Download or read book The Adlard Coles Nautical Quiz Book written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adlard Coles Nautical Quiz Book is perfect for seafaring quizzers. It's divided into six nautically-flavoured categories, covering 1,000 questions. Categories range from Geography, Famous people and History to Culture, Science and Trivia. Each round is graded as easy (Able Seaman), medium (Midshipman) or tough (Hard Tack). A random sprinkling of nautical 'did-you-knows' adds a little salt to the mix and there's a quick-fire section at the end to keep everyone on their toes. · In which ocean is the Bermuda Triangle? · What did Dee Caffari achieve in 2006? · Name the first vessel to reach the North Pole in 1958 · What does the god Neptune (aka Poseidon) carry? · What is the Saffir-Simpson scale? · What was the proper name of 'Bogie's Boat'? The Adlard Coles Nautical Quiz Book is the perfect stowaway for cosy evenings aboard or ashore.
Download or read book The Adlard Coles Nautical Logbook written by Robin Knox-Johnston and published by Adlard Coles. This book was released on 1999-12-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This logbook is not only a convenient place to keep all the specific notes that need constant referral during a long voyage, but also a sailing record of the boat, ports visited, interesting sights, and people invited aboard. This revised edition includes new material relating to the advent of GMDSS.
Download or read book Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines written by Melanie Bartlett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-12 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English it explains how a diesel engine works, how to look after it, and takes into account developments in engine technology. The book explains how the engine uses simple processes to covert fuel to power, and then looks at the various sub-systems that allow those processes to take place. She also advises on tools, winterizing and provides hints, tips and helpful fault-finding tables. Systems covered include: fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical, propeller and transmission and control. This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and illustrated with new full-colour photos and diagrams. In particular the Common Rail Injection System is covered, which governs how the fuel system is constructed, combined with the use of electronics (as opposed to mechanics) to control it thereby meeting the need for cleaner, greener engines to meet emissions regulations. 'Strongly recommended for anyone who has anything to do with the diesel engine' Nautical Magazine 'A winner' Classic Boat 'The next best thing to taking the course itself' Motor Boats Monthly
Download or read book Crash Test Boat written by Paul Gelder and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the people behind the UK's leading sailing magazine for cruisers comes Crash Test Boat, a dramatic documentation of controlled sailing disasters which has the potential to save the lives of each and every seaman who buys it. Crash Test Boat is unique in its field, with no other title on the market aimed at explicitly revealing at first hand what happens when a boat encounters a major disaster. On the spot reporting with action photographs show what happens when typical family boats fall victim to eight different types of sailing disaster. How quickly does a cabin fill with water when the hull is holed? How do you control a gas leak or explosion? What should you do first when dealing with a dismasting? By providing cruising and racing yachtsmen with vivid accounts of such extreme events, Crash Test Boat equips the reader with vital knowledge on what to do if disaster strikes and, ultimately, gives everyone on board a greater chance of survival if the boat is overcome.
Download or read book The British National Bibliography written by Arthur James Wells and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 2744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yachtmaster for Sail and Power written by Alison Noice and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout. It covers: · Chartwork - with useful worked examples · Electronic navigation - how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS · Pilotage - buoyage fully explained and illustrated · Communications - information on current maritime communications including GMDSS · Weather - the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts · Safety and survival - all the new SOLAS regulations detailed · Stability and buoyancy - the principles simply explained. Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern design, this fourth edition compliments the syllabus and assists with exam preparation - an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or power.
Download or read book Bibliography of Nautical Books written by Alan Obin and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yachtmaster for Sail and Power 6th edition written by Roger Seymour and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its sixth edition, Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout. Contents includes: · Chartwork – with useful worked examples · Electronic navigation – how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS · Pilotage – buoyage fully explained and illustrated · Communications – the latest information on maritime communications including GMDSS · Weather – the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts · Safety and survival – new SOLAS regulations · Stability and buoyancy – principles simply explained Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern, user-friendly design, this 6th edition complements the syllabus and assists with exam preparation.
Download or read book Why Sailors Can t Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities written by Nic Compton and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-07-28 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th? Why are boats always referred to as 'she'? How do you navigate the ocean without a compass? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Why do sailors wear earrings? Did Blackbeard actually exist? Did Nelson really say 'Kiss me, Hardy'? What's the correct way to bury a body at sea? Why is a rope never called a rope? This fascinating collection of maritime folklore and trivia delves into the history, science and culture of the sea, and is packed full of entertaining, surprising and insightful facts, from the delightfully obscure to the amusingly quaint, including everyday expressions that have their origins on board ship. Topics include: sailors and superstitions; ships and shipbuilding; navigation and seamanship; pirates and smugglers; fish and fishermen; coasts and oceans; tides and weather; art and literature of the sea.
