Sailing / yachting Books

Ein muß für alle die wissen wollen was es heißt ein Boot auf einer Werft in Malta für den Clubbetrieb her zu richten.Für diejenigen, die vor haben einmal das Fahrtensegeln anzustreben, oder auch nur ein Boot zu kaufen. Es zeigt die ungeschminkte Wahrheit...

Wolfgang Blanke, geb. 1948 in Münster NRW, Buchautor und freier Maler (u.a. "Aussteigen oder von der Philosophie des Fahrtensegelns") kauft günstig mittels heimischem PC über das Internet eine Segelyacht nördlich von New York, segelt im Herbst von dort...

Dans le monde de la voile de grande croisière, Peter Foerthmann est consulté depuis des décennies lorsqu'il s'agit de conseils en matière de pilotage automatique. En tant que développeur, producteur et interlocuteur mondial dans le domaine complexe des...

A Capful of wind, AKA "Useless Information for Aspiring Skippers" charts the author's progress from her first dubious adventures in a leaky tub to trying for her Yachtmaster Certificate.Despite everything that the elements and even fellow seafarers throw...

Originally published in early 1900's. A fascinating illustrated record of the author's various cruises taken from the log books of the yachts in use at that time. This book also includes a section entitled "More Cruises" by Maude Speed. Many of the...

Some of the most powerful and important techniques for healing the body, mind, and spirit are detailed in this book. For people who are trying to heal a debilitating chronic illness, the use and eventual practice of one or more of these healing...

This collection of my logs was originally published as daily blog posts on my satellite tracker page during my solo ocean crossing from Los Angeles to Honolulu, Hawaii. The passage lasted thirty-two days and spanned 2300 nautical miles with the last 1000...

From start to finish, the Rio 2016 Olympic sailing competition was a feast for the eyes, with some of the most dramatic sailing ever photographed, all set against some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the world.In this collection of photos,...

Far to the north of Russia, across the cold waters of the Barents Sea, lies the desolate archipelago known as Franz Josef Land. Hidden away still further to the north and west of those islands is one of the most inaccessible and least known seas on...

A sailboat tossed about on rough seas will struggle to find a smooth course, balancing itself through wind and water. The human experience is a succession of balancing maneuvers as we resolve conflicts, find love, and merely exist from day to day. Grigg...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Theo Dorgan's gripping account of a transatlantic voyage on the schooner Spirit of Oysterhaven-from the Caribbean to the coast of his native Cork-is both travelogue and meditation, interior journey and outward voyage of exploration.Dorgan's meticulously...

The emphasis now placed on the concept of sediment cells as boundaries for coastal defence groups, and the development of SMPs, should help CPAs realise the importance of natural processes at the coast when designing defence...

FISHERMAN'S KNOTS amp WRINKLES Comprising: KNOTS, SPLICES, ETC., AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. FLY DRESSING: A SIMPLE METHOD NET MAKING FOR AMATEURS MODELLING FISH IN PLASTER HINTS AND WRINKLES Knots are elusive but very important details of the sportsman's, and...

Like the capsizing of a boat, On the Hard in Paradise plunges readers into the deep end of the Virgin Islands, answering the question, "What would it be like to leave it all behind to move to a tropical island?"In one hilarious chapter after another...

This book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate...

PRINTED IN COLOUROn May 5th, 1994, at 9.30 am on a chilly, sunlit day, Linda Ford and Geoff Wright, left the safety of Lyttelton Harbour in New Zealand, to venture into the unknown, where nothing would be predictable. The voyage plan was to...

"Adventure is always within reach! Join one family as they explore their dreams of sailing. Once they begin their excursions, life shows it has more excitement in store for them than they planned for. Hard work and tropical weather lead to a romantic...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Ein recht junger Mann sitzt im gemütlichen Sessel des heimischen Wohnzimmers und denkt über die Anschaffung eines neuen Segelbootes nach. Vieles geht ihm dabei durch den Kopf:Wie soll er die Ehefrau von seinen Plänen überzeugen, wie groß soll es werden,...

Toutes ces questions et bien d'autres trouvent une réponse dans ce livre très complet, qui se termine par une comparaison de toutes les alternatives disponibles et une liste des fabricants de pratiquement tous les systèmes d'autoguidage fabriqués dans le...

So, a little about me. I have lived aboard a boat since I was born; my parents moved aboard when they married. I currently live aboard my 1937 Alden cutter Atea in Wickford, Rhode Island. I have spent my entire life learning and practicing the ways...

"Always Another Horizon.is well written and a delightful way to spend a winter's evening or a rainy day."-Santana MagazineFull of rich detail and intriguing insight, Always Another Horizon: A Journey Around the World tells the story of one couple's...

“How to Make Knots, Bends, and Splices” is an easy-to-follow, illustrated guide to tying a variety of knots that are commonly used at sea. With step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume will have you tying knots like a proficient sailor...

One of the world's most experienced sea adventurers, the veteran of countless ocean voyages, including yacht deliveries on nearly every ocean, single-handed passages, and offshore cruises, has set down the wonderful collection of tricks, lore, shortcuts,...

This vintage book is a detailed treatise on the history and development of wooden ships from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the fascinating...

Share the experiences of the author and her husband as they complete a circumnavigation in their 36-foot sailboat. Experience the places they visit and the people they need. An excellent read for the armchair adventurer.

Street's Guides are the result of his forty-four years of Caribbean experience- his first guide to the Virgin Islands (1964) has been expanded over the years to cover the entire eastern Caribbean. These guides give the mariner all the information needed...

""A Testimonial To Charles J. Paine And Edward Burgess From The City Of Boston: For Their Successful Defense Of The America�������s Cup (1887)"" is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book is a tribute to Charles J. Paine and Edward Burgess, two...

Celestial navigation is a way to find your latitude and longitude on earth using a sextant to measure the angular heights of celestial bodies above the horizon. It has been used by mariners at sea and explorers on land for three hundred years, and it is...