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CruisingBoat Maintenance/ElectricalBoat Construction & DesignPicture & Coffee Table BooksGift IdeasJoshua SlocumKids’ BooksGreat Lakes Ships & ShippingS.O.S.—Disaster at SeaHistoryRacing/SeamanshipVoyagesWeatherGreat Books at Bargain PricesCalendars for 2010

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PLUS…Alan VilliersA Taste of the Cruising LifeThe Breathtaking Beauty of SailVolvo Ocean RaceNautical Trivia is BackBig Kids’ BooksLiners & TugsCaptain Bob BartlettPowerboatingEmergency AdviceThe Seafarers Series

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Cruising

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The Atlantic Sailor’s Handbookby Alastair BuchanA how-to guide to the planning, prepara-tion, and execution of a blue-water passage. Buchan looks in detail at two

popular tracks—across the Atlantic and from the American eastern seaboard to the Caribbean—as well as passages within the Caribbean, discussing choos-ing/refitting a boat, insurance, safety, training crew, route planning, keeping

watch, weather routing, heavy-weather strategies, and disaster management.176pp. softcover 2009 $�9.95

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Your First Atlantic Crossingby Les Weatheritt3rd ed. An experienced cruiser’s insights into the social and nautical realities of fitting out, the comfort that detailed plan-ning brings, the frequency of impulsive decisions, life with a crew, the challenges of unexpected gales and calms, and the life-or-death decision to keep a watch. Lots of concrete advice on everything from process to ports of call. Crossing begins in the U.K. and includes tips on cruising the Caribbean.192pp. softcover 2009 $�5.00

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How to Sail on a Budgetby Alistair BuchanBuchan brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the question of finding sensible economies afloat, demonstrat-ing how to both cap costs and extend your cruising options. Lots of practical advice on how not to make your boat a

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Alan Villiers: Voyager of the Windsby Kate LanceA biography of Alan Villiers—distinguished sailor, prolific author, and gifted photographer—and his world. Born in Australia in 1903, Villiers’s intense fascination with the sea and sailing began early, and he made his first voyage

at 15. Subsequent cruises took him all over the world and included a whaling expedition to the Antarctic and a har-rowing passage from Australia to England. 320pp. hardcover 2009 $4�.95

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Square-Rigged Ships: An Introductionby Alan VilliersAn introduction to square-riggers—the ships, their design, their routes, and the specialist skills of the men who sailed them. Villiers provides both insights into the bygone era of tall ships and entertaining stories of perilous adventures at sea.112pp. hardcover 2009 $15.95

The Cruise of the Conradby Alan VilliersThe journal of a three-year (1934-36) circumnavigation on the fully-rigged Joseph Conrad. The trip’s memorable episodes include being blown on the Brooklyn Rocks in a blizzard, and nearly losing the ship on Wari Reef.416pp. softcover 2006 $19.95

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Cruising

hole in the water into which you pour all your money—including tips on purchase price, docking fees, navigation equipment, electronics, maintenance costs, dinghies, safety gear, and more. 160pp. softcover 2009 $22.95

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Sailing in Paradise: Yacht Charters Around the Worldby Rod HeikellA comprehensive guide to chartering worldwide. Heikell explains everything you need to know before you book a trip, covering visas, healthcare, money, and what to expect from foreign har-bours and anchorages. Includes a coun-try-by-country round-up of chartering areas with pros and cons, best times to visit, wind and sea conditions, harbours and anchorages, and much more.192pp. softcover 2009 $�4.95

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Occupation Circumnavigator: Sailing Around the Worldby Lars HasslerAn instructive account of how anyone can circumnavigate (or even sail for an extended period) without huge funds. Hassler originally set off intending to sail for three years, but by judiciously using his funds and topping them up by taking charter guests on cruises, he sailed for ten years. Woven into the book is advice about costs, distances, timing, power needs, food and medication—in other words, the practicalities that everyone needs to know about.288pp. softcover 2009 $29.95

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Handbook of Offshore Cruisingby Jim Howard2nd ed. Divided into four sections—the boat, systems and equipment, the voyage, and in port—this book discusses every-thing related to planning and executing an extensive cruise. Topics covered in-clude building versus buying a boat, size considerations, equipment and rigging, accommodations, mechanical and electri-cal systems, self-steering, routines at sea, safety, health, and much more.448pp. softcover 2009 $29.95

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The Frugal Yacht: An Introduction to Living Aboardby Linda Sloan & John SloanAn introductory guide to successfully and happily managing life aboard a boat. The Sloans have packed their book with practi-cal advice on boat and accessory purchases, maintenance and boat care, the real costs involved in owning a boat, important safety issues, boating laws, and even recipes for international food using local ingredients.240pp. hardcover 2009 $��.95

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The Modern Cruising Sailboatby Charles J. DoaneAn expert and comprehensive review of different types of sailboats, packed with information to help sailors identify and equip the boat that best suits their needs. Doane discusses 40 boats from 28 to 60 feet, includes photos and draw-ings, and provides an in-depth analysis of their strengths, weaknesses, and suit-ability for cruising.432pp. hardcover 2009 $49.95

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The Spice Necklace: A Food-Lov-er’s Caribbean Adventureby Ann VanderhoofThis is a book to savour. Vanderhoof takes readers along as she sails from

one Caribbean island to the next—gathering nutmeg in Grenada, hunt-ing crabs and freshwater crayfish in the mountains of Dominica, and go-ing wild about oregano-eating goats in the Dominican Republic. She is befriended by unforgettable island characters along the way, who share their own delicious recipes. 480pp. hardcover 2010 $�2.95

An Embarrassment of Mangoesby Ann VanderhoofIn Vanderhoof’s previous book, which was a national bestseller in Canada, Ann and her husband, Steve Manley, said goodbye to the Toronto rat race and sailed off on their Tartan 42, bound for the Caribbean. Ann’s descriptions of the sun-drenched landscapes, its enchanting characters, and the mouth-watering tastes of their new lifestyle take you along on their cruise. 320pp. softcover 2005 $21.00

A Taste of the Cruising Life

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Boat Maintenance/Electrical

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This Old Boatby Don Casey2nd ed. An invaluable tool for all who want to buy a second-hand sailboat and bring it up to snuff. Casey covers choosing a boat, making a reno plan, working with fibreglass, renovating rigging, overhauling winches, engines, and other mechanical systems, working with wood, canvas, and plastic, updating interiors, and more. Completely revised and updated, and packed with clear step-by-step illustrations and tutoring.544pp. hardcover 2009 $60.95

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Fiberglass Boat Repairs Illustrated by Roger MarshallAn entry-level guide to cosmetic and structural repairs for sail- and power-boat hulls and decks. Covers materials such as polyester, epoxy, fibreglass, carbon fibre, and core materials, and explains how to fix leaks, repair cracks, restore gelcoat, and fabricate new components. 192pp. softcover 2010 $29.95

