100 Best Boating Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Daniel James Brown

5.0

For readers of Laura Hillenbrand's Seabiscuit and Unbroken, the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans.

Recommended by Satya Nadella, Ryan Holiday, Gail Kelly, and 3 others.

Satya Nadella

CEO/Microsoft

Nadella calls this tale with a local Seattle connection—it involves an underdog University of Washington crew team and the 1936 Berlin Olympics—”A wonderful illustration of the importance of teamwork, which was a core part of my focus out of the gate as CEO. [source]

Ryan Holiday

Author

Another great narrative nonfiction out this year that I hope you’ll like is: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown. [source]

Gail Kelly

Former CEO/ Westpac

Member of the Group of 30, and former CEO of Westpac will be spending her summer months reading a memoir, a novel and historical non-fiction. [source]

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Three Men in a Boat (Three Men, #1)

Jerome K. Jerome

4.6

A comic masterpiece that has never been out of print since it was first published in 1889, Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat includes an introduction and notes by Jeremy Lewis in Penguin Classics.

Martyrs to hypochondria and general seediness, J. and his friends George and Harris decide that a jaunt up the Thames would suit them to a 'T'. But when they set off, they can hardly predict the trou

Recommended by Allen MacDuffie.

Allen MacDuffie

The story is about three friends taking a weekend trip up the Thames in a rowing boat. But then there’s the dog … [source]

3

The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon

Kevin Fedarko

4.4

From one of Outside magazine’s “Literary All-Stars” comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983.

In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Seabiscuit, the engrossing tale of the fastest boat ride ever down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

In the winter of 1983, t

Recommended by Carl Bass.

4

Boating Skills and Seamanship

Inc. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc.

4.4

Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to

5

Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual 4/E

Nigel Calder

4.4

"The definitive guide to designing, installing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems on your boat"

"Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" covers virtually anything on a sail or power boat with moving parts: engine, electrical, steering systems, winches, pumps, refrigeration, plumbing, rigging.

Updated to include new chapters and information about hybrid propulsion system, distri

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Crossing Pirate Waters (Escape)

Julie Bradley

4.4

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How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide

Charlie Wing

4.3

"Anyone who contemplates any onboard do-it-yourself work should have this book at his or her elbow."--Cruising World

"This book reduces a boat to its most rudimentary parts in simple drawings and clear explanations. Fascinating to read, it's a perfect teaching tool."--Ocean Navigator

Whether you're a new mariner or a lifetime veteran, How Boat Things Work is a resource you can't afford to be without

8

Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea

John Kretschmer

4.3

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Tortuga Breeze (Bluewater Breeze Book 5)

Ed Robinson

4.3

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The sailing vessel Albatross went down in a White Squall in 1961. The young man at the helm that fateful day, now in his seventies, meets Breeze in Pelican Bay. Together they set out to revisit the scene and allow for a final reckoning. Modern-day pirates interrupt their quest. They will be made to pay.
Meanwhile, a pesky private detective resurfaces, threatening to reveal dark secrets.

10

Escape from the Ordinary

JULIE BRADLEY

4.3

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Abaco Breeze (Bluewater Breeze Book 4)

Ed Robinson

4.3

12

Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

Nigel Calder

4.3

Praise for this boating classic:

"The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."--Sailing World

"Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."--Motor Boat & Yachting

"Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."--Cruising World

Keep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanic

Marine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than 15 year

13

Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition

Charles Frederic Chapman

4.3

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Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual: Including Inspecting the Aging Sailboat, Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair, Sailboat Refinishing, Sailbo

Don Casey

4.3

The definitive guide from the world's best-known sailboat maintenance expert

Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual combines six core volumes into a single, utterly dependable resource that answers every frequent question, explains every major system, and helps you keep your boat and its components shipshape.

More than 2,500 clear and detailed illustrations guide you step by st

15

The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road

Charlie Wing

4.3

Your quick-access guide to international and U.S. boating rules

The U.S. Coast Guard requires every boat more than 39-feet long to carry a copy of the nautical rules of the road onboard. Here's one that is convenient and handy enough for quick reference on the water. This bestselling guide includes the full text of the original rules, and Charlie Wing's clear, rule-by-rule translations make them ea

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Waterway Guide Southern 2020

Waterway Guide Media Llc

4.3

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Power Boating For Dummies

Randy Vance

4.3

Power Boating For Dummies is a guide to power boating for both new and experienced boaters. It advises readers of necessary boating supplies, safety concerns and equipment, accessories, and includes locations of boating facilities, and how to safely pilot the ship.

