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Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper

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A light-hearted look at the lock-keeper's job, be it a rural littlelock on the canals, or an ultra-modern affair at a huge marina. JakeKavanagh presents a humorous survey, using his inimitable cartoons and anecdotes, of thescrapes people get into when trying to use locks. He focuses on notableevents like the Henley Regatta which afford many opportunities forhorrors to unfold. Readers have enjoyed ... Read more

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A light-hearted look at the lock-keeper's job, be it a rural littlelock on the canals, or an ultra-modern affair at a huge marina. JakeKavanagh presents a humorous survey, using his inimitable cartoons and anecdotes, of thescrapes people get into when trying to use locks. He focuses on notableevents like the Henley Regatta which afford many opportunities forhorrors to unfold. Readers have enjoyed
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Worse Things Happen at Sea

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Worse Things Happen at Sea is the long awaited follow up to Jake Kavanagh's hugely popular Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper.This time turning his humorous eye to the scrapes people get intowhen let loose on open water, Jake has us chuckling, blushing andrecognising ourselves or fellow crew coming unstuck in the maritimemayhem he highlights with his witty pen and captures so admirably withhis ... Read more

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Worse Things Happen at Sea is the long awaited follow up to Jake Kavanagh's hugely popular Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper.This time turning his humorous eye to the scrapes people get intowhen let loose on open water, Jake has us chuckling, blushing andrecognising ourselves or fellow crew coming unstuck in the maritimemayhem he highlights with his witty pen and captures so admirably withhis
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Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook (PB)

by Nigel Calder ...

The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboatWhether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author ... Read more

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The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboatWhether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author
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Higher Performance Sailing

Faster Handling Techniques

by Frank Bethwaite ...

'Monumental!' - Bob Ross, Australian SailingHigh Performance Sailing isnow regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string ofendorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racingyachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a newhigh-tech breed of 'apparent wind' fast racers has claimed the waterand so far no-one has applied themselves seriously to ... Read more

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'Monumental!' - Bob Ross, Australian SailingHigh Performance Sailing isnow regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string ofendorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racingyachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a newhigh-tech breed of 'apparent wind' fast racers has claimed the waterand so far no-one has applied themselves seriously to
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Casting Off

How a City Girl Found Happiness on the High Seas

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As a journalist for the Independent, Emma Bamford is swept along with the London rat race, lost amongst the egos of Fleet Street. Surrounded by budget cuts and bullies, the thrill of a breaking news story is no longer enough. And at 31, still struggling to get to a fourth date and surrounded by friends settling down to married life and babies, Emma decides to grasp her life by the roots and ... Read more

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As a journalist for the Independent, Emma Bamford is swept along with the London rat race, lost amongst the egos of Fleet Street. Surrounded by budget cuts and bullies, the thrill of a breaking news story is no longer enough. And at 31, still struggling to get to a fourth date and surrounded by friends settling down to married life and babies, Emma decides to grasp her life by the roots and
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Four Mums in a Boat

Friends who rowed 3000 miles, broke a world record and learnt a lot about life along the way

by Janette Benaddi, Helen Butters, Niki Doeg, Frances Davies ...

A TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 SPORTS BOOK AWARDSLONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017The incredible true story of four ordinary working mums from Yorkshire who took on an extraordinary challenge and broke a world record along the way.Janette, Frances, Helen and Niki, though all from Yorkshire, were four very different women, all juggling full time ... Read more

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A TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 SPORTS BOOK AWARDSLONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017The incredible true story of four ordinary working mums from Yorkshire who took on an extraordinary challenge and broke a world record along the way.Janette, Frances, Helen and Niki, though all from Yorkshire, were four very different women, all juggling full time
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An Old Salt's Practical Guide to Boating

by Donald Bates-Brands ...

Within these pages is the real meat of core information that you need to be a safe and competent boater. It's presented in an easy reading salty tale format. I'd like to think that this book will offer the pleasure boater a unique perspective on his sport.After spending over forty years with boats and ships of all kinds, I feel that traditional boating texts are too dry, long and hard to read. I ... Read more

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Within these pages is the real meat of core information that you need to be a safe and competent boater. It's presented in an easy reading salty tale format. I'd like to think that this book will offer the pleasure boater a unique perspective on his sport.After spending over forty years with boats and ships of all kinds, I feel that traditional boating texts are too dry, long and hard to read. I
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What Now Skipper?

Test Your Navigation and Seamanship Skills and Learn from Expert Answers

by Bill Anderson, Chris Beeson ...

Series series Yachting Monthly
Following in the Yachting Monthly paperback series (Confessions, Further Confessions, etc) this book is based on a popular run of articles over the last eight years in Yachting Monthly, in which navigational and seamanship problems are posed and the highly respected author (former RYA Training Manager Bill Anderson) gives his opinion on the best way to resolve them. And if there are several ... Read more

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Following in the Yachting Monthly paperback series (Confessions, Further Confessions, etc) this book is based on a popular run of articles over the last eight years in Yachting Monthly, in which navigational and seamanship problems are posed and the highly respected author (former RYA Training Manager Bill Anderson) gives his opinion on the best way to resolve them. And if there are several
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Fix It and Sail

Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Retore a Small Sailboat on a Shoestring

by Brian Gilbert ...

Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or golf club membership. Veteran sailor and journalist Brian ... Read more

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Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budget Small, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar. Fix It and Sail helps you discover boatloads of fun far less than a single ski weekend or golf club membership. Veteran sailor and journalist Brian
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Sailboat Refinishing

by Don Casey ...

Make your boat shine again No improvement to a tired-looking boat will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing, and few tasks are easier. Here is everything you need to achieve a fabulous finish on your fiberglass boat's bottom, topsides, deck, spars, wood trim, and belowdeck surfaces while saving time, money, and grief. What reviewers have said about Don Casey's boat maintenance books: ... Read more

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Make your boat shine again No improvement to a tired-looking boat will have a more dramatic impact than refinishing, and few tasks are easier. Here is everything you need to achieve a fabulous finish on your fiberglass boat's bottom, topsides, deck, spars, wood trim, and belowdeck surfaces while saving time, money, and grief. What reviewers have said about Don Casey's boat maintenance books:
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Competent Crew

For New Crew and Competent Crew Students

by Pat Langley-Price, Philip Ouvry ...

Competent Crew covers both the shorebased and the practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course. It will prepare newcomers for the first time afloat by explaining basic skills and boat handling including: sail trimming and sail handling; understanding the compass; sailing a course; anchoring and mooring; ropework; handling safety equipment; emergency procedures; simple collision rules; ... Read more

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Competent Crew covers both the shorebased and the practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course. It will prepare newcomers for the first time afloat by explaining basic skills and boat handling including: sail trimming and sail handling; understanding the compass; sailing a course; anchoring and mooring; ropework; handling safety equipment; emergency procedures; simple collision rules;
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How to Read a Nautical Chart, 2nd Edition (Includes ALL of Chart #1)

A Complete Guide to Using and Understanding Electronic and Paper Charts

by Nigel Calder ...

Authoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical chartsThe classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and ... Read more

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Authoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical chartsThe classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and
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