Sea Sailing

An excellent guide whether you are new to sailing or thinking of upgrading your existing boat. This indispensable, fully illustrated book will take you through the steps of buying a boat, help with deciding on the best mooring, and appraise you of the basics of repairs and maintenance. A boat can very easily be the second largest purchase you make, after a house and frequently well ahead of the price of a car. Houses have historically gone up in value, and whilst boats tend to have a fairly long life, their values only go one way in the end. Boats can rarely be accused of being an ...

In 1858, a ship destined for the goldfields of Australia is wrecked on a reef on the outer quarter of the Solomon Islands. What happens next is a tale of courage, resilience, and adventure that will have one man questioning all that he thought he knew. A bold decision to change the route of the Elizabeth May ends in tragedy when the ship is wrecked near Heron Island. Many of the crew and the 300 Chinese laborers onboard perish and for the stricken survivors, the future looks dire. After a series of calamitous events, a longboat carrying the captain, a few crew members, and young Matt Jones ...

Crutch, the marines and Captain Beaumont are sent to Yavenland to retrieve a man who claims to be the rightful king of Ironbay. Is he a pretender to the throne or the real heir? Can Crutch and the Auld Faithful survive the treacherous sea journey to Yavenland? What lurks in the catacombs beneath the city of Yuren, the capital city of Yavenland? And what waits for Crutch and the Ironborn if they can make it back to Ironbay alive? True Royals is an adventure on the high seas and in the grimy sewers. An action packed fantasy adventure on land and on sea, Andrew Cavanagh's writing lands ...

When Finn's boss assumes the role of femme fatale, it ends badly for her. It's never a good idea to seduce your employee, but when his girlfriend is a cold-blooded killer, it's downright foolhardy. Finn and his coworker Aaron Sanchez uncover a conspiracy to disrupt the U.S. political system. Finn's lady friend Mary Beth O'Brien has stolen files that name the conspirators. A coverup ensues. The agency they work for fires Sanchez and issues a warrant for Finn's execution, but Sanchez lands on his feet, and Finn's hard to kill.

In the 18th century West Indies, stories hold the ultimate power. Sailors spin yarns about pirates. Newspapers tell tales full of half-truths. Myths spread like whispered wildfire. East India Company sailor Nicholas Jerome has no patience for pirates, determined to escape his father's thieving past.

A fiery dreamer. A charming trader. A reluctant farmhand. A vengeful huntress. A haunted warrior. Five strangers. One legend. Everything to lose. Chandra has salt in her veins and wind in her soul, but when a freak storm and a stubborn father end her seafaring life, she faces a future she never wanted—until a mysterious young trader offers her a way out: a wild hunt for a mythical brass key said to unlock an unimaginable fortune. Jonathan knows the treasure might be a myth, but escaping his powerful father’s shadow and maybe impressing the fierce redhead on the pier feels worth the risk...

If a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, then Nikki is in luck. The sea is in turmoil, the wind is on the nose, and the yacht is bouncing around like a bath toy. Nikki and her husband Phil, need to bring their old yacht from New Zealand to Australia. But first they have to negotiate New Zealand’s rugged East Coast from Napier to Cape Reinga. It’s a trip designed to test the most experienced sailor, and Nikki doesn’t know a boom from a jib. Phil has to plot the course, steer the ship, and trim the sails, while Nikki begins the sailing trip of a lifetime more bilious than a rabbit ...

This riveting collection of adventure writing includes the work of The Perfect Storm author, Sebastian Junger. Listen as men and women battle the elements, and often each other, to stay alive, confronting sharks, savage storms, rogue waves, mountainous icebergs, starvation, and their own fear and suffering.

Tangled Moon heeled slightly to the gentle northwest breeze. A low patchy fog obscured smaller islands but taller peaks still poked above the mist. Chandler Gray sat on the bow, wearing a life vest and hanging on to the bow rail. He was five. His job was to watch for logs. Chan leaped to his feet and waved his arms. “A log! A big log!” he cried out. At the helm, Cindy spotted the log. It was more of a tree, with roots and branches. She didn’t change course since it was well off to starboard. As she was about to tell Chan it was okay, one of the branches waved. It was a pale human arm....

