Tor Pinney explains how to prepare a yacht for extended cruising as well as for living aboard. He considers the systems, equipment, and modifications that will transform a basic yacht into a long-range cruiser.
Unlike most books on sail trim, which seem to be written exclusively for racing sailors, Peter Nielsen's Sailpower is intended for the sailing community at large. Any and all seafarers, whether racer or cruiser, amateur or expert, will benefit from Nielsen's down-to-earth practical advice and superb illustrations that demonstrate exactly how to achieve a perfect set-up to get the most out of your sails. Comprehensive chapters cover every aspect of how sails interact with the wind and the boat's...
For undergraduate courses in Outboard Principles of Operation, Outboard Overhaul, Outboard Tune-Up, and Outboard Lower Unit Repair.Reflecting the latest advances, this practical manual on outboard mechanics explains the technical theory of operation necessary to prepare for certification or re-certification tests. It empowers students with a basic understanding that will help them troubleshoot and repair quickly and with confidence.
Experienced rower and journalist Churbuck recounts the colourful history and lore of rowing, from its beginnigns on England's historic Thames to its modern incarnation. He covers shell design, sculling, collegiate rowing, training, international competition and a history of the famous rowing clubs and their luminaries. A fully illustrated, step-by-step guide transforms the novice into a competent rower. Fully updated with black and white photographs and line drawings throughout. A practical tool...
Bob Bitchin has a unique perspective from which to describe "The Sailing Life". As founder and editor of the highly successful magazine "Latitudes and Attitudes", he surveys and comments on the good and the bad, the funny and the sad, the practical and the theoretical of the sailing scene. This collection of his editorials and other writings is full of useful advice, keen observations and, yes, some outrageous comments as only Bob can put them on paper. Readers of his bestseller, "Letters from t...
Famed yacht designer and author L. Francis Herreshoff takes us on family style cruises in American waters, during which all sorts of boats and boating skills are explained while they are used. He tells about the adventures of the crews of the catboat Piscator, the ketch Viator, and the engineless whaleboat-style ketch Rozinante. There are anecdotes and examples and a wide variety of boat lore in each chapter, as well as adventures, races and coastwide cruises and historical harbors to visit.
Limin Ay. Nikolaou (N. Kea) (1:17 500) Approaches to Finikas (N.Siros) (1:20 000) Ormos Naousis (N.Paros) (1:40 000) Mikonos & Approaches (N. Mikonos) (1:30 000) Ormos Gavriou (N.Andros) (1:30 000)
Limin Killinis (1:12 500) Limin Katakolou (1:20 000) Ormos Kiparissias (1:7500) Ormos Navarinou (1:30 000) Stenon Methonis (1:20 000) Limenas Kalamatas (1:12 500)
Written to enable the owner or skipper of a small vessel to ascertain the deviation of his compass and correct it. Principal causes of deviation are described. Methods shown are simple and have been used by the author in correcting the compasses of small craft up to 70 tons. Correction of a compass in a large steel vessel is a more complicated business, and needs the services of a professional Compass Adjuster. This book is also of value to yachting men.
"Learn to make every knot that a boater needs"--Dust jacket.