the global maritime distress and safety system (gmdss) provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or geographical position. now updated for the third edition, this book explains the operation of the system as a whole and the procedures involved,...
this book covers all the subjects in the day skipper theory course syllabus and a lot more besides. questions have been included at the end of each chapter so that you can practise your new skills, and i hope that i have achieved a balance between traditional methods and the use of electronic...
this encyclopaedic volume synthesises 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to western craft. it is a work which has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of junk rig or who wish to do so. now...
Книга на английском языке. См. также перевод книги на русский под названием [url801340]Полное руководство для яхтсмена[/url801340]. there are two groups of specialist sailing texts. one deals with matters such...
См . также [url00-00006227]Сборщик деревянных судов[/url00-00006227] Издание на английском языке this book is aimed at all those who want to learn how traditional boats are built, either out of pure curiosity or because they have a wooden...
Издания на английском языке Издание 2010 года since the first edition of this bock in 1950 very large changes have taken place in the yachting scene, and even larger ones in the field of navigation. in the past, to circumnavigate the world without ‘astro’...
Издание на английском языке there are faster and more efficient and economical ways to travel on the water, but none as rewarding as travelling under sail. after a few times out on the water you will see for yourself that there are many who sail but few who are sailors....
Издание на английском языке what is it about [url00-01023625]knots[/url00-01023625]? how can such an apparently simple occupation as twisting bits of string into preconceived patterns be so endlessly satisfying and have such wide-ranging appeal? knots have intrigued...
4th ed. based on the [url455615]international regulations for preventing collisions at sea[/url455615]*, with an easy-to-understand format, this guide treats only those sections of the rules that particularly affect small craft. [url455659]lights, shapes[/url455659], and sound signals are clearly...
the reeds professional yacht logbook is customized specifically for the large yacht market to aid the requirement by law to keep a log both on passage and in port. it is recommended and approved by the maritime coastguard agency and covers a three month period. the log is divided into two...
Издание на английском языке for very good reasons, the diesel engine is now the overwhelming choice for sailboat auxiliaries, and it is becoming more popular in sportfishing boats, high-performance cruisers, and large sportboats. diesels have an unrivaled record of...
beginning with, a brief outline of the solar system, the author provides a step by step guide to finding your position on'the ocean, both with and without a pocket calculator for working out sights. and to-assist novices in star recognition, the outstanding colour illustrations will prove a real...
Издание на английском языке covers a range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. the author answers many of those puzzling questions, which need to be solved in a clear manner. this...
Издание на английском языке. the aim of this book, now revised and expanded for the 6th edition, is to help students through their shore-based yachtmaster course. this thorough but refreshingly succinct crammer covers all the essentials of the rya syllabus, arranged and...
Издание на английском языке through the french canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of france than any other book. a bestseller for many years and now in its 13th edition, it is the essential planning guide for anyone wanting to...
Издание на английском языке. this is a book about practical powerboat driving in boats large and small, operating at speeds between 20 and 100 knots. it is about techniques that can only be picked up from experience - practical ways to make your driving safer, easier and...
Книга на английском языке . whether you are the skipper of a sailing yacht or a motorboat, you will need a wide knowledge to keep both yourself and your crew safe at sea. you will need skills in seamanship, navigation, communication systems, meteorology and first aid as well...
Книга на английском языке these tables are the perfect ready-reckoner for any navigator wanting a quick and accurate distance reference between all the regularly used ports around the world. the book is divided into key ‘market areas', and includes a pull-out map for area...
Издание на английском языке the [url477437]adlard coles[/url477437] book of [url00-01020125]diesel engines[/url00-01020125] is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. in clear, jargon-free english it explains how a diesel engine works, and how to look after...
Издание на английском языке many books have been published on how to tie practical[url197083] knots[/url197083], and a lesser number on decorative knotting, but while the latter may show how to make a fancy knot, they don’t provide much help in putting the...
