Cruising And Boating Handbook
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Author | : Nigel Calder |
Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2001-05-28 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0071797351 |
The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising; and how to install gear for trouble free operation. The book's second half teaches you boat handling skills; core navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.
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Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Boats and boating |
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Author | : James D. Howard |
Publisher | : Sheridan House, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781574090932 |
Jim Howard has cruised the great oceans of the world for over 25 years, often single-handed.
Author | : Rod Heikell |
Publisher | : Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2004-07-01 |
Genre | : Pilot guides |
ISBN | : 9780852887790 |
Imray's established 2-year almanac provides data for all the coasts and islands of the Mediterranean. Complete coverage for all the Mediterranean countries from Gibraltar clockwise to Morocco and the Atlantic islands. 424 pages in full color. Over 500 plans of key harbours. Full lists of radio weather and safety services. Complete list of major lights. Gibraltar tide tables.
Author | : Patricia Rains |
Publisher | : Mexico Boating Guide |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780963847058 |
This book and its text, charts, illustrations and photos are to be used for planning and reference purposes only. They are specifically not to be used for navigation. The text has been prepared, based upon personal inspections, official publications and other data deemed reliable, with the objective of making the boating visitor's voyage more enjoyable.
Author | : Steve Henkel |
Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2010-01-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0071736948 |
For the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long--pocket cruisers--to create this definitive gallery and handbook of the small cruising sailboats built in the last 45 years. With detailed plans, specifications, performance indexes, and commentary for every model the author could find (360 in all!), The Sailor’s Book of Small Cruising Sailboats is your ideal core reference for the used and new boats you see on the water.
Author | : Jimmy Cornell |
Publisher | : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Pilot guides |
ISBN | : 9780071376105 |
World Cruising Handbook is a companion volume to Jimmy Cornell's internationally best-selling World Cruising Routes and contains invaluable practical information on all aspects of cruising worldwide. The third edition of World Cruising Handbook has been thoroughly revised to bring it in line with the enormous changes brought about by the Internet revolution. Entries for all 185 maritime nations of the world have been thoroughly revised in order to gather together in a single volume all the practical information anyone would need when planning to sail anywhere in the world.Section I cover matters of general interest such as cruising formalities, health precautions, and radio and satellite communications.Section II describes the history, economy, political situation, culture, climate, language and religion of 185 countries and dependencies, as well as giving an insight into the cruising attractions of each country. Detailed information is provided on: Ports of entry Customs, health and immigration requirements Clearance procedures, cruising permits and bonds Ports, marinas and technical facilities Local time, currency, business hours, public holidays, electricity, etc. Section III contains information on IALA buoyage, U.S. and British chart agents worldwide and a glossary of useful terms in several languages.World Cruising Handbook is the indispensable reference guide for long distance sailors.The information in this book is continuously updated on www.noonsite.com, Jimmy Cornell's website for cruising sailors.
Author | : Roger Marshall |
Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 1999-05-21 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780070419988 |
In this one-of-a-kind book, leading boat designer Roger Marshall walks you through the process of choosing the perfect boat for your sailing lifestyle. Along the way, you will acquire a deep understanding of the many factors that go into a boat's performance, comfort, and seaworthiness, and learn how to choose among them to meet your requirements and preferences. Best of all, you'll find Marshall's 12-page comparison table of production sailboats from all over the world, packed with information about 130 boats - length, beam, draft, displacement, ballast, sail area, fuel and water capacities, performance ratios, capaize and comfort ratios, and more, all tabulated for convenient and revealing comparisons.
Author | : Nigel Calder |
Publisher | : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Boats and boating |
ISBN | : 9780070096189 |
In his latest book, Calder walks the reader through the repair, maintenance, and setting up of the boat's primary systems, including the electrical system, electronics equipment, generator sets, solar panels, wind and water generators, the engine, transmission, pumps, steering, waste disposal systems, and more. Destined to become a highly trusted companion aboard all types of boats for years to come.
Author | : Robert Scharff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 1955 |
Genre | : Boats and boating |
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