$24.00
By John VigorThe Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. In its alphabetical organization that juxtaposes wildly disparate entries, you can...
$23.00
By Dave GerrOn the surface, choosing the correct propeller for a particular boat seems simple. But one factor affects another, which then affects another factor, leading many boaters to believe that propeller selection depends more on black magic than logic....
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By Steve HenkelFor the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long – pocket cruisers – to create...
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By Bruce BauerLoran and GPS notwithstanding, there will always be a place for the sextant aboard any blue-water boat, if for no other reason than the thrill and mystery of finding one's position on earth by gazing at the heavens....
$19.95
By Jay S. HannaThe classic text on carving sternboards, billetheads, trailboards, eagles, dolphins, rope borders, a variety of letter styles, and more. Learn design, and lettering, set-up and carving techniques, the best woods to use, tools and sharpening, finishing, plus...
$19.95
by David Burch Some things change, some things stay the same. After 35 years in print, we find that the virtues and values of this book and the Star Finder it discusses have not changed. For navigators who might rely...
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By Nick SchadeAlthough books on strip building canoes abound, this is among the first to adapt the technique to crafting attractive, functional kayaks. Using high-quality, computer-generated illustrations and photographs to explain key techniques, the book provides complete plans and measurements...
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By Janet GroeneBe prepared to cook without a kitchen and eat healthy foods for days, weeks, even months! Whether you're camping, boating, traveling, or staying home, make sure you have enough food in case of an emergency. This book is...
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By Ryel KestenbaumDeveloped primarily for long-distance treks, the ultralight method is considered by many traditional backpackers as too austere. Author Ryel Kestenbaum shows that thanks to recent improvements in equipment design and manufacture, as well as in food processing, ultralight...
$40.00
By Robert J. SweetRead what the the U.S. Power Squadron and the U.S. Coast Guard trust as the definitive authority on electronic navigation, now updated with the latest electronic technologies and methods The Weekend Navigator teaches you how to navigate...
$29.95
By John Kimantas The ultimate guide to exploring B.C.'S untamed coast. From author and kayaker John Kimantas comes the second volume of the highly successful Wild Coastseries. This time, Kimantas takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the Inside and...
$12.95
By the editors of WoodenBoat MagazineThese 30 designs include: 6 powerboats, 6 daysailers, 11 cruising boats, 2 canoes, a kayak, and 4 small sailing/pulling boats. Also included is an article by designer Joel White on understanding boat plans. This is...
$52.00
By Don CaseyTurn a run-down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht Since it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey's This Old Boat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbish older fiberglass boats and has become a revered classic among...
$19.95
By Richard KolinA lapstrake pulling boat, in the whitehall tradition. This is the second book by Rich, and will be in the same clear, step-by-step format as his book Building Heidi book. Rich Kolin is able to take the traditional...
$19.95
By Richard KolinSubtitled "A 12' Skiff for Oar and Sail" the boat can be planked in cedar, white pine, or spruce. Same options for the bottom, although you could opt for top-quality ply, especially if you were to car-top the...
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By Alan S. KesselheimWhy fantasize when you can have the real thing? Life in the outdoors revolves around food – cooking it, eating it, packing it, carrying it. We even fantasize about it, especially after a week of eating store-bought...
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By Mark Smaalders & Kim des RochersThe only guide devoted exclusively to low-latitude cruising, Tropical Cruising Handbook arms cruising sailors with the knowledge and skills needed to sail the tropics. It includes: Equipping a boat for tropical sailing Maintaining gear...
$26.00
By Gavin AtkinThe first complete how-to guide for building the latest generation of quick and easy boats In Ultrasimple Boatbuilding, renowned designer Gavin Atkin shows you how to create elegant, seaworthy plywood boats with a minimum of time, experience, and...
$24.95
By Kim Brown SeelyA couple facing the dreaded empty nest realize they need to rediscover who they are. This is an adventure story about a voyage from one life chapter to another that involves a too-big sailboat, a narrow and...
$19.95
By Jeff Markel Unusual Vessels is perfect for anyone interested in the sea and the craft that sail on it. The strange vessels discussed here are just a few of the more curious craft that the author, Jeff Markell, has...
$16.95
by Craig Romano Urban Trails: Kitsap focuses on the trails, parks, and preserves within the urban and suburban areas around Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, and the Key and Kitsap peninsulas. You’ll find trails to beaches, old growth forests, lakeshores, wildlife-rich wetlands, rolling...
$16.95
by Alexandra Kenin Urban Trails San Francisco is the first ever guidebook on hiking in San Francisco. The book contains 100 full-color photos and covers 50 history- and nature-filled routes: 40 in San Francisco, 6 in Marin County, and 4...
$16.95
by Craig Romano Urban Trails: Bellingham is one of the first guidebooks in a new series to trails that are close to town. The series is aimed at those of us looking for an accessible nature outing, trails we can...