A superb collection of helpful boating information covering subjects of interest to both power and sailboat owners alike. A must read for the novice who wants to avoid the pitfalls that new boaters encounter and for experienced skippers wanting to learn more. Tips on maintenance, navigation, sail handling and more.

Silent Tomb is an adventure story about a Soviet submarine lost in Canadian waters and a terrorist plot to recover the nuclear weapon it carried for Saddam Hussein. The pace quickens as China sends agents to Canada to recover the weapon and Canadian Immigration mistakes them for drug smugglers. Confusion is increased when as part of a joint drug interdiction effort with the United States Canada notifies the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The plot thickens more when Israel agents learn of China's plan. Israel sends their agents to Canada instead of informing the U.S. authorities in hopes of...