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Publication measures 8 x 11 in. Lists the names of American merchant and recreational vessels documented in the Marine Safety Information System (MSIS) on June 30, 1994. V. 1 provides for each listing its tonnage, dimensions in feet, if it's self-propelled, if it's designed for sail, material of hull, year and place of build, type of service, the use it's licensed for, name of managing owner, and its home port. V. 2 contains an index of managing owners. 3 books ... Read more

Product Description
Publication measures 8 x 11 in. Lists the names of American merchant and recreational vessels documented in the Marine Safety Information System (MSIS) on June 30, 1994. V. 1 provides for each listing its tonnage, dimensions in feet, if it's self-propelled, if it's designed for sail, material of hull, year and place of build, type of service, the use it's licensed for, name of managing owner, and its home port. V. 2 contains an index of managing owners. 3 books ... Read more

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A must have for sailors!
This book is packed with very good info. If you are a sailing family like us, or just like boating you will find something that interests you in this book.It's so good we keep it on our sailboat for quick reference.

Authoritative
Don Dodds explains in a very readable no-nonsense manner the science behind anchoring, weather, navigation and just about everything else for the serious mariner. At first the science was a little daunting but understanding proved utterly rewarding.

This is an invaluable reference book by a very experienced sailor that will remain permanently in the boat library. ... Read more

Product Description
Publication measures 8 x 11 in. Lists the names of American merchant and recreational vessels documented in the Marine Safety Information System (MSIS) on June 30, 1994. V. 1 provides for each listing its tonnage, dimensions in feet, if it's self-propelled, if it's designed for sail, material of hull, year and place of build, type of service, the use it's licensed for, name of managing owner, and its home port. V. 2 contains an index of managing owners ... Read more

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Designed for sailors who know the basics, Sail Better will help you master your general skills, operate and protect your boat more efficiently, learn the fundamentals of racing, and much more, you'll find detailed sections on:Cruising: sailing with children, dropping anchor, dinghies, sails and sail control, techniques, working the boat, maintenance and storagePerformance Sailing: turning a boat, planning a raceEmergency Procedures: signals and equipment to summon help, rescue techniques, and a first aid checklist ... Read more

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A woman's guide to recreational boating. After 20 years of sailing with a strong willedcaptain, Joy Smith knows that the position of First Mate is often less than glamerous.She shares hard won secrets of both keeping both boat & crew ship shape ... Read more

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A waste of money
When I read the title of this book, I had to purchase it for my girlfriend. She loves boating, and wants to be more "hands on", but sometimes my teaching style is not the best! After reading the book, I was embarrassed to give it to her.


I was hoping for a book that would offer a woman's perspective on navigation, docking, assisting in tricky situations, the use and tying of the correct knot, throwing a line...you know, all of the important stuff that a first mate should know. What I found in this book was a cutely written manual on how to pack for a trip, clean the kitchen and head, stow gear, prepare meals and entertain guests. If your "first mate" prefers these mundane tasks over the enjoyment of actually participating in the thrill of boating, this book is for her (Although, I can't imagine anyone who has lived to adulthood without a maid not already knowing these things). The cover photo shows a woman studying a navigational chart on deck. Don't believe it! This book is straight out of the 1950's.

Useful, but more towards weekend yachting.
I brought this book to help me understand how a woman feels about cruising, but found the orientation more towards weekend and holiday sailing.
That said the author offers some real insight into what is important to a woman on a boat.

The Perfect first Mate
Congratulations to the author. Thanks to Joy Smith, I can relax more while packing for our cruising vacations. By sharing her experience in boating it has made preparation decisions more efficient and economical for me. I saw myself in some of her situations and I had a good laugh. I was also surprised to know that there is more than one "Captain Myway"!!!!

The Perfect First Mate is a "perfect" book for all boaters
The " The Perfect First Mate" is an exceptional written guide that benefits new and existing boaters.It is practical, up-to-date, and has great ideas for making boating life enjoyable and easy!I also appreciate the subdued humor throughout the book. I recommened this book to any boater who wants to spend more time enjoying boating, and less time with worrying about the "grunt work".

the perfect first mate
I have been boating for many years and after reading The Perfect First Mate by Joy Smith, it has made life much easier.Now my husband and I can enjoy cruising as well as boating with Joy's tips, especially on keeping and storing food items.It takes many years to learn what she has to offer and I thank her for it! ... Read more

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Exploring inland waterways is one of the most popular forms of activity holiday in Britain. You can drift through miles of glorious countryside, investigate fascinating relics of former industries and, not least, marvel at the feats of engineering - the locks, tunnels and aqueducts - that carry the canals throughout the length and breadth of the country.

Getting onto the water couldn't b simpler: you just hire a boat. But what sort of boat? How do you handle and maintain it, and how do you manoeuvre it through locks, tunnels and swing bridges? If you get really keen how should you go about buying your own boat?

Canal and river cruising answers all these questions and more. Written by an expert, and produced on collaboration with The Inland Waterways Association, it is a concise, authoritative guide to the practical aspects of cruising canals and navigable rivers. It gives you all the information you need to ensure that you and your crew have a great time, wherever you go on the waterway network. ... Read more

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Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other publication. Now in its ninth edition, this comprehensive guide includes new photographs and practical information on local facilities, distances, heights and depths. It will be invaluable to anyone planning a cruise on the French waterways or a passage from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean. ... Read more

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A thoroughly "user friendly" guide for vacationers
Now in its tenth edition which is revised by David Jefferson, Through The French Canals by Philip Bristow deftly describes and accessibly illustrates 39 scenic routes through waterways ranging from the English Channel to the Mediterranean. Weather information, Hatles and ports de plaisance, waterway signals, recommend-ations for suitable boats, information on locks, the cost of living, cruiser hire, even French vocabularies and conversion tables, fill the pages of this informative and thoroughly "user friendly" guide for vacationers and boaters looking to enjoy a grand ride along the inland waterways of France.

