
Author: Angus Konstam
ISBN: 9781472808691
$1200
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INT241
The first all-inclusive repair and restoration guide for the boat owner with average skills who needs to know how to find the right boat to restore, the right tools and equipment.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 10
Author: Jim Trefethen
ISBN: 9780070652392
$4700
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PGN051
A superb retelling of the tragic story surrounding the 1820 loss of the whale ship Essex, rammed and sunk by a whale in the South Pacific.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Nathaniel Philbrick
ISBN: 9780141001821
$1800
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IMR149
First published in the 1950s Imray's Map of the river above Rochester has always been popular with boaters. There is no other large scale map of the non-tidal section of the Medway above Allington Lock. For the last twenty years the map had been published as part of a guide with a commentary by Derek Bowskill and now this brand new edition reverts to its early successful strip map format. The content has been revised and notes and photographs added by Dave Wise whose experience of navigating the river is as a canoeist. This new edition is printed in colour and packaged in an easy-to-use folded format.
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
ISBN: 9781846234521
$2095
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IMR177
In publication for over thirty years, Adriatic Pilot remains the only single volume to cover the whole region, from Albania and the heel of Italy in the south to Venice and Slovenia in the north. The ever-popular cruising ground of Croatia is covered extensively in four separate chapters. This 8th edition has been fully revised to include new information on marinas, visitor moorings and anchorages, with all the attendant facilities available to cruising sailors. There is also plenty to give historical context and to whet the appetite for visits and exploration ashore. Plans have been updated throughout. Numerous photographs help to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: T & D Thompson
ISBN: 9781786790217
$9795
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SFA001
"As a sailor who raised his daughter aboard, I was touched by this book. Litzow writes from the heart."  - Fatty Goodlander   When marine biologists Mike Litzow and Alisa Abookire decide to follow their dream and sail from Alaska to Australia, they agree that they won't leave until their son, Elias, is one year old. But when he is just ten months old, they give up waiting, strap him down, and set sail. In his deeply personal account of their trip, Mike tells the story of the stress and exhilaration, the closeness of family life on board, and the fierce beauty of the open ocean. Demonstrating a moving affinity with the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Mike Litzow
ISBN: 9780692029268
$1699
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IHP_STABREF2
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
$1995
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PDV007
Join Lin and Larry Pardey on board their cruising boat Taleisin and at their home base in New Zealand as they share ideas and hints to make hour boat safer, easier to handle, and more enjoyable to use. . On board Taleisin-the boat that has been their home for 85,000 miles of voyaging-they demonstrate galley upgrades, table design ideas, comfortable seating arrangements, and ways to improve ventilation below deck. On deck learn how sail and ground-tackle handling can be made easier for even the smallest crew member. Larry discusses sun protection, rain collection, and line handling. Lin provides advise on buying and storing provisions and...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 1929214197
$2995
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WIL004
Exhaustive, venerable guide to Shiphandling and seagoing safety covering every aspect of the subject. An indispensable reference. NOTE: no wholesale discount available 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 65 x 95
Author: Capt. John V. Noel, Jr (retired)
ISBN: 471289485
$17950
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GPT080
This is the absorbing, painstakingly researched story of Ida Lewis, born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1842, and the fearless rescues she made at Lime Rock Lighthouse. Her father, Captain Hosea Lewis, became the first keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse in 1853. But after he was disabled by stroke, then-fifteen-year-old Ida and her mother took over the tending of the Lime Rock Light from 1857 until 1872, when her father died. Her mother was appointed lighthouse keeper and remained in this position until she died in 1879, even though Ida continued to do the work. In 1879, Ida was officially appointed to the job, which she remained in until her...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Lenore Skomal
ISBN: 9780762758807
$1495
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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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INT503
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 revised second edition, master rigger Brion Toss expands upon the traditional basics of ropeworking to give you the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on the latest tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade. Features include: A complete rigging primer of essential gear, principles, and procedures Classic ropeworking techniques...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9.5
Author: Brion Toss
ISBN: 9780071849784
$5000
