Boating Books

A Guide to Planning and Cruising the Great Circle Route Around the Eastern USA

Documents a motor yacht "cruise of a lifetime," the 5,400- mile circumnavigation of the Eastern United States. Includes detailed preparation guide, local information and facilities along the way.

Born to Sail on Other People's Boats

Born to Sail covers everything from how to abandon your landlubber style, to how to find a boat to crew on, to what to wear and what to eat.

Browns Guide to Survival at Sea

This book is designed to assist seafarers in understanding requirements of SOLAS and the STCW Code, to help them understand the basics of sea survival and handling of Survival Craft, and to help prepare and guide them through the shore based PST, CPSE, and FRB courses. It should also prove to be a useful guide for those going for refresher training as required under the STCW Manila amendments.

Cargo Work: The Care, Handling and Carriage of Cargoes

Dictionary of Nautical Words and Terms

8000 Definitions in Navigation, Seamanship, Rigging, Meteorology, Astronomy, Naval Architecture, Ship Economics, Hydrography, Cargo Storage, Marine Engineering, Ice Terminology, Buoyage, Yachting, etc.

Knots: The Complete Visual Guide

A practical step-by-step guide to tying and using over 100 knots.

Marine Medical Guide 2000

Travelers will find this a valuable reference for the selection of medications for emergency kits and ensure the safe and effective use of these potent substances

Meteorology for Seafarers

Comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of meteorology.

Splicing Modern Ropes - Polman

"Splicing Modern Ropes" by Jan-Willem Polman is a practical handbook with over 30 different splicing instructions in high-res photos.

The Boatswain's Manual

These pages have been compiled as a book of elementary knowledge for the beginner and also as a reference-book for older deck ratings, especially those who seek information relating to everyday seamanship problems.

The Complete Riggers Apprentice

A complete rigging primer of essential gear, principles, and procedures.

The Efficient Deck Hand

Overview of functions, navigation, safety , and maintenance. Includes helpful dictionary, diagrams.

A Star to Steer Her By - EJ Bergin

A self-teaching guide to offshore navigation. For the beginner, this gives straightforward explanations every step of the way to confident, successful celestial navigation.

The Star Finder Book

A complete guide to the many uses of the 2102-D Star Finder.

Samson Splicing Manual

Putting a knot in a rope seems innocent enough—until you realize that most knots reduce the strength of the rope by as much as 50%. Tight bends are the main culprit. Samson recommends that all ropes be terminated with a splice.

Sail Canada The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024

Incorporates the changes and corrections approved by World Sailing that became effective as of 1 January 2021.

Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 68th Edition

The 68th edition covers new technologies, maritime laws and regulations, safety tips, and maintenance. Known as "the Bible of Boating", over 3 million copies have been printed. Editor: Jonathan Eaton

Complete Book of Anchoring & Mooring

The Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring addresses anchoring systems, techniques, and permanent moorings for boats from twelve feet to eighty feet in length.

Flip Cards - Self Learning System for Mariners

Simple method of learning and checking knowledge of maritime systems, codes and rules.

Storm Tactics Handbook Third Edition

Modern methods of heaving-to for survival in extreme conditions. Revised, expanded and Cape Horn tested.

Where the Wind Blows – A Guide to Marine Weather in Atlantic Canada - Gray & Bowyer

Environment Canada senior meteorologist Peter J. Bowyer has compiled a comprehensive and up-to-date work that translates the complexities of marine weather in Atlantic Canada.

Understanding Boat Wiring - John Payne

Well illustrated, confidence-inspiring guide to wiring and wiring standards, electricity basics, circuit protection, planning and installation, switches, grounding and much more.

The 12 Volt Bible for Boats Second Edition

Starts with basic electricity theory, progresses through batteries, wiring, circuits, controls and troubleshooting. For the boat owner who wants to maintain and understand the onboard electrical system.

The 12 Volt Doctor's Practical Handbook Fifth Edition

Covers basic electricity, switches, troubleshooting, engine instruments, safety standards, solar power, batteries...

Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual, 4th Edition Nigel Calder

If it has a screw, wire or moving part, it is covered in this trusted manual. Nigel Calder has been a diesel mechanic for almost 30 years.

Marine Diesel Engines 3 rd Edition - Nigel Calder

Now updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies

The Morrow Guide to Knots

647 colour photos describe in step-by-step detail on how to tie 70 of the most useful knots.

The Splicing Handbook Third Edition

Shows how to make a broad range of useful onboard projects.

Annapolis Book of Seamanship 4th Edition - John Rousmaniere

Expanded, updated bible of sailing. New sections on celestial navigation, cruising with children, safety, traditions, more. Standard reference for sailing schools, pleasure sailors.