Over 150 years ago, the skills needed to operate a merchant sailing vessel were many and varied. While not nearly as much in demand today as they were in the days of the Yankee clippers, these skills nevertheless remain important and necessary to today's yachtsmen and owners of smaller pleasure boat...

Praise for this boating classic: “The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject.”―Sailing World “Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat.”―Motor Boat & Yachting “Clear, logical, and even interesting to read.”―Cruising World Keep your diesel engine going with help from a master...

Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable “Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat’s electrical system and much of its equipment works, and it will be an invaluable guide when adding equipment as well. This book needs to be in every boater’s l...

Compact, portable, and rugged, the WM-2 is ideal for model plane pilots, shooters, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. A lanyard, and user replaceable battery are also included. The versatile LCD display allows you to switch between wind speed units of measure (mph, Km/h, m/s, ft/min or Knots), t...

The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America's Cup.High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, str...

Now completely revised and updated, and expanded by more than fifty percent, The Complete Canvasworker's Guide, Second Edition, brings you Jim Grant's thorough step-by-step approach to constructing a nearly endless variety of attractive and functional gear for your boat. Grant, with his wife, Connie...

More than 160 recipes that offer simple but sophisticated meals afloat inspired by the love of sailing--and good enough to use at home. With 124 full-color and black-and-white photographs.

In August 1979, 303 yachts began the 600-mile Fastnet Race from the Isle of Wight off the southwest coast of England to Fastnet Rock off the Irish coast and back. It began in fine weather, then suddenly became a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, sixty-knot storm swept across the North Atlantic with a s...

Tp-32 tiller pilot, Mfg.# TP32, for use on sailboats up to 39' or 6.3 tons. LED display, pushbutton controls. Internal fluxgate compass. 12 VDC. HR22 hand remote option. NMEA 0183 and signet interface. The Semrad brand is part of the Norway-based novice family worldwide leader in marine electronics...

184 countries. Endless possibilities for the cruising vacation of your dreams "What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing."--Yachting World World Cruising Destinations is the only nautical tourist guide to the world, the ultimate aid for planning an ocean voyage or a charter...