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The Insider’s Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailingby Natalie SearsA professional shares the secrets that will help you make your sail- or pow-erboat shine. Sears recommends both generic and brand-name cleaning and maintenance products and fills you in on how to achieve maximum effect with minimum work using environmentally safe methods.176pp. softcover 2009 $24.95

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Essential Boat Radarby Bill JohnsonHere are the fundamentals of how to use a radar—everything from reading a radar screen, avoiding collisions, and tracking weather to navigating and piloting using a radar/map display.110pp. softcover 2009 $�5.95

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Icom M802 Radio Manual for “Idi-Yachts”by Capt. Marti BrownEasy-to-understand directions for getting the most from the highly capable and versatile Icom M802, including how to send and receive SSB Digital Selective Calling transmissions. 192pp. spiral 2009 $45.95

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The Galley: How Things Workby Donald Launer Renovate or update your galley with Launer’s in-depth study of its infrastruc-ture. He covers all available equipment and how it works, and provides installa-tion guidelines and suggestions. 112pp. softcover 2009 $17.95

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Practical Boat Mechanicsby Ben L. EvridgeCovers fixes for gasoline and diesel engines, enabling the non-mechanic to repair failed machinery with basic tools under adverse conditions. Troubleshooting information is organized around what you can see, hear, touch, taste or smell. Each symptom includes level of emergency and suggested actions.304pp. softcover 2009 $��.95


Boat Construction & Design

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Physics of Sailing by John KimballA broad-based, accessible introduction to the basic science underlying the sport of sailing. Kimball illustrates how physics can be used in many ways to understand the principles of sailboat propulsion, how sailing has developed in parallel with scientific ideas, and how a scientific understanding of the boat, wind, and water can lead to more skillful sailing.304pp. softcover 2010 $59.95

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Small Trimarans: An Introductionby Joe FarinaccioA great source of information for sailors and prospective boatbuilders about today’s production and home-built small trimarans. Farinaccio includes interviews with designers and builders and looks at the purpose behind specific designs, as well as their characteristics, perfor-mance, rigging, and maintenance issues.190pp. softcover 2009 $26.95

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Woodstrip Rowing Craftby Susan Van LeuvenWoodstrip construction can produce sophisticated hull shapes, yet its build-ing techniques can be mastered by the hobby builder. Photos and text take you through every step required to create two elegant boats: one for sport fishing and one for sculling. 288pp. hardcover 2009 $6�.95

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Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boatsby Nic ComptonBoat designer Ian Oughtred challenges the popular idea that beautiful boats are beyond the reach of ordinary people. He designs lovely yet inexpensive wooden boats that are ideal for amateur construc-tion, drawing inspiration from traditional craft. Compton examines the designer’s philosophy, crafts, and the broader picture: the wooden boat movement (particularly eco-friendly designs with integrity) and its ever-growing worldwide popularity. 160pp. hardcover 2009 $50.00

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Catamarans: Tomorrow’s Superyachtsby Gregor Tarjan Building on the story told in his previous book (Catamarans: The Complete Guide for Cruising Sailors, available at $49.95), Tarjan analyzes how big ocean racers, the luxury charter environment, and new technologies have influenced the development of the luxury catamaran.220pp. hardcover 2009 $65.00

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Aero-Hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachtsby Fabio FossatiA long-awaited work by the scientific co-ordinator for sailboat wind-tunnel testing at Milan Polytechnic. Fossati’s technical analysis of yacht design covers both theory and testing and is drawn from years of research as well as tank and wind-tunnels testing. It reflects the state-of-the-art performance-prediction approaches that underlie all modern yacht design. 368pp. softcover 2009 $60.95

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Building Badger & the Benford Sailing Dory Designsby Jay Benford & Pete HillJay Benford’s Badger sailing dory was popularized by the bestselling book Voyaging on a Small Income. This new publication focusses on how to build one, giving you detailed drawings and insights from a skilled Badger builder. It also includes instructions for other Benford designs, such as the twin-keel cutter, the Baby Badger, and the sailing dory Donna, and gives tips on the best tools and materials. Each boat’s sailing capabilities and clever innovations are discussed.128pp. softcover 2010 $�0.00

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Canoe and Kayak Building the Light and Easy Wayby Sam RizzettaRizzetta presents a quick-and-easy composite construction method that makes Kevlar and carbon-fibre boats

cheap and feasible for hobbyists. Plans for an ergonomically designed canoe (that makes paddling easier and more comfortable) and two additional small boats are included. Rizzetta’s use of foam flotation is aimed at making canoes and kayaks safe and unsinkable. 272pp. softcover 2009 $29.95


Picture & Coffee Table Books

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Outrageous Yachtsby Jill Bobrow, Kenny Wooton & Dana JinkinsAn insider’s look at 20 megayachts— vessels from 42 to 129 metres (138 to 424 feet)—featuring tours of each vessel and info on the builders and designers. Yachts presented include Larry Ellison’s Rising Sun, Roman Abramovich’s Pelorus, and Tom Perkins’s Maltese Falcon. For those with the desire and means, there’s a chapter on chartering megay-achts in the Grenadines, French Polyne-sia, and Antarctica.224pp. hardcover 2009 $64.99

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Afloat on the Tide: Wooden Dinghies, Prams, Skiffs and Other Rowboatsby Nancy Rich & Peter H. SpectreA reflective journey through the strik-ingly beautiful world of small wooden craft. Images are taken along the Atlan-tic coast from Newport, Rhode Island, to Nova Scotia, and paired with quotations from great thinkers. Also includes a short story from the experienced pen of Spectre, who is the former editor of Wooden Boat magazine (and now helms Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors).230pp. softcover 2009 $29.95

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Essential Sailing Destinationsedited by Adrian MorganAn ideal companion for sofa-bound planners on long winter evenings! Fifteen top yachting writers—including Jimmy Cornell, Tom Cunliffe, and Tim Jef-frey—write about their dream landfalls. All are illustrated by alluring images and augmented with useful facts such as average temperatures, the best time to visit, and the prevailing winds. 320pp. hardcover 2008 $�4.95

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Sailing Around the Worldby Carlo Auriemma & Elisabetta Eordegh

In 1993, the authors set out to circumnavigate the globe in a specially designed 44-foot ketch: the Barca Pulita, which means “clean boat.” They had two goals: to chronicle Earth’s last un-spoiled natural locations, and to make the least possible environmental impact. In this book they share 80 of the most memorable wonders they encountered. Stunningly beautiful colour photographs.304pp. hardcover 2009 $45.00

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Around the World Under Sailby Cord Troebst, Sabine Driessle & Leue HolgerWelcome to ocean cruis-ing as it’s done aboard three fabulous cruise-ships-with-a-difference: Royal Clipper, Star Clipper, and Star Flyer. This vicarious cruise on these luxuriously appointed tall ships includes island-hopping in the Aegean, touring the Caribbean, and making passage through the Suez Canal. 200pp. hardcover 2009 $72.00

