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RULE OF THE ROAD - COCKPIT CARD.By R.A.Dearn. 158mm x 236mm , 1 laminated card, full colour.
A single double sided laminated card of crisp and clear images, printed using light-fast ink and encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic, for use in cockpit. Illustrates in full colour, on both sides, a simple explanation of rule of the road, for power and sail. Ideal for training and instructional purposes. Handy reference for anyone on-board.
NZ$12.50 + delivery.
INTERNATIONAL CODE FLAGS - COCKPIT CARD.By R.A.Dearn. 158mm x 236mm , 1 laminated card, full colour.
A single double sided laminated card of crisp and clear images, printed using light-fast ink and encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic, for use in cockpit. Illustrates in full colour, all International Code flags, numeral pendants and substitute flags. The reverse features the Phonetic Alphabet. Ideal for training and instructional purposes. Handy reference for anyone on-board.
NZ$15.00 + delivery.
SOUND SIGNALS - COCKPIT CARD.By R.A.Dearn. 158mm x 236mm , 1 laminated card, full colour.
A single double sided laminated card of crisp and clear images, printed using light-fast ink and encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic, for use in cockpit. This card describes, and illustrates as best it can, the sound signals of vessels in sight of one another and, on reverse, Fog signals (day or night) Ideal for training and instructional purposes. Handy reference for anyone on-board.
NZ$15.00 + delivery.
NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND SHAPES COCKPIT CARDS.By R.A.Dearn. 158mm x 236mm , 4 laminated cards, full colour.
Essential navigation lights and shapes in a compact, user friendly format. 4 laminated double sided cards attached to a ring define the lights used by vessels in various stages of operation. Also attached is a one page shape definition card.
This set will be invaluable as an educational tool and for those out at sea, to enable recognition at a distance.
4 double sided A5 cards of crisp and clear images, printed using light-fast ink and encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic for cockpit use and abuse. Grouped together in one corner so that any sheet may be removed for individual use if required. Ideal for training and instructional purposes. Handy reference for anyone on-board.
NZ$35.00 + delivery.
THE ART OF SEAMANSHIP.By Ralph Naranjo. Hardback, 496 pages. 223mm x 287mm, Black & White illustrations. Published 2015.
Each time a sailboat casts off its docklines the sailor enters a marine realm that demands knowledge, preparedness, vigilance, and coolheadedness – these qualities are the foundation of good seamanship. Both an art as well as a science, seamanship is also the mastery of numerous practical details, for the best choice of line for a jib sheet to an accurate assessment of the passage of a deep low-pressure system
Around-the-world sailor Ralph Naranjo – technical expert, ocean racer, former Vanderstar Chair at the Us Naval Academy – delivers a priceless reference for anything that comes up while on the water, sharing all the knowledge today’s sailors need to “hand, reef, and steer” – and enduring reference to the collective skills of the bluewater sailor. Naranjo’s vast knowledge is supported be real-life examples of sailing mishaps, sample itineraries, vibrant photos, as well as first-hand accounts and sidebars from top sailors and marine experts including Sheila McCurdy, Chuck Hawley, Lee Chesneau and paul Miller, NA.
Seamanship is a dynamic art, demanding full attention from the sailor amidst a constant flow of information and knowledge.
The Art of Seamanship will improve your problem-solving skills, whether daysailing around the harbour or voyaging around the world.
NZ$97.00 + delivery.
THE INSTANT HANDBOOK OF BOAT HANDLING, NAVIGATION, AND SEAMANSHIP.
By Nigel Calder et al. Paperback, 240 pages. Published 2007.
The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before.
It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:
Note: This is a bind up of the Captain's Quick series of Folded Charts.
Was NZ$75.00 + delivery.
Now $40.00 + delivery. Slight damage to corners
REEDS LIGHTS, SHAPES & BUOYAGE HANDBOOK. For Sail and Power
By Simon Jollands. Softback. 100mm x160mm. 128 Pages. 0.12 kg. Published 2019
This pocket-sized guide is a quick reference for all seafarers to the essential navigational lights, shapes, and seamarks which abound off the coastline all over the world.
Laid out simply & clearly for quick accessibility, it enables crew, navigators, skippers and even casual day guests aboard to quickly identify the lights, marks and shapes being displayed by other ships at night as well as during the day. It's easy to confuse (or forget) what particular lights, marks and shapes mean--especially under stress or in the dark--but with this handy book, help is quickly at hand.
A ready reckoner reminder of:
These lights, shapes and marks are applicable worldwide, by Maritime Law.
NZ$25.00 + Delivery
DISTRESS SIGNALS & IALA BUOYAGE - COCKPIT CARD.
By R.A.Dearn. 158mm x 236mm , 1 laminated card, full colour.
A single double sided laminated card of crisp and clear images, printed using light-fast ink and encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic, for use in cockpit. Most likely to be of most relevance to small craft. On one side illustrates distress Signals and the reverse IALA Buoyage (Region A Europe and Mediterranean)
Ideal for training and instructional purposes. Handy reference for anyone on-board.
NZ$15.00 + delivery.
RYA COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS FOR SMALL VESSELS.By Simon Jinks. Paperback, 0.18kg, 149mm x 210mm, 80 pages, colour photographs, drawings and diagrams. Published in 2012.
Anyone who ventures afloat while operating commercially needs to be aware of their responsibilities to the vessel, those around them and the environment.
This book covers these responsibilities and has been split into the following three sections:
Filled with essential information, it will help the reader understand and execute their duty of care, and gives the principles, guidance and techniques to make the right choices and decisions for all craft operating commercially from small RIBs up to 200gt vessels.
The book is designed to accompany the new RYA’s Professional Practices and Responsibilities course and is written by Simon Jinks, a former RYA Chief Cruising Instructor and an acknowledged authority in the field of small vessel training and safety management.
Was NZ$35.00 + delivery.
Now NZ$20.00 + delivery.
NZ$25.00 + delivery.
You will learn how to transport, launch, use recover, and maintain your personal watercraft in a safe, fun and thorough way.
This edition has been updated with new photographs and illustrations and is the best thing you can read before turning the ignition key.
NZ$40.00 + delivery.
RYA STABILITY AND BOUYANCY.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.10kg, 148mm x 210mm, 40 pages, full colour illustrations.
All vessels need to be buoyant in order to float, and need to be stable in order to stay upright.
RYA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT HANDBOOK.
By RYA. Paperback, 0.29kg, 170mm x 210mm, 112 pages, full colour illustrations. Published 2022
The RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook is the premier publication for learning how to use these exciting machines. It supports the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course.
See also Seamanship Education and
Knots and Ropework
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