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Cruising guides and pilot books for the world A fantastic range of guides for most of the world arranged by region for easy planning and reference, just select the region of the world from the map and all the pilot books for that area will be shown.
World cruising handbooks Books that cover "how to go cruising" as well as guides for the world such as Jimmy Cornell's World cruising series
Medical books for cruising yachts A large range of medical books specifically designed for yachts and ships at sea
Engines, mechanical, electrical, refrigeration Books every cruising yacht should consider for both choosing and maintaining engines and all things mechanical and electrical
Weather forecasting for yachts Weather forecasting books as well as books on how to read and understand weather fax's and weather charts etc.
Storm tactics and heavy weather sailing Books on storm tactics, preparations, gear, what to do and how to do it. Much essential reading on how to prepare a yacht, what tactics to use and what equipment to carry.
Lightning Lightning strikes on boats, causes, prevention and aftermath
Self Steering systems Books that cover both windvane self steering systems as well as electro mechanical systems
Sail & Canvas Repairs Sail and canvas repair books as well as how to build sails and canvas projects
Women's cruising books Cruising books with an emphasis on the experiences and adventures of women cruising.
Cruising with children and babies Books related to cruising with children and babies.
Communications systems for cruising yachts Onboard communication systems for yachts
Piracy and Pirates - Books on today's Pirates Books on modern day pirates, real life examples and the threats to cruising yachts and how to minimise them.
Fishing from cruising yachts Fishing from cruising yachts is a rather specialist field, what gear is needed and at what speeds? What to do with the fish you catch? This book list should answer these questions.
Pets Onboard Everything that you need to know for bringing your pet along with you when sailing or boating
Survival Survival; liferaft techniques, getting rescued; do's and don'ts
Languages & dictionaries Yachtsmen's language books and multi language dictionaries
Navigation Navigation including modern celestial navigation
Please note: this book library is still being developed, the following topics will be added soon, as well as other topics later. Please also note that books are being added into existing sections of the library daily.
Education and training coming soon
Good sailing books coming soon
Seamanship coming soon
 

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