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Moonwind at Large: Sailing Hither and Yon
Moonwind at Large: Sailing Hither and Yon
by Matthew Goldman
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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)

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Go Dinghy Sailing
Go Dinghy Sailing
by Barry Pickthall
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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)

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NOLS River Rescue: Essential Skills for Boaters (NOLS Library)
NOLS River Rescue: Essential Skills for Boaters (NOLS Library)
by Nate Ostis
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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)

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A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles
A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles
by Migael M. Scherer
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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)

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Race Across Alaska: First Woman to Win the Iditarod Tells Her Story
Race Across Alaska: First Woman to Win the Iditarod Tells Her Story
by Libby Riddles
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Explores the history of the trail and celebrated the frontiersmen and their dogs who braved its dangers.... (read more)

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Boatbuilding a Complete Handbook of Wooden B
Boatbuilding a Complete Handbook of Wooden B
by Howard Chapelle
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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)

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The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat
by Mark Nicholas
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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)

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The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
by John Vigor
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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)

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The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road
The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road
by Charlie Wing
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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)

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The Complete Book of Laser Sailing (Complete Book of Laser Sailing)
The Complete Book of Laser Sailing (Complete Book of Laser Sailing)
by Dick Tillman
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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)

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Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boats
Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boats
by Nic Compton
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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)

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The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed
The Nature of Boats: Insights and Esoterica for the Nautically Obsessed
by Dave Gerr
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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)

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The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing: Professional Secrets to Make Your Sailboat or Powerboat Shine
The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing: Professional Secrets to Make Your Sailboat or Powerboat Shine
by Natalie Sears
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@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)

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The Complete Yachtmaster
The Complete Yachtmaster
by Tom Cunliffe
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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)

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Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction
Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction
by Ted Moores
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An illustrated guide to fine woodstrip construction. Revised and expanded second edition.... (read more)

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Sailor's Classics #06: Once Is Enough
Sailor's Classics #06: Once Is Enough
by Miles Smeeton
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"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)

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World Cruising Essentials
World Cruising Essentials
by Jimmy Cornell
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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)

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Chapman Piloting & Seamanship (Chapman Piloting & Seamanship)
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship (Chapman Piloting & Seamanship)
by Charles B. Husick
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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 guide—with 928 pages, 1,500 full-color illustrations and charts, and exploded views and... (read more)

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Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever
Cheap Outboards: The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever
by Max E. Wawrzyniak, Iii
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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)

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The Thousand Dollar Yacht
The Thousand Dollar Yacht
by Anthony Bailey
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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)

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