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Moonwind at Large: Sailing Hither and Yon by Matthew Goldman Publisher Comments Matthew "Constant Waterman" Goldman and MoonWind constantly roam the waters of southeast New England, where these stories are centered. Each tale is short and sweet and possessed of an ineffable bemusement. MoonWind is a twenty-six foot sloop with an... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Trade Paper
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Go Dinghy Sailing by Barry Pickthall Publisher Comments Assuming no prior knowledge, this entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try. Conveying the fun, accessibility and exhilaration of sailing, it covers everything the beginner needs to learn about, whether they are young... (read more) Your price: $23.99 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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NOLS River Rescue: Essential Skills for Boaters (NOLS Library) by Nate Ostis Publisher Comments From the outdoor training experts Rescue techniques using rope, throw bags Wading techniques, safe crossings, swimming skills NOLS experts share their tested techniques and strategies for surviving and keeping safe on the water. NOLS River Rescue... (read more) Your price: $9.95 New - Trade Paper
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A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles by Migael M. Scherer Publisher Comments Fully revised and updated by the author, "A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound, Second Edition," now features full-color photos and charts to match its elegant writing and a tough cover and lay-flat binding for ease of use--all for the same price as the... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Spiral
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Race Across Alaska: First Woman to Win the Iditarod Tells Her Story by Libby Riddles Publisher Comments Explores the history of the trail and celebrated the frontiersmen and their dogs who braved its dangers.... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Boatbuilding a Complete Handbook of Wooden B by Howard Chapelle Publisher Comments The text covers all types of craft from flat-bottom rowboats to ocean cruisers and commercial vessels, and aids the builder in overcoming difficulties and discouraging delays resulting from the lack of easily available information on the practical side... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat by Mark Nicholas Publisher Comments The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat educates both dreamers and explorers alike with information about this wonderful and rewarding lifestyle. Mark Nicholas has combined his experience of life aboard with the advice of other liveaboards, marina owners,... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation by John Vigor Publisher Comments This book - distilled from centuries of seafaring wisdom (and the author's 20 years of researching, clipping, and collecting) - provides quick, simple answers to most of the questions sailors and powerboaters - both novice and experienced - ask about... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road by Charlie Wing Publisher Comments Your quick-access guide to international andU.S. boating rules The U.S. Coast Guard requires every boat morethan 39-feet long to carry a copy of the nauticalrules of the road onboard. Here’s one that is convenientand handy enough for quick reference on... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $17.53 Google eBooks - Electronic
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The Complete Book of Laser Sailing (Complete Book of Laser Sailing) by Dick Tillman Publisher Comments The definitive guide to the Laser high-performance dinghy, this new edition of "The Complete Book of Laser Sailing provides you with in-depth coverage of Laser features, rigging, equipment, and sailing techniques. Racing chapters feature advanced upwind... (read more) Your price: $21.00 New - Trade Paper
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Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boats by Nic Compton Synopsis Readers of WoodenBoat magazine will be familiar with Iain Oughtred's work. His Acorn skiffs, Gray Seal, Caledonia Yawl and others are practically legend. Author Nic Compton, former editor at Classic Boat magazine, has written a biography which lets you... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed by Dave Gerr Publisher Comments Boat noodling. Boat lovers suffer universally from this benign affliction. In its mildest form, boat noodling is nothing more than wondering why that sloop in the next slip is faster than yours. In a more significant manifestation it could mean serious... (read more) Your price: $22.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing: Professional Secrets to Make Your Sailboat or Powerboat Shine by Natalie Sears Publisher Comments @lt;p@gt;@lt;b@gt;Restore that showboat look to tiredgelcoat, canvas, brightwork, upholstery, metalwork, and more@lt;/b@gt;@lt;/p@gt;@lt;p@gt;Boat cleaning isn't as simple as taking a can of kitchencleanser and scrubbing away, and improper procedurescan... (read more) Your price: $22.00 New - Trade Paper
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The Complete Yachtmaster by Tom Cunliffe Publisher Comments The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster studentsas well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised seventh edition, Tom Cunliffe... (read more) List Price $32.49 Your price: $31.27 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction by Ted Moores Publisher Comments An illustrated guide to fine woodstrip construction. Revised and expanded second edition.... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Sailor's Classics #06: Once Is Enough by Miles Smeeton Publisher Comments "Unique among books of maritime adventure."--New York Times Book Review When Tzu Hang, a 46-foot ketch, set sail from Melbourne, Australia, in December 1956 bound for England, Miles and Beryl Smeeton and their friend John Guzzwell had little concept of... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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World Cruising Essentials by Jimmy Cornell Publisher Comments This comprehensive third volume in Jimmy Cornell's acclaimed and successful World Cruising series is the ultimate authority on boats, gear, and techniques for long-distance cruising under sail. Distilled from surveys of 15,000 sailors by the world's... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $21.00 Used - Hardcover
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Chapman Piloting & Seamanship (Chapman Piloting & Seamanship) by Charles B. Husick Publisher Comments With millions of copies sold, Chapman Piloting has been the leading reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly a century. Now this absolutely essential guidewith 928 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and exploded views and... (read more) Your price: $59.95 New - Hardcover
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Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever by Max E. Wawrzyniak, Iii Publisher Comments Max Wawrzyniak is an outboard motor guru. He advocates finding an old motor at a yard sale for $50 and fixing it up, rather than spending $1500 on a new motor. Sometimes the “secret” to getting a perfectly running motor from a lifeless hulk... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Thousand Dollar Yacht by Anthony Bailey Publisher Comments First published in 1968, The Thousand Dollar Yacht has won countless admirere and the status of a boating classic. The story of the Billy Ruffian is told from lofting to launching, and later her cruises on Long Island, Fisher's Island, and Block Island... (read more) Your price: $14.50 New - Trade Paper
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