A a must-have for the serious (or weekend) sailor or boater in case a medical emergency or other medical problem arises when you go sailing or power-boating.
From YouTube's popular Rigging Doctor channel, The Rigging Handbook is an introductory to mid-level book intended for boat owners, sailors, and cruisers who want to better understand how the mast and sails work. Part I covers the function of rigging on a sailboat and a general overview of common rig designs-with a focus on single-masted sloops ......
This is the story of the historic ship Vega’s first missions of mercy—a real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real life on some of the world’s most remote tropical islands.
In December 2004, Shane Granger and his partner, Meggi Macoun, had just completed a ......
A century, a hundred, a ton, whether in sport, in life or an exam result raises expectations and interest. When it is a celebration of a leading yacht club's longevity, pens descend on paper. From small beginnings after the First World War the Royal Lymington Yacht Club has become one of the UK's leading sports clubs. The Club's patron, HRH ......
The charming sequel to the bestselling The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow Six seas, eight countries, 3,000 kilometres, all in a tiny dinghy . . . what could go wrong? When A.J. 'Sandy' Mackinnon sailed his mirror dinghy through twelve countries from North Wales to the Black Sea, he survived pirates, the English Channel, international incidents ......
The story of how the Coast Guard transformed a captured WWII ship into a national symbol and a platform for diplomacy USCG Cutter Eagle has been an integral part of the United States Coast Guard since her commissioning in 1946, serving as both a training ship and a representation of the Coast Guard's commitment to excellence. Originally built in ......
The most comprehensive guide to crisis medicine ever written for everyday people The Prepper's Medical Handbook empowers you with the medical knowledge and skills to handle emergencies when professional help isn't available. Written by William W. Forgey, M.D., emergency physician, wilderness medicine expert, and humanitarian, this illustrated ......
On a cold, blustery, late November day in 1920 a little black 45-foot yacht beat her way slowly through the Narrows against an ebbing tide and a raw nor'wester and tied up at St. George, Staten Island. To the casual observer there was nothing unusual about the event, except possibly the lateness of the season, but to the practiced eye there were ......
