Practical seamanship and boatbuilding A–G

 

SMALL WOODEN BOATS OF THE ATLANTIC

Wayne Barrett & David Walker

In an age of fibreglass, the survival of wooden dories, fishing boats, surfboats and other craft is due to the way they are designed and built. Here some 20 types are captured in nearly 100 colour photographs preserving their simplicity, their practicality and their beauty for all time.

222 x 277 mm | 96 pp, illus. | ISBN 0 921054 54 8 | £14.95 SB hbk

YOUR OFFSHORE DOCTOR
A Manual of Medical Self-Sufficiency at Sea
Second edition

Dr. Michael H Beilan

Thoroughly illustrated easy to follow, this layman's guide by a seagoing physician covers a wide range of medical problems and emergencies, and gives advice on such topics as preparing medical histories of the crew, setting up a medical kit according to the type of voyage to be made, determining priorities, and making a tentative diagnosis. Don't leave port without it.

216 x 137 mm | 184 pp, illus | ISBN 1 57409 013 5 | £14.95 SH pbk

THE LILIBET LOGS
Restoring a classic wooden boat

JACK BECKER

The Lilibet Logs tells the story of a two-year restoration project on a classic wooden sailing boat. It talks about the history of the boat, the owner's history with boats, the purchase of the boat, the process of restoration and the experience of learning to sail the boat. The book is enlivened with the writer's unique observations about the process, and the people and the places involved.

Starting with a brief background check on Jack's boating experience, continuing with the process of choosing and buying the boat, moving it across country, finding suitable work space, then, through the restoration work itself, this story of learning-while-doing, culminates in the reality that Jack has never actually sailed before. Launching Lilibet and learning to handle her on lake Minnetonka, where she is the biggest and oldest sailboat, closes the circle on the story of The Lilibet Logs.

'If you are faced with a project-any project of any kind-that seems more difficult than you can handle, read Jack Becker's The Lilibet Logs. He did what most of us in the same position, given the limited resources available, would see as undoable, and his description of how he pulled it off makes an inspiring read'

Peter H. Spectre

mms • 192 pages Illus • ISBN 1574092383• Price: pbk

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SAILING BIG ON A SMALL SAILBOAT
Second Edition

Jerry Cardwell

Anyone who dreams of owning an affordable sailing boat will be attracted by this book, which gives small boat sailors and first-time boat buyers a good introduction to trailer-sailing. The author shows how cruising on a small but properly equipped boat that can be kept at home and towed to the water behind the family car can be a satisfying and not very costly exercise.

229 x 151 mm | 208 pp, illus | ISBN 1 57409 007 0 | £13.95 SH pbk

CAPTAIN'S GUIDE TO LIFERAFT SURVIVAL

Michael Cargal

Everything a castaway needs to know to survive in a liferaft and get rescued as quickly as possible. Fascinating reading at home, the book is essential at sea. Filled with useful experience from the author's twenty years as a captain, it draws on the latest research in equipment, techniques and emergency medicine.

'Without doubt, Captain Cargal's handbook is the best and most comprehensive ever written on the subject.'

Sailing Inland and Offshore

216 x 138 mm | 182 pp illus. | ISBN 0 85036 418 3 | £14.95 SB hbk

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CHARTERING A BOAT
Your guide to a perfect holiday

Chris Caswell

A charter cruise can be among the most enjoyable vacation experiences. Caswell explores the facts and fictions of the world of yacht chartering, dispelling the myth that it is only for the rich. Incredible sunsets, pristine beaches, and afternoons drifting on sparkling waters are available to anyone.

'An ideal introduction for the novice traveller and an invaluable reference for the seasoned charter… a completely user friendly compendium of advice on everything from selecting the right cruising area to dealing with problems common to chartering.'

The Bookwatch

260 x 180 mm | 224 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 111 5 | £20.99 SH hbk

THE LO-TECH NAVIGATOR

Tony Crowley

An entertaining and practical book by a former merchant navy officer and writer on navigation, for those who wish to be less-dependent on electronics. A variety of illustrated projects, show you how to make traditional navigation instruments and explore some unusual and long-forgotten techniques.

'Mariners will love this book, which should be required reading for small boat sailors. It is great fun and might just save your life.'

Seafarer

210 x 137 mm | 148 pp illus. | ISBN 0 95427 503 9 | £10.95 SBSH pbk

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SAILING LANGUAGE

Elliott Dunlap Smith and Thomas R. Moore

An invaluable compendium of the language of boats and sailing - an authoratitive guide to the rich vocabulary sailors use, and a key to correct and proper usage.

210 x 137 mm | 96 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 117 4 | £8.99 SH pbk

NEW PLYWOOD BOATS

And a few others

Thomas Firth Jones

Packed with photos and plans, and written with perception and humour, this is an indispensable guide to the design and construction of many types of small craft, using plywood, fibreglass and various new materials and techniques.

'Anyone considering any level of boatbuilding will want to have this book in his or her library.'

Good Old Boat

254 x 178 mm | 200 pp illus. | ISBN 1 57409 096 8 | £14.95 SHpbk

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BOAT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PRACTICAL SAILOR

Stephen J Fishman

This guide leads the reader through over 20 easy, do-it-yourself projects, covering such matters as control lines, covers, dodgers and biminis, refrigeration, bilge pumps, galley upgrades and insulating the engine compartment.

'… an ideal guide for those who have neither an unlimited array of power tools, nor the skills to use those tools too well.'

Sailing Inshore and Offshore

260 x 180 mm | 192 pp illus. | ISBN 0 71365 381 7 | £15.99 SH hbk

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FIRST POWERBOAT

Chuck Gould

Buying a powerboat is a big financial commitment, and a decision that will affect the quality of your leisure time for years to come. Fortunately, the expertise you need to make a well-informed first purchase or a worthwhile upgrade is now readily available in this straightforward guide.

'This book is not limited to choosing your first powerboat. it's also a good book to use as a checklist for your next three or four purchases.'

The Ensign

216 x 138 mm | 192 pp, illus. | ISBN 1 57409 056 9 | £12.95 SH pbk

SOMETHING BORROWED
101 useful tips for every sailor

Joel Graffley

'The handiest sailing book ever … full of gems that will keep any cruising sailor busy… The author has a keen eye for noticing unusual solutions to common problems.'

Sailing

229 x 149 mm | 128 pp, illus. | ISBN 0 71364 433 8 | £9.99 SH pbk

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