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Dave Cockerill

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE TOPPER SAILING MANUAL It shows you: How to rig the boat How to sail How to go fast How to win races The Topper is a brilliant boat. This book shows you how to rig, sail and race it – right up to world championship standard! Colour photos and photo–sequences explain each manoeuvre, accompanied by text packed with advice and go–fast tips. Take this book in one hand, the tiller in the other and get set to win!

Edited by Miranda Delmar-Morgan

The use of flags afloat and in most maritime situations is of interest and relevance to anyone going to sea whether for commerce or pleasure. This handy pocket-sized guide is the perfect on-board reference to the maritime flags of the world and their usage. It includes: national maritime flags special ensigns yacht club burgees signal flags and flag etiquette and usage. Anyone who has ever put to sea wondering about the different types of flag, how they are made up and the dos and don'ts as well as traditions and myths of flying flags should find this a fascinating and useful handbook. Формат: 10 см x 16 cм.

Vladimir Bridan

This book showcases Class A tall ships - the largest sailing ships. The photos were taken just outside of Halifax harbour at the start of the transatlantic race from Halifax to Belfast - last leg in Atlantic Challenge 2009. Part of the proceeds from this publication will go to support Class Afloat and other sail training programs for youth. Visit fpimages.com for more information.

Fabio Fossati

A groundbreaking introduction to how sailboats behave, and a guide for predicting the performance of a modern sailing yacht. "Aero-hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts" is the first major yacht design treatise to come along in a decade. With its cutting-edge explanations of how sails, keels, and rudders interact with their respective fluids to make a boat sail-and of how to use that knowledge to optimize a boat-this is a book that every student of yacht design will want on his or her shelf.

Sara Hopkinson

Navigation has never been so simple. Navigators have only two questions: Where am I? Where do I go now? This book shows the simplest way to answer these questions. It starts from scratch, uses no jargon and features graphics instead of words wherever possible. Charts Giving a position Tides Estimated position (EP) Course to steer (CTS) Pilotage Passage planning Electronics Navigation is fun, keeps you safe and speeds you to your destination. With this book in one hand and your trusty dividers in the other, you need never be lost again!

Scott Null, Joel McBride

The 2nd Edition of "Kayak Fishing: The Ultimate Guide" follows up on the best-selling success of the original with a completely updated look at the sport, which includes 50 per cent more content, stunning new photography, and segments from the 20 most influential pros. It helps you learn about: the necessary equipment; the fundamentals of kayak fishing; the essential strokes and paddling techniques; bait and lure fishing from a kayak; fly fishing from a kayak; fighting and landing fish from a kayak; freshwater kayak fishing; saltwater kayak fishing; and, kayak fishing safety. Формат: 23 см x 23 см.

Basil Mosenthal

Radio Distress Procedure MAYDAY This distress signal is for use only where there is grave and imminent danger to a vessel or person. MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY This is –............. yacht?s name spoken three times followed by immediately by MAYDAY (once) This is– ................... yacht?s name spoken once. My position is – lat. and long., or range and bearing from known point, or named spot (see p.23). Nature of distress – eg. ?sinking? or ?crew injured?. Assistance required. This is normally obvious. Number of People on board. Any other information. Over PAN PAN This is for when help may be needed, but the danger is no grave and imminent. PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN PAN Hello al stations – Hello all stations – Hello all stations This is –........ yacht?s name spoken three times. My position is – as for MAYDAY (seep.23). Assistance required. Over

David Houghton

This book explain clearly the basic principles that govern the weather. You will learn: How to get the most from weather maps and forecasts How the coast modifies the wind How the sea breeze arises How to keep an eye on the clouds, the waves end the barometer How to anticipate gales, thunderstorms and fog. The weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. Recommended for RYA Day skipper and Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster courses.

David C. McIntosh

Here is everything you need to know to construct a carvel planked cruising boat with no more than a set of plans, a pile of lumber, and determination.

Ted Moores

Canoeist, July 2001 An excellent definitive book ... something you must read if you are going to build a woodstrip canoe.