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Inside 4 Seamanship 6 Cruising 8 Boat Construction & Design 9 Nautical Innovators & Iconoclasts11 Picture & Coffee Table Books13 Great Lakes15 Navigation16 Racing & the New Rules17 Voyages19 Weather26 DVDs & Software

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PLUS… 4 For When the Going Gets Tough 7 All Systems Go! 9 Relaxing with a Good Yarn13 Maydays and Mayhem14 Gift Ideas20 Great Books at Bargain Prices21 Canadian Ships & Shores24 Calendars for 2009

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Seamanship

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RYA Knots Splices & Ropework Handbookby Gordon Perry & Steve JudkinsA complete guide to knots and rope for all knot enthusiasts. It starts with how rope is made and gives you all the basics of knot tying, plus the lowdown on blocks and tackles, lashings and bind-ings, splicing, and decorative knots.240pp. softcover 2008 $�9.95

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Boat Greenby Clyde W. FordWith fifty environmentally sound, prac-tical strategies for running a greenboat, this is an essential guide for pro-tecting the marine environment. Each suggestion has been field-tested; each will enhance your vessel’s efficiency and your crew’s safety and health.224pp. softcover 2008 $19.95

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Chapman 101 Things Every Boater Needs to Knowby Pat PiperA compendium of time-tested solutions to some of the most common problems boaters encounter: calculating your fuel, fixing a leaky hose, dealing with a dead battery, handling chart-plotter malfunc-tions. Piper may get you out of a tight spot or—even better—prevent you from getting caught in the first place.160pp. softcover 2008 $1�.95

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The Complete Yachtmasterby Tom Cunliffe6th ed. The standard reference for Yachtmaster students and a valuable text for skippers of all levels of experience. Cunliffe describes the characteristics of a good skipper and the theory and practice of sailing, including seaman-ship, navigation (both traditional and electronic), meteorology, heavy weather, stablility, and emergencies.304pp. hardcover 2008 $44.95

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Sailing Boat Manualby Dennis WattsWatts covers purchasing, sailing, improv-ing, maintaining, and repairing yachts and small sailing boats in this generously illustrated guide.176pp. hardcover 2008 $�8.95

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Teach Dinghy Sailingby Gaz HarrisonA professional instructor guides you in the art and techniques of teaching dinghy sailing—from absolute basics to advanced tactics. Packed with games and step-by-step instructions and photos.140pp. softcover 2008 $29.99

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Learn Sailing Right! by U.S. Sailing AssociationThe handbook for beginning sailors that accompanies the U.S. Sailing Associa-tion’s small-boat certification series.64pp. softcover 2008 $22.95

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Confident Powerboating: by Stu ReiningerBecause they have no backup propul-sion but enough speed to get them into trouble quickly, powerboats are often more susceptible to emergencies than sailboats. In his detailed anecdotal guide, Reininger covers the safety concerns every powerboater should know so he or she can avoid problems, cope with difficult situations, and respond to emer-gencies effectively. 192pp. softcover 2008 $21.95

Seamanship

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The International Marine Book of Sailingby Robby RobinsonA learn-to-sail manual for beginners. Robinson covers everything from sail trim to seamanship, advanced racing to voyaging, introducing each new skill or technique as it becomes relevant to the new sailor’s progress.496pp. hardcover 2008 $4�.95

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Riggingby Danilo FabbroniLearn the ropes with this clearly written guide to all aspects of standing and running rigging. Fabbroni explains what each bit of rigging does and provides step-by-step instructions for choosing, fitting, and tuning a rig. 144pp. softcover 2008 $�2.95

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Adlard Coles’ Heavy Weather Sailingby Peter Bruce6th ed. Hooray—this classic is finally back in print! The standard work on seamanship in tough conditions blends advice on gear and tactics with spine-tingling anecdotes and dramatic photos of storm seas. New chapters cover choosing and deploying storm sails, finding and taking shelter, and managing multihulls in storms. Contributors include renowned sailors such as Olin Stephens, John Shuttleworth, Mike Golding, Robin Knox-Johnson, and Val Haigh. 272pp. hardcover 2008 $4�.95

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Storm Tactics Handbookby Lin Pardey & Larry Pardey3rd ed. The Pardeys use clear dia-grams to show how heaving-to works and how to make your modern yacht do it, either with sails alone or using a sea anchor. The Pardeys have fully revised and expanded this edition, adding nine new chapters that cover lessons from Cape Horn, an interview with the late Sir Peter Blake on storm survival and heaving-to, the experi-ence of 55-foot Morgan’s Cloud in heav-ing-to using a Galerider, and the use of stops for rudder protection.256pp. softcover 2008 $24.95

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Handling Storms at Seaby Hal RothHow should a sailor cope with a storm at sea? Heave-to, run off, deploy a sea anchor or a drogue? The stakes in this controversy couldn’t be higher or the consensus lower. Roth, a veteran circumnavigator and single-handed ocean racer, offers tested practical strategies that evolve as storms grow stronger.288pp. hardcover 2008 $�2.95

For When the Going Gets Tough

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Cruising for Cowardsby Liza Copeland & Andy Copeland2nd ed. This popular reference book by an experienced cruising couple is full of practical (and thoroughly updated) in-formation. The Copelands cover design and construction criteria, equipment choices, and safety issues, and offer tips on boat maintenance, crew problems, children and pets at sea, and more.296pp. softcover 2008 $24.95

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Ready to Sailby Ed Mapes2nd ed. Mapes can help you get your boat and crew ready for offshore pas-sagemaking. An experienced delivery captain, he describes how to go over a boat with a fine-tooth comb, the problems to watch out for, and how to fix them. 256pp. softcover 2008 $29.95

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Galley Guruby Lisa Hayden-MillerFor the cook who sails and the sailor who cooks—a connoisseur’s guide to keeping your grip (and your flair) in a galley. Hayden-Miller shares advice on preparing, preserving, and presenting fabulous food in a tiny space. All 120

recipes—from survival food to gourmet feasts—are paired with appropriate sail-ing conditions.316pp. softcover 2008 $2�.95

Yoga On Boardby Kim HessDesigned for cruisers and liveaboards, this guide gives practical instruction for postures and transitions, and suggests how you can inegrate your yoga practice into the physical confines and opportu-nities of boat life.80pp. spiral 2007 $27.95

Ken’s Cruising Yachtby Ken HellewellAn experienced solo circumnavigator’s advice on choosing and outfitting a yacht for extended bluewater cruising. Lots of opinions on everything from diesels to dinghies. 126pp. softcover 2008 $24.95

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Steering You Straightby Lawrence PaneA practical collection of hard-earned cruising wisdom that tackles the big questions as well as the odd ones, such as “How much toilet paper is enough?” Based on “Cruising Tips,” a regular col-umn in Latitudes & Attitudes magazine. 198pp. softcover 2008 $18.95