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Red Kayak

Priscilla Cummings

4.2

Brady loves life on the Chesapeake Bay with his friends J.T. and Digger. But developers and rich families are moving into the area, and while Brady befriends some of them, like the DiAngelos, his parents and friends are bitter about the changes. Tragedy strikes when the DiAngelos’ kayak overturns in the bay, and Brady wonders if it was more than an accident. Soon, Brady discovers the terrible trut

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The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 5,000 copies sold)

Geoffrey Budworth

4.2

From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knot

This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow ins

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Chapman Piloting Seamanship

Chapman

4.2

The boater’s essential reference celebrates its 100th anniversary!
For a century, Chapman has been an indispensable, trusted resource for boating under power and sail. It has sold millions of copies, and is a must-have for virtually anyone who puts a craft on water. Featuring 1,500 color photos, this updated edition covers new technologies, maritime laws and regulations, safety tips, and maintena

21

Navigation Rules And Regulations Handbook (Color Print): Containing - International & Inland Rules

Department of Homeland Security and United States Coast Guard

4.2

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The Complete Sailor (International Marine)

David Seidman

4.2

This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water

"A learn-to-sail book with heart."--WoodenBoat
"A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."--Cruisi

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Get Real, Get Gone: How to Become a Modern Sea Gypsy and Sail Away Forever

Rick Page and Jasna Tuta

4.2

'Don't even think of buying a boat until you have read this book'. -Tom Cunliffe (legendary sailor and author of The Complete Yachtmaster). The idea that you have to be rich to travel the world on your own yacht is so universal, it goes largely unquestioned This book hopes to change all that. If you are not rich, but dream of seeing our beautiful world from the deck of your own yacht, this book is

24

The Packraft Handbook: An Instructional Guide for the Curious

Luc Mehl

4.2

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Captiva Breeze (Bluewater Breeze Book 3)

Ed Robinson

4.2

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Sailing to the Edge of Time: The Promise, the Challenges, and the Freedom of Ocean Voyaging

John Kretschmer

4.2

John Kretschmer is sailing's practical philosopher--as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder about the good life waiting at sea.

With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, Kretschmer's adventur

27

Sailing Alone around the World

Joshua Slocum, Thomas Philbrick

4.2

The classic travel narrative of a Don Quixote-of-the-seas – the first man to circumnavigate the world singlehandedly.

Joshua Slocum’s autobiographical account of his solo trip around the world is one of the most remarkable – and entertaining – travel narratives of all time. Setting off alone from Boston aboard the thirty-six-foot wooden sloop Spray in April 1895, Captain Slocum went on to join the

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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Reefs: Voyages of Rediscovery

Wayne Young, Lenny Rudow, et al.

4.2

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This Old Boat

Don Casey

4.2

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Restless Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 9)

Ed Robinson

4.2

31

Sailing For Dummies

J. J. Fetter and Peter Isler

4.2

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Coastal Breeze: Book One in the Bluewater Breeze Series

Ed Robinson

4.2

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Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea

Steven Callahan

4.2

Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan's dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for h

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Boca Grande Breeze (Bluewater Breeze Book 2)

Ed Robinson

4.2

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A World of My Own: The first ever non-stop solo round the world voyage

Robin Knox-Johnston

4.2

On Friday 14 June 1968 Suhaili, a tiny ketch, slipped almost
unnoticed out of Falmouth harbour steered by the solitary figure at her
helm, Robin Knox-Johnston. Ten and a half months later Suhaili,
paintwork peeling and rust streaked, her once white sails weathered and
brown, her self-steering gone, her tiller arm jury rigged to the rudder
head, came romping joyously back to Falmouth to a fantastic rece

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Moon Maine

Hilary Nangle

4.2

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Ominous Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 8)

Ed Robinson

4.2

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The Total Fishing Manual (Revised Edition): 318 Essential Fishing Skills (Field & Stream)

