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Blue Water Racing
Cornelis Van Rietschoten & Barry Pickthall
Non-fiction. Sailing instruction and preparation.
ISBN: 0-396-08754-X
(C) 1985 1st Edition
Cornelis van Rietschoten is a two time winner of Round The World sailing races. Learn directions for ocean and off-shore sailing, racing and cruising. Included are techniques for sailing the ocean at night, over long distances and in close racing competitions. Book sections are separated; boat construction & care . Preparation & planning for launch. Being out on the course. $15
Sailing Fundamentals: The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Gary Jobson.
Non-fiction.
ISBN: 0-684-84994-1
(C) 1998
A complete information packet for any new sailor learning the ropes. Divided into seven parts categories include; Introduction to sailing, Basic sailing, Safety & seamanship, Basic seamanship skills, Basic coastal cruising I & II, Special sailing information. All categories contain sub-headings of both ashore knowledge and skills afloat. Tieing up the lot are appendixes giving answers to review questions, float plans and equipment checklists. A glossary and index. $15
The Love of Sailing
Douglas Phillips-Birt
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-7064-0453
(C) 1976
This is perfect reading material for a new sailor who is unsure what type of boat or ship to begin with. Sections are separated by different boat types: Tall ships, Dinghies, Cruising Yachts, Multi-hull, Boats for lone sailors, & more. Well illustrated and complete with index. $15
The Sailing Handbook
John Davies
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-600-36469-0
(C) 1981
This practical and informative book is a comprehensive sailing guide for the novice and also supplies many tips for the more advanced sailor. All aspects of sailing are covered in full description complete with illustrations. Complex subjects including the design of different types of boats, how boats work, navigation & weather forcasting are explained in an easy to understand $15
Rigging Sail
Percy W. Blandford
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-8306-1634-9
(C) 1983 1st Edition
This handbook will have you rigging a boat easily and enjoyably in no time. Fudamentals of hoisting the rigging, and making repairs are clearly described for a beginner sailor. Become a rope pro, learn to coil it, attach cleats and make rope tails. Different methods of rigging a sail main running, foresail running and gaff-head running. All of your rigging questions will be answered. Learn great tips about anchors, spars to mast supports, gudgeons and sails. Glossary included. $15
Modern Seamanship
John V. Noel, JR., Captain US Navy
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-442-26049-0
(C) 1977 16th Edition
An essential guide for all who fillow the sea as a profession, for sport or for relaxation. A wealth of information is provided on oceanography, navigation, ship communications, ice seamanship, cargo handling, replenishment at sea, and weather elements, instruments and services. All the information you'll need for safe security and proficiency at sea are in this book. Four parts cover: Ships and Boats, Shiphandling, Oceanography & the weather, and Rules of the road. Three appedices cover: Rope and cordage, knotting and splicing, mechanical weight-lifting appliances. $15
The Elements of Seamanship
Roger C. Taylor
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-87742-153-6
(C) 1982
This book is a smooth, easy read explore practical aspects of: sailing speed, shortening sail, rowing and sculling, tying a towboat hitch. Contents are divided into five subject categories: keeping water out, keeping the course straight and true, keeping your reputation. Two appendices: keeping a civil tongue at sea; sea state, beaufort scale & wave characteristics. $15
The Annapolis Books of Seamanship
The Definitive Guide to sailing - From piloting & navigation aids to pleasure cruising and heavy weather sailing - Based on the principles and curriculum used in the sailing program of the Unites States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
John Rousmaniere
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-671-24687-9
(C) 1983