Download or read book Safe Skipper written by Simon Jollands and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.
Download or read book Salty Dog Talk written by Bill Beavis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charming pocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore. Just a few examples are: Chock-a-block Chance your arm Money for old rope Spic and span Push the boat out At close quartersThis entertaining book has been a popular title for boaters and landlubbers alike, ever since first publication in 1983. 'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting 'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International 'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly
Download or read book The Atlantic Crossing Guide 7th edition written by Jane Russell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I cannot imagine setting sail without it' SAIL 'A must for all aspiring ocean crossers' Yachting World We call it 'The Pond', yet the Atlantic Ocean covers one fifth of the surface of our planet and one third of its surface area of water. It is still a mighty big pond to cross! Realising the dream of an Atlantic crossing remains a challenge but the rewards are many and lifelong. The Atlantic Crossing Guide is well established as the standard reference for anyone planning an Atlantic voyage, whether via the trade wind route to the Caribbean or to Europe from the United States. The better prepared you are the greater your chances of success. Packed full of the collective wisdom of cruising sailors over four decades, this new edition has been updated to include advice on: PREPARATIONS · suitable boats, including considerations of hull integrity · equipment and maintenance · advances in navigation and communications systems · access to weather and routeing information · the balance of power input and usage · planning for hurricane season · risk management · crew harmony and health · provisioning PASSAGE PLANNING · Atlantic weather systems, including tropical waves and hurricanes · common routes and timings across the Atlantic · seasonal cruising along bordering coasts and within Atlantic island groups · fog and ice in the higher latitudes · key landfalls 'A fantastic amount of information' Yachting Monthly
Download or read book 101 Tips for Stress Free Sailing written by Duncan Wells and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the answers to all your boating questions and dilemmas. This book is packed with 101 essential punchy sailing tips for sailors to read before and during sailing for a stress-free, enjoyable time at sea, from expert sailing instructor, Duncan Wells. In this accessible, easy-to-absorb handbook, Duncan will share his tried-and-tested techniques and advice on sail setting, mooring, anchoring, navigation, sailing in heavy weather and more. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each tip, and this book is perfect to dip in for help with a particular sailing problem. In this book, Duncan will tell you all about how to: · Calculate the speed of the tide by eye · Follow the rule of the road · Calibrate the depth sounder · Calculate the displacement speed of your hull · Reef early for an easy life · Use the chart plotter to calculate when to tack · Pick up buoys from the cockpit · Look after your zips And many, many more! This new title in Duncan Wells' popular Stress-Free mini-series will be a godsend to all boaters looking for tips, hints and solutions to everyday boating problems, and will complement Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Navigation.
Download or read book Physics Wave Questions for Marine Engineering Applications written by Christopher and Sara-Kate Lavers and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive series of questions with worked solutions and looks at maritime physics and marine engineering principles. This book provides a firm foundation prior to reading and studying the following Reeds Marine Engineering Series: Volumes 1, 3, 6, 7, 14 and 15, and the Reeds Introductions Series. Students having solved the questions in this easy to read set of questions will be better prepared for more in depth study of the subjects covered in the volumes listed.
Download or read book Cruising French Waterways written by Hugh McKnight and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cruising French Waterways has rapidly become the leading descriptive guide to the astonishingly varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. Winner of the Thomas Cook Guide Book Award, it is full of fascinating information on the history and commercial activities of each area, as well as the historical sites, chateaux and scenic attractions of the many villages and towns which await discovery by water. Practical details include the maps and guides available for each area, maximum craft dimensions, bankside facilities, moorings, repair yards, shops, restaurants, fuel and water sources, waterways museums and wine regions. Beautifully illustrated, the fourth edition covers all recently restored waterways and explains newly introduced requirements for licenses and personal qualifications. 'So comprehensive, it is now the standard work on the waterways of France' Waterways 'Handsome... beautifully illustrated' Sunday Telegraph
Download or read book Cruising World written by and published by . This book was released on 1985-07 with total page 1356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yachtmaster Exercises for Sail and Power written by Alison Noice and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion volume to Yachtmaster for Sail and Power, by the same author, provides further navigation practice for anyone studying for the RYA Yachtmaster syllabus and for Day Skipper. It is packed with exercises and answers, including over 50 model plots and comes with a free practice chart for plotting practice. Completely updated, rewritten and redesigned to modernise and revitalise this essential course book for a new generation, this is an invaluable textbook and exam revision guide for anyone studying for the RYA exams or simply brushing up on their navigation skills.