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PAR024
Leads the way to a useful understanding of how to repair and maintain and adjust the marine compass. Indicates when to seek the training and experience of a professional adjuster.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 8.3
Author: Mike Harris
ISBN: 9780939837274
$1595
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PAR047
No skipper should ever take a vessel or crew onto the open ocean without the means to cope with the unthinkable, because in an uncontrolled environment we can't know what will go wrong. . Disasters occur because of a cascade of untoward events; the best seamen are able to interrupt this sequence and circumvent tragic outcomes. Safer Offshore catalogs solutions to real life situations and provides the reader with information seldom discussed by other authors:- how to manage emergency situations and crises on the open ocean where no help is available. Learn about emergency communications, how to deal with flooding or fire, how to repair a...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Ed Mapes
ISBN: 9780939837878
$1995
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INT438
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 materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices. Covers all the standard rope constructions using Dacron and nylon, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited, and three-strand Explains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyards Shows how to make a broad range of useful onboard projects--and several...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.3x5.4
Author: Barbara Merry
ISBN: 9780071736046
$2900
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FER127
Electricity is vital on board most boats: to keep their systems running and to provide the crew with the services they expect. Much of it will be professionally fitted and many yachtsmen will have little knowledge about the finer detail of electric circuits. But, given the importance of electrical power, some understanding of it is likely to be useful: either to use when required away from the marina or to repair and upgrade your systems. This book is written to provide that understanding and to allow you to undertake electrical jobs on board yourself, properly and safely. It removes the mystique of boat electrics and gives you the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Pat Manley
ISBN: 9781912177295
$2495
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FER111
Concentrates on the 67 most common maintenance jobs to be done aboard both power and sailboats. Each is explained in simple steps and illustrated with fine color photos and diagrams. From electrical systems to leaky toilets, all is explained. Excellent and informative.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.3 x 6.7
Author: Pat Manley
ISBN: 9781909911130
$2600
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IHP_STABLE
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.5
Author: Mike Pepperday
ISBN: 9780939837090
$995
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IMR194
Now celebrating its tenth edition, Ionian has once again been thoroughly updated, with several new photos included to illustrate some of the changes. Covering the coast and islands southwards from Corfu to Finakounda and eastwards to Mesolongion, this much-loved guide contains more detail of many of the smaller anchorages and harbours than are comprehensively covered in Rod Heikell’s Greek Waters Pilot. Like its companions West Aegean and East Aegean, Ionian is ideal for charterers and flotilla sailors who are onboard for a relatively short time, but also for longer term cruisers on their own yachts who are looking for additional pilotage...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.6 x 7.5
Author: Rod & Lucinda Heikell
ISBN: 9781786791771
$6995
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MPS270
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER A memoir of the author's journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, based on his wildly popular Outside Magazine piece.Wit’s End isn’t just a state of mind. It’s the name of a gravel road, the address of a run-down off-the-grid cabin, 120 shabby square feet of fixer-upper Patrick Hutchison purchased on a whim in the mossy woods of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state. To say Hutchison didn’t know what he was getting into is no more an exaggeration than to say he’s a man with nearly zero carpentry skills. Well, used to be. You can learn a lot over six years of renovations.CABIN is...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.6 x 5.9
Author: Patrick, Hutchison
ISBN: 9781250285706
$2900
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WPC130
A  New York Times  Bestseller A  Forbes  Top 10 Conservation and Environment Book of 2016 Read the sea like a Viking and interpret ponds like a Polynesian—with a little help from the “natural navigator”!   In his eye-opening books  The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs  and  The Natural Navigator , Tristan Gooley helped readers reconnect with nature by finding direction from the trees, stars, clouds, and more. Now, he turns his attention to our most abundant—yet perhaps least understood—resource.   Distilled from his far-flung adventures—sailing solo across the Atlantic, navigating with Omani tribespeople, canoeing in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Tristan Gooley
ISBN: 9781615193585
$1995
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IHP_ERLOG
Printed on demand 49 days
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
$1495
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RFR007
