Books

Boat

Used for a variety of purposes, from work to pleasure and many things in between, the boat has sparked innovation in the minds of people for thousands of yearsThe Boat—a vessel for escape, adventure, trade, or travel. This is a mode of transport of...

Wild Ocean: Sharks, Whales, Rays, and Other Endangered Sea Creatures

The world's oceans represent the last wild frontier on Earth. While our understanding of life in the ocean is relatively basic, our actions are putting hundreds of species in danger. In this graphic anthology, Matt Dembicki, editor and artist of the...

National Trust Complete Country Cookbook

A wonderful collection of more than 200 traditional recipes represent the best of British country cooking, including lesser-known regional country gems. There are mouthwatering recipes here for every occasion, including soups, starters, and light meals;...

Over the Top

In 1975, when Adrian Flanagan was 15, he read Sir Francis Chichester's account of his record-breaking circumnavigation, and a dream began to form. Thirty years later, on October 28, 2005, Adrian set sail from the south coast of England on his quest to...

At the Beach

Detailing the perfect beach getaway, this charming picture book uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family's adventures at Crabby Spit. Ages 3-5.

Learn to Sail Today: From Novice to Sailor in One Week

Sail your very first day on the waterLearn to Sail Today offers a uniquely fun and quick method for beginners to learn exactly what they need to enter the fun and rewarding world of sailing. Written specifically to engage and reassure the...

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging, Second Edition

Revised and updated―the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike artsFrom its initial publication,The Complete Rigger’s Apprenticehas been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master...

Get Your Captain's License, 5th edition

Earning a captain’s license just got easierWhether you are an avid boater seeking to improve your seamanship and get a discount on boat insurance or aspire to start a business running a charter, sightseeing, or whale-watching boat, this revised and...

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, 4th Edition

Packed with new and updated information on every system found aboard virtually every pleasure boat. If it has screws, wires or moving parts, it's covered in this trusted manual. . Includes troubleshooting chart, clear illustrations.

Bluewater Sailing on a Budget

Expert advice on how to find (and purchase and outfit) that safe, affordable, and responsive sailboat to take readers around the world, or around the bayUnlike other books that go into fundamentals about rudder designs, etc.,Bluewater Sailing for Any...

Singlehanded Sailing: Thoughts, Tips, Techniques & Tactics

The ONLY bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and aloneSolo sailing is within any sailor's grasp with a little forethought--and this essential guide.Got a 35-foot sailboat? No problem. Is the wind blowing 20 knots? No problem. Are you racing...

Buehler's Backyard Boatbuilding for the 21st Century

"Build wooden boats the Buehler way, which is to say inexpensively, yet like the proverbial brick outhouse." -- Wooden Boat"A WEALTH OF VALUABLE INFORMATION." -- American Sailing AssociationThe classic and definitive guide for the home boatbuilder--now...