Cruising

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World Cruising Routesby Jimmy Cornell6th ed. This comprehensive cruis-ing guide to the world’s oceans is an invaluable reference for cruising sailors. Cornell describes more than a thou-sand sailing routes to destinations that include Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, and Antarctica—and includes maps, GPS coordinates, and route-by-route descriptions of weather, currents, winds, and hazards.628pp. hardcover 2008 $65.95

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On-Board Medical Emergency Handbookby Dr. Spike Briggs & Dr. Campbell MackenzieWith 50 symptom-response flow charts and lots of diagrams, this emergency medical handbook is a particularly good resource for crewmembers who don’t have medical training. Waterproof and sea-ready, it also has advice for preparing medical kits for casual outings, coastal cruising, and offshore voyaging.224pp. softcover 2008 $27.95

Cruising


All Systems Go! new

Boat Mechanical Systems Handbookby Dave GerrAn invaluable guide for boat designers, build-ers, owners, buyers, mechanics, surveyors, and insurers. Gerr covers the design, selection, installation, and evaulation of a boat’s me-chanical system, and recommends plans and components for drive trains, fuel and exhaust systems, bilge pumps, steering, ventilation, anchor handling, and more.320pp. hardcover 2008 $4�.95

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The Complete Wooden Runabout Restoration Guideby Don DanenbergIn this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide, Danenberg covers all aspects of wood restora-tion and reconstruction, as well as matters of hardware, running gear, wiring, plumbing, upholstery, and trailers. This new book pack-ages How to Restore Your Wooden Runabout, Vols. 1 & 2, in one book.432pp. softcover 2008 $41.95

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Understanding Boat AC Power Systemsby John C. PaynePayne details a host of electrifying topics, including AC-power safety, shore-power systems, transformers, shore-power invert-ers, AC circuit-protection principles, AC short circuits, selecting protective equipment, cable installation, ground-leakage protection, generators, AC alternators, generator rating calculations, AC equipment ratings, alternator maintenance, gasoline gensets, and micro- wave ovens.96pp. softcover 2008 $14.95

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Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systemsby John C. PayneTurning his expert eye to the wet systems, Payne outlines what you need to know about a boat’s water systems, tanks and pressure pumps, hot-wa-ter calorifiers, diesel hot-water heaters, desalination systems, bilge-pump systems and maintenance, bilge alarms, sewage systems, MSD systems, and shower-drain and sink systems.96pp. softcover 2008 $14.95

Harrisonby Jonathan BettsA study of the life of John Harrison, who designed and built the first accurate ma-rine timepieces, which allowed sailors to determine longitude accurately. The book also looks at Rupert Gould, the man who restored Harrison’s timekeep-ers for the Greenwich Maritime Mu-seum. More than 60 colour illustrations.96pp. softcover 2007 $21.95

Compass: A Story of Exploration and Innovationby Alan GurneyThe fascinating and disaster-strewn history of the search to perfect the com-pass, which would become a universally essential navigation device. 320pp. softcover 2005 $19.50

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The Female Shipwrightby Mary LacyMary Lacy ran away from home at 15, disguised herself as a man, and shipped aboard a 90-gun Royal Navy ship, eventu-ally becoming an RN shipwright. Her autobiography was originally published in 1773, and describes her life at sea.144pp. hardcover 2008 $18.00

Boat Construction & Design

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Catboatsby Jay BenfordNaval architect Benford’s collection of inventive designs traces the history of the catboat through stories about build-ers and owners. He also offers advice about sailing catboats, rare photographs, and profiles of aficionados who restore and sail catboats today.96pp. softcover 2008 $21.95

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Building Strip-Planked Boatsby Nick SchadeStrip-planking is a popular user-friendly way to build a wooden boat. Schade shows how to build three types—canoe, kayak, and dinghy—offering step-by-

step instructions as well as tips for adapting strip-planking techniques to other craft.256pp. softcover 2008 $22.95

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Float Your Boat! The Evolution and Science of Sailingby Mark DennyA sailing enthusiast and physicist, Denny describes how wind has moved boats, from prehistoric coracles to the private yachts. He zeroes in on specific sailing phenomena—how wind drives modern Bermuda-rigged sloops, how torque determines stability, what hull speed is—explaining the physical principles behind each one.224pp. hardcover 2008 $29.95

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The Folkboat Storyby Deiter LoibnerDesigned during the early years of World War II, the sturdy and seakindly folkboat sails fast and well whether made of wood or fibreglass, and has devotees worldwide. This celebration has a foreword by circumnavigator Tania Aebi (who achieved her feat in a Contessa 26).256pp. softcover 2008 $29.95

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Legacy in Wood: The Wahl Family Boat Buildersby Ryan WahlA portrait of master boatbuilder Ed Wahl and the role his family busi-ness played in the creation of British Columbia’s fishing industry. With the help of his six sons, Wahl created the most successful boatbuilding enterprise on B.C.’s north coast.256pp. hardcover 2008 $�2.95

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Rowable Classicsby Darryl J. StricklerSculling addict Darryl Strickler tells all: the history, the design, and the tech-nique of single sculls. He covers builders in Canada and the U.K., Europe, Austra-lia, and the U.S. There’s also an in-depth section on oars, with photographs.152pp. hardcover 2008 $29.95

Nautical Innovators & Iconoclasts

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Relaxing with a Good Yarn new in softcover

Slipknotby Linda GreenlawJane Bunker retires from a career as a police detective in the sleepy town of Greenhaven, Maine, and starts a new career as marine insur-ance investigator. The pace of life picks up when she discovers a body washed up on the beach. The police don’t suspect foul play, but she does. This is the first whodunnit from the author of The Hungry Ocean.288pp. softcover 2008 $7.99

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Fisherman’s Bendby Linda GreenlawIn the sequel to Slipknot, marine insurance investigator Jane Bunker uncovers the dark underbelly of a sleepy Maine coastal town. She finds out some big secrets and one of them hits uncomfortably close to home.256pp. hardcover 2008 $26.95

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The Gigantic Book of Sailing Storiesedited by Stephen BrennanA generous and well-illustrated col-lection of sea stories for sailors old and young, salt-lashed or armchair-bound. The authors include DeFoe, Hugo, Kipling, Melville, Crane, Poe, London, and many others.776pp. hardcover 2008 $27.95

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Steam Lionby John G. LangleyBorn in Halifax in 1787, Samuel Cunard created the most successful ocean liner company in history, the Cunard Line. Langley’s biography focusses on the half century during which Cunard lived, worked, raised a large family, and rose to

prominence within the social and com-mercial circles of his native city.184pp. softcover 2008 $19.95

