The Perfect Stormby Sebastian Junger
W.W. Norton & Co.
Hardcover - 256 pages
An account of an unforecast and fast developing storm and the boats and lives that were caught in its path. A gripping and powerfull tale of men and women at sea in small boats, and of heroic rescue attempts by the US Military. Every sentence rings with a horrible truth. Highly recommended.
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Sailing Fundamentals by Gary Jobson
Paperback - 206 pages
Simon & Schuster
The textbook for ASA 101 and 103 - Basic Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising.
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Cruising Fundamentalsby Harry Munns
International Marine Publishing
Paperback - 127 pages
The text for ASA 104. Presents material in a chronology that has proven effective with thousands of developing sailors.
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Multihull Cruising Fundamentalsby Rick White, with Harry Munns
International Marine Publishing
Paperback - 119 pages
The text for ASA 114 - Multihull Cruising. The material in this book was developed by the American Sailing Association's Multihull Committee for uses in classes throughout North America. The knowledge and skills found in this text will prepare sailors to more fully enjoy the most forward-looking boats on today's pleasure boat market.
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The Annapolis Book of Seamanshipby John Rousmanierre
Simon and Schuster
Hardcover - 402 pages
An excellent reference book and the text for ASA 106 - Advanced Coastal Cruising. Everything from anchoring to navigation to sail trim. An indespensible addition to every sailor's library.
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Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, 2nd editionby Nigel Calder, Stephen Pollard
International Marine Publishing
Hardcover
THE best book on the variety of maintenance issues on boats. Covers boat maintenance, mechanical and electrical systems, sails, rigging and more. SAIL magazine says "This book should come as standard equipment with every boat."
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Heavy Weather Sailingby K. Adlard Coles, Peter Bruce
McGraw Hill
Paperback
First published in 1967, this is the bible of heavy weather sailing books. This new edition covers modern hull shapes and rigs, latest gear and strategies for outlasting storms at sea, and advances in weather knowledge. First hand descriptions of storms and analysis of strategies and gear that did and didn't work. Expanded sections dealing with the multihulls and powerboats. Ensign magazine says "Undoubtedly the most authoritative and complete book on the subject available." A book to study before venturing offshore.
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by The Technical Committee of the Cruising Club of America
John Rousmaniere, ed.
W.W. Norton and Co.
Hardcover - 310 pages
The authority on the features and equipment thet belong on a cruising sailboat. Written by some of the world's most experienced sailors and yacht designers. Although written in 1987, this book is still contains invaluable information, and is as relevent today as when it was written. Should be read by everyone contemplating offshore sailing. Order Here
The Cruising Multihullby Chris White
Interbationa Marine Publishing
Paperback - 288 pages
The best overview of multihulls for cruising. Differences between monohulls, catamarans and trimarans. Supplies the reader with the latest information about design, contruction, rigs, seamanship, safety, and a rebuttal of the myths concerning multihull dangers.
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Sailing Alone Around the Worldby Joshua Slocum
Koneman
Hardcover - 231 pages
The story of Joshua Slocum, the first person to sail single handed around the world. Audatious tales and extraordinary seamanship. This time tested classic has inspired many sailors.
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The Complete Riggers Apprenticeby Brion Toss
International Marine
Hardcover - 392 pages The definitive work in the art of rigging. Covers knots, splices, lines selection and use, wire rope, rigging design, inspection and maintenance, rigging theory, fancy rope work, all with an respect and use of traditional methods, but with a appreciation of modern material and techniques.
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The Nature of Boatsby Dave Gerr
International Marine/McGraw-Hill
Paperback A witty and insightful look into the world of boats. A layman's reference to understanding how boats are designed and constructed.Boat planning and design, naval architecture theory, propeller selection,sail plans, boat performance, engines, hull dynamics and other topics. And best of all, a number of unique designs to study and dream about.
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