A waterproof, portable guide to 15 essential saltwater fishing knots with easy-to-follow diagrams. Covers knots for both burley and game-fishing applications. The 12-page fanned format offers quick access to every knot. Includes a mini carabiner to clip to a tackle box, pack, or cooler. 15 saltwater knot diagrams (Albright Special, Bimini Twist, Palomar, Uni Knot, Double Uni, Haywire Twist, San Diego Jam, etc.) Mini carabiner included 12-page fanned format Waterproof and portable
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445992
$849
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STR049
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 procedures that are easy to learn and use. This goal led to our proposing a minimum kit that mariners would not hesitate to add to their gear to cover the unlikely situation it would actually be needed. Mariners who cross oceans in small boats realize they must be self-reliant and cover all contingencies. For those who do not have the chance to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: David Burch
ISBN: 9780914025603
$2245
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PDV009
Skimming before caressing tradwinds, savoring tropical landfalls, evading stormy seas - such is the image of the cruising lifestyle, but it can be so much more. Join Lin and Larry Pardey, winners of the CCA Far Horizon Award as they recount some of their most memorable adventures during more than 40 years of cruising. Learn how they planned and executed a seven-month "Champagne Safari on a Beer Budget", outfitting a 4X4 to reach remote corners of Southern Africa. Share their memories of campfire evenings with Kalahari Bushmen, life in a sculptors commune in Zimbabwe's northern reaches, and days of animal watching at waterholes far from...
Product Type : DVD
Author: Lin & Larry Pardey
ISBN: 718122916429
$2295
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USS042
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 State Boating Law Administrators.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: U.S. Sailing Association
ISBN: 9781938915406
$2995
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INT442
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 illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages"--Cruising World "Teaches sailing with flair and poetry"--SAIL "A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough"--Sailing "Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.1x7.2
Author: David Seidman
ISBN: 9780071749572
$2100
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RAN213
Tracing an awe-inspiring oceanic route from Boston, around Cape Horn, to the California coast, Two Years Before the Mast is both a riveting story of adventure and the most eloquent, insightful account we have of life at sea in the early nineteenth century. Richard Henry Dana is only nineteen when he abandons the patrician world of Boston and Harvard for an arduous voyage among real sailors, amid genuine danger. The result is an astonishing read, replete with vivid descriptions of storms, whales, and the ship's mad captain, terrible hardship and magical beauty, and fascinating historical detail, including an intriguing portrait of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Richard Henry Dana Jr. & Gary Kinder
ISBN: 9780375757945
$2400
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IHP_PUB105
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 13 x 19
$3995
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JCS026
Jimmy Cornell, highly experienced sailor and bestselling author, has teamed up with his son Ivan to produce this fully revised fourth edition of World Voyage Planner. Based on their shared experience of several circumnavigations, this book deals with all essential elements that contribute to the successful and safe completion of a long-distance voyage. Designed to be used in conjunction with World Cruising Routes and World Cruising Destinations, World Voyage Planner provides practical guidance on all topics related to developing the right cruising strategy, including: Planning voyages under the most favourable conditions, whether in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Jimmy & Ivan Cornell
ISBN: 9781739188979
$5995
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RFR005
A waterproof, credit card-sized portable knot instruction guide showing how to tie 14 fly fishing knots with simple diagrams, usage tips, and a basic fly fishing setup diagram. Printed on ultra-durable plastic that is totally waterproof and super tough. Includes a mini carabiner to clip to your vest or pack. 14 fly fishing knot diagrams (Nail Knot, Blood Knot, Arbor Knot, Surgeons Knot, Albright Special, Davy Knot, etc.) Includes a fly fishing setup diagram Mini carabiner included Totally waterproof and super tough
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.38 x 2.13
ISBN: 860001445961
$849
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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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PAR042
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.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.1 x 7
Author: Kathy Parsons
ISBN: 9780967590516
$2995
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PAR016
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 Color illustrations throughout . "Everything a seagoing First Aid book should be: easy to use, well illustrated and free from unnecessary jargon" -Yachts and Yachting "A worthwhile investment for anyone going to sea" -Flying Fish "A 'quick-fix' guide which could be invaluable in an emergency" -Yachting World
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9.8 x 3.1
Author: Douglas Justins, Colin Berry
ISBN: 9780939837595
$1495
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