To Follow the Water: Exploring the Ocean to Discover Climateby Dallas MurphyMurphy’s history of oceanography is a record of intrepid individuals who study

and follow the movement of ocean currents. He explores how currents transport heat around the globe, and describes the tools and techniques scien-tists use to predict climate change. 296pp. softcover 2007 $19.95

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Panama Feverby Matthew ParkerSubtitled The Epic Story of One of the Greatest Human Achievements of All Time…, this is the history of the building of the Panama Canal, the costliest undertaking in human history. It literally required moving mountains, breaking the back of the great range that connects North and South America. 560pp. hardcover 2008 $�4.00

John Laing Weller: The Man Who Does Things by Madelein Peggy MuntzWith archival photos and descriptive text, Muntz depicts the life and times of the man who surveyed, designed, and supervised the construction of Ontario’s Welland Canal.160pp. softcover 2007 $2�.95

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Herreshoffby Franco Pace with text by Frederich PohlA tribute to the work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company of Bristol, Rhode Island, and to John and Na-thanael Herreshoff’s precision and eye for detail. From day one Herreshoff craft were noted for ingenious and excellent design and construction—the brothers launched fast and stylish boats. This book is beautifully illustrated not only with Pace’s full-page colour images of

the boats under sail, but also with archi-val pictures and extensive interior shots.160pp. hardcover 2008 $59.95

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The Louis Vuitton Cupby François ChevalierFor the last quarter-century, the Louis Vuitton Cup has determined who would be the challenger for the America’s Cup. The world-famous luxury goods company’s sponsorship (1983 to 2007) transformed the series into a mod-ern media event, and raised both the international profile of the America’s Cup and the quality of the contenders. This is a fully illustrated celebration of a recently closed chapter of racing history.200pp. hardcover 2008 $85.00

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Ocean Pioneersby Robbert Das This unusual book presents the voyages of more than two dozen adventuring sailors, each shaped around the boat in which the voyages were made. It features famous boats (Slocum’s Spray and Liberdade, for example) and even one without a name (“Harry Young’s boat,” built for a successful 1939 Atlantic crossing).144pp. hardcover 2008 $�4.95

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Battle at Sea: 1,000 Years of Naval Warfareby R.G. GrantWith more than 500 full-colour images, Grant’s book paints the big picture of the history of warfare on and under the sea. He covers important naval battles from the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman eras through World Wars I and II.360pp. hardcover 2008 $45.00

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QE2: A Photographic Journeyby Christopher Frame & Rachelle CrossSince her maiden voyage in 1969, the most famous ocean liner of our time has delighted thousands of guests as well as ship enthusiasts around the world. She retires in November, 2008, to begin a

new career as a hotel in Dubai. This is a photographic celebration, and a “voyage of appreciation.”96pp. hardcover 2008 $55.95

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QE2: The Last Great Linerby Philip Dawson, Ian Johnston & Bruce PeterThe definitive history of Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2. The full story—from design and construction through her long career—is set against the background of the rapidly changing societies of Britain and the U.S.A. Concludes with the liner’s retirement voyage to Dubai.192pp. hardcover 2008 $71.95

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Legendary Sailing Shipsby Franco GiorgettiA naval architect (his boats included the 1987 America’s Cup contenders Italia 1 and 2), Giorgetti brings the eye of an avid sailor and accomplished designer to this intriguing examination of many of the most noteworthy sailing ships of history. 304pp. hardcover 2008 $50.00

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The Sea (Cube Book)edited by Valeria Maferto de FabianisIn a chunky 6.5" x 6.5" format, The Sea presents more than 700 images to il-lustrate the magnificence of the world’s oceans and seas. Wide colour photo-graphs cover a two-page spread. 768pp. hardcover 2008 $21.95

Picture & Coffee Table BooksNautical Innovators & Iconoclasts

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Sailing (Cube Book) edited by Valeria Maferto de FabianisNearly 500 full-colour images of sailing craft—from luxury yachts to ships to planing daysailers—illuminated by in-formative captions are presented in this unconventional but handy boxy book (6.5" x 6.5").736pp. hardcover 2008 $2�.95

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Titanic: The Last Great Imagesby Dr. Robert Ballard with Ian CouttsThis National Geographic special edition weaves together many strands of the ocean liner’s story using the architects’ drawings, charts of the debris field, period illustrations, and crisply detailed underwater photographs. A completely new picture of Titanic emerges, touching on pride of workmanship, a rigidly de-fined class system, and stirring moments of terror and courage.192pp. hardcover 2008 $42.95

Fifty Places to Sail Before You Dieby Chris SantellaChampionship racers and professional adventurers reveal their favourite des-tinations. Find out what Tom Whid-den, Gary Jobson, Lin Pardy, and many

others say are the must-see places for diehard sailors. Gorgeous photos, great anecdotes.224pp. hardcover 2007 $27.95

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Tugboats of the East Coastby Franz A. von RiedelFrom ocean-going tugs to harbour, fire, railroad, canal, and construction tugs,

to towboats and military fleets, this is a thorough review of tugboats of all types—and it answers the question: where do old tugs go to die? 160pp. softcover 2008 $�8.95

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Carryore, Nipigon, Labrador Fleetsby Gene Onchulenko & Skip GillhamThe story of three fleets that worked the Great Lakes and Seaway from 1958 to the mid-1980s. The vessels under the flags of these three interwoven lines included the Menihek Lake, Carol Lake (later the Mapleglen), Lake Nipigon (now Algonorth), Lake Manitoba (now Algomarine), Lake Wabush (now Capt. Henry Jackman), and V.W. Scully (later the Algosound).80pp. softcover 2008 $22.50

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The Last Boats on the Turkey Trailby G.I. (Buck) Longhurst & Skip GillhamThe “Turkey Trail” was the narrow and twisting route in the North Channel that steamers followed to serve settlers on the north shore of Lake Huron in the late 19th century. Many of them survived without mishap, but there were some accidents and wrecks. This is a look at the last of the companies to service the route, the Owen Sound and Dominion Transportation Company, Limited.110pp. softcover 2008 $25.00

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River Palace: The Many Lives of the Kingstonby Walter Lewis & Rick NeilsonSteamboats carrying passengers from Hamilton to Montreal were a common sight in the last half of the 19th century. Among them was the Kingston, built of iron in 1855 for John Hamilton and finally taken out of service in 1930. She subsequently sank near her namesake community; rediscovered in 1989 by Rick Neilson, she is now a popular dive site and tourist attraction.256pp. softcover 2008 $25.95

