Author: Tom Cunliffe
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 1909911712
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Become a better yachtsman with the help of Tom Cunliffe and Yachting Monthly. There are plenty of sailing and seamanship skills that don't feature on the syllabus of even the most advanced official sailing course - and a wealth of wisdom can be found in these pages. There's advice on everything from fixing an engine to recovering a casualty from the water - and all of it is delivered with lively prose and hundreds of easy to follow photographs and diagrams. Sailing guru Tom Cunliffe teaches sailors how to improve a vast range of sailing skills - from dropping anchor to planning a passage and from sailing harmoniously with your partner to using onboard electronics. Each chapter deasls with a specific skill and is highly illustrated with step-by-step photos.
Yachting Monthly's Expert Sailing Skills
Author: Tom Cunliffe
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 1909911712
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Become a better yachtsman with the help of Tom Cunliffe and Yachting Monthly. There are plenty of sailing and seamanship skills that don't feature on the syllabus of even the most advanced official sailing course - and a wealth of wisdom can be found in these pages. There's advice on everything from fixing an engine to recovering a casualty from the water - and all of it is delivered with lively prose and hundreds of easy to follow photographs and diagrams. Sailing guru Tom Cunliffe teaches sailors how to improve a vast range of sailing skills - from dropping anchor to planning a passage and from sailing harmoniously with your partner to using onboard electronics. Each chapter deasls with a specific skill and is highly illustrated with step-by-step photos.
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 1909911712
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
Become a better yachtsman with the help of Tom Cunliffe and Yachting Monthly. There are plenty of sailing and seamanship skills that don't feature on the syllabus of even the most advanced official sailing course - and a wealth of wisdom can be found in these pages. There's advice on everything from fixing an engine to recovering a casualty from the water - and all of it is delivered with lively prose and hundreds of easy to follow photographs and diagrams. Sailing guru Tom Cunliffe teaches sailors how to improve a vast range of sailing skills - from dropping anchor to planning a passage and from sailing harmoniously with your partner to using onboard electronics. Each chapter deasls with a specific skill and is highly illustrated with step-by-step photos.
The Restoration Handbook for Yachts
Author: Enric Rosello
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 191262110X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
Restoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don't intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are immense. Nevertheless, it is not something that should be undertaken lightly and without careful consideration. That is where this book comes in, as Enric Roselló takes you through his restoration of a 30-year-old 40-foot yacht. Broken down into 46 chapters, Enric details the stages of his restoration in chronological order. For each he starts with an overview of the task and the thinking behind the approach he took. Just these introductory pieces alone are ideal for someone contemplating a restoration (of all or part of a boat) to read before making the final decision as to whether to go ahead. For those who decide to take on the challenge, each overview is followed by an in-depth step-by-step account of what they did, accompanied by numerous informative photo sequences (with over 800 colour photos in total). The material in this book would be invaluable both to boat owners who are considering a complete overhaul and to those who have one or two smaller jobs to do. All possible subjects are covered, including dealing with osmosis, the interiors, deck, rigging, electrics and electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads and much more. The author is very honest about the amount of work and commitment required and also offers advice about when to call in the professionals and when to consider doing the work yourself. Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforehand, so you know what is ahead, and to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 191262110X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
Restoring a fibreglass yacht is not something for the faint-hearted, even if you don't intend to do all the work yourself (you still need to understand the processes to be gone through). But the satisfaction of the job well done, not to mention the possible cost savings on buying a new yacht, are immense. Nevertheless, it is not something that should be undertaken lightly and without careful consideration. That is where this book comes in, as Enric Roselló takes you through his restoration of a 30-year-old 40-foot yacht. Broken down into 46 chapters, Enric details the stages of his restoration in chronological order. For each he starts with an overview of the task and the thinking behind the approach he took. Just these introductory pieces alone are ideal for someone contemplating a restoration (of all or part of a boat) to read before making the final decision as to whether to go ahead. For those who decide to take on the challenge, each overview is followed by an in-depth step-by-step account of what they did, accompanied by numerous informative photo sequences (with over 800 colour photos in total). The material in this book would be invaluable both to boat owners who are considering a complete overhaul and to those who have one or two smaller jobs to do. All possible subjects are covered, including dealing with osmosis, the interiors, deck, rigging, electrics and electronics, plumbing, engine, galley, heads and much more. The author is very honest about the amount of work and commitment required and also offers advice about when to call in the professionals and when to consider doing the work yourself. Anyone contemplating a complete or partial restoration is advised to read this book beforehand, so you know what is ahead, and to follow its guidance if you to decide to proceed.
