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G31 RYA VHF HANDBOOK BY TIM BARTLETT

The RYA VHF Handbook is essential background reading for anyone taking the VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. Ref: KH-RYA0589

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G36 RYA MANUAL OF SEAMANSHIP

Presents an illustrated book with comprehensive chapters on various aspects of seamanship for both power and sail. Ref: KH-RYA0630

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G6 RYA NAVIGATION HANDBOOK BY TIM BARTLETT

Details direction finding in simple stages. Using full colour illustrations, this book follows the Yachtmaster syllabus. Ref: KH-RYA0260

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G60 RYA POCKET GUIDE TO BOATING KNOTS

Contains all the really usefull knots that any boater needs to know. Ref: KH-RYA0727

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G63 KNOTS, SPLICES & ROPEWORK HANDBOOK

This new title come with brilliant full colour illustrations and highly informative text. Ref: KH-RYA0770

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G7 RYA NAVIGATION EXERCISES BY CHRIS SLADE

This book is suitable for accompanying the RYA Powerboat Scheme, covering navigation, theory, safety and seamanship. It also includes RYA Powerboat certificates. Ref: KH-RYA0270

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G77 RYA BASIC NAVIGATION BY TIM BARTLETT

The latest in the RYA's popular handbook range, this title is an introduction to navigation. Ref: KH-RYA0787

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G78 RYA ASTRO NAVIGATION HANDBOOK BY TIM BARTLETT

The RYA G78 Astro Navigation Handbook is an excellent introduction to Astro navigation covering the basics, accurately using sextants, taking sights, and solar and universal time. Ref: KH-RYA0788

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G88 RYA POCKET GUIDE TO FISHING KNOTS

Simple text and easy to follow illustrations take the reader step-by-step through each stage of the knot tying process. Ref: KH-RYA0799

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LUXURY YACHTS OF THE WORLD (VOL 1) BY PETER J BRYANT

This is THE major source of reference on the world of luxury yachting. With in-depth articles on many of the world's most luxurious motor & sailing yachts available today, plus features on many of the world's top charter yachts, 'Luxury Yachts Of The World' also contains several other special features on other aspects of luxury yachting, from financing a luxury yacht to maintaining one, as well as a major directory of the world's major yacht builders, designers and service companies. Ref: KH-BOA0336 (Vol 1)

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RYA BOOK OF THE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE BY BILL ANDERSON

Anyone hoping to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe needs to pass the ICC test - and this book will show you how. Ref: KH-SLG0011A

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RYA G67 ELECTRICS HANDBOOK

Following on from the popular RYA Diesel Engine Handbook, this title helps expand the RYA maintenance series, giving all boaters superb information and advice on keeping their boats in tip-top condition. Ref: KH-RYA0782

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THE COMPLETE TRAILER SAILOR: HOW TO BY, EQUIP & HANDLE SMALL CRUISING SAILBOATS BY BRIAN GILBERT

A buyer's guide provides specifications and images of all new trailer sailers on the market, and many popular used models. Ref: KH-SLG0456

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100 FAST & EASY BOAT IMPROVEMENTS BY DON CASEY

A unique collection of do-it-yourself projects that any boat owner can complete over the course of a single weekend-with simple tools and minimal skills. Ref: KH-FIT0066C

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117 DAYS ADRIFT BY MAURICE & MARILYN BAILEY

Essential reading for all who love the sea - and for all who enjoy a gripping story - 117 Days Adrift is a fascinating and inspiring tale that has become one of the classics of the sea. Ref: KH-HIS0005

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66 DAYS ADRIFT BY WILLIAM BUTLER

"It was paradise. Skimming across the vast Pacific, Bill and Simonne Butler had everything they needed aboard their trim sloop Siboney and a world of possibilities ahead. Ref: KH-HIS0020

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A B SEA BY JACK LAGAN

An entertaining guide to the language and lore of 21st century seafarers. Packed with practical advice, this is a dictionary with a difference: many words are illustrated by passages from classic books of the sea. Ref: KH-DIC0116

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A FUNNY OLD LIFE BY DES SLEIGHTHOLM

A wonderfully funny "nautobiography" by one of sailing's best-known characters, writers and former editor of Yachting Monthly. Behind his hilarious wit an unerring eye for a cock-up, there lies an immense experience of sailing, on a wide variety of craft including the sail training ship Hoshi. Ref: KH-HIS0878C

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A FUNNY OLD SAILOR BY DES SLEIGHHOLME

This is the eagerly-awaited follow-up to Des Sleightholme's best-selling A Funny Old Life, which instantly established itself as a must-read for his multitude of admirers. Ref: KH-HIS0878E