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So Terrible a Stormby Curt BrownThirty-one ships were on Lake Supe-rior on Thanksgiving, 1905, making the season’s last run. Then a deadly gale caused one of the worst shipping disasters in Canadian history: nearly half those caught in it died. In the storm’s wake, weather forecasting, shipbuilding, and navigation were all changed.320pp. hardcover 2008 $27.50

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Wreck of the Carl D.by Michael SchumacherThe author of Mighty Fitz presents this dramatic ac-count of the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley fifty years after the event. The 623-foot limestone carrier was caught in a violent storm on Lake Michigan—she snapped in two and sank within minutes. 288pp. hardcover 2008 $27.50

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Fjell Line: Great Lakes Pioneersby Skip GillhamThe Fjell Line was a saltwater fleet that frequently visited the Great Lakes during the early years of the St. Lawrence Sea-way (and earlier). Using archival photos, Gillham documents the company’s service from the 1930s to 1972. 72pp. softcover 2008 $24.95


Picture & Coffee Table Books

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Great Lakes

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Cuyahoga Down! The Final Voyage of the USCG Cut-ter Cuyahogaby Peter Sloan EldentIn October, 1978, the U.S. Coast Guard training cutter Cuyahoga

collided with the Argentine bulk carrier Santa Cruz in Chesapeake Bay and sank in two minutes. Eleven lives were lost, and the subsequent investigation found the U.S. Coast Guard completely at fault. This is an account by the officer-in-training who was on the bridge that night.176pp. softcover 2008 $22.95

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softcoverSo Others May Liveby Martha LaGuar-dia-KottieTwelve tales of heroic maritime rescues under- taken by U.S. Coast Guard

rescue swimmers since 1985, when the program began.272pp. softcover 2008 $17.95

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Total Lossby Paul Gelder3rd. ed. Forty-five dramatic first-hand ac-

counts of yachts lost at sea through storm, collision, fire or explosion, exhaustion or crew failure, navigational blunders, dismastings, or other gear failure—a range of survival strategies and lessons learned is also included.288pp. softcover 2008 $18.95

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Near Death on the High Seas: True Stories of Disaster and Survivalby Cecil KuhnePowerful writing about the power of the sea from authors such as Thor Heyerdahl, Steve Callahan, Sir Francis Chicester, and John Rousmaniere. 448pp. softcover 2008 $16.95

Maydays and Mayhem

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Captain’s Quick Guides: How to Read a Nautical Chartby Nigel CalderFast, easy-to-follow explanations for the symbols and shorthand notations used on nautical charts, all in a condensed, waterproof fold-out version of Calder’s popular book, How to Read a Nautical Chart.16pp. folder 2008 $9.95

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Passage Planning Companionby Alastair BuchanA compact guide packed with prompts and tips to help sailors create a safe pas-sage plan. Buchan covers weather, tides and currents, safety checks, rations, and fuel supplies.24pp. spiral 2008 $17.95

Boater’s Pocket Reference: Your Comprehensive Resource for Boats & Boatingby Thomas McEwenThe handiest encyclopedic collection of need-to-know information for mari-ners—from seamanship and navigation rules to wiring and weather, and a whole shipload more.800pp. softcover 2006 $17.95

Yachtsman’s Ten Language Dictionaryby Barbara Webb & Michael Manton3rd ed. Here are the most useful words a cruising sailor might need in Eng-lish, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish,

and Greek. Terminology covers boat, equipment, navigation, meteorology, racing, emergencies, shopping ashore, maintenance, and repairs.240pp. softcover 2008 $�9.95

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The Art of Boat Names: Inspiring Ideas for Names and Designsby Laurie ChurchmanHelp with one of the smallest details of boat ownership (one that neverthe-less needs a huge amount of attention): finding the perfect name and graphic display for a new vessel. Churchman has assembled 1,500 boat names and lots of graphic ideas to help the bewildered, plus sources for expanding the search.192pp. softcover 2008 $26.95

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Mike Peyton’s Floating Assetsby Mike PeytonPeyton’s light hearted and amusing rec-ollections of time spent messing about in boats, all illustrated in his unique cartoon style.96pp. softcover 2008 $16.95

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Nautical Calculation Companionby Alistair BuchanA super-handy source for all the equations and calculations a sailor needs, covering distance off, distance to visual horizon, drift and set, and more. Each equation is illustrated by a worked-out example.24pp. spiral 2008 $15.99

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Adlard Coles Pocket LogbookA handy in-situ log that works for both sail- and powerboaters. Splashproof cover and “notebook jotter” format for cockpit use in all weather. 96pp. spiral 2008 $15.95

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Sailing Pocket Companionby Miles KendallAnyone who has ever set foot on a sailing vessel and come back for more will enjoy this humorous and original book. From the serious (how waggling wings can save lives) to the informative (how to pee at sea), from the indispensable (how to make the perfect Sea Breeze) to the enlightening (the truth about Captain Pugwash)—perfect for land-lubbers and sea dogs alike.160pp. hardcover 2008 $14.95

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Pencil, Paper and Stars: Handbook of Traditional & Emergency Navigationby Alistair BuchanAn guide to traditional and emergency navigational practices, filled with pho-tos, sketches, and diagrams describ-ing the history and principles of each technique. This book belongs on every serious navigator’s shelf.200pp. softcover 2008 $�5.99

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Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Ownerby Pat ManleyManley leads you through all aspects of navigating a boat, using a combination of modern and traditional techniques. Topics include GPS, position finding, pas-sage planning, radar, personal comput-ers, and much more. A related website provides simulators that test your skills while you learn.182pp. hardcover 2008 $47.99

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Get Onboard with E-Chartingby Mark Doyle & Diana DoyleThe Doyles cover electronic charts and PC-based navigation from Loran to the

Internet, from GPS to data exchange and networking. This complete reference to the wired world afloat will be useful for beginners as well as those with more ex-perience. Includes a CD of trial software.230pp. softcover 2008 $�9.95

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The Adlard Coles Book of Navigationby Tim Bartlett3rd ed. Bartlett covers everything a boater needs to know to navigate a sail- or powerboat safely, with clear explanations and helpful diagrams. Also includes an excellent explanation of electronic navigation.176pp. softcover 2008 $25.95

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Ocean Yachtmasterby P. Langley-Price & P. Ouvry3rd ed. Learn celestial navigation using these instruction and exercises written specifically for students taking the RYA/DoT Yachmaster Ocean certificate. In addition to covering the navigational material, this text discusses great circle courses, ocean weather and currents, and planning an ocean passage.216pp. hardcover 2007 $56.95

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Emergency Navigationby David Burch2nd ed. The subtitle says it all: Find Your Position and Shape Your Course at Sea Even if Your Instruments Fail. Burch shows you how to establish a position and plot a course to safety without electronics, using ancient and modern practical skills and simple materials such as a stick, a piece of string, or a pair of sunglasses.272pp. softcover 2008 $21.95