The Breathtaking Beauty of Sail

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Chris-Craft Boatsby Jack Savage & Anthony Mollica, Jr.This illustrated history of the Michi-gan-based Chris-Craft Company and its magnificent powerboats features great colour photographs of restored and factory-original runabouts and cruisers. Accompanying text traces the evolution of Chris-Craft boats from the early years of hand building through the move to fibreglass hulls.192pp. softcover 2009 $27.50

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Extreme Sailby Oliver DewarWith 200 stunning action photos, this book is a unique collection of extreme

sailing challenges. Racer Ellen MacAr-thur provides the foreword, and there’s a list of extreme sailing events and competitions. Compact size.160pp. hardcover 2009 $�2.95

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The Lost Ships of Robert Ballardby Robert Ballard & Rick ArchboldA lavishly illustrated underwater tour of great lost liners—Titanic, Britannic, Empress of Ireland, Andrea Doria, and oth-ers. High-quality underwater images reveal the ships as they are today, eerily preserved in the blue depths; a host of paintings, period photographs, and illustrations recall the splendour of their lives above the waves.256pp. softcover 2009 $4�.95

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The Heart of the Great Aloneby David Hempleman-Adams, Emma Stuart & Sophie GordonA beautiful collection of images from Scott’s and Shackleton’s early 20th-century voyages. The photogra-phers—Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley—hauled bulky cameras and glass-plate negatives across the Antarctic landscape to record some of the earliest images of humans in this forbidding environment: ships encased in ice floes, ice cliffs and ravines, camp-sites and dog sleds, and the incompara-ble beauty of the native flora and fauna.240pp. hardcover 2009 $59.00



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Ultimate Sailing Adventures: 100 Extraordinary Experiences on the Waterby Miles KendallThis lavishly illustrated book features stories and images of sailing races, gorgeous locations, and classic passages. Learn about chartering the world’s larg-est sloop, dodging pirates in the Red Sea, gastro-cruising in Cornwall, and climb-ing the rigging on a tall ship.256pp. softcover 2009 $47.95

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Ultimate Diving Adventures: 100 Extraordinary Experiences Under Waterby Len Deeley & Karen GarganiThe other side of the picture features images from the finest dives around the globe. Enjoy an armchair version of what it’s like to swim with frog fish and pygmy seahorses in the Lembeh Strait, tour shipwrecks such as the sunken Thistlegorm and Lusitania, explore shark-inhabited reefs in

Costa Rica, and discover the Blue Hole in Gozo.224pp. softcover 2009 $47.95

Photography at Seaby Fred Barter & Patrick RoachDo you want to be able to capture for yourself the glamour and excitement of sailing yachts under full sail and motor-boats at full throttle, or close encounters from seemingly impossible angles? This is your ticket to making better images. Barter and Roach cover composing the shot, capturing groups of boats, shooting from up the mast and on the bow, and taking good action shots.160pp. softcover 2009 $�9.95

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The Frigate Surprise by Brian Lavery & Geoff HuntFew fictional naval fiction vessels are more famous than the HMS Surprise (featured in Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels), but few people know that this 28-gun frigate had an eventful real life in the French and the Brit-ish navies. This sumptuous volume describes both her actual and fictional careers, and includes construction and fit-out details, line drawings and histori-cal artwork, plus shots of the ship and models used in the film “Master & Commander.”144pp. hardcover 2009 $44.00


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Morning Light DVDThis thrilling documentary of the 2006 Transpac—the 2,300-mile endurance sailboat race across the Pacific—was filmed aboard a high-tech sloop crewed by 15 rookie sailors. 98 min.2009 $�5.99

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Sail Simulator 5 CD-ROMVirtual sailing has never been so realis-tic. Choose your own boat and navigate through different sailing areas. Practise your navigation skills, experiment with the autopilot or GPS, choose your own weather. System requirements: PC with Windows XP or Vista with DX9 video card with Shader model 3 or higher. 2009 $79.95


Picture Books/Gift Ideas

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Spanish Castle to White Night: The Race Around the World (Book & DVD package)by Mark ChisnellCompleting the Volvo Ocean Race is a supreme human achievement. The handful of sailors who finish the race will have been through every emo-tion, their human story intertwined with the raw elements of nature and the extraordinary technology on which their life depends. Spanish Castle to White Knight is the official record of the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race. The text is accompanied by stunning images taken by a profes-sional team of photographers that included Rick Tomlinson and Rick Deppe, as well as photos by the racing crews themselves. The DVD, which is included with the book,

covers the highs and lows of a race that pushed boats to the breaking point.240pp. hardcover 2009 $64.95

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Spanish Castle to White Night: The Race Around the World (DVD)by Mark Chisnell For those who just want to watch the action, the DVD can be purchased separately. It tells the story of the 37,000 mile 2008-09 Volvo Race from Alicante to St Petersburg from all angles and viewpoints: on board, post- and pre-race interviews, aerial footage and the thousands of hours of film shot by the onboard camera-men. 150 mins.2009 $29.95

Volvo Ocean Race

jOSHUA SLOCUM: ORIGINAL SINGLEHANDERSailing Alone Around the World by Capt. Joshua Slocum“I had resolved on a voyage around the world, and as the wind on the morn-ing of April 24, 1895, was fair, at noon I weighed anchor, set sail, and filled away from Boston….” So begins Slocum’s own account of his epic 46,000-mile solo voyage around the world in the 37-foot Spray—still one of the major feats of singlehanded voyaging. This is the Dover paperback edition.294pp. softcover 1956 $10.95

Sailing Alone Around the World by Capt. Joshua SlocumIf you’re looking for a more substantial version of Slocum’s classic (for yourself

or to give as a gift), choose this compact, hardcover edition from Shambhala Publications. This version is nicely bound with a ribbon attached to the binding to mark your place. 304pp. hardcover 2005 $2�.00

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The Annotated Sailing Alone Around the Worldby Capt. Joshua Slocum, annotated by Rod ScherScher provides explanations, commen-taries, clarifications, and the historical context to make Slocum’s masterpiece more accessible to today’s readers—be they sailors or landlubbers.320pp. softcover 2009 $19.95

Capt. joshua Slocumby Victor SlocumJoshua Slocum’s son penned this vivid account of exciting days spent sailing with his famous father in the China Sea, Alaskan waters, off the coast of South America, and other far-off locations. This edition also includes much previously un- published information about the Spray and her pioneer voyage. First published in 1950.384pp. softcover 1993 $16.95

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The Extraordinary Life and Epic journey of joshua Slocum (DVD)A beautifully shot and artfully narrated biography of the life and career of the in-dependent circumnavigator. You’ll meet Slocum as a runaway teen, a sea captain in the days of square riggers, an outrun-ner of pirates, outsmarter of natives, and the original “roughing it” travel writer. Includes visits to modern-day replicas of Slocum’s Spray. 48 min.2009 $�0.95

2009 marks 100 years since the mysterious disappearance of the first man to circumnavigate solo in a sailing yacht. Born in Nova Scotia, Joshua Slocum charted a course that many have since followed. These are a few of the titles that explore his life and deeds.


