Books

39270: The Official Pictorial Record of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12

This 11th edition of the legendary round the world race is arguably the most visually dazzling yacht race ever. Seldom has photography documented the quest to master the oceans or the ingredients of world-class sporting endeavour better or more vividly...

DeWire Guide to Lighthouses of Alaska, Hawai’i, and U.S. Pacific Territories

The immense Pacific Ocean, rife with islands and rimmed by huge continents, has been a liquid highway for trade and travel for centuries. Its peaceful name masks a fickle character though-serene and idyllic at times but also turbulent and merciless. ...

Outfitting the Offshore Cruising Sailboat

Peter Berman reviews the criteria for selecting a used fiberglass hull sailboat, but picks up where Vigor and Nestor leave off. Berman shares his 40+ years experience of overhauling and refitting a myriad of different sailboats in preparation for...

Reeds Knot Handbook

This handy pocket guide contains all the most useful knots you'll need whether on board or at the dockside. Each knot is broken down into clear step-by-step illustrations, with a photo of the finished knot and background information on its strengths,...

Letters from the Sea

Letters to children who have never been sailing written aboard the sailing yacht Northern Light during an 8,000 mile ocean voyage. The author describes life aboard a small sailboat in mid-ocean, close to birds, dolphins and sea life of all kinds. . Click...

King Salmon : A Guide To Salmon Fishing in California

Slightly shelf-worn. This new old stock was found in our warehouse. Limited to stock on hand.Go fishing with Greg Goddard in this entertaining and very informative book. Whether you are an avid sport fisherman or have only dreamed of catching the king of...

Green Flash

Under a full moon and miles from shore, Neal Fox slumps in a dripping wetsuit sipping an orange soda. He can't explain it, but he would rather not get involved. His eyes slide to the tangle of branches he moments ago secured to the boat. Next to him in...

Dead Man's Chest

Dead Man's Chest is a classic pirate yarn that begins with long John Silver's escape from the merchantman Hispaniola at Peurta Plata and culminates with the American Revolution more than a decade later. It describes in rich detail the unholy alliance...

The Nautical Sextant (HARDCOVER)

OUT OF PRINT. SEE PAPERBACK EDITIONThe Nautical Sextant reveals in pictures, prose, and perspective the experience and knowledge gained by the author from years of acquiring, studying, and restoring sextants from earlier times and from around the world...

Safer Offshore: Crisis Management and Emergency Repairs at Sea

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...

The Trailer Sailer: Owner's Manual

The Trailer Sailer Owner's Manual should be included with every trailerable sailboat. This comprehensive guide to selecting, caring for, and enjoying a trailerable sailboat will answer all your questions about fitting out, care of your sails, launching...

Can-to-Pan Cookery

Lynne Orloff-Jones takes simple ingredients that don t require refrigeration and whips them into delicious meals. Whether you re camping or sailing, on a budget or just in a hurry, keep Can-to-Pan Cookery handy when you need a fast, inexpensive and tasty...