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$100.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Flashcards by New Zealand Coastguard Education Boatmaster

$25.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

This very well known learning aid for New Zealand conditions has been produced with the Boatmaster syllabus in view. The 84 cards each have a graphic on one side posing a seamanship question, with the answer on the other. The cards specifically cover lights and shapes, rules for avoiding collision, buoy age, chartwork and symbols, "Mayday", and common knots. The packaging is a permanent, document safe and cold proof, clear plastic wallet. ...Show more

New Zealand Nautical Almanac 204 (2016/17) by National Search and Rescue

$37.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

The official hydrographic publication, giving tides, the list of lights, and the Annual Summary of New Zealand Notices to Mariners. It gives predictions from 1st July until 30th June. This edition retains the astronomical information (times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset, etc), however it does not contain the radio, weather forecasting and similar non-statutory information. ...Show more

Safety in Small Craft by Mike Scanlan

$60.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

This is the essential reference and educational guide for ALL New Zealanders who go to sea in ALL types of boats or watercraft. Author Mike Scanlan is a Master Mariner.

To the Ice and Beyond by Graeme Kendall

$45.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Kiwi yachtsman Graeme Kendall was the first person to sail the Northwest Passage solo non-stop. Sailing east to west, he knocked off the "Everest of sailing" in just 12 days - the fastest recorded - as part of his extraordinary solo circumnavigation of the globe. This is a story of determination, meticu lous planning and rugged courage. All alone for 193 days in his purpose-built yacht Astral Express, Kendall crossed 28,000 miles of ocean, facing some of the Earth's most terrifying seas. An enthralling adventure, To The Ice And Beyond is an inspiration to all of us to live our dreams, and never to give up. ...Show more

Hand, Reef and Steer: Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats by Tom Cunliffe

$60.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Tom Cunliffe is one of the world's greatest champions of traditional sailing boats, and is considered the guru of gaff rig sailors. Having worked these beautiful boats all his life, his knowledge is second to none. In Hand, Reef Steer - winner of the Best Book of the Sea Award - Tom explains the differ ent sailing characteristics of classic craft and shares his knowledge of the special skills required to handle them. He describes how to manage heavy loads using tackles rather than winches and reveals the mysteries of making the boat work for you rather than fighting with her gear. He shares step by step advice on setting up the rig; sail handling skills (hoisting, setting and reefing) heavy and light air sailing; manouevring a long-keel boat; losing way, scandalizing and steering with sails, topsails, watersails, single-luff spinnakers and fisherman staysails; and much, much more. And for this new edition Tom had added new material on modern gaffers, replicas and a whole new section on sailing aspirational large gaffers. Hand, Reef Steer, with its wonderful watercolour drawings and atmospheric photos, will delight all who love the unique character and grace of classic craft. 'Superb' Cruising 'A delightful book' WoodenBoat ...Show more

Reeds Superyacht Manual by James Clarke

$85.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and the best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands to skippers and owners. There is extensive coverage for leisure and professional yachtsmen includin g: - key information for all required courses at all levels from STCW crew basic training through RYA Yachtmaster(TM) Offshore to MCA Officer of the Watch (Yacht) - comprehensive treatment of: safety, sea survival, first aid, fire fighting, navigation, seamanship, meteorology, marine radio and general ship knowledge - additional section on marine law including international and flag state requirements - easy guide to the Collision Regulations as well as their full text Well illustrated and user-friendly, this is the complete reference for all those involved with private or commercial yachts worldwide. ...Show more

High Performance Sailing by Frank Bethwaite

$95.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

'It is the cheapest bit of go-faster gear you can buy...' - Robert Lloyd, Island Sailing Club 'One of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster, and without doubt, a must for every racing sailor' - Yachts and Yachting Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have thought about, designed, built and sailed their boats. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques - the bible for racing sailors, from dinghies right through to America's Cup boats. Ground-breaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, it is a book 'which no serious racing yachtsman should be without.' (Kelvin Hughes) Now in its second edition, High Performance Sailing has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments. ...Show more

Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide by Ken Whiting

$55.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Now in its second edition, Whitewater Kayaking has become the established, definitive guide on the sport. Drawing on the combined 30+ years of experience of world-renowned paddlers and instructors Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette, this comprehensive guide covers everything from the most basic skills and co ncepts to the most advanced, cutting-edge paddling techniques. Whatever you need, you'll find it in this essential whitewater kayaking reference. ...Show more

Day Skipper for Sail and Power: The Essential Manual for the Rya Day Skipper Theory and Practical Certificate by Alison Noice

$37.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Day Skipper for Sail and Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Brought thoroughly up-to-date with new developments and covering all the theory and practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate with full colour photography, helpful diagrams and worked exa mples, it is also a clear and comprehensive manual for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering: - seamanship - safety equipment - preventing collisions at sea - navigation and chart work - tides and tidal streams - pilotage - passage planning - weather - engine operation and maintenance - the most up-to-date VHF radio procedures With its refreshingly practical approach and by the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, no one intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful guide to complement the course and assist with exam preparation. ...Show more

How to Trim Sails: Dinghies to Offshore Cruisers by Peter Schweer

$45.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship | Series: Sailmate

A practical guide to sail trim for all types of boat, from dinghies to offshore cruisers. Contains technical details suitable for both the beginner and the keen racer. Covers masthead, swept-spreader and fractional rigs (with and without running backstays). Trim advice for all wind conditions and points of sail. Includes easy reference trimming tables. This highly practical guide explains what sail trim is all about - how to achieve it and what its benefits are. Aimed at owners and crews sailing all types of boats, from dinghies to offshore cruisers, with either masthead or fractional rigs, it covers:  mainsails and headsails trim for light airs, medium strength and strong winds trim for beating, reaching and running correct camber and mast rake weather helm - causes and cures easy reference trimming tables How to Trim Sails will help racers and cruisers of all levels of experience get the best performance from their boats and sails. ...Show more

Suddenly Overboard: True Stories of Sailors in Fatal Trouble by Tom Lochhaas

$38.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

This title features true stories of contemporary sailing disasters that will keep you alert and careful when you are on the water. "Suddenly Overboard" tells stories about sailors who experienced catastrophes when least expecting them and who were rescued, or who died, or who lived to tell the tale simp ly by good luck. These tales will make you think "if these are the ways most sailors actually die, then what if I were in that situation?" These true-life stories are told in compelling, short narratives, with an insider's analysis of what contributed to the accidents so you know what not to do or what to look out for when you are on the water. You will learn important topics such as decision making under stress and the role of emotions in accident survival. The book also includes an exclusive interview with Gary Jobson, president of US Sailing. ...Show more