Gift Ideas

Gift Ideas

KNOTS

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The Chapman Deck of Essential Knotsby Pat PiperA full-colour 52-card deck with step-by-step illustrations of 47 essential boating knots and how to tie them. Portable and practical—and a great stocking stuffer.52 cards 2009 $10.95

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Skipper’s Onboard Knot Guide: Knots, Bends, Hitches and Splicesedited by Heinrich BauermeisterA handy, splash-proof, and easy-to-use guide to 40 of the most useful knots, bends, and splices—all demonstrated with clear step-by-step in-sequence photos.40pp. spiral 2009 $20.00

HUMOUR

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Heave Ho: My Little Green Book of Seasicknessby Charles Mazel This salute to a sailor’s most dreaded ailment is based on the premise that seasickness can be funny—especially if you’re not the one who’s suffering from it. Disgusting and hilarious. A tiny book at 12 x 9 cm (5 x 3.5 in.).96pp. hardcover 2009 $�.00

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Out of Our Depthby Mike PeytonPeyton has a knack for spotting sailors’ weaknesses, foibles, and embarrassing moments and turning them into hilarious cartoons of instantly familiar situations. From shore-based faux pas to mishaps afloat, racing misjudge- ments to boat-handling incompetence, he captures red-faced moments for the smug enjoyment of armchair and active sailors.96pp. softcover 2009 $1�.95

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The Trouble with Old Boatsby Adrian MorganA long-awaited collection of the best of Adrian Morgan’s columns from Classic Boat magazine. Morgan muses on the world of traditional boats and the joys of building, sailing, and working on them. Billed as a kind of Zen and the Art of Wooden Boatbuilding, this book will resonate with classic boat enthusiasts everywhere. Illustrated by Charlotte Waters.96pp. softcover 2009 $17.00

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Kids’ Books

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The Pop-Up Book of Shipsby David Hawcock & Dr. Eric KentlyThe world’s maritime past—and marine innovations—spring to life in this fascinating pop-up book. Early explorers (from the Santa Maria to the Mayflower), pirate ships, frigates (such as the Bon-homme Richard and the U.S.S. Constitution), a Mississippi riverboat, a superbly crafted America’s Cup yacht, the S.S. Normandie ocean liner, and even aircraft carriers such as the Intrepid or Enterprise are all here. Ages 5 to 10.6pp. hardcover 2009 $45.00

Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilusby Ferdinand Zoticus deLessups & Dugald A. Steer What if a 16-year-old assistant shipped aboard the narwhal-shaped submarine Nautilus, and became the sole survivor

of its final ill-fated voyage? What if he later told his adventures to Jules Verne, who then penned 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea based on his story? This book is both the fictional young man’s own account of his 1866 voyage of discovery, and a clever, discovery-packed book. It marries real facts about shipwrecks, coral reefs, ice canyons, and sharks, with tidbits on underwater wonders, including the legendary island of Atlantis. Ages 7 to 10.32pp. hardcover 2009 $2�.00

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My First Book of Knotsby Jan Jager & Brendt SundstenA full-colour, step-by-step illustrated guide for young knot enthusiasts. More than 50 useful knots are presented in a way that will help parents and children learn together. Ages 7 to 10.48pp. hardcover 2009 $15.95


Nautical Trivia: The Sailing Board Gameby Rob DodsonFirst launched in 2000, this popular high-quality board game is once more available! Designed for both beginner and experienced sailors, the game combines the strategy of a sailing race with the popular concept of a trivia game. Chang-ing winds, tides, tacking, racing strategy, and nautical knowl-edge are all combined and with the roll of a cube determine whether the driving force that propels your boat will be by knowledge or by chance. 2009 $6�.95

Nautical Trivia is Back

Components of the Game...• Game Board (28" x 20")• 576 challenging Trivia Questions• Jolly Roger Cards• Treasure Chest Cards• Low Tide Tales• Four Pewter Sailboats• Pewter Lighthouse Finish Marker• One Cube• Sand Tide Timer• Wind Rose Spinner

Kids’ Books

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See How They Go! BoatA great introduction to all kinds of watercraft—from canoes to cruise ships. Colourful boat stickers included. Ages 2 to 5.20pp. softcover 2009 $4.99

Sailing Home: A Story of a Childhood at Seaby Gloria Rand & Ted RandGames of tag on deck, swings tied to the masts, a floating farmyard, first-hand studies of geography, astronomy, and ce-

lestial navigation—this was what child-hood was like for four children growing up on a four-masted sailing barque in the 1800s. Based on the journal kept by Captain Madsen and his daughter Ena. Ages 8 and up.40pp. softcover 2006was $�.50 | now $�.99

Toy Boatby Randall de Seve & Loren LongOne day, the wind pushes a little boy’s toy boat out into the wide lake. There, the boat must face fierce waves, a grumpy ferry, a sassy schooner, and a growling speed boat. How the boat misses the boy! But if he is going to survive, he must figure a way to do it on his own. Ages 2 and up. 40pp. hardcover 2007was $21.00 | now $9.99

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Paper Yachts: Streamlined Designs and Water-Resis-tant Templates to Make and Sailby Nic ComptonFor the grown-up kid in everyone! Compton illustrates how to make miniature paper versions of four classes of competitive yachts, including America’s Cup and Extreme 40s (16 templates are included). His detailed instructions and illustrations help you fold and launch each one, then you can captain it in the tub, down the stream, or in the sea—or use specially designed courses for match racing. Lots of trivia and and gorgeous photos.80pp. hardcover 2009 $25.99

Paper Captain: The Paper Boat Captain’s Manualby Juliette Cezzar & W.J. Holland, Jr.Twenty beautiful die-cut paper model boats—from speed-boat to tug and luxury liner—plus detailed instructions for deploying your fleet.208pp. softcover 2009 $�1.95

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Great Lakes Ships & Shipping

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Deckhand: Life on Freighters of the Great Lakesby Nelson HaydamackerAn insider’s view of intriguing (and mundane) details of the life of a deck-hand aboard these gritty cargo vessels. Haydamacker’s experiences in the early 1960s included boisterous saloons in port, monster ice jams, near drownings, and the daily drudgery of “soogey-ing“—cleaning dirt and grime from the ships. He worked aboard five Interlake Steamship Company vessels.152pp. softcover 2009 $25.95

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Beaconsfield, Mohawk and the Red Bargesby Gene Onchulenko & Skip GillhamA history of each of the fleets of the Beaconsfield Steamship Company, the Mohawk Navigation Company, and the Red Barge Lines. All of these were part of the enterprise of Robert A. Campbell who has an extensive resume realted to Great Lakes shipping.126pp. softcover 2009 $24.95

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Buckets and Belts: Evolution of the Great Lakes Self-Unloadersby William Lafferty & Valerie van HeestThe authors explore more than a centu-ry of innovative technological advance-ments in bulk cargo transport, from the Hennepin’s conversion to a self-unloader in 1902 to today’s thousand-foot-long

mammoth lakers. Meet the people who designed these vessels, the crew who sailed them, and a few of the ships that went to the bottom of the lakes.303pp. softcover 2009 $�4.95

