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1	In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex more books like this by Nathaniel Philbrick $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist The epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century which was the inspiration for Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick". The author uses a hitherto unknown diary of one of the survivors discovered in an attic in Connecticut in spring 1998 to tell the tale. The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea more books like this by Steven Callahan $3.00 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist When Callahan's small sloop sank west of the Canary Islands, he found himself adrift in the Atlantic in a five-foot raft, with only enough food and water for 18 days. For 76 days he drifted 1800 miles, the only man in history to survive more than a month alone at sea in an inflatable raft. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Sailing Fundamentals more books like this by Gary Jobson $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of SAILING FUNDAMENTALS is widely recognized as the official 'learn-to-sail manual' of the American Sailing Association (ASA) - and used in the training programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups, including the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary nationwide. While most ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.72! \| first editions \| SVS
4	World Cruising Routes more books like this by Jimmy Cornell $24.00 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist World Cruising Routes is a comprehensive guide to nearly 500 sailing routes throughout the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains essential information on winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather as well as valuable suggestions concerning optimum times for individual routes. The second edition of this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.47! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Passage to Juneau: A Sea and Its Meanings more books like this by Jonathan Raban $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist In this vivid tour of Alaska's Inside Passage, a Seattle-based British writer describes the natural and cultural history of the area, his personal relationship to the sea, and the colorful acquaintances he met along his solo exploration by sailboat of the region. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Sailing for Dummies more books like this by J J Isler, Peter Isler $2.46 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Interested in learning to sail but feel like you're navigating in murky waters? "Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition" introduces the basics of sailing, looks at the different types of sailboats and their basic parts, and teaches you everything you need to know before you leave the dock. In "Sailing for Dummies, Second Edition", two U.S. sailing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Navigation Rules more books like this by US Coast Guard, John M Morehouse (Editor) $6.00 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist If your copy of Navigation Rules is not COMDTINST M16672.2E it needs to be updated!This book contains a complete copy of the Inland and International Navigation Rules as presented by the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard requires that an up-to-date copy such as this one be carried on all vessels 12 meters (39 feet) or more in length at ... see all copies from $3.96! new only from $6.00! \| SVS
8	The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated more books like this by John Rousmaniere $15.00 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist This work is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of seamanship from the simplest ABCs to the most advanced skills and latest electronics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.85! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Chapman Piloting, Seamanship & Small Boat Handling more books like this by Elbert S Maloney $1.99 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist In this revised edition, every page reflects recent advances in boating, including more than 1,000 photographs, maps, and illustrations, and laws and regulations governing the nations waterways. Recommended by the United States Power Squadron and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for their public boating-education classes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions
10	A general history of the robberies & murders of the most notorious pirates more books like this by Charles Johnson $4.69 (new softcover, see detail) add to wishlist "A General History of the Pirates" has long been a classic of seafaring literature and was inspiration to both Robert Louis Stevenson and J.M. Barrie. Nothing is known about Captain Charles Johnson, and it is thought that the name may be assumed - there are even some who believe he may have been Daniel Defoe. All that can be stated with any ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $4.69! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	117 Days Adrift more books like this by Maurice Bailey, Maralyn Bailey $4.05 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist A first-hand account by the family whose yacht sank beneath them in the Pacific Ocean, forcing them to take their chances in a rubber raft where they survived for nearly four months. They tell the story of their struggle for survival and of their adaptation to alien conditions. see all copies from $4.05! new only from $7.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Inspecting the Aging Sailboat more books like this by Don Casey $11.99 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Become an expert judge of used sailboats. Step by step, the author of the bestselling "This Old Boat" shows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. Don Casey's expert advice helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and ... see all copies from $9.97! new only from $9.97! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Gipsy Moth Circles the World more books like this by Sir Francis Chichester $1.99 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist 'Sir Francis Chichester has become a genuine hero - perhaps the greatest of the adventurers of his time' - "Time". From time immemorial, few narrative genres have had the power to so stir the emotions or captivate the imagination as the true account of a lone adventurer's triumph over the titanic forces of nature. Among the handful of such tales ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Sea Hunters more books like this by Clive Cussler, Craig Dirgo $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Clive Cussler's first nonfiction book features descriptions of 10 shipwrecks he has discovered over the years. He recounts the histories of these ships and describes their demises and eventual discoveries. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Start Sailing Right!: The National Standard for Quality Sailing Instruction more books like this by Derrick Fries, Burt Bilbrey (Illustrator) $2.21 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist This primer for small boat sailors offers practical, usable tips with diagrams and illustrations. It emphasizes safety, with awareness of winds and weather. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $9.94! \| SVS
16 view cover	Graveyard of the Atlantic: Shipwrecks of the North Carolina Coast more books like this by David Stick $4.50 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist This is a factual account of hundreds of dramatic losses, heroic rescues, and violent adventures at the stormy meeting place of northern and southern winds and water -- the Graveyard of the Atlantic off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. see all copies from $2.60! new only from $11.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Sailing Alone Around the World more books like this by Joshua Slocum, Captain $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist This is Slocum's first-hand account of his late-19th-century voyage, the first solo sailing journey around the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Ashley Book of Knots more books like this by Clifford Ashley $50.00 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist This amazing and beautiful reference book describes 3900 kinds of knots, illustrating them with 7000 line drawings, most showing the knots as they are actually used--in angling, weaving, sailing, tailoring, and much more. see all copies from $35.95! new only from $50.19! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Looking for a Ship more books like this by McPhee $1.99 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist McPhee writes about the 42-day voyage of a merchant ship, from Charleston, South Carolina to the west coast of South America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Sail and Rig Tuning more books like this by Ivar Dedekam, Fernhurst Books $17.63 (new softcover, see detail) add to wishlist Fantastic computer graphics systematically explain how to tune-your-yacht, keelboat or dinghy. This beautifully illustrated and well-organised book shows the reader step by step, how to trim their sails and rig for maximum performance. Ivar Dedekam's revolutionary approach to sail and rig tuning tackles the practical and realistic elements of ... see all copies from $17.63! new only from $17.63! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Get Your Captain's License more books like this by Charlie Wing $10.47 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Every year approximately 10,000 people take the exams to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard captain's license. "Get Your Captain's License" is a comprehensive study guide for the exams required for the most popular Coast Guard captain's ratings, including the six-passenger license (commonly called the charterboat license or 'Six-Pack') and the 100-ton ... see all copies from $10.37! new only from $44.72! \| SVS
22 view cover	Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die: Sailing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations more books like this by Chris Santella $9.99 (used hardcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Mankind has plied the waves of the ocean since the dawn of recorded time, seeking sustenance, riches and adventure. "Fifty Places To Sail Before You Die" maps out some of the world's great sailing venues, as shared by both champion racers and celebrated adventurers. Venues range from clubby New England ports like Newport to the hair-raising ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $14.08! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Hungry Ocean: A Swordboat Captain's Journey more books like this by Linda Greenlaw $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Linda Greenlaw was the first female sea captain in the swordfishing fleet and has skippered a boat through two terrible storms. In this book, she relives some of the most exciting and frightening trips of her life, including the five-day trip during which she encountered a 48-hour ocean storm. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Your First Sailboat: How to Find and Sail the Right Boat for You more books like this by Daniel Spurr, Spurr Daniel $6.88 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist This is the comprehensive sailing start-up resource. Can a keelboat tip over? Can I take a centerboard boat onto open water? How can I determine what boat I want? Once I do, what's a fair price to pay for it? Should I buy it new or used? How can I tell the difference between a used boat and one that's used up? Now that I have it, how can I start ... see all copies from $6.17! new only from $6.95! \| SVS
25 view cover	Two Years Before the Mast more books like this by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. $1.99 (used softcover, see detail)* add to wishlist Eleanor Perenyi's quirky, entertaining, and learned essays are opinionated in the best way. Perenyi, who has been gardening for many years at her small plot in Stonington, Connecticut (and before that at a palatial estate in Hungary), knows what she's talking about. As she tackles (with gusto) a variety of garden topics--including beans, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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