Joe Cermele, The Editors of Field & Stream

4.2

Updated and expanded for 2017, with new expert information on everything the modern fisherman needs to know—from picking the right gear and kitting out your boat, to the best techniques and tactics for seeking, locating, and snaring your catch. This revamped edition of the best-selling 2013 title brings readers all the information they need before they hit the water: Gear Up Find the best of what’

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Benevolent Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 11)

Ed Robinson

4.2

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Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome

4.2

Upon arriving, the friends are besieged by Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy, who claim ownership of the land. Luckily, the Swallows and Amazons soon call a truce and set off together on wild escapades, camping under open skies, swimming, fishing, and exploring.

This deluxe hardcover edition of Arthur Ransome's charming tale will find a treasured spot in many home libraries as well as transport child

Recommended by Richard Branson.

Richard Branson

Founder/Virgin Group

Today is World Book Day, a wonderful opportunity to address this #ChallengeRichard sent in by Mike Gonzalez of New Jersey: Make a list of your top 65 books to read in a lifetime. [source]

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My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide (180 color illustrations)

Berndt Sundsten and Jan Jäger

4.2

A beginner’s guide to knot tying for both the child and the child at heart.

Knot tying might be an unusual, humble craft, but it is also one of the most useful and practical skills that continues to instruct and entertain people of all ages, whether child or adult. Specifically catered to the young at heart, this charming picture guidebook of knots will school your child, grandchild, godchild, and

42

The Guide's Guide Augmented:: Reflections on Guiding Professional River Trips

William McGinnis

4.2

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True Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 7)

Ed Robinson

4.2

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Bahama Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 5)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud

Ben Sherwood, Richard Poe, et al

4.1

The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud tells the haunting story of a young man who narrowly survives a terrible car wreck that kills his little brother. Years later, the brothers’ bond remains so strong that it transcends the normal boundaries separating life and death. Charlie St. Cloud lives in a snug New England fishing village. By day he tends the lawns and monuments of the ancient cemetery w

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The Complete Sailing Manual

Steve Sleight

4.1

An essential reference book for sailing enthusiasts, now in its fourth edition with a foreword by quadruple Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie.

Learn the basics of sailing, master navigation, and maintain your boat with The Complete Sailing Manual, written by instructor and former British national champion Steve Sleight. This authoritative text has clear, annotated diagrams and photographs that answ

47

Canoecraft: An Illustrated Guide to Fine Woodstrip Construction

Ted Moores

4.1

Reviews of previous edition:

An excellent definitive book... something you must read if you are going to build a woodstrip canoe. -- Canoeist

If you want to build a strip-plank canoe or kayak, Canoecraft is the book to buy... A very comprehensive boatbuilding book and highly recommended. -- Water Craft

A Woodworking Magazine Top 40 Book

Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of color and an updated re

48

Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before

Tony Horwitz

4.1

Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone BeforeTwo centuries after James Cook's epic voyages of discovery, Tony Horwitz takes readers on a wild ride across hemispheres and centuries to recapture the Captain's adventures and explore his embattled legacy in today's Pacific. Horwitz, a Pulitzer Prize-winner and author of Confederates in the Attic, works as a sailor aboard a replica of Cook's ship, me

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Voyaging With Kids: A guide to family life afloat

Behan Gifford

4.1

Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of life on the sea. From thei

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Free Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 3)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates

David Cordingly

4.1

For this rousing, revisionist history, the former head of exhibitions at England's National Maritime Museum has combed original documents & records to produce a most authoritative & definitive account of piracy's Golden Age. As he explodes many accepted myths (i.e. walking the plank is pure fiction), Cordingly replaces them with a truth that is more complex & often bloodier. 16 pages of photos. Ma

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The Reef

Nora Roberts

4.1

A marine archaeologist and a salvager join forces to search for a legendary treasure in this novel that takes readers to the depths of the Caribbean and the heights of passion and suspense—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.

