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The Yankee Fleet - Maritime New England in the Age of Sail (Hardcover): James C Johnston The Yankee Fleet - Maritime New England in the Age of Sail (Hardcover)
James C Johnston
R756 R669 Discovery Miles 6 690 Save R87 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Cruising Galicia (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Carlos Rojas, Robert Bailey Cruising Galicia (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Carlos Rojas, Robert Bailey
R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This new title covers the extensive cruising area of Galicia in the north west of Spain from Ribadeo to Bayona, where the beautiful rias provide shelter from the Atlantic in picturesque harbours and remote anchorages. The authors have spent several seasons cruising in the area and making use of their local connections have produced a modern guide that provides in-depth information necessary for yachts spending time visiting the rias and ports of Galicia. Annotated town plans covering over 90 destinations show shore-side facilities and recommended restaurants and side panels provide advice on interesting places to visit, local customs and features of interest. Carlos Rojas has sailed yachts since 2000, a short but intensive career during which he has crossed the Atlantic, cruised in the Pacific, made several passages across Biscay and sailed to Ireland and France. His professional involvement in technology companies as an engineer, manager and director has given him an insight into design and usability that he applies to his pilot books. Carlos has lived most of his life in Britain but he is originally from Spain, a country that he knows well, naming Galicia as one of his favourite areas. Robert Bailey was brought up in a sailing family. Over a period of 35 years, and with the aid of a Nicholson 32 and Rustler 36, much of the coastline of the north western approaches to Europe, from the Faroe Islands in the north to the Morbihan in the south, were avidly explored. In 2001 he adopted a more flexible approach to his career as an aerospace engineer and this allowed him to take up cruising instruction. He is now a Yachtmaster Instructor.

How to Build and Sail Small Boats - Canoes - Punts and Rafts (Paperback): Tony Read How to Build and Sail Small Boats - Canoes - Punts and Rafts (Paperback)
Tony Read
R703 Discovery Miles 7 030 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A fascinating collection of articles by various authors, first published in 1886. Contains detailed, illustrated chapters on making and sailing a variety of boats. Contents include: Small Boats: How to Rig and Sail Them - How to Make a Boat - How to Build a Catamaran - Flat-Boating for Boys - How to Make a Canvas Canoe - Canadian and Birch Bark Canoes - Paper and Other Typical Canoes - How to Build a Punt - Rafts and Catamarans, etc.

Sailor Jack, The Trader (1893) (Paperback): Harry Castlemon Sailor Jack, The Trader (1893) (Paperback)
Harry Castlemon
R991 Discovery Miles 9 910 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Performance Advances in Small Boat Racing (Paperback): Stuart H. Walker Performance Advances in Small Boat Racing (Paperback)
Stuart H. Walker
R759 R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Save R45 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
This Old Man and the Sea - How My Retirement Turned Into a Ten-Year Sail Around the World (Paperback): Robert S. Ashton This Old Man and the Sea - How My Retirement Turned Into a Ten-Year Sail Around the World (Paperback)
Robert S. Ashton
R371 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R23 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Shortly after his retirement, author Robert S. Ashton buys a 1983 Nordic 40 sailboat. He names the boat "Chandelle," not realizing at the time that it will be his home for the next ten years.

Along with his friends, Don, Roger, and Martha, Ashton soon joins a group of boats preparing to brave the Gulf Stream and adjacent waters from Norfolk, Virginia, to the Caribbean. During the next ten years, "Captain" Ashton sails to numerous destinations in his quest to circumnavigate the globe, including the Panama Canal, the Galapagos Islands, the Fiji Islands, Africa, and Australia. Ashton meets an eclectic group of people, experiences a variety of cultures, finds new members for his crew, and discovers the freedom of sailing the open waters.

"This Old Man and the Sea" is a must-read for any sailing enthusiast, revealing the highs and lows of extended life at sea with wit, wisdom, and insight.

A Narrative Of Four Voyages - The South Sea, North And South Pacific Ocean, Chinese Sea, Ethiopic And Southern Atlantic Ocean,... A Narrative Of Four Voyages - The South Sea, North And South Pacific Ocean, Chinese Sea, Ethiopic And Southern Atlantic Ocean, Indian And Antarctic Ocean From The Year 1822 To 1831 (Paperback)
Benjamin Morrell
R1,036 Discovery Miles 10 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Just the Two of Us (Paperback): Alicia Blodgett Just the Two of Us (Paperback)
Alicia Blodgett
R403 R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Imray Iolaire Chart D23 2007 - Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba (Sheet map, folded, Revised edition): Imray Imray Iolaire Chart D23 2007 - Bonaire, Curacao and Aruba (Sheet map, folded, Revised edition)
Imray
R621 Discovery Miles 6 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A nautical chart with a scale of 1:255,400.

