Boating category: 581 books
In the South
Tales of Sail and Yearning
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2013
It begins with two wooden boats: the schooner designed by L. Francis Herreshoff and Bruce Kirbys sharpie ketch. From these two float tales of then and now stories of sail and sea in the Australian south, of design and artistic craftsmanship, builders, teacher-mentors, sprung planks, loss and the rescue...
by Barry Pickthall
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2016
Did you ever wonder which civilisation first took to water in small craft? Who worked out how to measure distance or plot a course at sea? Or why the humble lemon rose to such prominence in the diets of sailors?
Taking one hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing...
Last Voyages
The Lives and Tragic Loss of Remarkable Sailors Who Never Returned
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2017
Looking back at the lives and sailing careers of some of our lifetime’s finest yachtsmen, this collection of eleven original, moving accounts is just as much a celebration of the good – tales of hope, achievement and courageous spirit – as it is an account of their tragic final voyages. Included...
by William Robinson
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Here's the book that can get you sailing in an afternoon and keep you sailing better through a lifetime on the water
This is the first sailing book that follows a sailor's ideal learning curve. Rather than tell you all about sail trim or anchoring in a single chapter, Robby Robinson tells you...
Exposed
The Dark Side of the America’s Cup
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2017
The America's Cup has always been a hotbed of unbridled ambition, personal agendas, intrigue, spying and, more recently, hardfought court cases – and that's before the boats even get out on the water to race. Exposed: The Dark Side of the America's Cup lifts the lid on this unique contest for the...
by Vanessa Bird
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2013
This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. Focusing on the most well-known, popular and enduring designs - from the 7ft Optimist to the 125ft J class - this beautifully illustrated book showcases 144 boats from across the world, with a wealth of detail on...
Summary of The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown | Includes Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2016
Summary of The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown | Includes Analysis Preview: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown, is a non-fiction account of the remarkable life story of Joe...
Old Glory
A Voyage Down the Mississippi
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2011
The author of Bad Land realizes a lifelong dream as he navigates the waters of the Mississippi River in a spartan sixteen-foot motorboat, producing yet another masterpiece of contemporary American travel writing. In the course of his voyage, Raban records the mercurial caprices of the river and the...
Winging It
ORACLE TEAM USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend the America's Cup
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2013
"The design and tactical battles that led to the most exciting America’s Cup in history are laid out in meticulous detail in Winging It: Oracle Team USA’s Incredible Comeback to Defend The America’s Cup. Written by three veteran sailing journalists, Winging It provides an insider’s look...
by Barlow Cumberland
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2016
This narrative is not, nor does it purport to be one of general navigation upon Lake Ontario, but solely of the vessels and steamers which plyed during its century to the ports of the Niagara River, and particularly of the rise of the Niagara Navigation Co., to which it is largely devoted. Considerable...
by Diana Jessie
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2007
“A great starting point for the woman who wants to live the cruising life.”--SAIL
The cruising life offers adventure, exotic destinations, and expansive opportunities for personal growth. But considering such a life leads to vexing questions: What do I need to learn? What do I do if my...
Sea Trials
A Lone Sailor's Race Toward Home
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014
"In all, beautifully written and wonderfully inspiring."--The Wall Street Journal A poignant account that will inspire you to tackle challenging sailing endeavors as well as squarely face life's emotional challenges, finding the courage to live a fully engaged, authentic life
Three...
by Peter Bruce
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2008
The seamanship classic you should have on-board when sailing in rough weather
Adlard Coles' Heavy Weather Sailing provides you with expert advice for when you venture out of sight of land, whether for racing or cruising. It gives a clear message of seamanlike design features, preparations,...
The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats : Reviews and Comparisons of 360 Boats Under 26 Feet: Reviews and Comparisons of 360 Boats Under 26 Feet
Reviews and Comparisons of 360 Boats Under 26 Feet
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2009
For the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built
Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long--pocket cruisers--to create this definitive gallery and handbook of the small cruising sailboats...