A complete. authoritative, fully illustrated work covering every aspect of sailboat handling. One of the larges, most successful sailing programs in existence anywhere. Navigation and seamanship to boat and gear maintenance, state of the art guide which provides systematic step by step techniques to see you through every situation on deck and in the cockpit. Parts categorized as:The boat and her environment, Piloting, Seamanship - Being self sufficient and surviving heavy weather. Plus four appendices: Required equipment, Coast Guard & other boating organizations, Sailboat racing, Sailor's library, and glossary. $15
Chapman Piloting
Seamanship & Small Boat Handling. The Indispensable boating reference recommended by U.S. Power Squadrons & the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Elbert S. Maloney
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-688-07246-1 58th Edition
(C) 1987
The ultimate bible of boating, an essential text. Gives indepth details of all topics of boating. Focusing on navigation, chart plotting and piloting procedures. The primary focus is navigating ways on the water and boating safety. Included are proper boat-operating procedures, rules of navigation, & safety equipment. Changes in regulations dealing with marine electronics, communication systems, government publications, aids to navigation. This manual has a complete glossary and lists the most commonly used nautical acronyms and abbreviations. Usable as an on-board reference, or for home study. $15
Marine Electrical Installation
John F. Piper
Non-fiction
ISBN: Non-existing
(C) 1943 3rd Edition
A hand on manual for all your electrical training needs. Aspiring workmen will obtain a practical insight into the various branches of electrical marine work. Fully described are the lighting and interior communication systems. Necessary tools & fixtures, blueprint reading instructions, tests and trial walk-throughs. Three appendices and an index. Four blueprint maps are included in the book for educational purposes. $15
Sailing for Dummies
JJ & Pete Isler
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-7645-5039-X
(C) 1997
This book is the fun easy way to discover the sport of sailing. It is your resource for tying knots, trimming sails, first aid, and navigating like a pro. Discover what sailing mishaps to avoid. This practical advisor explains everything sailing related in plain english. Buy the right equipment and gear to setting sail for the first time. Learn which boat will suit you best. Navigate using charts, satellites and compasses during day or night. Handle mishaps such as torn sails, leaks and overboard rescues. Know the rules of the sea and principles of safe boating. Make sailing fun for anyone, take the whole family out! Learn the best cruising destinations. $15
The Nature of Boats
Insights and Esoterics for the Nautically Obsessed
Dave Gerr
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-07-024233-X
(C) 1992
This fascinating book is separated into 11 parts with numerous sub-categories. Boats to note: designs and types. Theory for everone, why boats do what they do. Shaping her up, what's hull form about anyway? Speed, fad, trends and history. Electricity, people power and construction. Understanding the propeller and torque specifics. Making sailing simple and getting where you're going. $15
The Ocean Sailing Yacht
Donald M. Street Jr.
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-393-03168-3
(C) 1973
A unique guide of the facts needed to outfit, maintain, equip, repair, and handle an ocean-going boat. This is an advanced text intended for someone with experience who wants to cruise. Fully loaded with drawings, photographs, tables of weights, measurements, materials & more. In-depth detail on how to equip the right boat for you, and enjoy cruising with safety, comfort and speed. Specifics on how to avoid certain problems as well as steer away from improper solutions are given. Learn how to handle a cruiser under any circumstance. A standard reference for the owner of any craft this is all the information you will need under one cover. $15
Paddlewheels on the Frontier:The story of B.C. Yukon Sternwheel steamers.
Kamloops & Shuswap country. The Okanagan Valley. Columbia & Kootenay rivers. Arrow and Kootenay Lakes. Northern British Columbia and Yukon.