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Navigation

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Be Your Own Sailing Coachby John EmmettImprove your sailing techniques in manageable stages using veteran sailing coach John Emmett’s 12-step key. You’ll learn how to measure your strengths and weaknesses and raise your skill level. The book also includes tips from Olympic racers.96pp. softcover 2008 $27.99

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Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing through 2012by Dave Perry7th ed. Perry takes the 2009-2012 rules and makes them clear and comprehensi-ble to both new and experienced sailors. Includes the complete text of the racing rules, most frequently asked questions, and drawings by Brad Dellenbaugh, with easy-to-follow text.356pp. softcover 2008 $�8.95

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The Rules in Practice: 2009-2012by Bryan WillisWillis analyzes 100 common situations that can occur on the racecourse from the helmsman’s point of view, covering what each boat may, must, or cannot do. The new Rules and Appendices are reproduced in full, with a discussion of what the latest rule changes mean. A practical guide for both championship and club racers.128pp. softcover 2008 $�5.99

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Higher Performance Sailing: Faster Handling Techniquesby Frank BethwaiteBethwaite follows up his highly success-ful High Performance Sailing with this new, extensively researched volume. Solid advice for racers of all levels who want to harness the apparent wind for increased speed and better fleet position.512pp. softcover 2008 $71.95

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The Racing Rules Companion: 2009-2012by Bryan WillisA handy summary—in a splash-proof

format for onboard use—of the updated racing rules for yachts, dinghies, and windsurfers.24pp. softcover 2008 $15.95

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The Rules Book: Complete 2009-2012 Rulesby Eric Twiname & Bryan Willis This bestselling pocket-sized racing rules guide—fully revised to reflect the new rules—retains its unique approach: explaining a rule by a race-situation ex-ample. Includes the complete 2009–2012 rules.208pp. softcover 2009 $�9.95

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Left for Dead: Surviving the Deadliest Storm in Modern Sailing Historyby Nick Ward & Sinead O’Brien Nick Ward was aboard the yacht Gri-malkin during the ill-fated 1979 Fastnet Race, and was left adrift on the disabled boat with another (gravely injured) crew member. The terrifying tempest, count-less knockdowns, and struggle to save his friend were too much to relive until now, nearly 30 years later. Most of his ac-count comes from notes he wrote while convalescing from his own injuries.186pp. hardcover 2007 $28.95

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Against the Flow: The Inspiring Story of a Teacher turned Yachtswomanby Dee CaffariDee Caffari is the first woman to sail alone around the world against the prevailing winds and currents. The story of her 2006 feat tells of physical hard-ship (34 days of gales, 12-metre waves, cyclones, a lightning strike), solitude, sleep deprivation, and fear of equipment failure. It is also about a woman who stepped outside her safety zone and gave up a good job and financial security, all because she wanted to sail. 182pp. softcover 2007 $21.95

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Sailing Graceby John OtterbacherOtterbacher starts his account flat on his back in a health club and ends it 31 months and 4,000 miles later when he and his family manoeuvre their sailboat Grace into Schull Harbor, Ireland. This is the story of a determined sailor’s fight to recover from heart disease and sail on.280pp. softcover 2007 $16.95

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Beyond Endurance: 300 Boats, 600 Miles, and One Perfect Stormby Adam MayersThe competitors in the August, 1979, Fastnet race were hit by a storm that reached Force 10 (55 knots), killed 15 men, and wrecked five boats (another

15 were abandoned). More than 130 people were rescued in life-threatening conditions. Mayers interviewed the 26 people from Canada and the United States among them. This is their story of terrible seas, the struggle to stay alive, and heroic rescues.264pp. softcover 2008 $19.95

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Force of Natureby Robin Knox-JohnstonAfter the death of his wife, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston threw himself, at age 67, into a new challenge: he entered the Velux 5 Oceans Yacht Race. Within a day of the start, his boat capsized in heavy weather—the race continued to test him in ways he had never before experienced.320pp. softcover 2008 $18.00

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Gipsy Moth IV: A Legend Sails Againby Paul GelderThis beautiful book is a tribute to the boat made famous by Sir Francis Chiches-ter, the Gipsy Moth IV, which was rescued from dry dock in Greenwich, restored, and sent off on a 40th anniversary circumnavigation. The sailors aboard this time included young people recovering from cancer, recovering drug addicts, ex-prisoners, a Princess, and a Duke. Fore-words by HRH the Princess Royal, Ellen MacArthur, and Giles Chichester.256pp. hardcover 2008 $49.95

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Endless Sea: Alone Around Antarc-tica—As Far South as a Boat Can Sailby Amyr KlinkAmyr Klink, whose sailing exploits have made him a hero in his native Brazil, recounts his daring single-handed cir-cumnavigation of Antarctica. Klink, who prefers to call his adventures “organiza-tional challenges,” relies on methodical planning, innovative (and sometimes controversial) technology, and raw cour-age as he takes on the non-stop white-knuckle dangers of the Southern Ocean. 272pp. softcover 2008 $19.95


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Chasing Sunsetsby Lawrence Pane, Carole Wells Pane & Ryan PaneA devout practising coward’s circumnaviga-tion with his wife and son. A thoughtful and funny cruising narrative that imparts considerable wisdom, it is also an intriguing account of voyaging life through six and a half years, 56 countries, and 40,000 miles.462pp. softcover 2008 $29.95

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Mary’s Voyage: The Adventures of John and Mary Caldwellby Matthew M. Douglas & Mary CaldwellJohn Caldwell’s Desperate Voyage is one of the most entertaining sailing stories ever written (see following entry). Now, almost sixty years after the adventures

he recounted, Caldwell’s wife Mary tells her own inspiring story of how the couple became the first family to attempt a voyage around the world on a small sailing craft using only a sextant and dead reckoning.256pp. softcover 2008 $19.95

Desperate Voyageby John CaldwellIn 1946, the author found himself stranded in Panama after completing his naval service. To join his wife in Austra-lia, he sailed singlehanded 9,000 miles aboard the 29-foot Pagan. A classic story of misadventure and perseverance, writ-ten with understatement and deadpan humour.324pp. softcover 1985 $14.95

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The Cure for Anything Is Salt Waterby Mary SouthMary South threw her successful but conventional life overboard and found happiness at sea. Her book is for anyone with a secret dream not yet fulfilled.224pp. softcover 2008 $14.95

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Black Waveby John Silverwood & Jean SilverwoodThis is a a powerful narrative of a fam-ily and their struggle to stay together against the odds. John and Jean Silver-wood, both experienced sailors, decided

to give their four children a taste of life on the high seas. They sailed their 55-foot catamaran, Emerald Jane, from Long Island Sound to French Polynesia over two years, struggling with John’s alcoholism, the children’s resistance to living away from home, and the near breakdown of a marriage—but never expecting what would befall them one dark night. 240pp. hardcover 2008 $28.00

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Icebears and Kotik: Rowing the Top of the Worldby Peter WebbWebb and a friend rowed and sailed through pack ice and past glaciers and icebergs, surviving whales, polar bears, starvation, and capsize—just for the fun of it. It made them the first people to circumnavigate Spitsbergen in an open rowing boat. This book is for small-boat sailors, for lovers of ice and snow, and for anybody who has ever wanted to run away to sea to have an adventure.252pp. softcover 2008 $17.95

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After You, Mr. Learby Maldwin DrummondEdward Lear (1812–88) is best remem-bered for limericks and nonsense poetry, but he was also an accomplished land-scape artist and illustrator who spent years drawing and painting in Italy. In 1996, Drummond and his wife set off in their sailing yacht, Gang Warily, in search of the scenes Lear had drawn. The book is richly illustrated with Lear’s images juxtaposed with the author’s photos and drawings of the same locations.240pp. softcover 2007 $24.95

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Last Man Across the Atlanticby Paul HeineyIn 1960, when Sir Francis Chichester first raced singlehanded across the Atlantic, most people thought the competitors were crazy. Nowadays, the singlehanded Transatlantic Race is recognized—and respected. Paul Heiney entered the race to prove that the Corinthian spirit of the


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transatlantic pioneers was still alive. He raced not for victory, but for the chal-lenge and the adventure.240pp. softcover 2008 $21.95

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Sailing Away From Winterby Silver Donald CameronAfter dreaming of this voyage for more than 30 years, Cameron finally heads south on his 30-year old Norwegian ketch with his wife and dog. By the time the couple reach Little Harbour in the Bahamas, they are fit, tanned, and happy—but the trip has not been without its challenges.376pp. softcover 2007 $22.95

Narrow Dog to Carcassonneby Terry DarlingtonA hilarious account of two British retir-ees and their whippet, who take up a bar-room dare and sail across the English Channel in a narrow boat (designed to ply inand canals), bound for the Medi-terranean and, ultimately, Carcassonne.336pp. softcover 2005 $14.95

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Narrow Dog to Indian Riverby Terry DarlingtonFollowing the triumph of the Darling-tons’ voyage from England to Carcas-

sonne in a narrow boat, these two pensioners (and their whippet Jim) take their boat down the U.S. Intracoastal Waterway from Virginia to the Gulf of Mexico.320pp. hardcover 2008 $�7.95

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The Sailor’s Book of the Weatherby Simon KeelingKeeling tells you how to make the most of available weather information and construct your own forecasts. Dozens of illustrations explain basic concepts, and photographs show weather systems in action. Keeling’s text helps to make the science accessible.144pp. softcover 2008 $26.99

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Modern Marine Weatherby David BurchThis comprehensive new text explains how to take weather into account when you plan and execute your cruise—local or global—using the latest technologies as well as traditional skills. The author aims to make your time on the water as safe as possible.312pp. softcover 2008 $47.95

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On-Board Weather Handbookby Chris TibbsTibbs describes how to interpret wind, clouds, and barometer, and then integrate what you see with the official forecasts. The book includes a helpful chapter on weather routing.144pp. softcover 2008 $20.95

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Richard Zurawski’s Book of Maritime Weatherby Richard ZurawskiZurawski packs this book with fascin-ating weather facts, myths, climatologi-cal oddities, science, folklore, and other matters related to the diverse and often frustrating subject of weather in Canada’s maritime provinces. Acknowledging that forecasting the weather is still as much an art as a science, he taps the wisdom of the past and the present.160pp. softcover 2008 $18.95


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PRACTICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEAdvice to the Sealornby Herb PaysonPayson has distilled more than two decades of sailing experience into a compendium for weekend cruisers or bluewater adventurers. Entertaining and instructive.352pp. hardcover 1997was $50.00 | now $6.99

Cruising: The Basicsby Zora Aiken & David AikenThe Aikens cover all the basics of naviga-tion and good seamanship—a perfect guidebook for both weekend and long-distance cruisers under power or sail.144pp. softcover 2006was $18.95 | now $6.99

Knotsby Peter OwenThis essential reference for knot-tying teaches you more than 50 of the most useful knots for sailing and camping and tells you when and how to use them.80pp. softcover 1993was $19.95 | now $7.99

Dinghy Sailing: The Essential Guide to Equipment and Techniquesby Sarah EllThis photo-packed guide covers skill development and training, sailing tech-niques, safety, and boat maintenance. Great for both amateur and seasoned dinghy sailors.96pp. softcover 2001was $2�.95 | now $�.99

Powerboat Guide: Broker’s Editionby Ed McKnew & Mark ParkerThe most comprehensive guide to new and used (post-1980) powerboats ranging from 17 to 85 feet. Each entry includes detailed factory specs, cabin plan, and

design strengths and weaknesses.564pp. softcover 2008was $8�.95 | now $2�.95

ADVENTUREThe Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bountyby Caroline Alexander Alexander focusses on the English court-martial of the 10 mutineers captured in Tahiti. She discusses how the Bounty mutiny may have been sparked by the unpredictable chemistry of strong per-sonalities living in too-close quarters. 416pp. hardcover 2003was $42.00 | now $7.99

By the Grace of the Sea: A Woman’s Solo Odyssey Around the Worldby Pat Henry At the age of 56, Pat Henry became the oldest woman to sail alone around the globe. She survived storms, near colli-sions, equipment failures, uncharted reefs, and weeks of unremitting loneli-ness during her eight-year voyage.384pp. softcover 2004was $19.95 | now $9.99

Seamanship: A Voyage Along the Wild Coasts of the British Islesby Adam NicolsonA self-portrait of an adventure-loving middle-aged man who is determined to find out what life is all about. He sets


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out relatively unskilled on the 42-foot wooden ketch Auk with one friend and becomes passionately engaged with the beauty of the Atlantic coast. 180pp. hardcover 2004was $22.95 | now $6.99

Wayward Sailor: In Search of the Real Tristan Jonesby Anthony DaltonThis is the first biography of modern sailing’s best-known storyteller.368pp. softcover 2004was $21.95 | now $8.99

Seaworthyby T.R. Pearson The biography of William Willis, who accomplished five solo trans-oceanic

voyages on rafts and dinghies of his own design, living on a diet of seawater, olive oil, and flour for months.280pp. hardcover 2006 was $�2.95 | now $5.99

Following Seas: Sailing the Globe, Sounding a Lifeby Beth A. LeonardBeth Leonard’s fully illustrated tale of circumnavigation is packed full of discoveries she made—about herself and the wider world. With her husband, Evans Starzinger, she explored the world by sea, a voyage that tested and changed the couple’s values and relationship. 240pp. softcover 1999was $24.95 | now $12.99


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HMCS Haida: Battle Ensign Flyingby Barry M. Gough Gough descfribes the accomplishments of Haida, Canada’s most decorated warship: the relief of Spitzbergen, the destruction of the Ger-man raider Scharnhorst, the intense operations surrounding D-Day, her work with French free-dom fighters, and her Norwegian campaign. 260pp. hardcover 2000was $50.00 | now $14.99

The Ships of Canada’s Marine Servicesby Charles Maginley & Bernard CollinThis reference book for ship enthusiasts, re-searchers, and modellers catalogues Canadian Coast Guard ships and their predecessors, patrol vessels of the RCMP, and

the civilian-crewed vessels of the Canadian Naval Auxiliary Ser-vice, including hydrographic survey vessels, icebreakers, fisheries patrol boats, search-and-rescue craft, and many others.360pp. hardcover 2001was $60.00 | now $1�.99

Warships of the Great Lakesby Robert Malcomson Learn how, between 1754 and 1834, the French, British, and Americans all built warships on the shores of the Great Lakes in their struggle to control the wilderness frontier—craft that ranged from rowing gunboats to three-deckers that could have held their own in a line of battle.192pp. hardcoverwas $67.50 | now $9.99

The Unknown Navy: Canada’s World War II Merchant Navyby Robert G. Halford Of the World War II combatants, Canada operated the fourth largest Merchant Navy, almost all of it built in Canadian shipyards—and almost all of it now gone. Halford describes the crucial work per-formed by the Merchant Navy during the war. 272pp. softcover 1995was $19.95 | now $9.99

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Yarnsby Tristan JonesTristan Jones drew on his many adven-tures and the memorable people he met on his travels to spin these yarns, which range from an explanation for the mystery of the Mary Celeste to an unlikely salvage operation in Ibiza.272pp. softcover 1983was $16.95 | now $�.99

Evolution’s Captain: The Dark Fate of the Man Who Sailed Darwin Around the Worldby Peter Nichols A biography of Robert Fitzroy, captain of the HMS Beagle, without whose skills Charles Darwin’s landmark voyage would never have succeeded.352pp. hardcover 2003was $�8.95 | now $6.99

Cruising at Last: Sailing the East Coastby Elliott Merrick Having spent much of his working life building a 20-foot sailboat to realize his cruising dreams, Elliott Merrick retired and, with his wife, finally cast off.250pp. hardcover 2003was $�7.95 | now $9.99

Ocean Warriorsby Rob Mundle Mundle, a journalist, follows the fate of the Team News Corp sailing crew during the 2001/02 Volvo Ocean Race. They cover 32,700 miles over the demanding course, stopping enroute at ports on five continents.223pp. softcover 2003was $19.95 | now $8.99

Mighty Fitz: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgeraldby Michael Schumacher Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting eulogy for the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald intro-duced a generation to one of Canada’s unsolved maritime mysteries: the 1975 disappearance of the freighter in a storm on Lake Superior. Schumacher’s tale is well-researched and suspenseful.272pp. hardcover 2005was $�2.95 | now $6.99

Disaster Great Lakesby Megan Long The history of disasters on and near the Great Lakes from 1780 to the present, including illustrated accounts of ship-wrecks, fires, explosions, and environ-mental catastrophes.148pp. softcover 2002was $25.95 | now $5.99

The Proving Groundby Bruce Knetch A gripping account of three yachts—Sayonara, Sword of Orion, and Winston Churchill—that participated in the storm-battered 1998 Sydney-Hobart race.295pp. hardcover 2001was $�4.95 | now $4.99

The Perfect Stormby Sebastian Junger During an October, 1991, storm off the coast of Nova Scotia, which packed waves of more than 100 feet, the fishing vessel Andrea Gail disappeared without a trace. 236pp. softcover 1999was $20.95 | now $4.99

Two in a Boat: A Marital Voyageby Gwyneth Lewis Welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis traded in life ashore to take to the sea in a small yacht with her husband Leighton, a former bosun with the Merchant Navy. They taught themselves how to sail after buying their boat, then set out to cross the Atlantic. 296pp. hardcover 2005was $�2.95 | now $6.99

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PICTURE & COFFEE TABLE BOOKSThe Nelson Encyclopediaby Colin WhiteWhite has collected and described all the people, ships, places, and events as-sociated with Admiral Horatio Nelson. 288pp. hardcover 2003was $60.00 | now $19.99

Nautical Ornamentsby L’AventurineSailors and craftsmen have been inspired for centuries to create decorative artifacts based on the shapes of shells and nautical elements. The text for this celebration of their work is in English, French, German, and Spanish.384pp. softcover 2003was $27.95 | now $9.99

Sailing Styleby Tricia FoleyAn elegant homage to the influence that seafaring tradition has had on home design. Images of nautically themed interiors can provide lots of inspiration for decorators and designers.176pp. hardcover 2003was $45.00 | now $12.99

Sailing Yachtsby Franco Giorgetti A magnificent book of beautifully repro-duced paintings and photos describing the history of the sailing yacht. The spare but authoritative text details social and technical developments through the decades. 328pp. hardcover 2006was $55.00 | now $19.99

Under Tow: A History of Tugs and Towingby Donal M. Baird Baird focuses on the tug’s evolving role in freight and ship handling, with particular attention to the history of tug companies around the world (and especially in Canada). 284pp. hardcover 2003was $55.95 | now $1�.99

Wood & Glory: Muskoka’s Classic Launchesby William Gray & Timothy Du Vernet The spectacular wooden launches of the Lake Muskoka region, in full colour with minimal text. Featuring fast boats at speed and rest, this is an antique and classic-boat lover’s feast. 160pp. softcover 2004was $29.95 | now $12.99

North Atlantic Lighthousesby Jean Guichard & Ken TretheweyAerial images of lighthouses along the Atlantic coasts of the U.S.A., Canada, Iceland, the British Isles, and France by acclaimed maritime photographer Jean Guichard. Trethewey relates the history of each light.176pp. hardcover 2002was $�4.95 | now $14.99

Calendar of Wooden Boatsby Benjamin MendlowitzMotor, sail, and oar—these twelve classic wooden boats are sure to delight anyone with an eye for line and grace. dimensions 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.). $18.95

Wooden Boats Daily Calendarby Benjamin MendlowitzWooden Boat magazine’s wall calendar has been a top seller for many years. Enjoy beautiful images of these classic beauties, photographed by Benjamin Mendlowitz, in this page-a-day calendar. dimensions 15 x 12.5 cm (6 x 5 in.).$16.99

