Nautical Book Reviews
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Coastal Charts for Cruising the Florida Keys by Claiborne Young. If you have ever tried to consult a nautical chart while underway on a boat, you may agree that it can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. For serious cruising, the ubiquitous Maptech Chart Kits are O.K., but they can be ungainly because of their size. Another frustrating part is that, if you use the charts for any extended period of time in a marine environment, they just don't hold up. Click here for the full review ... |
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Cruising the Florida Keys by Claiborne Young and Morgan Steinmetz. As many a shipwrecked sailor can tell you, the Florida Keys can be a beautiful yet daunting place. Blessed with clear waters that belie shallow depths and coral heads, the Keys are a paradise- and for some, a nemesis. However, with proper local knowledge and good seamanship, safely transiting and enjoying this unique part of the United States is a reality for modern day mariners. The good seamanship, well that part is up to you. For local knowledge go with the pros, Claiborne Young and his co-author Morgan Steinmetz. Click here for the full review ... |
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Managing the Waterway by Mark and Diana Doyle. Veteran cruisers, the Doyle's set out to publish the most practical ICW cruising guide that ever was, in less than 200 pages. What they ended up with is more than just a cruising guide. Click here for the full review ... | ||
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Sailing With Strangers by Charley Hester. In October 2002 the author boarded a 46-foot sailboat with five people he had never met, for a six month, 15,000 mile voyage around South America by way of the Panama Canal, the Galapagos, Easter Island, and the Falkland Islands. Click here for the full review ... | ||
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Cruising in Catamarans by Charles Kanter, AMS: Planning on buying a used or new cruising catamaran? Kanter provides you with the tools to make the right decision. More on Cruising In Catamarans |
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Sailing: Impressions, Ideas, Deeds, by Frank Papy: A veteran charter boat captain and favorite guidebook author treats us to some of his most memorable and educational adventures while sailing. Click for a review | ||
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Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: Packed with tips and details only a lifetime of sailing can provide. This book is the one to buy when contemplating purchasing a monohull sailboat, embarking on a cruise, and preparing for offshore. An Indispensable reference. More on Calder's Cruising Handbook |
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 | Mid Atlantic Waterway Guide: New edition of this classic has improved features, functionality and look. Read review. See the 2005 Waterway Guide |
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Abacos Ports of Call and Anchorages and Chesapeake Bay Ports of Call and Anchorages: Looks like a coffee table picture book, but an aerial picture is worth a thousand words when approaching an unknown port. Click for a review | ||
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Honey, Let's Get A Boat, by Rob and Eva Stop: These rookie boaters show that it all it takes to cruise is the right attitude in their novel and guide to cruising America's Great Loop. Click for a review | ||
| How to Read a Nautical Chart, by Nigel Calder: Calder explains the symbology and differences found in the most essential of navigational tools, the nautical chart. More on Calder's 'How to Read a Nautical Chart' |
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Red Sky in Mourning, by Tami Oldham Ashcraft: The life changing voyage of a woman who survives a knock down during a hurricane in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, alone. Get a copy of Red Sky in Mourning |
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The 12 Volt Bible for Boats, by Miner Brotherton. This essential book talks about new battery technology, smart charging, inverters, troubleshooting and more. More in the 12 Volt Bible for Boats |
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The Florida Cruising Directory 2002-2003
The Hungry Boaters' Restaurant Guide, by Louis and Patricia Iserhardt
by Bill Schanen
by Debra Ann Cantrell
The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South, 7th Ed. by Bruce Van Sant
by Charles Tuller
by Alayne Main BAIL's Guide to Anchorages in South West Florida by Chuck & Corinne Kanter by Kathy Parsons |
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Cruisers Give Thanks while Heading South on the ICW Thanksgiving dinner in St. Mary’s, GA was a big hit again this year. With roasted turkeys and all the fixin’s. Last year we did some interviews to get the scoop on the beginnings of the Cruiser’s Thanksgiving in St. Mary’s. Click on the vid and get the scoop Read more ... |
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America’s Cup 2011 – Catamarans Rule You say that catamarans / multihulls are not the classic sailing yacht, or ship? Think again. The first vessels to sail across oceans were multihulls. Besides, what boats sail faster? Hydrofoils? Catamarans!! http://www.sailmiami.com/Adresults.htm http://www.sailmiami.com/sailboat_rides_florida.htm http://www.sailmiami.com/Boat_rentals/florida.htm Fair Winds & Keep the Lines Tight Mates!!!! and keep at least one hull in the water!! http://www.youtube.com/user/AmericasCup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwANt5VbOMs&feature=channel_video_title Read more ... |
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Staying Safe & Looking Good on Your Boat in Florida Good marine industry personnel – carpenters, mechanics, divers, etc. especially those that come to you – the mobile marine repair & maintenance experts – not just the neighborhood handyman with a truck, but the men and women that pay attention to the details, are found here on SailMiami.com. We also publish FtLauderdaleBoating.com and FloridaKeysBoating.com, BahamasBoating.com, [...] Read more ... |
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Lake Okeechobee & the Waterway Drying Up? It does look bad folks. The water is getting low. Though, if you are fishing it may be to your advantage. We are catching fish. Check this map http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Lake+Okeechobee&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lake+Okeechobee&gl=us&ll=26.88533,-80.875854&spn=1.332622,3.164063&z=9 Look at the latest information on Lake Okeechobee and the Waterway: http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/Everglades/Branches/ProjectExe/Sections/UECKLO/LakeOWatch/index.shtml Our information for the Okeechobee Water: http://www.sailmiami.com/Okeechobee/ Only a couple boat ramps are closed due to low water and short landings, [...] Read more ... |
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