Offshore and Offshore Islands. Cassie Lisstick's first command of the sail training vessel Lady Bea turns to disaster. Yevgeny Meinzac, the man she most fears, has taken her hostage on her own ship. Can the sailor in the night, the man who has seen only a glimpse of her, rescue Cassie from the insane love of Yevgeny? Or will she alone have to face the demon in her life on the open, empty seas, sailing further and further from home? This volume contains both books in the Offshore series: Offshore and Offshore Islands.

In A Foolish Voyage, Neil Hawkesford gives us a remarkable tale not just about sailing but about life. Good times and bad. Here we learn what happens at the very limits of physical, emotional, and mental endurance. Here we also learn how personal tragedy can lead to a life-changing discovery, the realization that hidden deep inside all of us is the perseverance and passion needed for achieving life's greatest goals.

A maritime adventure novel set in the unforgiving seas around Kerguelen predominantly during the late 19th century. To Hell from the Sea is a visceral narrative plumbing the depths of a dangerous nautical journey, the gritty life of sailors, and the machinations of high society. Following the lives of worldly seamen and aristocrats alike, this novel delivers hard-hitting truths about survival, human resilience, and enduring love, no matter the odds or societal norms. The heart of the story revolves around the lives onboard the Albatross, a vessel on a treacherous voyage. Axel, a grizzled ...

Modern Pirate Series of eBook shorts: A collection of stories about Alex the Pirate and his savvy crew of rogues and thieves. They are modern pirates who love fast boats and expensive yachts, and also share a passion for treasure hunting. Alex and Diego, his second in command, scout the South China Sea and Caribbean for worthy ships to liberate from their owners and turn a profit. Each story reveals more about the pirate, his crew, their adventures, and secret missions. Grenada Blood & Nazi Treasure Alex and Chen dive into a sunken Nazi submarine abandoned after the World War II and find ...

Dylan's mission: assist his Navy SEAL team as they infiltrate enemy territory and gather intel on the new shifter pack called the Shadow Pack through distant observation. Blake's mission: infiltrate and live within the Shadow Pack and gather any useful information and data from the inside as one of them. One is a SEAL, and the other is a spy. Their missions were never supposed to cross, yet one fateful accident during a full moon intertwines their fates. Dylan finds himself in the middle of the Shadow Pack.

A romantic, thrilling pirate adventure! 2 NOVELS IN ONE VOLUME! LADY RACKHAM: AN UNUSUAL TALE OF PIRACY, ROMANCE AND SWASHBUCKLING UPON THE HIGH SEAS Lady Gwendolyn Montgomery has defied her father, dressed as a boy and bargained passage aboard a merchant ship to save her beloved, who has been banished to the Caribbean. But what will happen when her ship is waylaid by the flashy and dangerous Captain Lady Rackham? Will she join the pirates and risk the hangman's noose? Or will she sail into the teeth of a trap set by Blackbeard himself? BLACKBEARD'S SWORD: THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF ...

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey with "Building Dreams." This eBook serves as a comprehensive guide to channel your passion for sailing into a tangible reality of crafting your very own ocean-going vessel. Chapter by chapter, "Building Dreams" walks you through the audacious challenge of constructing a solitary sailing boat with ingenuity and detail. Start by probing into the enchanting allure of the sea in Chapter 1, which aims to understand your unique drive for becoming a solo sailor. Transitioning seamlessly into the nitty-gritty of boat-building, delve into Chapters 2 to 5 ...

Sailing is an international sport that offers many rewards. Imagine white sails billowing against a clear sky, the brisk feel of the breeze on your face, and the gentle motions of the boat as it cleanly slices through the water. While sailing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it also requires you to be an active participant more than almost any other type of boating.

A Speck on the Sea chronicles the greatest ocean voyages attempted in the littlest boats.

Humphrey van Weyden led a privileged existence during his early life, but suddenly finds himself cast into the sea, fighting for survival. Pitted against ruthless captain Wolf Larsen, van Weyden's courage and determination allows him to fight adversity and learn valuable lessons along the way, in this American classic originally published in 1904.

A Culinary Adventure on the High Seas A bold and completely necessary guide to eating at sea (or how to stay alive while everything is wet, moving or actively trying to kill you. The Sailor’s Survival Cookbook is here to help you navigate the treacherous waters of maritime cooking, where your kitchen is the size of a shoebox, your stove is possessed by demons, and gravity is more of a suggestion than a rule. This book is not about fussy, overcomplicated recipes that require Michelin-star skills, rare Amazonian spices, or the patience of a monk. This is about 100+ easy meals designed for ...