Herreshoff Yachts - Seven Generations of Industrialists, Inventors and Ingenuity in Bristol (Hardcover): Richard V Simpson Herreshoff Yachts - Seven Generations of Industrialists, Inventors and Ingenuity in Bristol (Hardcover)
Richard V Simpson
R714 R633 Discovery Miles 6 330 Save R81 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Seamanship - A Voyage Along the Wild Coasts of the British Isles (Paperback): Adam Nicolson Seamanship - A Voyage Along the Wild Coasts of the British Isles (Paperback)
Adam Nicolson
R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

From Land's End to Cape Clear, past Roaringwater Bay and Cod's Head, on past Inishvickillane and Inishtooskert, up through the Hebrides, to Orkney and on to the Faeroes stretches the richest and wildest coastline in Europe. Adam Nicolson decided to sail this coast in the "Auk," a 42-foot wooden ketch, embarking on a 1,500-mile voyage through what he hoped would be a sequence of revelatory landscapes. He was not disappointed.

"Seamanship" is more than a travel journal. It describes an inner journey as much as an outer one--disasters and discoveries, powerful landscapes and modern visionaries, and encounters with the animals living on the wild edge of the Atlantic. Above all, it is about the gaps that open up between those who go and those who stay at home.

"Seamanship," in the end, is not about the sea. It's about being alive.

Going About! (Paperback): Gillian Overbridge Going About! (Paperback)
Gillian Overbridge
R500 R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Save R32 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Over two northeastern summers, Gillian Outerbridge, Tucker, and their 20-foot vessel Dart explored and adventured together. Up and down rivers, waterways, and canals, through locks and marine railways, the trio traveled. Thus the tale was spun, and these pages tell the story. Join these travelers as they navigate thousands of miles of waterways, experience new places, and make many new friends. Discover with them both the serenity and challenges of a new way of life. You'll experience through Gill's words how compelling it is to move leisurely through the water and take in all the inspiring colors and sounds of new places. And you'll share in her excitement as she meets and conquers new challenges along the way.

The History Of Piracy (Paperback): Philip Gosse The History Of Piracy (Paperback)
Philip Gosse
R904 Discovery Miles 9 040 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

United States Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook, 2006 (Paperback): Deparment of Homeland Security, United States Coast... United States Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook, 2006 (Paperback)
Deparment of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard
R723 Discovery Miles 7 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

COMDTPUB P3120.17A. August 2006. Assists Coast Guard personnel in response to oil spills, search and rescue operations and other emergency situations.

Airman at the Helm (Paperback): Eric Blackman Airman at the Helm (Paperback)
Eric Blackman
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Bombing up" a Catalina flying boat. I was "promoted" to deck hand on bomb scow 34. During bad weather aircraft were towed into the shelter of the harbour mouth and moored to replenish depth charges. On one such occasion scow 34 was completing delivery of four charges under the instruction of two bomb armourers. As the charge was winched and secured to its rack under the aircraft's wing, the fusing device was connected. This looked like a large wire paper clip. When the charge was released, a plunger in the shape of a car piston and piston rod was left hanging under the wing on the end of the paper clip, the charge falling seaward fully armed. Moments before the last charge was secured in the rack it slipped off the winch wire onto the chest of an attendant armourer. The crew watched charge and armourer disappear over the side with a splash and became aware of the piston rattling loose overhead. They cringed for a few seconds awaiting the expected explosion beneath their feet.

Life on Water (Paperback): Maurice L. Rowlandson Life on Water (Paperback)
Maurice L. Rowlandson
R524 Discovery Miles 5 240 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

An autobiographical story of one man's adventures on water, including the Founding of the Venturers Norfolk Broads sail-training cruise: Sailing with the STA: Sailing in the Caribbean and serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. The influence of the author Arthur Ransome is prevalent in the story.

My Hand on the Tiller (Paperback): Gordon D Findlay My Hand on the Tiller (Paperback)
Gordon D Findlay
R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"My Hand on the Tiller" is an account of the author's sailing experiences over his lifetime. Gordon Findlay is a classic boat enthusiast and has sailed on many different sailing vessels, from the smallest dinghies to the largest square riggers. He has owned a variety of different boats over the years and some of these are described in the text. Gordon also describes some of his favourite places on the West Coast of Scotland, as well as his experiences in Tall Ships and at Classic Yacht Festivals in different parts of Europe This book is for sailing enthusiasts with a particular interest in traditional boats and Scottish waters. There are many photographs and a large appendix with details of yachts and tall ships as well as a comprehensive glossary and a list of useful websites.

Lights & Legends (Paperback, 1st ed): Harlan Hamilton Lights & Legends (Paperback, 1st ed)
Harlan Hamilton
R681 R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Save R70 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

An interesting and historical guide to lighthouses of Long Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound, and Block Island Sound, including their legends and complete descriptions of 39 lighthouses in the area. Includes photographs and information on how lighthouses are constructed and operate.

