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Sailing Made Easy and Comfort in Small Craft - A Practical Handbook of Sailing and Cookery
ISBN: 9781406790412 / Angielski / Miękka / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with chapters on cooking and housekeeping at sea. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers wishing to learn how to sail, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents Include: "On Setting Sail," "Sailing with Notes on Balance," "Lugs," "Strong Winds and Reefing," "Rules of the Road," "Mooring, Stowing, Awnings, Down Mast," "About Knots," "On Ship keeping," "The Kitchen," "Sailing Dictionary," etc. Many old books such as this are...
This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with chapters on cooking and housekeeping at sea. Written in simple language and profusely illustrat...
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142,38 |
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Seamanship
ISBN: 9781410225146 / Angielski / Miękka / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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69,02 |
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Day by Day to Alaska: Queen Charlotte Islands and Around Vancouver Island
ISBN: 9781552123485 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The central theme is a 2,500 mile trip taken over 23 days by the author in a 21-foot powerboat, Day by Day, from Puget Sound to Sitka, Alaska and back outside Vancouver Island. Included are side trips from Olympia, Washington to Skagway, Alaska, the Queen Charlotte Islands, and other experiences culled from over 50 years of boating.
The central theme is a 2,500 mile trip taken over 23 days by the author in a 21-foot powerboat, Day by Day, from Puget Sound to Sitka, Alaska and back...
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100,19 |
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Ready for Sea!: How to Outfit the Modern Cruising Sailboat and Prepare Your Vessel and Yourself for Extended Passage-Making and Living Aboard
ISBN: 9781574091441 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tor Pinney explains how to prepare a yacht for extended cruising as well as for living aboard. He considers the systems, equipment, and modifications that will transform a basic yacht into a long-range cruiser.
Tor Pinney explains how to prepare a yacht for extended cruising as well as for living aboard. He considers the systems, equipment, and modifications ...
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cena:
92,37 |
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Outboard Motors Maintenance and Repair Manual
ISBN: 9781574092356 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Format 8" x 10 1/2" Illus. Full color photos and diagrams throughout ??? No other detailed book like this on the market ??? Will enable the most mechanically ignorant to understand and work on their engine with confidence
Format 8" x 10 1/2" Illus. Full color photos and diagrams throughout ??? No other detailed book like this on the market ??? Will enable the most mecha...
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cena:
102,64 |
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The Colonial Clippers
ISBN: 9781443771191 / Angielski / Miękka / 568 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a detailed account of the sailing ships that played a significant role in the development of the British Empire, written specially for the officers and seamen of the Mercantile navy. Highly detailed and including a wealth of fascinating information, this volume will appeal to those with an interest British maritime history, and would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: The Power of Gold, Steerage Conditions in 1844, Discovery of Gold in Australia, Melbourne and its Shipping in 1851-2, First Gold Cargoes Home, Great Rush to Gold Regions in...
This vintage book is a detailed account of the sailing ships that played a significant role in the development of the British Empire, written speciall...
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cena:
189,86 |
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Ocean Life in the Old Sailing Ship Days - From Forecastle to Quarter-Deck
ISBN: 9781444605914 / Angielski / Miękka / 382 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a collection of historical sailing stories and anecdotes, with details of excursions from American ports to a variety of far-off locations. These fascinating and authentic stories will appeal to anyone with an interest in historical sailing, and will also be of utility to modern sailors panning to traverse the routes described. Contents include: "In Forecastle--The Half Clipper 'Ariel'," "Boys' Duties in the Forecastle--At Ne York Loading for Liverpool," "The Passage to Liverpool--Jack Afloat and Ashore," "Crossing the Line--Fernando Norobna--The Malays," "Boat Towns on...
This vintage book is a collection of historical sailing stories and anecdotes, with details of excursions from American ports to a variety of far-off ...
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168,27 |
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Wild Sports In Europe, Asia, And Africa V1 (1844)
ISBN: 9781437364910 / Angielski / Miękka / 344 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In Two Volumes. Illustrated By Drawings Taken From Nature.
In Two Volumes. Illustrated By Drawings Taken From Nature.
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cena:
146,53 |
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Arbitration in the America's Cup. the XXXI America's Cup Arbitration Panel and Its Decisions: The XXXI America's Cup Arbitration Panel and Its Decisio
ISBN: 9789041121998 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
826,33 |
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The America's Cup: Trials and Triumphs
ISBN: 9781596293298 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The America's Cup: Trials and Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of the acclaimed Cup. But more than that, Simpson writes about the ingenuity and technical advancements made over the years in hull and sail design for swift oceangoing sailing yachts. Not satisfied by relating only the history of the America's Cup challenges and defenses, Simpson illustrates some of the interesting events that have changed commercial sailing into the popular sport of sailboat racing. A sport that was once the singular pleasure of wealthy...
The America's Cup: Trials and Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of the accla...
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cena:
84,74 |
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Back of the Boat Gourmet Cooking: Afloat--Pool-Side--Backyard
ISBN: 9781434411549 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book's for YOU--if you own a boat and are looking for enjoyable on-board eating that's not just another typical hamburger or hot dog, and is still quick and easy to prepare. The authors provide invaluable tips for truly great menu alternatives, requiring very little fuss, muss, or bother--whether afloat, pool-side, or in the backyard. Stay hungry!
