The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing Review

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(More customer reviews)After sailing for 30 years, I was looking for a book for my children to use to give them a solid foundation. I ordered another 5 star book recommended by sailing schools, but ran across this one at the library.
This book is head and shoulders above the other. It covers all the basics in an easy to read style, and the huge number of detailed drawings are both beautiful and incredibly informative.
In addition to the basic stuff you need to know to sail a small boat, it also has a wealth of deeper information, about everything from bouyancy and balance, to boat construction and history.
I'm buying a copy for each of my kids, and recommending it to my sailing friends. As for the other books, I will probably either return them, or leave them to gather dust on a shelf.

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Day by Day to Alaska; Queen Charlotte Islands and Around Vancouver Island Review

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(More customer reviews)I found Day By Day to be compelling reading as I share the same love and awe of nature as Mr. Petersen and his family. We enjoyed a cruise from Vancouver to Sitka, Juneau and Glacier Bay some years ago. The observations of these areas in the book were particularly interesting to me. To experience Glacier Bay cruising alone in a small boat was truly an awesome feat. The book describes the wild life viewed in detail indicating how to keep oneself safe while viewing bears, etc.
Tips on fishing these beautiful waters also were of interest. The catching of about every game fish, crabs, and digging clams was included in the book. This book is also a guide to great places to eat along the way, on land sights not to be missed, hot springs for bathing and best places to anchor.
To anyone owning a boat, the mechanical problems described and how they were corrected would be very helpful. Also, a novice would find invaluable the detailed descriptions of tides, times to avoid certain waters and highlights of the many inlets and coves he explored and which are named in the book.
There are numerous instances of protection and guidance as the result of his leaning on the almighty and trusting in God's care.
To read this book is a must for anyone contemplating cruising these waters and it would be a valuable companion on one's trip.

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2011 Exit Now: Interstate Exit Directory Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is the best. We have an RV and the ability to know ahead of time where you plan to get gas or take a rest break has been marvelous. Often times it is difficult to find a gas station that is laid out well enough to maneuver a large rig in. This solves that problem most of the time. I really like that the interstates are listed from start to finish across all states rather than state by state, interstate by interstate. No flipping pages whenever you cross a state line. In summary, terrific book!!!

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Your First Powerboat: How to Find, Buy, and Enjoy the Best Boat for You Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book because I really wanted to buy a boat before I retire. Reading about what is involved in boat ownership made me think that joining a boat club may be a better idea. I'm in the process of finding out all the in's and outs of that idea. This is a great book!

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Navigate the hazards of boat ownership with absolute confidence

Next to your house, your boat may well be the biggest investment you ever make. Buying and owning a boat involves one baffling decision after another. Yet informed, impartial guidance is almost impossible to find--until now, that is.

This essential manual provides a method to the madness of boat buying and ownership, plotting a straight course through an ocean of confusion while it answers such questions as:

Why fractional ownership often makes sense
How to avoid buying a boat you'll never use
How to identify the Goldilocks boat--not too big, not too small
How to choose a powering option
How to negotiate the best deal on any boat-new or used
How to be your own surveyor, and why even a new boat may need a professional survey
Why you should finance your boat even if you have the cash, and where to find the best loans
How to calculate the total cost of ownership before you buy!

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Boater's Pocket Reference: Your Comprehensive Resource for Boats and Boating Review

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(More customer reviews)Since I'm a casual boater, and often forget such things as who has the right-of-way and what a particular buoy symbol means, I found this book answers all of my questions and is laid out so that I can find out what I want quickly. It is amazing how much information is packed in this pocket sized book. When the fish aren't biting, this book is a great read for learning more about such things as knot tying, navigation, weather, etc. The book caters to all levels of boating expertise, and for the price, there is no reason not to have it onboard. I also found the book's excellent web site full of additional information and free downloads: google "anchorcovepublishing" to find the site.

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