Tate Beaumont has a passion for treasure-hunting. Over the years, she and her father have uncovered many fabulous riches, but one treasure has always eluded

53

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging

Brion Toss

4.1

Combining and updating the renowned Rigger's Apprentice and Rigger's Locker, meets the changing face of modern materials and technology while remaining true to rigging's best traditional principles and practices. It's much more than a knot book, though the knots a sailor needs are all here. It's a book for sailors who want the satisfaction and hard-cash savings of stepping their own masts, inspect

54

William Bee's Wonderful World of Trains, Boats and Planes

William Bee

4.1

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Rosario's Revenge (San Juan Islands Mystery Book 4)

D.W. Ulsterman

4.1

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Enduring Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 10)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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Cool Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 6)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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Celestial Navigation: A Complete Home Study Course, Second Edition

David Burch

4.1

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Trekka Round the World

John Guzzwell

4.1

One of the great maritime stories of all time, is updated in this entirely new edition. Contains previously unpublished anecdotes and photos of a remarkable sailing trip around the world. Included are John’s accomplishments in his Endangered Species in the 1998 Singlehanded TransPac Race.

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The Capable Cruiser

Lin Pardey, Larry Pardey

4.1

A Dolphin Book Club Main Selection, The Capable Cruiser illustrates how successful cruising is the result of a combination of factors including a homogeneous crew, proper preparation, solid gear, regular maintenance and exemplary seamanship. This book is the sequel to The Self Sufficient Sailor. This is indeed the global bible of cruising sailors.

61

Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems

Nigel Calder

4.1

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Marine Knots: How to Tie 40 Essential Knots: Waterproof Cover and Detachable Rope

Patrick Moreau

4.1

Waterproof Cover and Detachable Practice Rope

Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots includes forty different knots every water sportsperson—including sailors, motor boat enthusiasts, waterskiers, paddle boarders, kayakers, canoers, and more need to practice their craft or hobby safely and confidently. With Marine Knots, you’ll learn how t

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Reckless Breeze (Bluewater Breeze Book 6)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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Inspecting the Aging Sailboat (The International Marine Sailboat Library)

Don Casey

4.1

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The Total Fishing Manual (Paperback Edition): 317 Essential Fishing Skills

Joe Cermele

4.1

When it comes to fishing, nobody knows more than the writers and editors at Field & Stream magazine--unless it's the local guides, prizewinners, and other experts they interviewed for this book. The Total Fishing Manual is chock full of 317 field-tested tools, techniques and tactics, collected and written by the Field & Stream editors and accompanied by amazing photos and handy illustrations.

GEAR

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Sabbatical: Harrison Steele Mystery

Charles J Thayer

4.1

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Following Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 2)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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Chapman Piloting, Seamanship & Small Boat Handling

Elbert S. Maloney

4.1

Both powerboaters and sailboaters will find within the pages of Chapman's the crucial information they need to participate safely in their sport, whether as weekend sailors or seasoned voyagers. Chapman's includes all the most recent advances in boating, including in-depth information on navigation using satellite technology, recommended procedures in emergency situations, as well as all of the cu

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The Looper's Companion Guide: Cruising America's Great Loop

Capt John Wright

4.1

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The Great Loop Experience - From Concept to Completion: A Practical Guide for Planning, Preparing and Executing Your Great Loop Adventure

George Hospodar

4.1

This guide helps you create the journey of a lifetime. The book covers important financial, medical, insurance, home, time-frame, and life-style factors that should be considered before starting. It details choosing and outfitting your boat for the journey, route planning, guidebooks, and charts to have onboard, types of locks, dealing with customs, negotiating open water passages, and more. Atlan

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Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage: British Columbia's South Coast From the Gulf Island to Beyond Cape Caution, 2nd

Anne Vipond

4.1

This new edition includes over 220 anchorages and ports of one of the most popular cruising grounds in the world for boats. Written by former Pacific Yachting columnist Anne Vipond and boating writer William Kelly, they have assembled from over 30 years of cruising knowledge the very best coves and bays to drop anchor and enjoy the scenery of this beautiful coast. Hundreds of colour photographs an

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The New Get Rid of Boat Odors: A Boat Owner's Guide to Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor

Peggie Hall

4.1

This is the completely-updated 2nd Edition of Peggie Hall's famous book "Get Rid of Boat Odors." "The New Get Rid of Boat Odors, 2nd ed." by Peggie Hall, known by many of her fans as "The Headmistress," will teach you how to eliminate annoying odors on your boat by treating the source instead of perfuming the symptoms. It covers all aspects of marine sanitation as well as other odor-causing proble

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The Secret of the Wooden Lady (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #27)

Carolyn Keene

4.1

Adventure abounds on the Bonny Scot in Boston Harbor as Nancy helps Captain Easterly uncover the mystery of his ghostly visitors. From the moment, the clever young detective and her friends, Bess and George, stay on the old clipper ship they are confronted with fire, theft, unseen trespassers and other dangers. Nancy faces an additional challenge: to find a clue to the clipper’s missing figurehead

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Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook 2014

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, et al.

