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Steady as She Goes: Women's Adventures at Sea
ISBN: 9781580050944 / Angielski / Miękka / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Veteran seafarers and anyone who has dreamed of running away to sea in her very own boat or simply savored the smell of the salty air on the water's edge will be inspired by this well-crafted and varied collection. Steady as She Goes is both a testament to women's enduring relationship with the sea and a gripping and illuminating read. Whether commercial fishing in Alaska's unforgiving waters, racing tall ships off the coast of Australia, kayaking in the enchanting Sea of Cortez, or learning the antiquated mechanics of a New York City fireboat, these women work and play at sea, spinning...
Veteran seafarers and anyone who has dreamed of running away to sea in her very own boat or simply savored the smell of the salty air on the water's e...
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85,89 |
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Always Another Horizon: A Journey Around the World
ISBN: 9781583484739 / Angielski / Miękka / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. ""Always Another Horizon."is well written and a delightful way to spend a winter's evening or a rainy day."
-"Santana Magazine" Full of rich detail and intriguing insight, "Always Another Horizon: A Journey Around the World" tells the story of one couple's voyage around the globe. For nearly eight years, author Tina Olton and her husband, Steve Salmon, sailed around the world on their forty-foot, ocean-going sailboat, "Another Horizon." In that time, they traveled 45,000 miles, visited sixty-one countries, and crossed three oceans as well as countless seas, canals, lakes, and... ""Always Another Horizon."is well written and a delightful way to spend a winter's evening or a rainy day."
-"Santana Magazine" Full of rich de... |
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77,92 |
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Journal of an Irish Rover: Part One
ISBN: 9781587217159 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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54,34 |
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The Hell with Working - Let's Go Sailing
ISBN: 9781598244861 / Angielski / Miękka / 200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Picture yourself clad in your favorite bathing suit relaxing on a sleek sailing yacht anchored in crystal clear water off white sandy beaches. Cool drink in hand, you're soaking up the brilliant sunshine, trying not to awaken from this impossible dream. An impossible dream?? Not at all!! A former couple from Endwell, New York not only had this dream but actually lived it. Dorothy and Richard Kiegler lived aboard and cruised the Caribbean aboard their sailing Trimaran the "Malo Folau" for over seven years. This fascinating memoir tells their story and includes original poetry by Richard...
Picture yourself clad in your favorite bathing suit relaxing on a sleek sailing yacht anchored in crystal clear water off white sandy beaches. Cool dr...
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56,65 |
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The Hell with Working - Let's Go Sailing
ISBN: 9781598244878 / Angielski / Twarda / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Picture yourself clad in your favorite bathing suit relaxing on a sleek sailing yacht anchored in crystal clear water off white sandy beaches. Cool drink in hand, you're soaking up the brilliant sunshine, trying not to awaken from this impossible dream. An impossible dream Not at all A former couple from Endwell, New York not only had this dream but actually lived it. Dorothy and Richard Kiegler lived aboard and cruised the Caribbean aboard their sailing Trimaran the "Malo Folau" for over seven years. This fascinating memoir tells their story and includes original poetry by Richard...
Picture yourself clad in your favorite bathing suit relaxing on a sleek sailing yacht anchored in crystal clear water off white sandy beaches. Cool dr...
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113,53 |
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Privateers & Pirates 1730 1830
ISBN: 9781841760162 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Following the pirate scourge of the early 18th century, many sea captains took to privateering as a means of making money. A form of nationally sponsored piracy, it reached its peak during the American Revolution (1763-1776), when the fledgling American navy had to rely on privateers to disrupt British shipping between England and the rebellious colonies. Following peace in 1815, many former privateers turned to piracy, spawning the last great piratical wave, which would last for a decade. The world of these privateers and latter-day pirates comes vividly to life in this detailed exploration...
Following the pirate scourge of the early 18th century, many sea captains took to privateering as a means of making money. A form of nationally sponso...
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78,38 |
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Captain Jack's Complete Navigation
ISBN: 9781892216250 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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136,51 |
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Boat Smart Chronicles: Lake Michigan Devours its Wounded
ISBN: 9781892399236 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. True cases of boating emergencies and what you can learn from these mishaps. These accounts include valuable feedback from those rescued and their ordeals. This wealth of boating experiences has evolved into an epic boating safety guide. No matter where you boat or your experience level, the entertaining and revealing Boat Smart Chronicles is an absolute must read for all recreational boaters and water enthusiasts.
True cases of boating emergencies and what you can learn from these mishaps. These accounts include valuable feedback from those rescued and their ord...
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cena:
89,64 |
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Sailing Alone Around the World
ISBN: 9781574092615 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Joshua Slocum's solo voyage around the world stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dropped anchor in Rhode Island over three years later, he had cruised some 46,000 miles entirely by sail and entirely alone.