Sailing with Strangers - A Story of Courage, Survival, and Living a Dream (Paperback): Charley Hester Sailing with Strangers - A Story of Courage, Survival, and Living a Dream (Paperback)
Charley Hester
R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Sailing with Strangers documents one man's quest for validation and self-understanding, and demonstrates how 'will' can enable ordinary people to realize extraordinary dreams.

Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power (Hardcover): Roger Marshall Rough Weather Seamanship for Sail and Power (Hardcover)
Roger Marshall
R1,060 R932 Discovery Miles 9 320 Save R128 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

All boaters fear a storm at sea-this book shows you how to weather one safely.Any boater who leaves the harbor is eventually going to end up in rough weather. A few will find themselves in genuinely life-threatening situations. To respond correctly, you need more than grit. You need a properly equipped, seaworthy boat, and you need to have mastered a body of specialised knowledge and techniques rarely covered in the boating press. An accomplished naval architect, Roger Marshall first concentrates on the boat-how to select and modify a boat with heavy weather in mind.

Sailing for Glory - The Story of Captain Angus Walters and the Bluenose (Hardcover): Teri-Lynn Janveau, Allister Thompson Sailing for Glory - The Story of Captain Angus Walters and the Bluenose (Hardcover)
Teri-Lynn Janveau, Allister Thompson
R447 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R25 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This biography in the Stories of Canada series for ages 9 and up tells the story of the unique bond between Captain Angus Walters and his schooner, the Bluenose. The Bluenose is a Canadian icon, an icon of nautical competition and one of the world's most famous ships. The Bluenose was unbeaten between 1921 and 1939 in the races for the International Fisherman's Cup. Its success galvanized the young nation's national pride, and the ship remains an important symbol in Nova Scotia today. Its image has been emblazoned on the Canadian dime for decades. Walters' skill and devotion to his ship helped the Bluenose hold off all challengers, even at the end of its illustrious career. Sailing for Glory also vividly brings to life the toil, danger, and adventure of the life of an Atlantic coast fisherman in the long-gone days of sailing.

Dinghy Ownership - Mainly For the Non-Racing Man (Paperback): Geoffrey Nightingale Dinghy Ownership - Mainly For the Non-Racing Man (Paperback)
Geoffrey Nightingale
R666 Discovery Miles 6 660 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

There are many excellent books on sailing but very few devoted solely to dinghies. This is a book suited to those whose interest is mainly in just plain sailing, rather than those who wish to race. It contains a number of fairly original suggestions from the author who has found them to be successful on his own general purpose dinghy. A useful book for anyone interested in 'messing about' with as well as in their boats. Contents Include Sailing General Purpose Dinghies What to Sail and Where Mainsails Fore-Sails More Sails Rigging, Ropes and Knots The Hull and Fittings The Centre Board Ground Tackle Wind And Water Launching, Landing and Moorings Points of Sailing Reefing Sailing Single-Handed Trailing (A Mooring in Your Garden) Safety Precautions What to Wear Olla Podrida The Beaufort Wind Scale Cordage Some Splices and Hitches

Sailing Made Easy and Comfort in Small Craft (Paperback): S. J Housley Sailing Made Easy and Comfort in Small Craft (Paperback)
S. J Housley
R720 Discovery Miles 7 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Originally published in 1930, this is a compact guide to seamanship for beginners sailing on inland waters. Although it is easy to assume that there is little seamanship required on the quiet waterways of Britain, this book advises the reader about some common mistakes and pitfalls. With an ever increasing amount of people choosing to take their holidays on boats, it has some useful information on safety, comfort and enjoyment and of course, the food that is practical to cook on board.Contents Include: On Setting Sail and Getting Under Way Sailing With a Note on Balance-Lugs On Strong Winds and Reefing On the Rule of the Road Mooring, Stowing, Awnings, Down-Mast About Knots On Ship-Keeping The Kitchen Dictionary and Index

Letters From A Cruiser - Letters sent home by Laraine Salmon from 1988 to 1992 describing the circumnavigation she and her... Letters From A Cruiser - Letters sent home by Laraine Salmon from 1988 to 1992 describing the circumnavigation she and her husband Mark completed in their sailboat ARIETTA, a Standfast 36. (Paperback)
Laraine Salmon
R222 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Share the experiences of the author and her husband as they complete a circumnavigation in their 36-foot sailboat. Experience the places they visit and the people they need. An excellent read for the armchair adventurer.

How to Trim Sails - Dinghies to Offshore Cruisers (Paperback, 2nd Edition): Peter Schweer How to Trim Sails - Dinghies to Offshore Cruisers (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
Peter Schweer
R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Format 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Illustrations 82 b&w photos plus 2-color diagrams - A practical guide to sail trim for all types of boats - Contains technical details suitable for both beginner and advanced racer - Covers masthead, swept-spreader and fractional rigs - Trim advice for all wind conditions and points of sail - Includes easy reference trimming tables

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