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The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated 26 reviews
John Rousmaniere, Mark Smith
Simon & Schuster, 1999
A Great Sailing Reference
This book is a great reference for anyone interested in sailing. If you're looking for a book that covers both power boating as well as sailing, Chapman's might be a better choice. However, on the topic of sailing, I prefer Annapolis over Chapman's.
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Sail 134 reviews
James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
The Patterson name must be a stamp.
James Patterson has written some memorable thrillers but Sail seems to be written by a ghost writer who is new (or tired) of the genre and pushed to this book on the masses using the Patterson label. Don't get me wrong, this is a quick and easy read, but the characters never seem to grasp the readers interest. The scene is set when the dad is killed in a sailing accident and the family tumbles ...
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The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels 75 reviews
Patrick O'Brian
W. W. Norton, 2004
Satisfyingly complete
How satisfying to have all the Aubrey/Maturin books in a nicely printed, hardcover edition. While volumes which contain multiple books are often unwieldy and difficult to hold, these are quite pleasant in the hand. If you are fascinated by Patrick O'Brian's recreation of early 19th. century life at sea (and on land as well), these are a must.
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The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing 35 reviews
David Seidman
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995
A very special book - Required reading
If I were told I could keep only one sailing reference book, I would choose "The Complete Sailor". The style and layout of every page is a work of art. This book was clearly crafted with love. Virtually every important topic relating to sailing is covered with great clarity. The illustrations help the reader understand the concepts. Absolutely the best!
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Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 65th Edition (Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling)17 reviews
Elbert S. Maloney
Hearst, 2006
Must have!
This book Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 65th Edition (Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling) was recommended to us when we bought our first boat some 14 years ago, and has become a bible for boating to us. We've given it ever since to good friends in need of some fundamental boating instruction, and they all love it. Not all information might be useful for everybody, but everybody ...
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The Memory of Water15 reviews
Karen White
NAL Trade, 2008
One of the best I have read this year...
What a pleasure to read a novel that has it all together - characters that are real and easy to see, a setting that draws you in and wants to keep you there, and a plot that keeps you wondering right up to the last minute. This was not a book I plowed through at breakneck speed. I was savoring it too much - it's one of those ones you really don't want to end. The surprising thing I learned ...
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Sailing Alone Around the Room: New and Selected Poems75 reviews
Billy Collins
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002
Chase von, And glad I am doing this review now vice when I first read this...
I have to be honest in writing this review because that's my nature. I bought this book years ago while on active duty in the military and it was a busy time, a time made even busier because I was burning the mid night oil working on my own book. I heard about "America's Poet Laureate" Billy Collins and since that's in my vein so to speak, figured I had to check him out.
For those of you ...
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Handbook of Knots: EXPANDED EDITION28 reviews
Des Pawson
DK ADULT, 2004
BEST Knot book ever!!
My boyfriend checked this out from the library (to learn knots for his sailboat ropes) and loved it so much that I got him his own copy :-) He says it is the best knot book ever made! The photos are amazing and super easy to understand, and this book is so useful! It shows ALL types of knots and even shows how to make a net (using a bunch of knots). **This book also came JUST in time for our ...
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Sailing For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))32 reviews
J. J. Isler, Peter Isler
For Dummies, 2006
sailing for dummie
This was very helpful as a first step before you take a personel lesson. I was aware of all of the terms and what was about to happen. Great book. I have red it more than once.
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Sailing Home: Using Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls5 reviews
Norman Fischer
Free Press, 2008
Sailing Home is like fresh air...
Norm Fischer is a heartful, compassionate teacher with a great gift for expressing his and our human beingness...I've been carrying Sailing Home around with me for several weeks, cherishing the gift of his awareness and experience as a person...a person who has immersed himself in the practice of meditation, Buddhist, Judaic, Christian teachings and life itself. He is a very intelligent person ...
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Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual17 reviews
Don Casey
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2005
Great book!
I purchased this book to give to my husband at his retirement party. We are in the process of purchasing a sailboat to live aboard. We have almost no experience in sailing let alone maintenance of a sailboat. At our recent survey, my husband was able to ask pertinent questions, and have his many questions answered as well. He said the surveyor followed the book almost page by page. This book is a ...
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The Marlinspike Sailor24 reviews
Hervey Garrett Smith
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1993
Sailing knots and splices
I purchased this book for my husband who has been looking for a easy explanation of splicing...He had the following to say: Have looked through several books on sailing knots and splicing and none have done a better job than The Marlinspike Sailor. The text shows a decent array of knots and does a great job on splicing which is what I purchased the text for. I have had no trouble following the ...
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Ashley Book of Knots74 reviews
Clifford Ashley
Doubleday, 1944
The "Bible" for ropework and knotting...
Hands down, if you're into knots, rope work, sailing, etc...this is definitely a book to add to your shelf. Over 600 pages, it's got pretty much references to every knot you could think of, as well as a good history on rope and knots, and a great index to quickly find what you need. I've even found most other books or online resources I look at reference the "Ashley Book of Knots" number ...
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Marine Diesel Engines15 reviews
Nigel Calder
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2006
Top Flight Calder
The book gives you the tech you need, in terms you can understand. Calder is very impressive in his ability to impart knowledge to the layman. Don't however, assume this is just fluff overview, because it truly is the down and dirty of how it works and how to maintain it.
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Navigation Rules7 reviews
U.S. Coast Guard, John M. Morehouse
Paradise Cay Publications, 2001
Nav Rules of the Road
I was looking for the latest copy of the Rules of the Road and I found them; exactly what I wanted. This is a must-have for Navigators, Naval deck watchstanders and 3rd Mates.
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21: The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey (Aubrey/Maturin Series) 34 reviews
Patrick O'Brian
W. W. Norton & Company, 2004
Literary must read for everyone
It took me a year, but I couldn't put down a single copy of the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. This literary masterpiece tells a wonderful story, with every character brought to life. The writing is so visual, one actually feels that they have been on the very ship he writes about. I do recommend that readers obtain "A Sea of Words", which is basically a glossary of all the nautical ...
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How to Read a Nautical Chart : A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical ...11 reviews
Nigel Calder
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2002
"What does 'rky' mean? Oops!"
Since the current U.S. Administration saw fit to cease publication of CHART NO. 1, the government's own guide to reading maritime maps, back in 2000 (maybe they figured Dubai might pick up the slack around our harbors), HOW TO READ A NAUTICAL CHART is an absolutely crucial educational volume for those of us new to reading charts.
It's all here. Nigel Calder does a splendid job of taking the ...
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Black Wave: A Family's Adventure at Sea and the Disaster That Saved Them35 reviews
Jean Silverwood
Random House, 2008
Excellent book
I couldn't put this book down. I was especially moved by Jean's account of the events. As a mother myself, I understand the inherent need to keep your kids safe. What an adventure this family took and it almost took everything from them. John and Jean were well prepared and had researched everything from route logistics to safety on the island--who knew you couldn't trust a taxi driver in Panama? ...
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World Cruising Routes10 reviews
Jimmy Cornell
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2008
World Cruising Routes
When planning a circumnavigation one has three choices: 1) Do not plan and accept the extreme dangers of circumnavigation; 2) take a year or more and plan using all available nautical publications, charts, electronic navigation systems; and 3) read and use the outstanding information provided in "World Cruising Routes." This publication will save you time and more important provide excellent tips ...
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How to Sail Around the World : Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail14 reviews
Hal Roth
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2003
5 STARS ( ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET!)
I've read a number of Mr. Roth's books.His writing skill is excellent.His photography is superb.His knowledge of sailing is that of a true grandmaster.This book has tips for cruising sailers on any level of experience:what works and why; what didn't work for Him and His incredible partner & wife and why.No plans for an around the world cruise is needed to get this book and pick it up often. Much ...
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