4.1

Navigation Rules & Regulations HandbookSupersedes Commandant Instruction M16672.2D

The Official USCG Navigation Rules book is now called, Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook. Containing - International and Inland Rules of the Road and their respective Annexes, - Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone, Regulations, - Vessel Traffic Management Regulations, - Other pertinent regulations for waterway user

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Redeeming Breeze (Trawler Trash Book 4)

Ed Robinson

4.1

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Getting Started in Sailboat Racing, 2nd Edition

Adam Cort

4.1

What you need to know to work your way up the fleet--from the first start to winning the finish

"With Cort and Stearns' enthusiasm for the topic and straightforward advice, it's hard not to read this book without picturing yourself rounding the buoys just ahead of the rest of the fleet."
--"Soundings"

Now an established classic, "Getting Started in Sailboat Racing" is the one racers come back to afte

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Marine Diesel Basics 1: Maintenance, Lay-Up, Winter Protection, Tropical Storage and Spring Recommission

Dennison Berwick

4.0

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The Troller Yacht Book: A Powerboater's Guide to Crossing Oceans Without Getting Wet or Going Broke

George Buehler

4.0

When boat designer George Buehler realized that he no longer wanted to cruise the world's oceans under sail, he decided to create a line of powerboats that sailors could love and anyone could afford. For inspiration, he turned to the light, lithe salmon trollers of the Pacific Northwest, among the most efficient, seaworthy, and beautiful powerboats ever built. With plans for troller yachts from 38

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Survive the Savage Sea

Dougal Robertson

4.0

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The Book of Sailing Knots: How to Tie and Correctly Use Over 50 Essential Knots

Peter Owen

4.0

In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is tops when it comes to learning how to master tying the most common sailing knots. With fully illustrated a

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Boatbuilding: A Complete Handbook of Wooden Boat Construction

Howard I. Chapelle

4.0

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The Morrow Guide to Knots: For Sailing, Fishing, Camping, Climbing

Mario Bigon, Guido Regazzoni, et al.

4.0

A full-color guide to mastering seventy useful knots for sailors, fisherman, campers, climbers, homeowners, and all lovers of the outdoors.

The Morrow Guide to Knots includes clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions that teach you how to tie dozens of knots, from the swivel hitch and grapevine knot to the knotted sheepshank, the Spanish bowline, and the stopper knot. Each photo captures the way

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Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fishermen Lost at Sea

Johnny Savage

4.0

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Sail

James Patterson, Howard Roughan

4.0

Since the death of her husband, Anne Dunne and her three children have struggled in every way. In a last ditch effort to save the family, Anne plans an elaborate sailing vacation to bring everyone together once again. But only an hour out of port, everything is going wrong. The teenage daughter, Carrie, is planning to drown herself. The teenage son, Mark, is high on drugs and ten-year-old Ernie is

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Exploring the Pacific Coast: San Diego to Seattle

Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway Douglass

4.0

The Exploring the Pacific Coast, 2nd Edition contains recently researched information of all the places to tie up or anchor your boat from the Mexican border to Seattle. Over 500 of the best marinas and anchor sites are detailed with chart numbers, GPS waypoints, entrance and harbor diagrams, as well as specific information on marinas, complete with phone numbers and websites. The entrance bars of

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The Marlinspike Sailor

Hervey Garrett Smith

4.0

The late Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled. The Marlinspike Sailor to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. With the addition of a section on modern, synthetic rope in the 1970s, its popularity has continued undiminished to this day. It teaches a few basic knots-the bowl

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How to Build the Ocean Pointer: A Strip-Built 19'6" Outboard Skiff