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Great Lakes Shipping Ports and Cargoesby Patrick D. LapinskiThe contemporary and historic photo-graphs in this book reveal a rarely seen slice of industrial America. All of the prima-ry loading and unloading ports from Lake Superior to Lake Erie are pictured, from the grain terminals of Thunder Bay and the ore docks of Minnesota’s north shore to the sprawling Midwest Energy coal dock in Superior. Watch as these giant ships and cargoes go “down below” on the Cuyahoga River and inside the heart of the U.S. Steel Works in Gary, Indiana.160pp. softcover 2009 $4�.95

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Wood on the Bottomby Frederick StonehouseStorms, collisions, poor navigation, bad luck, and human folly have all sent hun-dreds of wooden ships to the bottom of the Great Lakes, where they now quietly rot into the murk. Stonehouse visits a dozen Great Lakes shipwrecks—some well-known, such the Alvin Clarke and Lady Elgin, and others who are less famil-iar such as Persian and Oriole. 202pp. softcover 2009 $21.95

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The New Cunard Queensby Nils SchwerdtnerA lavish tribute to three regal vessels in the world’s best known cruise-ship line. The author blends maritime history with contempo-rary analysis of the Queen Elizabeth 2, the Queen Mary 2’s first years, and the conception, building, and 2007 maiden voyage of the lavish new Queen Victoria.288pp. hardcover 2008 $54.95

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Ships of the White Star Lineby Richard de Kerbrech At the beginning of the 20th century, the White Star Line set the standard for luxury with its new Olympic class ships. De Kerbrech describes all 89 of its vessels, serving up both detailed technical information and vivid accounts of the voyages and incidents, including the loss of the White Star Line’s famously ill-starred Titanic.240pp. hardcover 2009 $��.95

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SS Leviathan: America’s First Superlinerby Brent I. HoltThe Leviathan (christened the Vaterland in her native Germany) was the first American superliner. During the 1920s she was one of the most popular ships in the U.S. (and ports far beyond her shores), famous for her exquisite interiors and effective engineering. This is Brent Holt’s affectionate pictorial tribute.120pp. softcover 2009 $41.95

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Tugboats on Puget Soundby Chuck Fowler & Mark FreemanFowler and Freeman pair photos galore with meaty, authoritative captions that illuminate the towboating history of Puget Sound—right up to today’s high-tech tractor tugs. 128pp. softcover 2009 $2�.95

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RMS Lusitania: The Ship and Her Recordby Eric SauderShe was once the fastest ship in the world—the first of the superliners. From her first sumptuous sailing to her tragic sinking by a U-boat during World War I, the short career of RMS Lusitania contained both glory and tragedy. Sauder is the foremost expert on the liner; he’s dived on her wreck, and packs this history with photos, including archival images

not seen since the early 20th century.128pp. softcover 2009 $�0.95

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The Lost Ship SS Waratah: Searching for the Titanic of the Southby P.J. SmithThe SS Waratah set sail from Sydney, Australia, in 1909, bound for England via South Africa—but somewhere between Durban and Cape Town the ship vanished. No trace of her has ever been found. Writer Clive Cussler even mount-

ed a million-dollar search mission, but the mystery endures. P.J. Smith transcribed diaries and researched the wider story of the Waratah in his unique history.192pp. softcover 2009 $27.95

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SS Atlantic: The White Star Line’s First Disaster at Seaby Greg Cochkanoff with Bob ChaulkThe SS Atlantic had 18 successful crossings under her keel when she ran aground off the coast of Nova Scotia early on the morning of April 1, 1873, and quickly sank. Her hold was filled with immigrants voyaging from Liverpool to New York; 562 people on board were lost—most of them women and children. The two Nova Scotian authors, both divers, piece together the story of the worst marine disaster of the 19th century.160pp. softcover 2009 $24.95

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The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescueby Michael, J. Tougias & Casey ShermanA ferocious storm off the New England coast in the winter of 1952 broke two ill-fated oil tankers in two. This is the story of the Coast Guard’s attempt to rescue the survivors, who huddled inside the broken halves of their ships. Setting out from the coast of Cape Cod into 70-foot seas in small wooden vessels, the rescue crews were fully aware that their mission could easily become a suicide voyage.224pp. hardcover 2009 $�2.99

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Terror on the Seas: True Tales of Modern-day Piratesby Daniel SekulichAn eye-opening look into the world of high-seas piracy, which is now a multi-national, multibillion-dollar enterprise controlled by organized crime syndicates and regional warlords. Sekulich takes you to some of the most dangerous waters on the planet and introduces you to victims of attacks, those fighting the perils, and even the pirates themselves.320pp. hardcover 2009 $�1.95


S.O.S.—Disaster at Sea

Captain Bob BartlettIf you haven’t met “Captain Bob”—Newfoundland’s brilliant Arctic mariner—it’s time to take a closer look at his deeds.

The Last Voyage of the Karlukby Captain Bob BartlettThis is the captain’s own gripping first-hand account of the ill-fated Karluk voyage—the only expedition in his long career on which anyone under his care perished. It was a nightmarish year-long struggle that called for super-human endurance, and his book is one of the most compelling survival stories ever written.300pp. softcover 2007 $21.95

Sails Over Iceby Captain Bob BartlettIn this volume Bartlett describes the Arctic voyages in his beloved wooden schooner, the Effie M. Morrissey, between 1925 and 1933. Crewed by young, keen recruits from New England’s fine families, as well as by Bartlett relatives from Brigus, the little ship explored coastal Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, collecting scientific specimens and Inuit artifacts for societies and museums throughout North America, and capturing polar bears, walrus, and muskox for zoos. Great adventures in the white spaces on the charts, and many a close call.320pp. softcover 2008 $21.95

The Log of the Bob Bartlettby Captain Bob BartlettBartlett’s first book tells of his roots and boyhood in Brigus, Newfoundland, his early sailing career in the Labrador, and provides his own take on two early historic efforts—his voyages (and over-ice treks) with Robert Peary in search of

the North Pole, and the dreadful ordeal of the 1913 Karluk expedition. 307pp. softcover 2006 $19.95

The Ice Master: The Doomed 1913 Voyage of the Karluk and the Miraculous Rescueby Jennifer NivenAn amazing story of personal courage and the will to survive. In 1913, the Canadian Arctic Expedition sailed from British Columbia on a voyage of discovery. Captain Bob Bartlett commanded its flagship, the Karluk. North of Alaska, with the ship caught in the ice, expedition commander Vilhjalmur Stefansson took a party ashore to hunt; while they were gone the Karluk was blown far out to sea. The crew was trapped for months and given up for lost. In January the ship finally sunk; the survivors walked over shifting pack ice to an uninhabited island off the Russian coastline. Bartlett then set off with one Inuit companion on a 700-mile trek to bring help. 432pp. softcover 2001 $16.25

