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This is THE book you would choose for your desert island shipwreck scenario – it would solve all your problems! A book of quality & profound interest to anyone who owns a cruising sailing boat. Skip ...» more
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Entertaining sailing travelogue from Vancouver, south along the US Pacific coast to Panama, across to the Caribbean, then north to the US Eastern Seaboard, Nova Scotia and the awesome Labrador coast....» more
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The Cruising Association is 100 years old. Founded by the famous names of cruising, Claude Worth, EF Knight, Arthur Ransome, The current president is Sir Robin Knox- Johnston. Well illustrated throug...» more
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From bugs and beasties to garbage disposal, from serious questions to those you don’t like to ask, this book will provide the answers. Full of tips for every sailor, this humorous book could be a goo...» more
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Many sailors dread the day when they find themselves caught out at sea in a gale. How to cope with everything the weather can throw at you. Plus coverage of RYA Basic Sea Survival Course, emergencies...» more
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This is a preparation handbook for offshore cruising, discussing budgets, offshore equipment standards (ORC category 1), buying equipment, heavy weather sailing, provisioning and an awareness of the ...» more
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It is one of the most ambitious and far-ranging references ever offered to powerboaters. Choosing and fitting out a cruising powerboat, Boat Handling and seamanship, Navigation and Communications, cr...» more
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Claire & husband Jimmy spend half the year sailing in the Med & half in their West Country home, & have done so for 10 years. This book tells how to set about it. There’s a huge “Sell Up & Sail” mark...» more
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A useful and friendly guide to anyone planning an Atlantic circuit, which of course you can join at any point – it’s a roundabout! Usual topics are covered, with special reference to the Atlantic Oce...» more
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High adventure on a small budget is Charles Stock’s philosophy as he cruises his midget 16-foot gaff-rigged sailing cruiser Shoal Waters on the Thames estuary, with 68,000 miles logged since 1963. Th...» more
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A practical guide for the solo sailor or shorthanded crew manoeuvres, short passages & ocean crossings. Single-handed or short of crew? This colour guide gives practical advice on manoeuvering, cruis...» more
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Specifically for women. A wealth of questions discussed & answered by a team of highly experienced cruising women. How do you keep a sex life going when you’re on different watches? Plus techniques t...» more
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What better way of travelling the world than crewing on a yacht? This is packed with practical info: how to find a crew position, what to expect from different skippers, where yachts gather & when, w...» more
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Packed with detailed and up-to-date information on the latest techniques and gear as well as practical advice on everything from fishing hooks to finance. A meaty and intelligent book which is the fr...» more
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Sell Up & Sail Since it was first published, Sell Up and Sail has become the bible for those cruising as a way of life, whether short or long term. It asks all the right questions, and provides the ...» more
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There’s more to buying your first boat (or your second or third, for that matter) than whipping out your wallet. To make sure all goes well, a Bill of Sale, plus registration, customs and tax documen...» more
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