This book's for YOU--if you own a boat and are looking for enjoyable on-board eating that's not just another typical hamburger or hot dog, and is stil...
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cena:
64,69 |
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Shooting on Moor and Marsh - Punting, Or Wildfowl Shooting Afloat
ISBN: 9781445524344 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This text contains a fascinating and detailed treatise on wildfowl shooting from within a boat. A great text detailing the thrills and vagaries of duck shooting from afloat, this text is sure to interest the duck hunting enthusiast and promises to inspire a desire to try this form of duck hunting if the reader is not already familiar. Both entertaining and informative, this book includes some of the author's personal experiences and is well deserving of a place in collections of hunting literature. The sections of this book include: 'Punting, or Wildfowl Shooting Afloat'; 'How to Shoot...
This text contains a fascinating and detailed treatise on wildfowl shooting from within a boat. A great text detailing the thrills and vagaries of duc...
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cena:
73,33 |
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The Worst Journey in the World
ISBN: 9783861952794 / Angielski / Miękka / 602 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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352,01 |
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Cherish the Sea - A History of Sail
ISBN: 9781447410928 / Angielski / Miękka / 380 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a detailed treatise on sailing throughout the ages, with information on sailing in ancient cultures, different methods of construction and navigation, development of the art of sailing, notable historical incidents and figures, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information, this book is highly recommended for those with a real love of sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "The Art of Sail," "Egypt," "Chaldaeo-Phoenicia," "Greece," "Rome," "Byzantium," "The Vikings," "The Crusades," "The North,"...
This vintage book is a detailed treatise on sailing throughout the ages, with information on sailing in ancient cultures, different methods of constru...
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138,06 |
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Practical Yacht Construction - The Construction, Rigging and Equipment of Wood Sailing and Auxiliary Yachts
ISBN: 9781447411567 / Angielski / Miękka / 142 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a detailed guide to designing, building, and maintaining a yacht, with information on everything from deck planking to installing skylights. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, "Practical Yacht Construction" is highly recommended for yacht owners, designers, and builders with little previous experience. Contents include: "Lead Keep," "Keel and False Keel," "Stem and Apron," "Stern Post and Deadwood," "Horn Timbers," "Rudder," "Frames and Timbers," "Floors," "Shelf and Clamp Stringers," "Beams," "Carlings," "Knees and Pillars," Bottom Planking,"...
This vintage book is a detailed guide to designing, building, and maintaining a yacht, with information on everything from deck planking to installing...
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142,38 |
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Amateur Boat Building
ISBN: 9781447411802 / Angielski / Miękka / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this handbook is intended to cover all the problems commonly faced by those who attempt to build a boat of their own design, and will be of considerable value to anyone occupied in such an endeavour. Contents include: "General Introduction," "First Stages in Building," "Erecting and Planking," "Miscellaneous Jobs and Tools," "Completing the Hard Chine Runabout," "Timbers, Tools and Some Useful Hints," "Building a 3-Tonner," "Construction of a Larger...
This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this han...
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cena:
155,33 |
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Canoe And Boat Building - A Complete Manual For Amateurs.
ISBN: 9781446064108 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to canoe and boat construction designed for amateurs, with information on tools and equipment, designing, materials, common problems, and much more. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this book constitutes a must-have for novice boat builders, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Introduction," "Designing," "Model Making," "Laying Down," "Methods of Building," "Tools and Materials," "Building," "Wells," "Aprons," "Paddles," "Sails and Rigging," "Centerboards," "Rudders,"...
This vintage book is a complete guide to canoe and boat construction designed for amateurs, with information on tools and equipment, designing, materi...
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142,38 |
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Street's Pilot/Guide to the Cape Verde Islands
ISBN: 9781892399342 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Street's Guide to the Cape Verde Islands is the first and only cruising guide for the Cape Verde Islands. Printed in 2011 it is a completely up-to-date, full-color guide that includes charts and sketches not available through any other source, as well as GPS waypoints, harbor and marina information, local knowledge and much more. Don Street has a message for all sailors planning to cross the Atlantic via the trade-wind route: "Forget about spending Christmas in the Caribbean, which forces you to cross the Atlantic in late November and early December when the trades are erratic and sometimes...
Street's Guide to the Cape Verde Islands is the first and only cruising guide for the Cape Verde Islands. Printed in 2011 it is a completely up-to-dat...
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cena:
211,75 |
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Canal Boatman: My Life on Upstate Waterways
ISBN: 9780815601913 / Angielski / Miękka / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
76,88 |
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Gunning Punts - How to Construct, Care for, Manoeuvre and Hunt from Single Handed and Double Handed Punts
ISBN: 9781447431459 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book contains a detailed guide to the hunting of wildfowl with the use of single and double handed punts. Complete with a wealth of extremely detailed diagrams and illustrations, this text is perfect for any level of enthusiast with an interest in punt-based hunting. Chapters included herein are: 'Gunning Punts - Their Dimensions', 'How to Build a Gunning Punt', 'How to Arrange the Stanchion Gin and its Belongings in a Gunning Punt', 'The Various Methods of Stalking Wild Fowl in Double Handed Gunning Punts', 'Sailing to Wildfowl in a Gunning Punt', 'One the Selection of a Suitable...
This book contains a detailed guide to the hunting of wildfowl with the use of single and double handed punts. Complete with a wealth of extremely det...
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cena:
142,38 |