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Sailing World 2009 Calendar: Best of Dr. Crash

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Title: Sailing World 2009 Calendar
Author: Tide-Mark Press (COM)
Publisher: Tide-Mark Pr Ltd
Publication Date: 2008/06/30
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Understanding Rigs and Rigging

Richard Henderson

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

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 rig over a sloop? Why does one sailor swear by a full keel, while others won't have anything but a fin keel? Why does one powerboat have more flare in its topsides than another? And what is flare? Why do some hull shapes look "right"? How big an engine and propeller will it take to move that powerboat? What elements make a boat safe, or comfortable?

Understanding Boat Design has been the place to look for quick, uncomplicated answers since 1971. Founder of the Yacht Design Institute, a highly respected designer for more than 30 years, and a frequent contributor to SAIL, Cruising World, and other magazines, Ted Brewer has again revised his classic primer. This new volume has been greatly expanded and contains information on many aspects of design that were not even thought of twenty years ago.

Understanding Boat Design has eased tens of thousands of readers into the complex world of small-craft design. It is the ideal introduction for backyard boatbuilders, students of boat design, or someone looking to buy a first boat.

"This tight little book should be required reading."--Soundings

"A natural for those embarking on a first purchase, or the amateur builder."--Sailing

"One of the cleanest and clearest expositions on the elements of yacht design ever published . . . by a naval architect who knows what he is talking about."--WoodenBoat

The Incredible Voyage: A Personal Odyssey

Tristan Jones

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A True Old Salt 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Tristan Jones was truly a man of the sea. This is an amazing tale of truimph over the elements and physical exhaustion.
Mr. Jones wanted to be the first person to sail a ship on the lowest body of water and the highest, and sail the route between. For most of the voyage he is accompanied by another crewmate (one on the first leg of the journey and one at the end), but he also spent some time sailing alone.
One of the most memorable moments, and one that illustrates the hardships endured, was the description of the nightly preparations for aanchoring the ship on the Amazon River as they attempted to steer against the flow of that great body of water to reach Lake Titicaca. First, the men had to tie the ship to a tree and make certain it was anchored far enough from the canopy of branches to make sure no carpenter ants could fall into the vessel and start chewing on the wood. Next, they had to grease the rope tied to the tree to prevent snakes from slithering on board, and finally, the windows had to be boarded up so that no bats could enter. And that is just one small part of this adventure!!
Along the way, Mr. Jones not only describes life aboard ship, but also gives a look into the lives of those he comes in contact with, and sometimes a bit of history of the area he is currently visiting.
One thing is for sure - you won't be bored.

Editorial Review:

Tristan Jonesr sailed a small craft on the lowest body of water in the world, the Dead Sea in Israel-and the highest, Lake Titicaca in the Andes. During this intrepid six-year voyage, he traveled a distance equal to twice the circumference of the world and found himself "a thousand times beyond the limits of endurance." This gripping sea yarn is at once a riveting adventure story and a testament to human tenacity.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boating and Sailing, Third Edition

Frank Sargeant

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Perfect for a beginner 5 out of 5 stars.
33 of 35 people found this review helpful.

I knew nothing!!! This book was perfect, I learned everything about boats, boating, the rules of the sea, little tidbits that will save you or your boat. Perfect for a beginner

Good basic intro to boating 3 out of 5 stars.
18 of 20 people found this review helpful.

The book covers many subjects but none in any great detail. A good book for beginners like me but it also left me with more questions.

It is a cool book for an idiot sailor like me 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 17 people found this review helpful.

I really liked the book. It explains stuff so people who misunderstand the fundamentals of sailing and boating can learn easy!

Great book - Must have for a new owner 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

We are fist time boat owners and this book is a godsend. When you are out on the water, and have a question, you can just look it up in this easy to use book!

Editorial Review:

Revised and updated—don’t leave the dock without it!

Here is an excellent overview of both power boating and sailing that focuses on the techniques shared by both. Solid material any boater will need to know on buying a boat and the cost of ownership, marine power and motors, technology and weather, safety, navigation, and boat handling—as well as expanded coverage on sailing and a brand new chapter on personal watercraft—this is the only boating book to own.

Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide

Felix Marks

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Demystifies a potentially confusing topic with clear illustration 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Small boat owners have plenty of nautical 'how-to' titles to choose from, but three new arrivals are outstanding picks. Felix marks' JIB TRIMMING: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE demystifies the art of jib trimming and focuses instead on a visual approach which uses diagrams and black and white photos throughout to explore the mechanics of jib trimming. From cleats and winches to concepts of tacking and footing, JIB TRIMMING clearly illustrates a potentially confusing topic.

Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great book!! I read it and tried the techniques. What a difference!Jib Trimming: An Illustrated Guide

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How to trim the foresail – jib or genoa – on a yacht or dinghy.

Jib trim is critical to a boat’s speed. This book de-mystifies the black art. It uses plain language and crystal-clear diagrams and photos to teach the concepts and show the sailor exactly what to do. There is no other book this specific – or this useful!

