Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a practical A to Z guide to boating, with tips on maintenance, navigation, and seamanship.

Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time.”--Cruising World “You name it, it’s in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining.”--Latitudes & Attitudes “John Vigor is the answer guy if you’re having onboard arguments about nautical terminology or the science of sailing in general, and his new book lives up to the promise in its title.”--Good Old Boat Whether it’s boat maintenance, navigation, boat handling in all kinds of weather, or the physics of how boats function, every sailor and powerboater needs a comprehensive go-to source for specialized information. Now you have it with The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: Addresses virtually every aspect of powerboating and sailing in 500 entries Covers seamanship and boat handling, navigation, routine boat maintenance, boat design and building, and nautical reference data Ranges from vital techniques--such as recovering overboard crew and measuring distances off--to essential concepts like reading the water and sky and evaluating a boat’s seaworthiness Includes numerous cross-references and an exhaustive index to direct you quickly to the right entry and to unify related topics Makes delightful browsing as well as a source of sound guidance for practically any boating situation

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Download or read book The PRACTICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BOATING written by JOHN. VIGOR and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Boating written by Alan Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Nautical Knowledge written by William Alvin MacEwen and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1953 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic of nautical erudition, this volume enumerates and clarifies the multitude of terms and phrases relating to the sea. The authors have successfully endeavored to be complete on the practical side, sufficient on the theoretical, with a smattering of the historical. Words and terms ranging from the technical to the fanciful, all pertaining to the world of sailors, vessels, and marine life, are arranged and defined with both the salty dog and the landlubber in mind. No other single work approaches the exhaustive coverage of this unique book.

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Download or read book Things I Wish I d Known Before I Started Sailing written by John Vigor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive appendix covers some 50 technical topics.

Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of Boating written by Alan Lucas and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1980-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ship and Boats written by Graham Blackburn and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavish reference book is the most comprehensive volume on all varieties of seafaring vessels, from rafts to racing yachts and sloops to skiffs. With over 750 alphabetically arranged entries, over 600 beautifully meticulous line drawings, a forty-six-page nautical Glossary, a Bibliography, and an Index -- this is the most impressive and most complete guide to everything that floats. Written in Graham Blackburn's wonderfully idiosyncratic style and full of fascinating cross-references, this is the perfect gift for the nautical enthusiast and will also delight any reader with an interest in ships, boats, and the sea.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sailing written by and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1971 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Boating written by Alan Lucas and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1977 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary of age-old and contemporary boating language combines illustrations with an informative text to produce a standard boating reference, an important aid for those buying and using boating equipment

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