Volumes I & II
Art Down
Non-fiction
ISBN: Non-existing
(C) 1971
A log of events that from records of paddle wheeler crews and passengers on the major lakes and rivers of B.C. and the Yukon. While not being a concise history of events this book endeavours instead to present a broad picture of the vessels and their crews, framing the contributions both made in the transformation of a frontier to the land we know today. Gathered from Annual reports of the Okanagan Historical Society and B.C. Historical society this is a treasury of data unlike any other. It is certainly the most ambitious and comprehensive district biography compiled from scores of personal accounts of the stern-wheelers that plied the waters and headwaters of the Yukon. $50
Johnson/ Evinrude Outboard 1956-1970 Volume I
Tune Up and Repair Manual 1.5 HP thru 40HP
Clarence W. Coles & Howard U. Young
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-89330-007-1
(C) 1981 4th Edition
This is a comprehensive tune-up and repair manual designed and written for: a professional mechanic, a do-it-yourselfer or any student developing mechanical skills. For professional mechanics it is an additional tool to refer to while doing daily work. Boating enthusiasts can use this step-by-step manual for keeping their unit operating efficiently. Students are able to use the manual as an official textbook. Troubleshooting sections are included throughout, helping any indvidual to quickly assess and isolate any problems without undue expense or waste of time. Illustrations and procedural charts are identified with matching numbers. Accurate comprehensive specifications and wiring diagrams anre included for all listed models. $15
The Illustrated Enclyclopedia of Ships, Boats, Vessels and other Water-Borne Crafts
Graham Blackburn
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-87951-082-X
(C) 1978
An alphabetical directory on all types of craft past and present containing much discussion of the develpment of hulls and rigging. Together with mention of some of the most outstanding warships and commercial vessels supplemented by a nautical glossary, bibliography and index. For all lovers of ships and boats here is an organized, cross-referencedm charming guide to the world of boating. $15
The Story of Ships: A Picture History in Colour
G. Fouille
Non-fiction
ISBN: Non-existing
(C) 1960 2nd Edition
This picture book shows how ships have evolved through the ages. With brief captions describing their history this nautical evolution begins with an Egyptian royal galley from 1600 B.C. The ancient ship section gives way to examples of the middle ages beginning with Viking drakkars. The age of great discoveries leads to kvesssels that crossed oceans to discover new continents. Descriptions of ships throughout the middle ages accompany the beautifully detailed illustrations. Steamships and Battleships replace sailing warships. Twentieth century ships transformed life on the sea all the more as we see the trend of leisure cruising emerge. Ships great & small, ships from all nations, ships that have made history are all here. $10
Kawasaki Personal Watercraft:
Tune Up & Repair Manual 1992-1988. Volume I
Clarence W. Coles
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-89330-042-X
(C) 1997
This certified textbook is a comprehensive volume filled with illustrated keyed procedures to guide you through every conceivable job possible. Including necessary shimming and all adjustments required. With over 695 photographs and illustrations, manufacturer's specifications, and wiring diagrams. Chapters include: safety, maintenance, troubleshooting, fuel & ignition, engine, electrical, jet pump, and control adjustments. $15
The World of Sailing
Martin Hedges
Non-fiction
ISBN: 0-283-98725-1
(C) 1981
This fully illustrated book is primarily directed at the novice small boat sailer, it certainly is of infinite use to the expert as well. One volume covers all the basic information needed to sail a small sailboat effectively and efficiently. Sailing theory, riggin, types of craft, safety measures, manoeuvering are all discussed in detalin. More than 200 illustrations and photographs have been specially commissioned to explain and define the more difficult technical terms, knots, rigging and more. This entertaining and comprehensive guidebook makes the complexities of sailing easy to understand and directions easy to follow. Do's and don'ts, sailing theory, getting your bearings, capsizing and after, dealing with foul weather, and much more are described. $15
Secret Sea
Robb White
Fiction
ISBN: Non-existing
(C) 1947
Close-hauled adventures in sunken gold. A dying Cuban, terrified by a nameless, sinister "tall one", leaves naval officer Oete Martin a clue to a sunken Soanish treasure ship. With only a brash waterfront urching as crew, Oete sets sail in his old schooner, pursued by the "tall one" in a rader-equipped yacht. Outwittin the enemy in a storm, they find the prize guarded by a monster octopus and the menacing black yacht again on their trail. $10
The Captain from Conneticut
C.S. Forester
Fiction
ISBN: Non-existing
(C) 1970
A magnificent novel about great naval battels on which depends the future of whole nations. Here is action...the crack of canvas...the boom of cannon...the salt spurt flying...the cries of dying men...the acrid smell of gunpowder. The British navy is blackading the coasts of the new republic of the United States of America. Through the blockade, breaking the line, comes and |A|merican ship, her brace new flag defying teh mighty ships deployed against her. It is the DELAWARE, manned by desperate men, attacking like a lion, seeking the destruction of a valuable convoy, challenging three British men o' war, defying them all. $10
A Child's Book of Ships and Boats
William M. Hutchinson
Children's picture book
ISBN: Non-existing
(C) 1957
An "All About" book of ships and boats for young people. $15