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Author : Peter Johnson,Mary Blewitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000004887560
Author : Dave Cox
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811729222
A complete, beautifully illustrated introduction to sailboats and sailing. Evolution of sailboat design, from dinghies to ocean racers.
Author : Jimmy Cornell
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Pilot guides
ISBN : 0071376100
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 : Jimmy Cornell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Ocean travel
ISBN : 0713634324
Author : Duncan Kent
Publisher : Fernhurst Books Limited
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781119999188
This book offers practical advice to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs and budget. Potential buyers are guided through every stage of the process, from deciding on hull design and accommodation to deck layout and keel shape. There is information on construction materials and help in deciding what sort of craft would best suit your needs, including clever ways to 'try before you buy'. Expert guidance will help you decide whether to buy a new or used yacht, and both buying processes are carefully explained to ensure your investment is protected. Hidden costs are revealed and there are tips on conducting your own boat test and initial survey. Sections on registration, VAT and insurance will help you cut through the red tape. Don't buy a yacht without reading this first!
Author : Douglas Hextall Chedley Phillips-Birt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Yachting
ISBN : PSU:000028646167
Author : James D. Howard,Jim Howard
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1574090933
Jim Howard has cruised the great oceans of the world for over 25 years, often single-handed.
Author : Jimmy Cornell,Doina Cornell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472947468
'What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing' - Yachting World One of the most influential cruising yachtsmen writing today, Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles on all the oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations and voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic. His successful guide to sailing around the world, World Cruising Routes, has helped many aspirational voyagers turn their dreams into reality and follow in his footsteps. Here in its extensively revised edition is its partner, covering all the land-based essentials for cruisers. This substantial handbook profiles every cruising destination in the world, with information on cruising attractions, history, culture, climate(including average monthly temperatures and rainfall, plus tropical storm seasons), local laws, regulations and formalities, facilities available, plus public holidays and events, emergency telephone numbers, and much more. Everything the cruiser needs to know about. Lavishly illustrated throughout, it is not only a must-have onboard reference work for long distance sailors, but will undoubtedly inspire the adventurous to sail where they have never sailed before.
Author : Hal Roth
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071778721
A new classic from one of the world's most respected sailing authors More than 35 years ago, Hal Roth quit his job as a journalist and went sailing. Since then, he's logged more than 200,000 sea miles. Along the way, Roth also has authored eight voyaging classics, including the 1978 bestseller After 50,000 Miles. Taking that book as its starting point, this handsome new volume incorporates the new technologies and discoveries of the last quarter century along with another 150,000 miles of experience. A compendium of mature, time-tested sea wisdom from one of the world's most respected sailing writers, How to Sail Around the World will tell the reader: How to choose and equip a sailboat for long-distance cruising, with an emphasis on simplicity and a modest budget How to plan and conduct a voyage anywhere in the world How to master the arts of navigation, anchoring, and daily life aboard in exotic places How to cope with storms at sea--the most complete and authoritative treatise on this critical topic ever published
Author : Jeffrey Pewitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709098228
★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Owning a yacht is great fun and there are a lot of good experiences to be had. However, you want to be aware of all the financial and logistical challenges before you take a plunge into the world of yachting. Showing you what you need to know and prepare for before you can get to the fun part of yachting is what this book is all about. Owning and handling a yacht is no small feat. Yachts can vary in price from a couple of thousand dollars to millions. No matter which option you choose, even the most affordable yachts come with maintenance. The truth is that yachts will be in the water pretty much the whole time and that continuous contact with the water inevitably leaves a mark through salt and other minerals. It's not all about maintenance. Licenses and permits are additionally something you need to take into account. You also want to make sure that you have a port where you can keep your yacht. In this book you can expect to learn about: -How to buy a yacht successfully -How to lease a yacht, or even get it for free -How to make sure that you and all of the people with you are safe while on a yacht -Cool yachting events and locations to check out -And much more! Owning a yacht could be a source of great pleasure or of regret. However, if you go in with the right knowledge, I don't doubt that you will be on the winning side. If you are ready to start sailing the seas and admiring the natural beauty of our world without a care in the world, then scrolling to the BUY button and clicking it is the first step toward that.
Author : Bob Bond
Publisher : Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780679740636
A guide to all aspects of sailing discusses choosing a sailboat, equipment, basic and advanced seamanship, cruising, navigation, meteorology, and safety
Author : Bill Johnson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472921437
In the bestselling style of the Reeds Handbook series, Reeds Ocean Handbook follows on from Reeds Skipper's Handbook for skippers or crew planning to venture further afield. Complimenting the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster course, this handy pocketbook provides an aide-memoire for all the essential navigation, weather and route planning theory as well as practical guidance and advice on long-distance radio communications, ocean passage-making and risk/emergency preparations. Colour coded sections, for user-friendly accessibility, cover: - World climate and route planning (including world wind systems, ocean currents, tropical revolving storms) - Navigation (charts, great circle vs Mercator routes, time zones, satellite navigation systems, advice on on-passage navigation routines) - Astro navigation (basic theory refresher, practical astro navigation, unique step-by-step instructions for Astro sight reduction plus using and adjusting the sextant) - Passage making (route planning, preparing the yacht, power needs, supplies of water, food, gas and diesel, watch-keeping routines, crew care) - Communications (features and advantages of VHF, MF, SSB and satellite phones, weather fax, email and access to the internet) - Risks and emergencies (preparing for them, equipment checklist, grab bags, emergency scenario procedures) Internationally relevant and with colour diagrams throughout, this handy pocket-sized handbook is an ideal revision aid on shore and the perfect quick reference guide on the boat.
Author : Miranda Delmar-Morgan
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408107713
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.
Author : Royal Yachting Association,James Stevens
Publisher : Royal Yachting Association
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The RYA Yachtmaster examination is the gold-standard qualification for sail and power boaters the world over. This eBook is the RYA’s official and definitive guide to the exam. It offers a unique insight into what you need to know, how the exam will be conducted, and the skills required. Whether you are going to take the exam, or are thinking of it and want to find out what you will face on the day, this is the book that you must have. Author James Stevens is the creator of the current RYA Yachtmaster scheme for sail and power boats. Formerly the RYA’s Training Manager, he has over 30 years’ experience examining, and there is nobody better to help you succeed. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association
Author : Nigel Calder
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-05-28
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780071797351
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.