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A HOME AFLOAT

A Home Afloat is a lifestyle book, providing a wealth of inspiring ideas for anyone wanting to make their home aboard a boat of whatever shape and size. Ref: KH-HIS0233

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A PASSION FOR THE SEA BY JIMMY CORNELL

Jimmy Cornell has influenced the contemporary cruising scene more than any other sailor. He is the acknowledged authority on ocean routing and his bestselling World Cruising Routes provides a wealth of information on all sailing routes of the world. Ref: KH-HIS0056

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A RACE TOO FAR

In 1968, the Sunday Times organised the Golden Globe race - an incredible test of endurance never before attempted – a round the world yacht race that must be completed single-handed and non-stop, going into port for repairs or supplies would mean disqualification. Ref: KH-HIS5081

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A WORLD OF MY OWN BY ROBIN KNOX JOHNSON

The inspiring and exciting story of how Robin Knox-Johnston became the first man to sail non-stop around the world on his own little ketch Suhaili, in 1969. Ref: KH-HIS0514A

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ADLARD COLES BOOK OF ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION BY TIM BARTLETT

It sets out to de-mystify electronics used in navigation , which are now widely acepted as tools of small-boat navigation. Ref: KH-NAC0039A

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ADLARD COLES BOOK OF KNOTS BY PETER OWEN

An essential guide to all who wish to be able to understand knots, their uses, and how to tie them. Ref: KH-KNO0165

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ADLARD COLES BOOK OF MAINTENANCE & REPAIR FOR OUTBOARD MOTORS BY JEAN LUC PALLAS

The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix their diesel engine with ease. Ref: KH-FIT0015A

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ADMIAL NELSON, THE SAILOR WHO DARED TO WIN BY SAM LLEWELLYN

He persued Napoleon's men across the seas of the world. For every shot the Franch fired, the British fired two. Ref: KH-KID0001

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ADRIFT - 76 DAYS LOST AT SEA BY STEVE CALLAHAN

The riveting first-hand account by one of the few men to have survived more than a month alone in an inflatable liferaft. Ref: KH-HIS0184

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AERO-HYDRODYNAMICS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SAILING YACHTS BY FABIO FOSSATI

State of the art and with a revolutionary modern approach, Aero-hydrodynamics and the Performance of Sailing Yachts provides a systematic and completely up to date analysis, complete with colour photographs and diagrams throughout. Ref: KH-BOA0540

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AGAINST THE FLOW

In 2006, Dee Caffari became the first woman to sail solo round the world against the prevailing winds and currents. Her story is an adventure in the true sense of the word. Ref: KH-HIS3039A

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AN OCEAN AWAY: SMALL BOAT, BIG DREAM BY DAVE CLARK

Dave 'Sharky' Clarke might be a typical northern lad, yet from a very early age he harboured an extraordinarily untypical ambition. Ref: KH-HIS0052

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ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS BY CLIFFORD ASHLEY

Ashley Book Of Knots. Ref: KH-KNO0020

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ASTRO NAVIGATION MADE EASY BY FRANCOIS MEYRIER

Beginning with a brief outline of the solar system, this is a step-by-step guide to finding your position on the ocean, both with and without a pocket calculator for working out sights. Ref: KH-NAC0370

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BAREFOOT NAVIGATOR BY JACK LOGAN

An unusual and fascinating exploration of the skills of navigation employed by the ancient navigators and transferable to the present day. Ref: KH-HIS2555

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BE YOUR OWN SAILING COACH: 20 GOALS FOR RACING SUCCESS BY JOHN EMMETT

The tools and techniques you need to win. This is the book you need to win. Jon Emmett shows you how to break racing down into 20 key topics and how to highlight your own strengths and weaknesses for each. Ref: KH-NAC0342

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BLOOD KNOT

Bill Tyrrell's elderly cutter Vixen sails across the North Sea as part of a sail training fleet, but something snags the propeller when they tie up next to the big Russian barque - a body…pb

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BLOOD ORANGE

The racing trimaran Street Express is storm-bound off the south coast of Ireland, when one of the three crew vanishes overboard. Or does he? Intrigue and high finance with the beautiful Agnes follow. Ref: KH-FIC2006

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BLUE GEE GUIDE TO GLASSFIBRE AND EPOXY WOODWORK

This book satisfies a demand for detailed hands-on information on how to do the job properly, achieving a professional result with care and the right technique. Ref: KH-BOA0040

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BOAT MAINTENANCE - THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BY WILLIAM M BURR

Boats require constant care. Any boater who doesn't know the difference between a silicone-modified alkyd enamel and a one-part urethane needs this book for its invaluable advice on: How to save money with generic substitutes Product recommendations for every job Keeping weekly, monthly, and seasonal maintenance schedules. RefL KH-FIT0045

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