Joshua Slocum's solo voyage around the world stands as one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dr...
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cena:
74,01 |
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Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats: Diesel Troubleshooting for Yachts, Motor Cruisers and Canal Boats
ISBN: 9781898660811 / Angielski / Miękka / 98 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most sailing vessels and motorboats have a marine diesel engine. This book will help the owner keep this vital piece of equipment going. It covers; how it works, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, electrics, installation and winter lay up.
Most sailing vessels and motorboats have a marine diesel engine. This book will help the owner keep this vital piece of equipment going. It covers; ho...
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66,14 |
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Race to Win: A Comprehensive Guide to Deck Layouts for Owners, Designers, and Builders of Racing Boats
ISBN: 9780393334975 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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93,70 |
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Magic of Turkey: A Guide to the Turkish Coast
ISBN: 9781574092707 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Magic of Turkey is a comprehensive guide to the various coasts of Turkey. It offers practical information on all sorts of topics ranging from anchorage areas and marinas, to weather forecasts, to the local cuisine of some of the most intriguing coasts in the world. The areas covered stretch from the port of Izmir on the Aegean Sea to the South, the Southeast up to Antalya on the Mediterranean, passing through Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethyie and Finike. At the same time, the book is the tale of a voyage made by the author and his wife on their 55-foot ketch, along the Turkish coast, and their...
The Magic of Turkey is a comprehensive guide to the various coasts of Turkey. It offers practical information on all sorts of topics ranging from anch...
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78,38 |
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Ice!
ISBN: 9781574092738 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published 1978 by Sheed Andrews and McMeel--T.p. verso.
First published 1978 by Sheed Andrews and McMeel--T.p. verso.
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66,20 |
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Mutiny on the Globe: The Fatal Voyage of Samuel Comstock
ISBN: 9780393335682 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Within days of settling on Mili Atoll in the Marshall Islands, Comstock was murdered by his fellow mutineers. Six innocent seamen--George among them--seized theGlobe and escaped; most of the rest were killed by natives. Two survivors lived for twenty-two months, half-prisoners and half-adoptees of the natives, until they were rescued in a bold and dangerous maneuver by a landing party from the U.S. schooner Dolphin. TheGlobe's story is one of terror, adventure, endurance, and luck. It is also the story of one of the most bizarre and frightening minds that ever went...
Within days of settling on Mili Atoll in the Marshall Islands, Comstock was murdered by his fellow mutineers. Six innocent seamen--George among them--...
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97,61 |
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RYA Astro Navigation Handbook
ISBN: 9781906435097 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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73,76 |
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The Sea Chest
ISBN: 9780393336535 / Angielski / Miękka / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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101,51 |
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Wind and Strategy
ISBN: 9780393332582 / Angielski / Miękka / 420 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A world authority and champion sailor has written the definitive book on one of the most important, and least understood, factors in winning: the wind, its changes, and its effects on racing strategy. Races are lost by a failure to understand and predict changes in wind. This book is the first and only one of its kind to deal with the character of the wind as it applies specifically to the racer. It shows how surface wind is affected by season, time of day, temperature disparities, clouds and geography. It supplies the meteorology needed to understand surface winds, and it shows how... A world authority and champion sailor has written the definitive book on one of the most important, and least understood, factors in winning: the w... |
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117,14 |
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Ancient and Modern Ships - Part I. Wooden Sailing-Ships
ISBN: 9781443755238 / Angielski / Miękka / 190 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a detailed treatise on the history and development of wooden ships from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the fascinating history of seafaring, and would make for a fantastic addition to any home collection. Contents include: "Ancient Ships in the Mediterranean and Red Seas," "Ancient Ships in the Seas of Northern Europe," "Mediaeval Ships," "Modern Wooden Sailing-Ships," and "Description of an Archaic Greek Bireme." Many vintage books such as this are becoming...
This vintage book is a detailed treatise on the history and development of wooden ships from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Detailed and...
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126,82 |
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Racing Dinghy Handling
ISBN: 9781443735605 / Angielski / Twarda / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a book that aims to provide the beginner with a sound introduction to dinghy handling with a view to eventually acquiring race-winning skills. A useful read for anyone who requires information and to gain confidence before entering the sport. It may also be of service to those with more experience. Contents Include: Dinghy Classes Buying a Boat Crewing Rigging and Jobs Ashore Getting Afloat and Ashore Mainly on Sail Trimming Weight Distribution, Balance and Kicking Straps Heavy and Light Weight Weather Tasks Helming Helmsman's Responsibilities Sail Trimming and Steering Positions and...
This is a book that aims to provide the beginner with a sound introduction to dinghy handling with a view to eventually acquiring race-winning skills....
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cena:
170,57 |
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Two Yachts, Two Voyages
ISBN: 9780393337600 / Angielski / Miękka / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
cena:
78,08 |