Sailing Books

Knots & Splices paperback book. A small pocket-size book on rope and wire work, knots, splices etc. Specifications Author Cyrus L Day ISBN: 9780713677485 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical

All mariners need a comprehensive knowledge of the buoyage rules and should be able to instantly identify a mark at first sight. These Flip Cards show 31 different buoys and navigational marks in colour, with the meaning and position, together with the...

Comprehensive and easy to understand; the IALA Buoyage Flipcards are the easiest way to learn buoy meanings and uses. All mariners need a comprehensive knowledge of the buoyage rules and should be able to instantly identify a mark at first sight. These...

An extremely useful set of cards which makes a difficult subject much easier. Each card shows a vessel's display of night-time navigation lights (in colour) or daytime shapes, as seen from your position. In the case of the cards showing lights the...

For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope?This is the definitive guide to this crucial skill. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master and also...

This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers. Features Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick reference Concise descriptions of medical...

Splash-resistant full-colour cards, spiral bound. Ideal instant reference and reminder. How to deal with emergencies afloat: unconsciousness, immersion, hypothermia, seasickness, head injury, etc.Author: Rob HaworthPublisher: Wiley NauticalFormat: Spiral...

This Flip Card Meteorology Pack is covered in the UK and Irish waters with particular relevance to the RYA courses. The essential definitions are dealt with and wind forces and their effect on sea states are illustrated well. There are also a number of...

This pack of Flip Cards illustrates the signals made by ships at sea,they cover lights, fog signals and the usual distress, search and rescue signals. The meaning is shown on the back of the card as usual.There are 47 cards in the pack. Illustrates...

Each flip card shows a flag of the International Code in colour on the face, with the signal letter or number and the meaning of the signal flag on the back. The phonetic spelling of the letter is also shown, making the set doubly useful. Although no...

Atlantic Islands PIL0683 Pilot Guide  is a long-established cruising guide to the five main island groups of the North Atlantic,  Azores, Bermuda, Canaries, Madeira & Cape Verde Islands. These are the most commonly visited islands by those...