Addicted to More Adventure
Author: Bob Shepton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
There are many varied adventures here, sailing and climbing, in many different places around the world. They show that there has been life after Addicted to Adventure, the previous book. There are tales of derring-do, there are tales of delivering boats to outlandish places in the world, tales even of sailing the shores of Britain, and bouncing around in Norway. They are many and varied, and are all adventures in their own right, with their own challenges and adventures. They stretch from the Arctic to the Antarctic with plenty in between, and are illustrated with graphic pictures and maps. Forewords by Jimmy Cornell and Lin Pardy set the scene whilst Ellen Massey Leonard provides a thought-provoking Afterword to sum up. You will be amused, you will be impressed, occasionally you may even be frightened, but above all you will enjoy an exciting read. And who knows,you may become a little less risk-averse after reading the book. 'This is another inspiring book by the indefatigable Bob Shepton, a worthy sequel to his Addicted to Adventure...Bob, please don't stop.' Jimmy Cornell, Circumnavigator, Author of World Cruising Routes There are so many lessons to be learnt by reading Bob Shepton's voyaging and adventuring stories...And you will definitely need a sense of humour'. Lin Pardey, Author of Storm Tactics and Self Sufficient Sailor.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
There are many varied adventures here, sailing and climbing, in many different places around the world. They show that there has been life after Addicted to Adventure, the previous book. There are tales of derring-do, there are tales of delivering boats to outlandish places in the world, tales even of sailing the shores of Britain, and bouncing around in Norway. They are many and varied, and are all adventures in their own right, with their own challenges and adventures. They stretch from the Arctic to the Antarctic with plenty in between, and are illustrated with graphic pictures and maps. Forewords by Jimmy Cornell and Lin Pardy set the scene whilst Ellen Massey Leonard provides a thought-provoking Afterword to sum up. You will be amused, you will be impressed, occasionally you may even be frightened, but above all you will enjoy an exciting read. And who knows,you may become a little less risk-averse after reading the book. 'This is another inspiring book by the indefatigable Bob Shepton, a worthy sequel to his Addicted to Adventure...Bob, please don't stop.' Jimmy Cornell, Circumnavigator, Author of World Cruising Routes There are so many lessons to be learnt by reading Bob Shepton's voyaging and adventuring stories...And you will definitely need a sense of humour'. Lin Pardey, Author of Storm Tactics and Self Sufficient Sailor.
Salt in the Blood
Author: Patrick Dixon
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472986245
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
“Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas – what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.” Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at University College Hospital, while his wife Sheila was a magistrate – high-pressure careers that demanded long hours away from their home, family and passion for sailing. It is a frustrating story many occasional sailors can relate to, but unlike most, Patrick and Sheila realised early enough that they could only bend so far before something snapped, they could only take on so much before they drowned. This is their story of how they made changes (some more challenging than others) that they knows other sailors could make too, regardless of where they are at the moment – how they changed their priorities but managed to sustain a new career that fitted in around life rather than the other way round. It is also the story of their personal journey, both physically (across the Atlantic and to little-visited corners of the Mediterranean) and metaphorically – how a doctor who treated cancer patients coped with a partner facing the same battle. Neither of them wanted to let that flood things either. Through their personal story, with plenty of mishaps that led to insights (both about sailing and life in general), and encounters that turned into opportunities, Patrick and Sheila explore the importance of prioritising the right things in life, and the simple benefits of travel. The book is packed with inspiring but practical advice for all those who have salt in the blood.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472986245
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
“Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas – what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.” Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at University College Hospital, while his wife Sheila was a magistrate – high-pressure careers that demanded long hours away from their home, family and passion for sailing. It is a frustrating story many occasional sailors can relate to, but unlike most, Patrick and Sheila realised early enough that they could only bend so far before something snapped, they could only take on so much before they drowned. This is their story of how they made changes (some more challenging than others) that they knows other sailors could make too, regardless of where they are at the moment – how they changed their priorities but managed to sustain a new career that fitted in around life rather than the other way round. It is also the story of their personal journey, both physically (across the Atlantic and to little-visited corners of the Mediterranean) and metaphorically – how a doctor who treated cancer patients coped with a partner facing the same battle. Neither of them wanted to let that flood things either. Through their personal story, with plenty of mishaps that led to insights (both about sailing and life in general), and encounters that turned into opportunities, Patrick and Sheila explore the importance of prioritising the right things in life, and the simple benefits of travel. The book is packed with inspiring but practical advice for all those who have salt in the blood.
Mediterranean Spain
Author: Steve Pickard
Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd
ISBN: 1786791838
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
The second edition of this well-received title from the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation covers the entire Mediterranean mainland coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the French border. This is the only detailed pilot for the Spanish Mediterranean coast running up from Gibraltar to the border with France. It covers a varied cruising area that includes the mountain-backed Costas del and Sol and Blanca, the expansive lagoon of the Mar Menor, the low-lying Ebro delta and the rugged Costa Brava. In between are several great cities including Malaga, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona, the Catalan capital. The volume opens with Gibraltar and La Línea. With Imray charts for the same coast, Mediterranean Spain provides all the data necessary for anyone based in Spain, transitting to and from areas further East or the Balearics, or just exploring this rich and varied coast and its hinterland. The coverage has been revised with the text updated, new plans added and other plan updates based on the latest information. This edition has been enhanced by the addition of over 100 aerial photographs showing coastline and harbour approaches.
Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd
ISBN: 1786791838
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
The second edition of this well-received title from the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation covers the entire Mediterranean mainland coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the French border. This is the only detailed pilot for the Spanish Mediterranean coast running up from Gibraltar to the border with France. It covers a varied cruising area that includes the mountain-backed Costas del and Sol and Blanca, the expansive lagoon of the Mar Menor, the low-lying Ebro delta and the rugged Costa Brava. In between are several great cities including Malaga, Valencia, Tarragona and Barcelona, the Catalan capital. The volume opens with Gibraltar and La Línea. With Imray charts for the same coast, Mediterranean Spain provides all the data necessary for anyone based in Spain, transitting to and from areas further East or the Balearics, or just exploring this rich and varied coast and its hinterland. The coverage has been revised with the text updated, new plans added and other plan updates based on the latest information. This edition has been enhanced by the addition of over 100 aerial photographs showing coastline and harbour approaches.
Outboard Motors Maintenance and Repair Manual
Author: Jean-Luc Pallas
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 1574092359
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 9
Book Description
The aim of this book, with its superb step by step photographs and detailed diagrams is to enable every owner to understand the workings of an outboard motor (2 or 4 stroke) and be able to fix it with relative ease. It includes: an explanation of the different parts that make up the engine and how they interact; how fuel is transformed into propulsion; regular maintenance and repair worksheets to help even the most mechanically ignorant to work on their outboard engine with confidence; the most common causes of breakdown; troubleshooting tables to allow you to diagnose and fix the most common engine problems and advice on how to winterize your outboard in one short afternoon. After reading this book, your outboard will no longer be a potential bother to you but an ally for better boating.
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 1574092359
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 9
Book Description
The aim of this book, with its superb step by step photographs and detailed diagrams is to enable every owner to understand the workings of an outboard motor (2 or 4 stroke) and be able to fix it with relative ease. It includes: an explanation of the different parts that make up the engine and how they interact; how fuel is transformed into propulsion; regular maintenance and repair worksheets to help even the most mechanically ignorant to work on their outboard engine with confidence; the most common causes of breakdown; troubleshooting tables to allow you to diagnose and fix the most common engine problems and advice on how to winterize your outboard in one short afternoon. After reading this book, your outboard will no longer be a potential bother to you but an ally for better boating.
Creative Ropecraft
Author: Stuart Grainger
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9781574091151
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This book is the standard work on the subject of practical and decorative knots and ropework.
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN: 9781574091151
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This book is the standard work on the subject of practical and decorative knots and ropework.
The Secret Life of Fish
Author: Doug Mackay-Hope
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 0711260990
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
An exploration into the untold lives of 50 of the most compelling fish living in our oceans and waterways.
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 0711260990
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
An exploration into the untold lives of 50 of the most compelling fish living in our oceans and waterways.
The Sailing Bible
Author: Jeremy Evans
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408102498
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
An ideal companion to enjoyable sailing whether in a dinghy or a yacht.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408102498
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
An ideal companion to enjoyable sailing whether in a dinghy or a yacht.
The Complete Ocean Skipper
Author: Tom Cunliffe
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472918142
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Following on from his bestselling The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, The Complete Ocean Skipper covers everything a yachtsman needs to know when planning an offshore cruise or ocean passage. All aspects of planning and preparing for – as well as setting out on – a long-distance cruise are featured: - Preparation: types of suitable boat, choice of rig, engine power, safety equipment, communication systems, crew preparation - On passage: ocean weather systems, forecasting, deck routines, watchkeeping, self-steering, emergencies, heavy weather techniques - Ocean navigation: electronic as well as celestial A unique and definitive handbook, The Complete Ocean Skipper goes beyond the theory of the RYA syllabus to ensure that readers are equipped with the knowledge of both what to do and how to go about it, in whatever circumstances. A veteran offshore yachtsman as well as an RYA examiner, Tom Cunliffe brings his experience to bear and packs this must-have guide with invaluable hands-on advice for offshore and coastal sailors alike. With clear, helpful colour photographs and diagrams throughout, this is the essential book for anyone planning for or dreaming about sailing further afield.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472918142
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Following on from his bestselling The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, The Complete Ocean Skipper covers everything a yachtsman needs to know when planning an offshore cruise or ocean passage. All aspects of planning and preparing for – as well as setting out on – a long-distance cruise are featured: - Preparation: types of suitable boat, choice of rig, engine power, safety equipment, communication systems, crew preparation - On passage: ocean weather systems, forecasting, deck routines, watchkeeping, self-steering, emergencies, heavy weather techniques - Ocean navigation: electronic as well as celestial A unique and definitive handbook, The Complete Ocean Skipper goes beyond the theory of the RYA syllabus to ensure that readers are equipped with the knowledge of both what to do and how to go about it, in whatever circumstances. A veteran offshore yachtsman as well as an RYA examiner, Tom Cunliffe brings his experience to bear and packs this must-have guide with invaluable hands-on advice for offshore and coastal sailors alike. With clear, helpful colour photographs and diagrams throughout, this is the essential book for anyone planning for or dreaming about sailing further afield.