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The Telescope: A Short Historyby Richard DunnDunn’s refreshing cross-disci-plinary approach explores the history of the telescope and its impact on culture, warfare, and science. A unique history

of one of the world’s greatest inventions.192pp. hardcover 2009 $26.95

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The Island of Canadaby Victor Suthren Not only does Canada have the longest coastline of any nation, its lake and river system is the world’s largest. Suthren paints a sweeping picture that traces the development of the Canadian psyche as it has been shaped by its waters—from the earliest days of Inuit and Aboriginal hunters, the Norse, Basque, Spanish, and French adventurers and fishermen, and the explorers of the Pacific coast and the Arc-tic, to the royal fleets of Britain and France, privateers, pirates and merchantmen, the fur trade, and the great Age of Sail. 384pp. softcover 2009 $24.95

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Half Moon by Douglas HunterThe year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the Hudson River. His explorations reshaped the history of the New World and laid the foundation upon

which New York would grow to become a global capital. Hunter’s research sheds new light on Hudson’s rogue voy-age; his book is a painstaking reconstruction of the course of the Half Moon, gleaned from logbooks and diaries.352pp. hardcover 2009 $�5.00

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Navigation Through the Agesby Donald Launer Launer traces the development of this key nautical art/science by discussing the navigational tools invented by each age and civilization. The path leads from the Kamal of the Arabs and the lead line first used by the Romans through to radio and satellite communication devices that make life much easier for today’s mariners.208pp. softcover 2009 $2�.95

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Start to Winby Eric Twiname3rd ed. Twiname’s masterpiece of instructive writing became legendary in the dinghy racing world as soon as it was published. Its fans are legion—new and old will welcome this title back to their shelf. The champion British sailor died in 1979; this edition of his essential book has been updated to correspond to the 2009 IYR Rules. 224pp. softcover 2009 $29.95

A Guide to the Racing Rules (CD-ROM) by RulesMasterThis comprehensive, highly interactive learning program is suitable for all ages and experience levels. Instruction is fully narrated and features realistic three-di-mensional animations and custom quiz-zes. Includes an electronic version of the official 2009–12 Racing Rules. Windows CD-ROM.$5�.95

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Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finishby Barry PickthallAn introduction to small-boat sailing with step-by-step illustrations and info on singlehanded dinghies and planing craft. Pickthall covers everything: choosing and transporting the boat, sailing for the first time and understand-ing the points of sail, more advanced dinghy sailing, the basics of racing, and much more.192pp. softcover 2009 $�5.95

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Seamanship Secrets: 125 Tips and Techniques...for Power or Sailby John JamiesonBe a better skipper and navigator with Jamieson’s techniques and highly useful tips for coastal cruising under sail or power. His seamanship advice covers docking and manoeuvring, diesel engine maintenance, passage-making at night and in heavy weather, weather tracking, collision avoidance, and sail repair.240pp. softcover 2009 $22.95

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Fast Track to Sailing: Learn to Sail in Three Daysby Steve Colgate & Doris ColgateIn this new volume, the Colgates tailor the proven instructional methods used at their Offshore Sailing School for would-be sailors who have big dreams but only a little time. Their approach is designed for three days of intensive in-struction, but the method can be easily adapted to any learning pace. 128pp. softcover 2009 $21.95

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Yachting: Start to Finishby Barry PickthallTurning his attention to keelboats, Pick-thall here explains the basic principles and techniques of sailing offshore and racing. Packed with useful tips, colour

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illustrations, and photos, this book has a rugged cover and a handy size, so lends itself well to keeping on board—great for learning, developing, or refreshing your skills.192pp. softcover 2009 $�2.95

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The Book of Navigation: Traditional Navigation Techniques for Boating and Yachtingby Tim BartlettEverything a boater needs to know to safely and accurately navigate a yacht or motorboat from port to port. Bartlett uses clear diagrams, examples, and colour photographs throughout, and covers every step and tool in navigation, from choosing the charts (paper and electronic) to making the passage.176pp. softcover 2009 $19.95

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Chapman Piloting & Seamanshipby Charles B. Husick66th ed. The leading how-to reference for both power and sail boaters for nearly a century has once again been updated. With its 1,500-plus colour illustrations and charts, exploded views, and cutaways, Chapman’s is the “bible” of boating. Everything from anchoring to weather is covered in the encyclopedic compendi-um, and there’s a comprehensive glossary.928pp. hardcover 2009 $77.95

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Sailing for Everyoneby Simon WattsA primer on small-boat sailing written in a friendly and clear style for novices of any age. Chapters include About the Wind, Too Much Wind, Arrivals and De-partures, Securing Boats, When Things Go Wrong, Rules of the (Maritime) Road, Knots, Splices and Whippings, and Language of the Sea.120pp. softcover 2009 $12.95

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Maintain and Improve Your Powerboatby Paul EsterleMore than 100-plus useful projects for powerboaters: maintenance, repairs, and upgrades that will improve the comfort, appearance, value, safety, and enjoyment of boats under 35 feet. Standard maintenance jobs (such as changing engine oil and winterizing), minor repairs, and upgrades (such as making new storage areas and improving fuel efficiency) are all covered.320pp. softcover 2009 $�0.95

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Power Boating for Dummiesby Randy VanceThis practical and easy-to-follow guide covers all essential topics and skills, from licensing and equipping to docking and maintaining your powerboat.368pp. softcover 2009 $25.99

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Motor Boating: Start to Finishby Barry PickthallWhether it is a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), fishing boat, motor cruiser, or sports boat, this is the ultimate guide to choosing, maintaining, and navigating one—with tips on boat parts and safety at sea.192pp. softcover 2009 $�5.95

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Motor Boat Manualby Dennis WattsPacked with well-illustrated practi-cal information and handy tips for new and existing boatowners who have good basic DIY skills. Watts outlines powerboat maintenance, repairs, and improvements, as well as buying a boat and safe boating and handling.176pp. hardcover 2009 $�9.95

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The Sailing Bible: The Complete Guide for All Sailors, from Novice to Expertby Jeremy Evans, Pat Manley & Barrie SmithThe authors have packed this reference with everything you need to know to get the most out of the sport. They cover dinghies and yachts, cruising and racing, launching, helming on a trapeze, racing tactics, tides, charts, and navigation, anchoring and marina berthing, ropes and flags, boat etiquette and seamanship, safety, emergencies… and even more.400pp. hardcover 2009 $�9.95

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The Blue Book of Sailing: The 27 Keys to Sailing Masteryby Adam CortCort, a former editor of Sailing magazine, believes that if you understand the “why” of things nautical, you’ll be able to come up with the best “how” in any situation. Learn his 27 core principles and you will be able to tie any knot, shape any sail, and take the helm of any boat, no matter how large or unfamiliar. This book is both timeless and right up-to-the-minute. 304pp. softcover 2009 $24.95

