Search Results: Sailing from Booked Experiences

N.Y.: Walker and Company, 1975. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.254 with index. The most famous solo sailor in the world, breaking record after record, winning the first TransAtlantic race, sailing single handed round the world. What were the qualities that spurred him on? This is what the author answers. clean tight copy, price clipped, slightly cocked.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Romany Enterprises, 1994. Third Printing. . Soft cover. Fine. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Inscribed By Author pp.305 with glossary of terms. The story of a voyage of discovery covering over 50, 000 sea miles. A family goes sailing for two years which ended up for six years visiting a total of 82 countries and colonies. clean tight copy slight edgewear.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Xlibris Corp, 2003. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Lisa Hill. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Inscribed By Author pp.335 Join George and Nan as they circumnavigate the globe in 130 days on a sail boat. clean tight unread copy.

London: England: Granada Publishing Limited, 1981. Fine/Fine. Hard Cover. As New/As New. First Edition. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.212. Coles started sailing in 1920 and his experience in cruising and racing since then has made him a world authority on heavy weather sailing. He is equally well known for his pilot books of the Channel Islands and French waters. There is something here for everyone, cruiser, racer, traditionalist, innovator, family man, businessman and author, for Cole has been them all, and he writes with a rare insight.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Nelson Canada, 1981. First Edition. . Soft cover. Near Fine. Fine in Near Fine jacket 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. pp.189 with index, short bibliography and glossary of sailing ships and terms. The history of Sailing ships from ancient times to present. clean tight copy slight edgewear.

London: England: Nautical Books Macmillan, 1982. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.113 with index. Almost every possible hazard that can occur in crusing yachts has been met by the author in a lifetime of sailing. Here are 15 true incidents at sea or sometimes too close to shore. When each tale is done the author draws useful lessons for sailing people in similar circumstances. clean tight unread copy d/j minuscule edgewear.

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 2000. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.305. A crazy idea of reenacting Leif Eriksson 1000 year ago voyage from Greenland to North America in a replica of the precarious square rigged Viking cargo ship known as knarr. The author was going to make it happen. This is his story. clean tight copy.

New York: N.Y.: Dodd, Mead, 1972. First American Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine in Fine jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.207. with beautiful colored paintings throughout by the author. From 1869 at the age of 14 to his final voyage in 1921 the author traveled the seven seas in a variety of ships under sail. In this book he recollects the thrill of pitting skill and muscle against primeval forces, racing with unseen rivals, fellowships born, privations, starvation, misery and cold as well as pride in the stately sailing ship. He was a member of the Honorable Company of Master Mariners. tight copy, slight stain on top edge, edges of d/j inside flaps and back cover very slightly yellowed.

Toronto: ON: McGraw-Hill Company Inc, 1980. First Edition. . Soft cover. Very Good. Very Good in Very Good jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. pp.304. with index, bibliography, glossary, b/w photos, colored photos, illustrations. This is the windsurfer's bible, a complete guide to every aspect of the sport, from shopping for a Windsurfer to self-instruction, racing and regattas, games and free-style sailing, maintenance and special equipment., sinkers and new technologies for racing them and an expanded discussion of open division racing boards. clean tight copy slight edgewear with crease on front cover.