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The America's Cup
by Dennis Conner and Michael Levitt Once a competition held exclusively for wealthy members of the New York Yacht Club, the America's Cup has undergone significant transformations in the 20th century. No longer a yachting event limited to Morgans and Vanderbilts, the race now includes boats skippered by athletes who are not among the country-club elite. In this book Dennis Connor, son of a commercial fisherman and thrice winner of the America's Cup, and co-author Michael Levitt, take readers inside the complex world of the Cup. Accompanied by vintage and contemporary photographs, the text provides a record of wins and losses and the diverse personalities who have populated the America's Cup's history.
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Channel Islands Pilot
by Malcolm Robson The Channel Islands have one of the most perilous coasts in the world. The author guides the navigator by using illustrated transit bearings that relate to large-scale charts. By this detailed system yachts are able to find small anchorages and passages that do not appear in more conventional pilots. This new edition has a revised format which makes sea-going reference more convenient. It covers Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Les Ecrehou and the Minquiers and also includes advice on weather, tides and local sailing conditions.
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Fastnet, Force 10: The Deadliest Storm in the History of Modern Sailing, New Edition
by John Rousmaniere In August 1979, the 600-mile Fastnet Race, which began in fine weather off the Irish coast, became, for the men and women sailing it, a terrifying ordeal. A Force 10, 60-knot storm swept across the Atlantic, with a speed that confounded weathermen, into the fleet of 303 boats. For 24 hours, over 2500 men and women were smashed by 40-foot breaking waves. John Rousmaniere, who was there, tells the story of this great disaster in the history of yachting.
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Close to the Wind
by Pete Goss Pete Goss shares his adventures and philosophy - and the lessons learned - during the Vendee Globe race and the ten years of preparation for it. He tells of the dramas of the race, including his rescue of Frenchman Raphael Dinelli, along with his thoughts during his solitude at sea. * = As at 30 July 2004 Please confirm price, availability and carriage cost at time of order |
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The Complete Book of Yacht Care
by Michael Verney Provides details of how to maintain a new or traditional yacht in a safe and seaworthy condition at a minimum cost. The book includes coverage of: high tech rope and rigs; lightning protection; pumps, marine toilets and seacocks; plumbing and gas work; and laying a mooring. |
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A Cruising Guide to the Black Sea
by Rick and Sheila Nelson
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Fatal Storm
by Rob Mundle This is a tale of high adventure, of fascination with and fear of the sea, and of the emotions of the families of the competitors as well as the competitors themselves; the dreadful situations when faced with fatalities, and the feelings of utter helplessness when it came to saving others. It is a salute to the rescuers and a tribute to those who died. The annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race has become established as one of the world's major sporting events. In 1998 it became one of the world's major sporting disasters. Six sailors tragically perished, countless others suffered injuries and numerous yachts sank or were badly damaged. Rob Mundle, tells this story of challenge and survival, details the history of the race, the excitement of the start and the thrill of competition, and from his interviews with officials, crews, survivors and rescue service personnel he relates the calamity and triumph of this event.
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Handbook of Offshore Cruising
by Jim Howard This handbook provides information to the sailor who dreams of offshore cruising either singlehanded or with a small crew. It covers what the sailor will need to know for either a short or long cruise. |
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Keelsboat and Sportsboat Racing
by Glyn Charles
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Legendary Yachts
by Gilles Martin-Raget and Francois Chevalier (Illustrator) Including over 350 illustrations, this volume presents a celebration of sailing and some of the greatest sailing yachts. |
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Multihull Seamanship
by Gavin Le Sueur |
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Nicholson on Sails
by Ian Nicholson Provides sail tips and ideas for cruising and racing sailors alike. The book describes everything from solving roller furling problems to checking sail twist, curing chafe to stopping leech flutter, and fitting luff foil protectors to preventing hank wear.
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Ocean Cruising on Budget
by Anne Hammick A guide to planning a blue-water voyage whether on a budget or not. The book gives advice on: choosing a suitable boat; locating equipment bargains; priorities - for both safety and enjoyment; shorthanded watchkeeping; the human problems living aboard a small yacht; and budget provisioning.
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Ocean Yachtmaster Exercises
by Pat Langly-Price and Phillip Ouvry A companion volume to "Ocean Yachtmaster" for those taking the Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate, and for navigation revision. |
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Tuning Yachts and Small Keelboats
by Lawrie Smith |
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Using PC's on Board
by Robert Buttress and Tim Thornton This book shows how using a PC can enhance everyone's enjoyment of sailing by giving accurate, timely information and taking much of the slog out of navigational calculations. It guides the reader through the process of choosing a PC as well as suitable software for tidal calculations, route planning, chart plotting, performance analysis, weather information, communications and the Internet. It provides technical information to help buyers ask the right questions and make the right choices. It advises on installing and looking after a PC on board and covers such issues as power supplies, interfacing and upgrading.
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Updated 6 Nov 2004 JFL