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
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 Practical Encyclopedia of Sailing written by Jeremy Evans and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate how-to reference book for sailors of all ages and all levels of ability, from choosing the right boat to high-performance racing, shown in over 800 step-by-step photographs and diagrams.
Download or read book The Practical Mariner s Book of Knowledge 2nd Edition written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is this an entertaining book? The Practical Mariner’s Book of Knowledge is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. In its alphabetical organization that juxtaposes wildly disparate entries, you can read about the derivation of fi gureheads where you turned to for recommended thicknesses of fiberglass hulls. In between the whimsy, however, is the essence of centuries of seafaring experience distilled into a concise reference for sailors and powerboaters. There may be no substitute for a lifetime of experience, but this book is the next best thing. It should be kept at the navigation station and on every boat. Inside you will find information that is otherwise scattered through dozens of volumes. If you can't find what you want quickly from the table of contents, there's an exhaustive subject index. If you need more precise data than a rule of thumb can provide, you may very well find it among the 16 appendix tables, which are also indexed. You'll find rules of thumb for: Changing a boat's name Towing the safest way Burial at sea Preventing wood rot Hull thickness Anchoring rights Jib size Curing mast vibration Time taken for boat tasks Survival rations And a lot more: open it up and get lost in the sage advice and witty wisdom that will make you long for the sea. "The perfect, practical gift to give or receive." -- The Ensign ". . . reads like a lively conversation with a friendly, seasoned pro." -- Lakeland Boating
Download or read book Things I Wish I d Known Before I Started Sailing Expanded and Updated written by John Vigor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 241 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. Includes a Foreword by Don Casey. "...it is always interesting and very readable." —Sailing "Filled with practical advice, this book is a winner." — The Ensign "Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing—and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two." —Soundings: An Interdisciplinary Journal "This book is easy to read. It imparts some very valuable information in a fun package." — Good Old Boat "This is a great reference book for those just entering the world of sailing, and entertaining." — Latitudes & Attitudes "Vigor, who's written for several boating magazines, has brought his experience and sense of humor to bear on the less than ideal experiences of sailing—and he's even alphabetized them...It's fun to page through and you just might learn a thing or two." — Soundings
Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Sailing written by Jeremy Evans and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Boating Encyclopedia written by Morris Weeks and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical guide to all aspects of pleasure boating. Illustrated with over 500 photographs and drawings.
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:
Download or read book Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia written by Linda Dashew and published by Beowulf, Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Mariner s Book of Knowledge 420 Sea Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation written by John Vigor and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1994-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between these covers is the essence of centuries of seafaring experience, distilled into a concise, alphabetically organized reference for sailors and powerboaters. You'll find rules of thumb for hull thickness, bottom paint coverage, estimating distances, when to hoist and lower flags, predicting weather, which colors are unlucky, rope size and strength, anchoring rights, making a rum punch, and a lot more. This is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful. Open it to any page and browse awhile. You'll see.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Pleasure Boating written by Arthur Liebers and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 404 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
Download or read book Boatowner s Mechanical and Electrical Manual written by Nigel Calder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 2454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity. 'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World
Download or read book Chapman Practical Boat Handling written by Gregory O. Jones and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For sailors and boaters, this handy manual-sized title from the experts at Chapman is the definitive source for every technique that all skippers must know for safe boating. Even an old hand can learn something new from this guide to handling boats—and novices can’t do without it. Greg Jones and Dave Kelley lay out all the basics, along with the underlying theory, and alert boaters to common mistakes. Whether the craft in question is a powerboat or a sailboat, it’s covered, and the information here could save lives and prevent serious damage. The comprehensive sections include launching and retrieving, docking and mooring, anchors and anchoring, maneuvering, engine trim and trim tabs, rough conditions and dangerous areas, emergency situations, and much more. Real-life anecdotes are used throughout to illustrate what can go wrong, why it went wrong, and how readers can avoid making the same errors. Greg Jones is a Senior Editor of Blue Water Sailing magazine, and Dave Kelley has won seven Boating Writers International writing awards and was both Editor in Chief and Executive Editor of Boating World Magazine.
Download or read book The Complete Boating Encyclopedia Editor Morris Weeks With Illustrations written by Morris Weeks and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 560 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:
