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An analysis of the design, performance and handling of multihulls. Beginning with their evolution, how they are designed and their sailing performance, the author goes on to examine reasons for choosing a multihull.

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Dop 2008, Wellington softcover As of 1st July it is the official hydrographic publication giving tides, the list of lights, and the Annual Summary of New Zealand Notices to Mariners. It gives predictions from 1st July until 30th June. This edition retains the astronomical information (times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset, etc), however it does not contain the radio, weather forecasting and similar non-statutory information.

Packed full of information, has been written for all who enjoy being afloat, under power or sail, on New Zealand's unique coastal waters. Highly illustrated and in an easy-to-follow format, Weather-wise Boating should be essential reading for every New Zealand sailor.

Established as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students. Includes: an analysis of a good skipper; the theory and practice of sailing; seamanship; navigation, including plotters and PCs; meteorology; heavy weather and stability; and coping with emergencies. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom.

A useful study guide and reference book to those rules and regulations which are applicable to all commercial and pleasure boats on New Zealand waters.

This is the essential reference and educational guide for ALL New Zealanders who go to sea in ALL types of boats or watercraft. Author Mike Scanlan is a Master Mariner.

Instant Weather Forecasting has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published nearly 40 years ago. A brilliant concept, its winning formula of 24 colour photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predict what the weather will do. With a revised and updated text, along with new colour photographs and diagrams, this bestselling gem of a book will be invaluable to anyone participating in outdoor activities, from farming, gardening a... read more

An excellent up-to date cruising guide which details anchorages and approaches for the Marlborough Sounds, Tasman Bay and Golden Bay areas. Any boat cruising in these areas should have a copy aboard.

This very well known learning aid for New Zealand conditions has been produced with the Boatmaster syllabus in view. The 84 cards each have a graphic on one side posing a seamanship question, with the answer on the other. The cards specifically cover lights and shapes, rules for avoiding collision, buoyage, chartwork and symbols, "Mayday", and common knots. The packaging is a permanent, document safe and cold proof, clear plastic wallet.

Offering advice to sailors on "going green," this timely book embraces the growing trend toward sustainable lifestyles and shows how "clean boating" can be both practical and enjoyable. Sailing is by nature a sustainable activity, but polluted waters and crowded anchorages are signs that problems must be addressed in order to keep it that way. What does "green" mean anyway? Is it improved efficiency? More considerate behavior? Less ignorance? Dieter Loibner offers answers, showing sailors how to reduce their carbon footprint and ... read more

High Performance Sailing is now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of endorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racing yachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a new high-tech breed of 'apparent wind' fast racers has claimed the water and so far no-one has applied themselves seriously to analysing what makes these boats sail fast (and what will make them faster). This is Frank Bethwaite's ground-breaking achievement in Higher Performance Sailing.By means of extensi... read more

A practical guide to sail trim for all types of boat, from dinghies to offshore cruisers. Contains technical details suitable for both the beginner and the keen racer. Covers masthead, swept-spreader and fractional rigs (with and without running backstays). Trim advice for all wind conditions and points of sail. Includes easy reference trimming tables. This highly practical guide explains what sail trim is all about - how to achieve it and what its benefits are. Aimed at owners and crews sailing all types of boats, from din... read more

The essential onboard guide to staying afloat and alive at sea-when you run into trouble Written by a respected marine journalist with over thirty years of boating experience, this practical guide offers immediate solutions to any number of problems encountered while at sea. Addressing such dangers as fire; taking on water; running aground; losing power, mast, or rudder; man overboard; becoming lost; and extreme weather, the book offers clear guidance on gaining control of the situation, along with easily understandable photos and... read more

Oktober 2009

Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. In Celestial Navigation, veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, wi... read more

Being caught out in a storm is every sailor's worst nightmare. Doubts and fears are hard to banish when a boat is being battered by the elements. Will the helmsman cope with the huge waves piling up behind? Can the rigging take the strain? Should you weather the storm or run for shelter? A storm needn't end in disaster, and being prepared for bad weather is the best way to ensure that. This book is packed with practical advice to help sailors cope, explaining how storms develop, how to avoid them, and survival tactics if they can't... read more

Get yourself in the perfect knot with this ultimate guide to knots for every occasion. "Knots Step by Step" is the essential guide to knowing and tying knots for every purpose. From figure-of-eights to reef knots and highwayman's hitches to monkey's fists, it includes every knot you ever thought you needed to tie, and more. Covering more than 100 knots for climbing, sailing, horse-riding, survival and fishing as well as for gardening, DIY, medical and decorative purposes, the clear layout and photographs of every step will move you... read more

This gorgeous photographic coffee table book reflects the entire history of Olympic sailing, with spectacular photographs celebrating heroes such as Paul Elvstrom and Ben Ainslie, fabulous locations, legendary classes - and the never-ending struggle of an Olympic sailor to make his mark.
Sections cover: - An overview of the three eras of Olympic sailing (early years and yachting; modern dinghy racing and Elvstrom; the new professional era and Ainslie) - Origins - how sailing came to be in the Olympics - The struggle - traini... read more

The aim of this book is to enable novices to cruise safely and enjoyably. It will cover the preparations needed before undertaking a cruise, operating the boat under different and sometimes challenging conditions, advise how to cope when things go wrong, how to conform to the rules and regulations, and how to navigate in all conditions. It presents the advice and information in just the same way that the cruiser will encounter the situations on passage - from setting off to arriving at their destination.
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