The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-be Voyager

$49.99 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Go Cruising : A Practical Guide for Young People by Claudia Myatt

$49.99 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Covers the essentials required to help young people become interested and valuable members of crew on both sail and power cruising yachts. Covers all the essentials required to help young people become interested and valuable members of crew on both sail and power cruising yachts. Beautifully illus trated with foreword by Tom Cunliffe. This book is aimed at children aged 7-12. ...Show more

Traditional and Electronic Navigation by Jeff Toghill

$39.95 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Countless modern adventurers set out each year, charting courses across the world's oceans to guide their boats, yachts and catamarans out on a journey of discovery, and safely back again. This book explains how they do it. It instructs the beginner in the art of navigation, discusses the available devi ces and how to use them. Whether you choose to plot a course by the stars, or travel in style surrounded by high-tech electronic gear, this book is an indispensable and up-to-date read for any present-day voyager. Hardcover ...Show more

Skipper's Emergency Handbook by Tony Meisel

$59.99 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

How to resolve any crisis at sea. A handy waterproof guide that provides solutions to a range of nautical emergencies for coastal and offshore sailors so that they can head off problems before they become dire. Arranged in topics, it takes the reader through the particular problem by means of flow charts, so they are guided to take the most appropriate action first. Having identified the action needed, expanded text then explains how to carry out the procedure. Topics include abandon ship, broken boom, collision, dismasting, engine failure, fire, fog, holing, heavy weather, junk rigs, leaks, lightening strikes, man overboard, medical emergencies, propeller problems, sail damage, steering gear, towing. With a clear head and this vital reference, the reader will possess the information needed to bring vessel and crew safely back to shore. ...Show more

Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen by Mary Blewitt

$29.99 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

The 12th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation ha ve transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 50 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. 'The "bible" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen...worth its weight in gold' Sailing ...Show more

Winging It: Oracle Team USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend the America's Cup by R Steven Tsuchiya

$45.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

A miracle on the water Millions of sailing enthusiasts and casual fans alike watched the America's Cup in awe as the ORACLE TEAM USA trailing one point to New Zealand's eight, was first to the finish line in eight consecutive races. This miracle triumph left many wondering "How did they do it?" The answ ers come together in "Winging It," with insights from naval architects and builders on their radical boat designs, the consequences of racing these untested boats, and explanations of how the foils and wingsails--rarely seen on boats before--work. The book explores the impact of events that led up to the Cup, including how a sudden capsize threw the entire event into doubt before the 2013 America's Cup ultimately delivered an epic finale. Top sailors share their stories, including the victorious Jimmy Spithill on USA 17 and the shockingly defeated ETNZ skipper Dean Barker. This is the story of an historic win that goes beyond the emotions of the day to explain how the many months of innovation, research, trials, and failures helped secure the Cup in the final race on September 25. ...Show more

Rigging by D. Fabbroni

$48.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

Everything you wanted to know about the mysterious art of rigging but were afraid to ask. Rigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat, explaining the role of every part and how they influence eachother. Easy step-by-step guides explain how to choose and fit your equipment b efore going on to describe how to tune your rig to achieve better performance. Alternate configurations are examined and the bewildering array of lines simply explained. Where calculations are used they are kept easy and straightforward to understand. ...Show more

The Seaman's Friend : A Treatise on Practical Seamanship by Richard Henry Dana

$32.95 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century, newly restored to print from an 1879 edition. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such a setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes a glossary of sea terms. ...Show more

Adlard Coles Book of Electronic Navigation by Tim Bartlett

$59.95 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

The Adlard Coles Book of Electronic Navigation is aimed at anyone with an interest in navigating small craft, but particularly at those working towards RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, Motor Cruising or Advanced Powerboat certificates, or attending the RYA Radar course. Electronics have gained such wide spread acceptance over the last decade that even a modest family cruiser is likely to have an electronic navigation capability comparable with that of a small warship of twenty years ago. Using plain English to strip away the jargon, this book sets out to demystify the technology behind modern marine electronics, and to explain how the various systems work and how to get the best out of the equipment available. The Adlard Coles Book of Electronic Navigation is set to become the definitive book on the subject. ...Show more

The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Oceans by Alison Muir Bennett

$42.95 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Oceans is packed with practical information on crewing around the world whatever your starting point or the time of year, and has, in its previous editions, proved a boon to aspiring sailors worldwide. From how to find a crew position, what to expect from different kinds o f skippers and what will be expected of you as crew, to where the yachts gather and when, rally locations, crewing costs and job opportunities along the way, its all here for prospective crew awaiting the chance of a lifetime. ...Show more

Skipper's Practical Handbook by Richard Crooks

$35.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

This book covers the practical syllabus a student skipper needs to pass advanced sailing exams. It is also designed to be kept on board as a coaching guide covering common situations that may trip up even the most experienced skipper. It covers the practical side of yacht cruising: how to be a better s kipper, berth the yacht, handle under sail, recover an MOB, navigate and make and carry out safe and efficient passages, and much more.All the key technical topics for the sailor with essential data in an accessible format Perfect for exam preparation with revision and test sectionsIllustrated with charts and diagramsIdeal on-board referenceYour ideal companion for a happy, safe boat ...Show more

Shorthanded Sailing by Alastair Buchan

$50.00 NZD

Category: Nautical - Seamanship

A practical guide for the solo sailor or shorthanded crew