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A curated selection of our latest and greatest titles just in time for the holidays
Notable-Boats
by Compton, Nic & Peter Scott
This charmingly illustrated collection of 36 iconic boats and their remarkable stories ranges from Slocum's "Spray" and Casanova's gondola to the "Bluenose" and the Pardeys' "Seraffyn", covering a wide sweep of boat lore from the 19th to the 21st century. This is a perfect book for readers interested in sailors who have voyaged on the oceans of the world and the vessels that took them on their adventures.
160 Pages • hardcover • 2017
$16.98
Boatowners Mechanical Electrical 4th Edition
by Calder, Nigel
4th ed. Calder's indispensable and thorough manual gives you detailed instructions for maintaining, repairing, and improving every essential system on your boat. Topics include hybrid propulsion systems, distributed power systems, and fuel cells, and the rest of the contents have been completely updated. One of our all-time bestselling titles.
896 Pages • hardcover • 2015
$80.95
FastnetForce10
by Rousmaniere, John
One of the best accounts of the 1979 Fastnet Race, in which 15 men died in the Irish Sea. First published in 1980.
287 Pages • softcover • 2000
$23.50
secret-world-of-weather
by Gooley, Tristan
An ingenious collection of tips and tricks for analyzing and anticipating weather phenomena.
400 Pages • hardcover • 2021
$28.95
Reeds-Skippers
by Pearson, Malcolm
7th ed. A bestseller since it was first published, Reeds is packed with information, helpful diagrams, practical tips, and expert advice. It answers navigational questions such as "How do I transfer a position line on a chart?" and "What do three all-round green lights mean?"--not to mention "What is the captain doing?" Experienced boaters and novices alike will find this clearly illustrated, information-packed volume indispensible.
204 Pages • softcover • 2020
$19.00
Sail_Two_Idiots
by Petrillo, Renee
The subtitle gives a good idea about the book: "100 Hard-Won Lessons form a Non-Sailor (and Her Husband) Who Quit the Rat Race and Sailed Safely to a New Life in the Caribbean." A humourous tale of ups and downs of cruising from two inexperienced sailors' journey to the Caribbean. Readers learn by practical examples what not to do. The "What Broke" section explores the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of a cruising multihull.
288 Pages • softcover • 2012
$23.95
Long-Way-2019ed
by Moitessier, Bernard
Bernard Moitessier was a leading competitor in the first Round the World Race for singlehanded yachts. But for Moitessier, the race finished in mid-Pacific: he decided to forfeit the race and anchor among old friends in Tahiti. A thought-provoking and moving account of a man's voyage inward, as well as an informative look at singlehanding. First published in 1971.
256 Pages • softcover • 2019
$21.95
Sea Over Bow by Linda Kenyon
by Kenyon, Linda
When her marriage of 25 years ended badly, Linda Kenyon was determined never to put herself in the way of a broken heart again. Enter an extraordinary man. In an act of courage--or foolishness?--Kenyon decided to sell everything and sail the Atlantic with him. This romance-cum-sailing-adventure is about love's rebirth: love for a man, for the sea, for the simplicity of life afloat, and for the beauty of the natural world.
240 Pages • softcover • 2018
$19.95  Save 25%  $15.00
Ashley_book_of_Knots
by Ashley, Clifford W.
The definitive, informal encyclopaedia on knots. Explicit directions on how to tie 3,900 different knots, from simple hitches to the most complicated fancy work. Each step is simply and clearly described and illustrated. 10% off regular price.

610 Pages • hardcover • 1944
$119.00
don_casey_maintenance
by Casey, Don
Gathers together the six core volumes from the International Marine Sailboat Library. Casey, author of five of the original books, provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations that walk readers through such essential tasks as painting, varnishing, and repairing cosmetic and structural damage on fiberglass boats. Also covers evaluating the condition of a sailboat, making and repairing sails, repairing and improving electrical systems, and much more.
896 Pages • hardcover • 2005
$82.95
Rich_Lake _Ontario_Ed_07_Cover 01.indd
by Richardsons' Publishing
7th ed. Covers Lake Ontario (both north and south shores) from Hamilton to Kingston and down the St. Lawrence River to Cornwall including the Thousand Islands.
126 Pages • softcover • 2018
$158.95