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"I know you'll want to read more after you finish sailing a serious ocean . And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an ocean." -- DALLAS MURPHY, AUTHOR OF rounding the horn after sailing 300,000 miles and weatherin...

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"a clearly illustrated, superb step-by-step guide."-- Cruising World more than a how-to guide to designing, making, repairing, and improving sails, The Sailmaker's Apprentice combines 700 detailed drawings with a witty, wise, and philosophically p...

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"this work is significant. it is the first to include a method of assessing structural strength in the context of the modern marine environment."--commander m. c. cruder, u.s. coast guard Acclaimed author and naval architect Dave Gerr created this...

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Step-by-step color photo guidance forrepairing and renewing fiberglass boats If you don't have the experience of working withfiberglass, any repairs to your boat must be done by high-costprofessionals or left undone. This entry-level guide usesful...

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This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart."-- woodenboat "A real winner...a masterful blend of straightf...

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the maffetone method will show you how simple it can be to feel good again Here's what people have said about Philip Maffetone's approach to health and fitness: "dr. maffetone's system goes beyond dealing with symptoms; he looks at health and fitn...

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"Build wooden boats the Buehler way, which is to say inexpensively, yet like the proverbial brick outhouse." -- wooden boat "A WEALTH OF VALUABLE INFORMATION." -- American Sailing Association The classic and definitive guide for the home boatbuild...

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Still unsolved, still baffling, still claiming new victims. Here are the untold stories. a pilot reports a strange haze enveloping his plane, then disappears; eleven hours after fuel starvation, as if calling from a void, he is heard 600 miles awa...

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"guaranteed to make you rip twice as hard."-- TransWorld Surf magazine Stay out longer, catch more waves, and perform more demanding maneuvers whether youre a veteran surfer or just discovering the thrills of catching a big wave, this surfing-spec...

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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 yo...

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Build the fastest, most exoticsailboats around! popular in hawaii and throughout the south pacificand indian oceans, outrigger canoes combine theromance of the south seas with a ruthless efficiency ofdesign and breathtaking sailing performance. th...

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revised and updatedthe only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts from its initial publication, The Complete Riggers Apprentice has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to mast...

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Get the latest boatbuilding tips from this updated classic since its first publication in 1970, Boatbuilding Manual has become the standard reference in boatbuilding and boat design schools, in the offices of professional builders, and in the base...

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Although books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book prov...

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Find Your Way at Sea, No Matter What inherently interesting and fun to read . . . provides the clearest understanding of general navigation principles we've seen yet.--boatu.s. Thorough and authoritative.-- sea kayaker a definitive work of instant...

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in Ship Modeling Simplified , master model builder Frank Mastini puts to paper the methods he's developed over 30 years at the workbench to help novices take their first steps in an exciting pastime. You don't need the deftness of a surgeon or the...

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One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helplessly on the surface, and when a poorly trained divemaster attempts rescue, things go from bad to wors...

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the owner's manual for the mechanically impaired sailor or powerboater the simplest, least threatening guide to boat maintenance and repair ever written, Know Your Boat is dedicated to these propositions: that simply praying that nothing breaks on...

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This volume provides an introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. Written for boaters who are not skilled electricians, the book explains how 12-volt systems work and...

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there's an old saying among fly fishers that equipment isn't the only thing, it's everything. but the best equipment in the world will catch few fish if you don't know how to use it. experienced anglers with dimestore equipment can outfish the sup...

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take to the water in style for less than $300 and a few weekends and evenings of work Simplicity, elegance, performance, and speed: these are the hallmarks of the Greenland kayak. Its low profile minimizes windage, and its narrow beam makes it wel...

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The definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expert Don Caseys Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single, utterly dependable resource that answers every frequent question, exp...

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Make your boat shine again no improvement to a tired-looking boat will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing, and few tasks are easier. here is everything you need to achieve a fabulous finish on your fiberglass boats bottom, topsides, deck...

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this book is about fixing up old boats made of wood. for many people, a boat isn't a boat unless it's made of wood. the psychological and philosophical reasons for needing to own a boat made from honest trees instead of the material that l. franci...

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belongs in the bookshelf of every cruising vessel. Blue Water Sailing if you are serious about that extended voyage, read The Voyagers Handbook . sailing every now and then a new voice emerges in the world of sailing literature that stands out, a ...

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A comprehensive guide to help you identify and equip the boat that best suits your needs well-known boating writer charles doane unravelsthe complexity of cruising sailboat design and explains the fundamentals and the ramifications of each design ...

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The modern cruising catamaran has arrived the arguments are over and the verdict is in--cruising catamarans comprise a rapidly growing percentage of the cruising fleet worldwide. their advantages of space, stability, speed, and handling under powe...

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for new boating enthusiasts--even if they've been at it awhile--there are scores of burning questions. if one boat has a round bottom and another's is veed, what difference does it make in the way they perform? what are the advantages of a cutter ...

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"It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book." -- from the Foreword by Bruce Schwab The ONLY bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and alone solo sailing is within any sailor's grasp with a litt...

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latitude hooks and azimuth rings is for people who like to work with their hands and who appreciate traditional nautical craftsmanship. You don't have to be the master of any craft to undertake any of these projects--from a simple kamal or latitud...

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