Through the French Canals
Although very detailed, this book is geared more toward those taking frequent or extended trips on the canals of France. It's also aimed at boat owners (primarily those coming from Great Britain)as opposed to vacation boat renters. The detail is more on the navigation end of things. I guess I was looking for something geared more for the casual tourist who rents a boat for a week or so and needs details on towns, shops and services along the canals. ... Read more

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This comprehensive third volume in Jimmy Cornell's acclaimed and successful World Cruising series is the ultimate authority on boats, gear, and techniques for long-distance cruising under sail.

Distilled from surveys of 15,000 sailors by the world's leading promoter of blue-water voyaging, it answers in detail the most frequently asked questions on world cruising, including what boats people are sailing, what navigation and seamanship practices work best, what equipment is really essential, and more.

Customer Reviews (4)

A statistical report. Name misleading.
I was disappointed buying and reading this book. From its name, I was sure that the book tells you what BEST WORK AT SEA. I found it gives statistics of many boaters most of them amateurs, using this or that equipment. Implying, that what all amateurs and others are doing is the best. I bought the book to know what Jimmy cornell thinks is best. The problem with amateurs, and I am one of them, that we get fludded by info from manufacturers, and "Friends". There is a lack of professional advise in these areas.

Dan

Well worth the money!!!
I am very happy with this book. It is well written and I have confidence in the author.

Zaggats of cruising
I am not a world cruiser and have only ventured a few miles from shore and then not too far from the other side of the sound within which we sail every summer.This book was a disappointment.It is basically a distillation of the periodic surveys the author conducts of people who cruise in small yachts either on their own or as part of an offshore rally such as the ARC.The problem for me is that the book amounts to a collection of advice, not from people who necessarily know that much about cruising, but instead from those it was convenient for Cornell to interview.It's like a Zaggat guide, filled with lots of pepole's opinions but not necessarily people who know anything about food.Frankly, I don't know enough to judge whether this interviewees ideas are right on, or that interviewees ideas are nonsense-- that's not my point.I was looking for a single authoritative voice, not a report on what a collection of people with the funds and gumption to cross oceans happen to believe.This one is going back.

Excellent source of information
Cornell offers his own viewpoints as well as those of others, does a good job of labeling facts vs. options, and answers a lot of questions I had about cruising. Safety equipment, storms, piracy, dangerous areas, firearms, and communications are all covered well. Common equipment failures are given, along with statistics to back them up. For example, how often does the mast of a cuising yacht really fail, and how? ... Read more

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"An excellent and practical step-by-step manual to help prepare you for the cruising lifestyle and to entertain you as you learn." --Cruising World

More than two decades ago, Tom and Mel Neale moved onto a boat full-time with their two daughters. Now their neighborhood is anywhere they choose to anchor. Here's all the information needed to follow in their footsteps, including choosing a boat, earning a living, raising and educating kids, and much more.

Customer Reviews (5)

Absolutly the bestbook I've read about cruising.
This book is outstanding!This is the most thorough, down to earth, well thought out how to account of cruising life that I've found.If you find a better book out there about the realities of cruising please contact me with the title.I can't imagine anyone who is thinking about living on a boat not being thouroughly satisfied with this book.

Excellent and informative
Being homeschoolers we have a number of friends who live full time on their boats and many sail around the world which is a great hands on learning experience.

The thing I like about this book that other books lacked, is information on things like what to do about mail, TV via satellite, computer use, and information that helps you realize even if you live on land, just how much stuff you DON'T need.It's a book that will inform the 2007 reader well.

Banking, paying bills and everyday information that is a must to know.And buying food locally, fishing etc. Visiting other places and knowning the stuff you need to know there.

As well as how to have the right boat for your needs so that you have the comforts you need and even some you want.Now that I am a widow I am seriously considering getting back to living on a boat full time.

Great coastal cruising book
I'm a wannabe bluewater cruiser and this is the first book I bought to learn about this adventure. I would highly rate this book for basic and technical information, with some limitations. Neale covers all the systems on the boat and the problems and the advantages of each. There are four limitations of the book though. First of all he is a coastal cruiser primarily and the open ocean sailing part is not there. Secondly, there is some other info that's left out. An example is anchoring. He discusses this thoroughly because of its importance, but never tells you what a CQR or Danforth anchor really is. I know there are limitations on length. Also, he never mentions product names. It would be good to have some names of products that really worked well or were dismal failures. This is probably my biggest gripe. And some cost factors too. We can adjust for the time factor. But again, this is a great book. I understand much more how the electrical inverters, toilets, stoves, water systems, frigs, etc. operate on a boat and why I do or don't need them. Buy this book if you're looking for a good read that's loaded with info.

Impressions
My husband and I both loved this book because we think it offered very practical advice. I also loved the pictures and the input from the author's wife and children. I highly recommend it!

Excellent
This book is an excellent resource worth much more than the price.I've read a few books on this subject and this is by far the best. We are in the process of looking for our live aboard boat. We feel we have a better understanding of what we need and what we want since reading what the Neele's had to say. I enjoyed the different viewpoints from all the family members. Highly recommended! ... Read more