The Cost Conscious Cruiser

Lin Pardey, Larry Pardey

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The pleasures and adventures of cruising under sail are amazingly affordable, say Lin and Larry Pardey. But to keep your dream on budget, financially, emotionally, and timewise, you have to decide - are you a cruiser or a consumer? In this book, a logical successor to their Self Sufficient Sailor and Capable Cruiser, they discuss topics ranging from making your getaway plans to finding a truly affordable boat, keeping your outfitting costs and maintenance time in control, then learning to feel confident as you cruise farther ahead. Their chart of the gear considered necessary by many shoreside experts, compared to that carried by several cost-conscious cruisers, will give you a convenient checklist to gauge whether you are buying true necessities or overloading your budget and boat with high-tech items that can break down and steal your sense of confidence offshore. Chapters on getting the most from your cruising funds, the attributes of successful long-term voyag! ers, how to upgrade your boat using your own hands, plus answers to the ten questions most frequently asked by potential cruisers - all will help you prepare to explore under sail.

Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing, Sixth Edition

Peter Bruce

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

So far so good 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I am still in the process of reading but so far I like it. The first chapter is a bit overwhelming with statistics on boat stability but it is still very interesting. The book has great glossy photos and the material is organized and presented in an easy to follow format. Perfect for an intermediate sailor. I am very much looking forward to further reading.

I stayed home 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great book. I read it and was so scared I stayed home.

Editorial Review:

The seamanship classic you should have on-board when sailing in rough weather

Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing provides you with expert advice for when you venture out of sight of land, whether for racing or cruising. It gives a clear message of seamanlike design features, preparations, and tactics that you should consider against the time when it comes on to blow. It includes new how-to chapters on storm sails, taking shelter, and managing multihulls in storms, plus thrilling new accounts of actual storm encounters.

Seafaring Lore and Legend

Peter D. Jeans

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"A valuable and lively resource. Jeans sorts truth from fiction with a sure hand and does full justice to both." —Peter Stanford, President Emeritus, National Maritime Historical Society

“A veritable sourcebook of nautical history, beliefs, and heritage. Every true mariner will get lost in this book.”—Boating

Seafaring Lore and Legend is a storehouse of wonders for those who love the sea. From Noah’s Ark to Thor Heyerdahl’s raft, from Atlantis to the Northwest Passage, author Peter Jeans scours the ages and the seven seas for fanciful, inspiring, and bizarre tales of sea monsters, ghost ships, lost continents, castaways, pirates, explorers, superstitions, and customs.

Discover the surprising truths behind:

• The origins of naval salutes and the Beaufort Scale
• Flogging a dead horse and other oddities of nautical custom
• Sea chanties, scurvy, and the hardships of life at sea
• Infamous and noteworthy sea captains and their ships
• Famous wrecks and mutinies
• Mermaids, sirens, and sea nymphs
• Nautical superstitions such as the albatross and Fiddler’s Green
• And much more

This is a book you can open anywhere to savor for a few minutes or an afternoon. But be careful: it's easy to lose track of time at sea.

A Press Of Canvas (War of 1812 Trilogy, Volume 1)

William H. White

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A Press of Canvas, W. H. White's action-packed novel, introduces a new character in American sea fiction: Isaac Biggs of Marble- head, Massachusetts. Sailing from Boston as captain of the foretop in the bark Anne, his ship is outward bound with a cargo for the Swedish colony of St. Barts in the West Indies in the fall of 1810. When the Anne is stopped by a British Royal Navy frigate, Isaac and several of his shipmates are forcibly pressed into service on the Orpheus, actively engaged in England's long-running war with France.

The young Isaac, naive and inexperienced, faces the harsh life of a Royal Navy seaman and a harrowing war at sea. His new life is hard, with strange rules, floggings, and new dangers. Then the United States declares war on England and Isaac finds himself in an untenable position, facing the possibility of fighting his own countrymen. A chance meeting with American privateers operating in the West Indies offers him a solution to his dilemma and a reunion with an old friend.

Written from the aspect of the foc'sle rather than an officer's view and through the eyes of an American, A Press of Canvas provides new perspectives and an exciting story of this often neglected period in American history. Tiller Publishing is proud to offer this carefully-crafted tale as its very first fiction title.

The Ship and the Storm

Jim Carrier

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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"Utterly compulsive and unputdownable--the most exciting, authentic, and humanly moving of all the recent Storm books. Brilliantly paced and perfectly balanced. . . . Carrier is a marvelously trustworthy narrator. . . . A terrific book."--Jonathan Raban, author of Passage to Juneau: A Sea and Its Meanings and Bad Land: An American Romance

"A wonderful story. An extremely well-written account of the events as I knew them. I commend Jim Carrier for a magnificent job."--Jerry D. Jarrell, Director, National Hurricane Center

In October 1998, the majestic schooner Fantome came face-to-face with one of the most savage storms in Atlantic history. The last days of the Fantome are reconstructed in vivid and heartbreaking detail through Jim Carrier's extensive research and hundreds of personal interviews. What emerges is a story of courage, hubris, the agony of command, the weight of lives versus wealth, and the advances of science versus the terrible power and unpredictability of nature.