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26 Feet to the Charlottesby June CameronA mutual love of sailing, fishing, and

beachcombing brought June Cameron and Paul Holsinger together, but it was their shared sense of adventure that took them to Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands). In 1983, the couple crossed the no-toriously challenging Hecate Strait in the 26-foot wooden sloop Wood Duck—a major undertaking for the small craft. The cruise brought them great rewards.240pp. softcover 2009 $20.95

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The Motion of the Oceanby Janna Cawrse EsareyJanna and Graeme decided to tie the knot then untie the lines on a beat-up old sailboat for a most unusual honey-moon: a two-year Pacific voyage. They soon found themselves at the mercy of poachers, under the spell of cross-dress-ers, and under the gun of a less-than-sober tattooist—and encountered do-or-die moments that threatened their safety, their sanity, and their marriage.336pp. softcover 2009 $19.95

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Pacific Ladyby Sharon Sites AdamsSharon Adams discovered sailing almost by accident, following her second husband’s death. She bought a boat six weeks after her first sailing lesson, and in 1965 made history as the first woman to sail solo from the mainland United States to Hawaii. Four years later she

crossed the Pacific, again alone, from Yokohama to San Diego. This is the story of her various journeys of discovery.240pp. hardcover 2008 $27.50


Weather

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Instant Storm Forecastingby Alan WattsPractical explanations and useful tables make this an invaluable tool for assess-ing your chances of being caught in a storm and predicting how severe the storm is likely to be.64pp. softcover 2009 $16.00

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Storms and Wild Waterby Dag PikePike describes the experiences and tac-tics that small boats and large ships have used to fight their way through storms to safety—and the photographs hammer home the sheer power of nature. All kinds of wild weather are covered—in-cluding how, where, and why specific types of storms form. Fascinating, infor-mative, and occasionally scary.160pp. softcover 2009 $29.95

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Weather Wise: Reading Weather Signsby Alan WattsA guide to weather phenomena for all outdoors enthusiasts—sailors, climbers, skiers, fishermen, and golfers. Watts explains how to predict what is coming, and assess how severe that weather will be and how it will affect you.160pp. softcover 2008 $26.00

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The Barometer Handbookby David BurchA good barometer is the key to good weather work. Burch explains how to evaluate barometer readings, do a simple calibration using convenient online re-sources, and how to use accurate pressure readings for marine navigation. He in-cludes monthly mean sea level pressures worldwide and their standard deviations.248pp. softcover 2009 $�6.95

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First Aid at Sea by Douglas Justins & Colin Berry5th ed. Two experienced sailing doctors crafted this practi-cal, quick-reference source of reliable first-aid information. Coloured tabs provide instant access to solutions for medical emergencies at sea.24pp. spiral 2009 $20.00

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Skipper’s Onboard Emergency Guideby Hans DonatLifesaving advice in a concise, easy-to-use format. Donat covers the most common emergencies, including storms, injury or illness, hypothermia, man overboard, lee-shore situations, grounding, fire, dismasting, steering failure, leaks and holing, and more.26pp. spiral 2008 $20.00

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Emergency Companionby Jon WingeDetailed advice for dealing with most emergency situations. Spiral bound and packaged between handy splash-resistant covers for quick reference on deck.24pp. spiral 2009 $15.95

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PICTURE AND COFFEE TABLE BOOKSUnder Tow: A History of Tugs and Towingby Donal M. BairdBaird focuses on the tug’s evolving role in freight and ship handling, with particular attention to the history of tug companies around the world (and especially in Canada). 284pp. hardcover 2003was $55.95 | now $1�.99

Sailing Yachtsby Franco GiorgettiA magnificent book of beautifully reproduced paintings and photographic images that reveal the history of the sailing yacht. Spare but authoritative text details social and technical develop-ments through the decades. 328pp. hardcover 2006was $55.00 | now $19.99

HMCS Haida: Battle Ensign Flyingby Barry M. GoughGough describes the exploits and accomplishments of Canada’s most deco-rated warship, the Haida: the relief of Spitzbergen, the destruction of the German raider Scharnhorst,

the intense operations surrounding D-Day, the Haida’s work with French freedom fighters, and her Norwegian campaign. 260pp. hardcover 2000was $50.00 | now $14.99

32nd America’s Cup: A Photographic CelebrationThe official record of the 32nd America’s Cup (2007)—one of the world’s major sporting events and its most prestigious and longest-running sailing contest—provides a fascinating glimpse of an extravagant, fast-paced, and rarefied milieu. 240pp. hardcover 2007was $100.00 | now $24.99

Wood & Glory: Muskoka’s Classic Launchesby William Gray & Timothy Du Vernet A beautiful presentation of the spectacular wooden launches of Ontar-io’s Lake Muskoka region, in full colour with minimal text. Featuring images of fast boats at speed and at rest, this is an antique and classic- boat lover’s feast. 160pp. softcover 2004was $29.95 | now $12.99

Clipper Shipsby A.B.C. WhippleFrom their first ap-pearance in the 1840s, clipper ships stirred seafarers’ hearts with their beauty and speed. This book honours these amazing vessels with informative text, beautiful portraits by artist J.E. Butter-sworth, and historical photographs.

Ancient Marinersby Colin ThubronStep into the long-gone worlds of legendary kings of the sea. Cutaway diagrams of vessels, remarkable old paintings, and detailed photographs.

Armadaby Bryce WalkerAn informative account of the Spanish Armada as it waged battle on the sea.

Windjammersby Oliver E. AllenGruelling accounts of life at sea, and everything you want to know about

Windjammers—the huge square-rigged sailing vessels that valiantly challenged the steamships for control of the sea.

Men-of-Warby David HowarthEpic stories of the warships created by imperial powers, the Men-of-War, that formed into great Navies.

Venetiansby Colin ThubronA fascinating look into the two very different types of ships from early Ven-ice; the war galley (or longship) and the merchantman (the round ship).

The Seafarers Series from Time-LifeEach book in this series has full-colour illustrations, photos, diagrams, and an informative text. Approx. 175 pages each, hardcover.

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PRACTICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEThe Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motorsby Tim BartlettAiming his instructions at boatowners (not experienced mechanics), Bartlett explains both two- and four-stroke engines, covering fuel and ignition systems, cooling and lubrication, the electrical system, the transmission and controls, and more. 96pp. softcover 2006was $29.95 | now $6.99

Des Pawson’s Knot Craftby Des PawsonThirty rope projects explained—every-thing from belts and key fobs to knife lanyards and boat fenders. Pawson presents each one using simple, step-by-step illustrations, explaining the background of traditional applications and showing how some projects can be used as a starting point for even more creations.96pp. softcover 2007was $21.95 | now $9.99

The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Oceansby Alison Muir-Bennett5th ed. A long-term cruising sailor and incurable traveller explains how to find crew openings and maximize your chances of being taken on, what to expect from different types of skippers, where and when yachts gather, and more. 112pp. softcover 2005was $2�.95 | now $�.99

Dinghy Cruisingby Margaret Dye3rd ed. Having inspired many sailors and families to cruise, experienced dinghy sailor Margaret Dye offers practical advice on all aspects of the sport—from how to choose a boat and its equipment to how to cook underway.224pp. softcover 2006was $�2.95 | now $�.99