Cruising Worldby Cruising World MagazineA quick way to escape to far-flung ports of call and exotic locales around the world. dimensions 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.).$15.95

Sailing Miniby Philip Plisson & Guillaume PlissonA wall calendar for small spaces. Stun-ning colour photographs of sailing and sailboats. dimensions 17.8 x 17.8 cm (7 x 7 in.).$9.99

Lighthouse Lovers: The Details of the Lighthouseby Ray ElliottThis intimate look at lighthouses pres-ents their details, inner workings, and structure—including close-up images of a Fresnel lense, spiral stairways, paned windows, and rustic entryways. dimensions 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.). $16.95

Ultimate Sailingby Sharon GreenPhotographer Sharon Green’s popular calendar is once again filled with vivid and colourful sailboat-racing action. A winner every year. dimensions 46 x 30.5 cm (18 x 12 in.).$18.95

Classic Motorboatsby Classic BoatingTwelve glorious examples of a golden age when motorboats were elegant as well as fast, sculpted in brilliantly varnished mahogany, and trimmed with chrome. dimensions 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.).$16.95

Sailing World: Best of Dr. Crashby Sailing World MagazineTwelve new images of startling moments under sail—from snapped masts to crew overboard—plus amusing commentary by the doctor of disaster. dimensions 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.).$16.95

Sailingby TeNeuesGreat sailboat action shots. The “cover” boat is Scheherazade, one of the biggest and most luxurious private sailing ves-sels around. dimensions 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.).$15.99

Sailing Super Poster Calendarby TeNeuesFrom schooners to huge clipper ships—this is the best and biggest sailing has to offer. dimensions 48 x 65 cm (18.8 x 25.5 in.).$45.99

Sailing: What a Wonderful Worldby TushitaThis 16-month calendar marks inter-national holidays in English, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian. The images are all of tall-ship sailing, from manning the yards to anchoring in a calm harbour at the end of a boisterous passage. dimensions 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.).$16.99

SAIL: A Year-Long Celebration of SAILby SAIL MagazineTwelve months of outstanding sailing photography selected by the editors of SAIL magazine. dimensions 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.).$15.95

Yachtsportby Peter NeumannCatch race fever year-round in yachts large and small, superbly photographed. Imported from Germany. dimensions 52 x 52 cm (20.5 x 25.5 in.).$�6.95

Yachtingby Beken of CowesThirteen colour plates of recent ocean-racing excitement, shot in locations around the world. We also carry Beken of Cowes’ Classic Sepia, and Sailing Action calendars.dimensions 40.5 x 58.5 cm (16 x 23 in.).$�7.95

Piratesby Don MaitzDon Maitz’s pirate art captures the very essence of “Pirattitude”! Shiver your timbers all year long. dimensions 27 x 35 cm (10.75 x 13.75 in.).$16.95

The Mariner’s Book of Daysby Peter H. SpectreA weekly desk calendar filled with knowledge tidbits and lore of the sea in prose and poetry, accompanied by charming woodcuts and line drawings. Each day remarks the anniver-sary of a notable nautical event. dimensions 16.5 x 23 cm (6.5 x 9 in.).$14.95

Sailing Life: Nautical Detailsby Alison LangleyAlison Langley takes a close look at the elements of marine detail: wheel, block and tackle, compass, and more. Her images are regularly featured in Cruising World and other magazines. dimensions 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.).$16.99

The Seven Seasby Ferenc MatéA spectacular world tour of hidden paradises aboard the most magnificent sailboats of our time. Each month’s calendar grid is overprinted with a two-colour nautical chart of the location featured in the photo above. dimensions 38 x 28 cm (15 x 11 in.).$16.50


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Virtual Skipper 5 CD-ROMWith this 3-D regatta simulator, you can take the helm in some of the sport’s most famous boat classes—includ-ing America’s Cup, Open 60, Offshore Racer, and Melges 24—and in one of several legendary locales, such La Trinité sur Mer, San Francisco Bay, Auckland, the Needles (England), Marseille, and Vancouver. Race against another player on the same computer (with split screen), or challenge up to eight others anywhere in the world. Allows you to match-race or challenge a fleet, and uses official international racing rules. Includes several levels of difficulty. Mini-mum requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Pentium4 1.6GHz / AthlonXP 1600+, 256 MB RAM (512 MB with Vista), 32 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible, Hard disk space: 1.5 GB.2008 $59.95

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Cruising Has No Limits DVDby Lin Pardey & Larry PardeyThe Pardeys can whet anyone’s appetite for the life-enriching possibilities that cruising offers. Shot on location at their home base in New Zealand, as well as in five different Southern African countries, Brazil, and Ireland, this encouraging program/video provides lots of practical advice, including how to get to know the locals at each new port of call. Specific advice on planning an African safari. 74 mins.2008 $26.95

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Distant Shores: The Med to the Caribbean and Bahamas DVDby Paul Shard & Sheryl ShardSailing adventure continues in the Distant Shores series as the Shards sail the west coast of Italy, visit Sicily, then sell their boat in Malta. In the search for the new go-anywhere cruising boat they visit the London Boat Show, charter a cata-maran in the Virgin Islands, then have their new Southerly 42 sailboat built in England. They sail south to Madeira, the Canary Islands, then transatlantic to the Caribbean and the out islands of the Bahamas. 3-disk set. 312 min.2008 $�9.95

Deep Water DVDby Louise Osmond & Jerry RothwellThe amazing true story of Donald Crow-hurst, a free-thinking electronics inven-tor who, in the 1960s, entered what was a daring and innovative nautical race: a

solo, non-stop, round-the-world yacht race. Crowhust was driven by a desire to prove that his on-board computer could revolutionize sailing. As the race progresses, his reports of his positions at sea showed him leading and far ahead of Robin Knox-Johnston, his main com-petitor. But as the world waits for this extraordinary man to sail into port to a hero’s welcome, the jaw-dropping truth is revealed. 93 min.2007 $�9.95

Life at the Extreme: Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006 DVDproduced by sunset+vineA hit from our 2007 flyer. During the 2005-6 Volvo Ocean Race circumnaviga-tion, each boat had 10 onboard cameras. The result? More than four hours of action, plus extra footage that covers everything from the flavour of life on board (and freeze-dried food) to carbon-fibre boat technology. 270 min. NTSC (North America edition)2007 $�9.95

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The Racing Sailor DVDThe DVD is a combination of instruction and 3D graphics for smallboat racing. It teaches how sailboats work, how race courses are laid out, and how to sail fast and win. Features are; tactical sailing instruction, easy-to-understand 3D animation, nautical dictionary with 296 terms, tips to improve sailing and sailing knots. 73 min.2008 $�4.95


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