David Stimson

4.0

Based on the Alton Wallace 18' round-bilged outboard skiff known as the West Pointer, the Ocean Pointer is a bit larger, and a significantly drier boat with a sweeping sheer, able to accommodate a 25-75 hp outboard. Designer/builder David Stimson created this boat to be strip-built (narrow pieces of wood), which is an especially forgiving building method for the less experienced builder. This new

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Sailmaker's Apprentice

Emiliano Marino

4.0

Learn how to design, make, repair, improve, and maintain sails If you want to produce sturdy sails for daysailing and cruising, built of low-tech materials you can repair with a few simple tools, The Sailmaker's Apprentice can show you how. Emphasizing the handwork that distinguishes the highest-quality, most durable sails, sail pro Emiliano Marino tells you how to select a rig, introduces you to

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Busy Boats

Tony Mitton and Ant Parker

4.0

Sail boats, row boats, ferry boats and speedboats: find them all and discover how they work in this fun-filled picture book. Then take a cruise on an ocean liner, crewed by our favorite animal characters, in a jolly rhyming journey.

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The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and the Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners Owners

Dave Gerr

4.0

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Sail and Rig Tuning

Ivar Dedekam

4.0

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Roche Harbor Rogue (San Juan Islands Mystery Book 5)

D.W. Ulsterman

4.0

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Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail

John Jamieso

4.0

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Learning to Sail: The Annapolis Sailing School Guide for All Ages

Di Goodman and Ian Brodie

4.0

This book is about learning to sail. It follows the techniques perfected at the world-famous Annapolis Sailing School, where thousands of people just like you have learned to take tiller in hand and harness the wind. You'll learn your way around a boat--what its parts are called, what they do, and how to use them to ride the wind wherever you want to go. Read this book, spend some time on a boat,

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Ship Modeling Simplified: Tips and Techniques for Model Construction from Kits

Frank Mastini

4.0

In Ship Modeling Simplified, master model builder Frank Mastini puts to paper the methods he's developed over 30 years at the workbench to help novices take their first steps in an exciting pastime. You don't need the deftness of a surgeon or the vocabulary of an old salt to build a model. What you need is an understanding coach. Mastini leads readers from the mysteries of choosing a kit and setti

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Drift Boats & River Dories: Their History, Design, Construction, and Use

Roger L. Fletcher

4.0

- Provides sufficient detail to model 10 boats to scale or build them full size - Instruction and step-by-step photos for building a traditional boat to scale - With measured drawings for 10 traditional boats, including the Light McKenzie River Boat and the Rogue River Driver This is the fascinating history of the river pioneers who designed, built, and used the early river dories and their succes

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Three Ways to Capsize a Boat: An Optimist Afloat

Chris Stewart

4.0

If you're wondering what Chris Stewart did before he and Ana moved to El Valero, their Spanish farm, here's one of the answers. He took to the sea, landing a job as skipper for the summer, sailing a Cornish Crabber around the Greek islands. It was his dream job - and there was just one tiny problem. He hadn't ever sailed before and had not the foggiest how to start.

In a series of madcap and hilari

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Boatbuilding Manual

Robert Steward

4.0

Get the latest boatbuilding tips from this updated classic

Since its first publication in 1970, "Boatbuilding Manual" has become the standard reference in boatbuilding and boat design schools, in the offices of professional builders, and in the basement workshops of home builders. No other boatbuilding text has simultaneously served the disparate needs of professional and amateur audiences so succe

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Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

Chris Santella

4.0

This will not be a book that will attempt to simply detail courses where major championships have been played, but courses whose architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance make them must play venues for passionate golfers. It includes Royal County Down (Ireland), Pebble Beach (California), Bandon Dunes (Oregon), Cape Kidnappers (New Zealand), and the National Golf Links of America (New

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The Sextant Handbook

Bruce Bauer

4.0

Loran and GPS notwithstanding, there will always be a place for the sextant aboard any blue-water boat, if for no other reason than the thrill and mystery of finding one's position on earth by gazing at the heavens. Here is the indispensable reference that should accompany the instrument aboard. Cmdr. Bruce Bauer, a professional navigator and master mariner with the U.S. Merchant Marine, has disti