Reeds Maritime Flag Handbookedited by Miranda Delmar-MorganA handy pocket-sized guide to national

maritime flags, special ensigns, yacht-club burgees, and signal flags. Also explains flag etiquette and usage.160pp. softcover 2006was $19.95 | now $6.99

Advice to the Sealornby Herb PaysonPayson has distilled more than two decades of sailing experience into a compendium that both weekend cruisers and bluewater adventurers will find entertaining and instructive.352pp. hardcover 1997was $50.00 | now $6.99

Knotsby Peter OwenThis essential reference for knot-tying teaches you more than 50 of the most useful knots for sailing and camping, and tells you when and how to use each one.80pp. softcover 1993was $19.95 | now $7.99

Cruising: The Basicsby Zora Aiken & David AikenA perfect guidebook for both weekend and long-distance cruisers under power or sail. The Aikens cover all the basics of navigation and good seamanship.144pp. softcover 2006was $1�.95 | now $5.99



Learn to Navigateby Basil Mosenthal5th ed. A good introduction to the basics of navigation. Mosenthal covers the essentials of reading a chart, under-standing tides, using navigation instru-ments, plotting a position, and planning a passage. 80pp. softcover 2007was $21.95 | now $�.99

The Sailing Fanaticby Christopher CaswellSome of the most notable quotes about the sea, boats, the weather, engines, racing, and philosophy are gathered here, from such well-known

personalities as William F. Buckley, Jr., Eugene O’Neill, John F. Kennedy, Sir Francis Chichester, Ted Heath, Ann Davison, Ted Turner, Jimmy Buffett, Rachel Carson, and many others. Pocket size.504pp. softcover 2006was $16.50 | now $4.99

ADVENTUREThe Wreck of the Medusa: The Most Famous Sea Disaster of the Nineteenth Centuryby Jonathan MilesIn June 1816, the flagship of a French expedition to Senegal ran aground on a sandbar. The privileged claimed the life-boats and 146 men and one woman were set adrift on a makeshift raft. Without a compass or many provisions, savaged by a storm the first night out, exposed to blistering sun during the following days, the survivors set upon each other. Mayhem, mutiny, and murder ensued.336pp. hardcover 2007was $�1.50 | now $9.99

Lone Voyager: The Extraordinary Adventures of Howard Blackburnby Joseph E. GarlandHoward Blackburn set sail from Gloucester Harbour in 1883 to fish from a dory with another man. A sudden squall erupted and their boat was blown offshore into the Atlantic, soon putting them at the mercy of freezing wind and rain. When his companion died, Black-burn rowed more than 100 miles to the Newfoundland coast.330pp. softcover 2000was $2�.95 | now $6.99

Men Against the Seaby Charles Nordhoff & James Norman HallThe epic story of the 19 loyal men who, with Captain Bligh at the helm, were set adrift in a 23-foot open launch following the mutiny on the Bounty. Their 3,600-mile voyage, told in this volume (the second in Nordhoff and Hall’s classic Bounty trilogy) remains one of the greatest feats of courage and adventure in the annals of the sea. 272pp. softcover 2003was $19.95 | now $6.99

Ghost Pirates and Other Tales of the High Seasedited by Tom McCarthySailors and lovers of literature will delight in meeting this collection of spirits from Davy Jones’s locker. From Daniel Defoe’s The Four Years Voyages of Capt. George Roberts to Tobias Smollet’s The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle and Washington Irving’s Adventures of the Black Fisherman, ghost pirates steal the souls of the doomed and frighten the innocent in these pages. 196pp. softcover 2007was $1�.95 | now $6.99

The Race: The First Non-Stop, Round-the-World, No-Holds-Barred Sailing Competitionby Tim ZimmermannA thrilling account of how and why participants risk millions of dollars and their lives to dash around the world in record time. In addition to telling the story of the race, Zimmerman chronicles the development of extreme sailing from 19th-century clipper ships to the huge, fast, unstable multihulled vessels that take up the challenge today.352pp. softcover 2004was $21.95 | now $5.99

Two in a Boat: A Marital Voyageby Gwyneth LewisWelsh poet Gwyneth Lewis traded her life ashore for living afloat on a small yacht with her husband Leighton, a former merchant navy bosun. Teaching themselves how to sail after they bought their boat, the hopeful couple set out to cross the Atlantic. 296pp. hardcover 2005was $�2.95 | now $6.99

The Gigantic Book of Sailing Storiesedited by Stephen BrennanA rich collection of sea stories for sailors old or young, the salty or the armchair-anchored. Great tales from Defoe, Hugo, Kipling, Melville, Crane, Poe, London, and many more. Each story is illustrated with black-and-white line art.776pp. hardcover 2008was $�1.95 | now $14.99



Following Seas: Sailing the Globe, Sounding a Lifeby Beth LeonardThis fully illustrated tale of Leonard’s circumnavigation is packed full of discoveries she made—about herself and the wider world. With her husband, Evans Starzinger, she explored the earth by sea, a voyage that tested and changed the couple’s values and relationship. 240pp. softcover 1999was $24.95 | now $14.99

Disaster Great LakesBy Megan LongThis well-illustrated book explores the history of disasters on and near the Great Lakes from 1780 to the present. The stories recount shipwrecks, fires, explosions, and environmental disasters. 148pp. softcover 2002was $25.95 | now $5.99

Temple to the Wind: The Story of Relianceby Christopher PastoreThe story of one of history’s most famous yachts, the men who built her, and the do-or-die 1903 America’s Cup rivalry between Reliance and her British challenger Shamrock.256pp. hardcover 2005was $�1.95 | now $5.99

Unlikely Passagesby Reese PalleyIn his late 50s, Palley gave up the considerable material rewards he had accumulated and sailed away in the Unlikely, creating a life that set him free beyond his wildest expectations. He tells the story in a direct, irreverent fashion. 192pp. softcover 1998was $16.50 | now $7.99

Resoluteby Martin SandlerSir John Franklin and his ships Erebus and Terror disappeared while attempting to locate the Northwest Passage. Many a ship set sail from England to try to find or rescue the crew, including the Resolute. But this rescue ship only gained

her own strange tale to tell: in 1854, locked in the ice, she was abandoned— a year later a Connecticut whaler found her drifting and deserted 1,200 miles away.320pp. hardcover 2006was $29.95 | now $6.99

Against the Flowby Dee CaffariIn 2006, Caffari became the first woman to sail solo round the world against the prevailing winds and currents. She endured physical hardship in terrible conditions, overcame solitude and sleep deprivation, not to mention 34 days of gales, 12-metre waves, cyclones, and a lightning strike.182pp. softcover 2007was $21.95 | now $�.99

War at Sea in the Age of Sail, 1650–1850by Andrew LambertLambert’s detailed accounts of key conflicts reveal both the highest levels of strategy and the experience of the ordinary sailor.240pp. softcover 2003was $24.95 | now $6.99



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