Книга на английском языке a "black art": that's how metal corrosion and its prevention is regarded by most boat owners and indeed by many boatbuilders. it is a subject not often presented in yachting magazines, or if it is, the author is a corrosion engineer and baffles...
we call it 'the pond', yet the [url801269]atlantic ocean[/url801269] covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. it is still a mighty big pond to cross! realising the dream of an atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and...
both cruising and racing yachts continue to evolve in many aspects, from hull design and exotic materials to the sailing rig and an increasing array of sophisticated electronic equipment. quite often this equipment equals and is even superior to that found on many modern merchant vessels. one of...
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this survey on world cruising compares the trends and changes that have taken place in the world cruising scene and provides practical advice and information for long-distance cruisers. it examines the sizes and types of boat cruisers now in use, the routes chosen and why, electrical and electronic...
the [url801268]pacific ocean[/url801268] covers one third of our planet – an area greater than that of all the earth's land masses combined. scattered across its expanses are some of the most magical and remarkable places and people on earth. the pacific crossing guide is an invaluable aid for...
Книга на английском языке reeds nautical almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters.known as the yachtsman's bible, reeds provides all the information required to navigate atlantic coastal waters around the...
Издание на английском языке. the authors and publisher disclaim all responsibility for any errors or omissions contained in this book, which has been prepared with the best information available at the time of writing. although much of this information was supplied by...
Издание на английском языке. learning to sail is the ideal guide for new sailors. it is also valuable as a backup to sailing courses and useful as a refresher course on the basics. lively color photographs and clear diagrams highlight expert instruction on topics that...
lars hassler originally only intended to sail for three years, but ten years later he returned — with a wealth of experience, many new friends and memories, and the knowledge and anecdotes that he shares in this entertaining and inspiring book. by using his funds judiciously and topping them up...
there are many situations where you come from seaward to make a landfall. it could be after a long open sea passage, it could be coming into an anchorage for lunch or it could be making for harbour. these will be the times when you move from deep water into the shallows and where, if you keep going...
these tables are the perfect ready-reckoner for any navigator wanting a quick and accurate distance reference between all the regularly used ports around the world. the book is divided into key 'market areas', and includes a pull-out map for area indentification and chartlets for easy...
the freedom of cruising cruising in a motor cruiser .is so much more than just a journey undertaken without the constraints of a strict schedule - for me, it's all about enjoyment, visiting new and exciting places, and getting pleasure and satisfaction from making the passage itself. i love the...
friends have invited you for a sailing weekend - it's an exciting prospect if you haven't been to sea before but it can be a bit daunting. what will i have to do? do i need to be able to tie knots? what do i wear? will i be safe? lots of questions like these may cross your mind - the aim of this...
designed to be of assistance to all who sail - whether you are taking a day excursion, a holiday cruise, or an even longer trip - the skipper's medical emergency handbook provides practical advice, boosts confidence, solves problems, and minimizes danger. • provides the medical layperson with...
the inspiring and exciting story of how robin knox-johnston became the first man to sail non-stop around the world on his own little ketch suhaili, in 1969. it was hailed at the time with great joy and the book was a huge best-seller. the dogged resourcefulness of the man in the face of repeated...