Shallow Water Sailor
Shallow Water Sailor

Author: Lcdr

Publisher:

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780984906116

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JACK LEMMON STARRING IN THE PERFECT STORM? And then water-skiing above the Arctic Circle? Not exactly, but close. Randall Grayson's adventures (and misadventures) as a "Shallow Water Sailor" will surely evoke Technicolor comic memories. From strippers in Miami, Florida to the Las Vegas of the 50's with exotica impresrio Esquivel and dancer Sally Rand: from bedroom hijinks in raucous Manhattan to rapturous Hollywood with Mamie van Dooren and starlets/models galore. The Coast Guard provides the assignments to effect it all, ending with frozen dramas in Alaska within peeing range of Russia Siberia. From a rich and teeming memory, here is the fabulous world of a storied era in all it's True Magazine and Playboy glory. In Shallow Water Sailor, Ray Garra brings us back to a Man's World of an era long past, but preserved here forever with its wild escapades and an icy destination on a leaky weather-wracked ship that makes a real man out of a ' ladies' lad in uniform. It's a world you won't want to leave. *** "Ray Garra's memoir/novel takes the reader on an unforgettable trip through the most colorful time in history. A bon-bon voyage for armchair sailors." David Bischoff, New York Times bestselling author, WarGames *** Ray Garra served three and a half years active duty with the US Coast Guard, followed by six and half years in the USCG Reserve. The true events of those years half a century ago inspired this fictionalized version of those years. . Ray's civilian career has largely been spent in the printing and publications field. His shorts tories have appeared over the past few years in Mensa and Intertel publications, and he is currently at work on a series of novels covering the "good life" of the Southern California Coast. Ray presently resides in Indio, California.

Desperate Voyage
Desperate Voyage

Author: John Caldwell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-06-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1493049372

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In May 1946 John Caldwell set out to sail from Panama to Sydney to reunite with his wife who he hadn't seen for more than a year. Eager to reach his destination and unable to secure any other form of transport, he had to resort to singlehanded seamanship. After an ignominious scene in the harbor, where a tangled anchor led him to take an early dip, he spent ten days learning the rudiments of navigation and sailing from a book, before embarking on the 9,000 mile journey aboard the 20-foot Pagan. Ahead lay a mission that was to reveal in him elements not only of astounding courage and determination, but also of incredible foolhardiness. Within 500 miles of Panama John Caldwell had already been shipwrecked once and had his boat's engine and cockpit destroyed by an angry shark. Indefatigable, he decided to press on towards his goal.He endured the terrors and discomforts of life on the high seas and enjoyed the triumphs of fighting and winning against the elements. This is more than an exciting tale of sea-adventure. It is as compelling and unpredictable as a thriller. It is the story, witty and moving, of a man, motivated initially by love, and ultimately by his own fierce determination to survive.

Beachcruising and Coastal Camping
Beachcruising and Coastal Camping

Author: Ida Little

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780918752154

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This is a "how-to" book, packed with information to help you go beachcruising and/or coastal camping, no matter what your level of expertise may be. This book includes everything you need to know about selecting a beachcruising boat, where to beachcruise, how to make camp, what gear to buy, and more, including how to go cruising and camping at low cost. Ida Little has beachcruised and coastal camped full time for 20 years (in a variety of boats) and has observed what other cruisers and campers were doing. She shares her knowledge and adventures with you. In this book, "beachcruising" means cruising a small boat along a coast with the intention of camping ashore. Though it is possible to use 50-foot schooners to go beachcruising, this book focuses on small sailboats that are light enough to be lifted or rolled ashore, and sailboats under 30 feet which are designed to dry out flat on an ebb tide. This book elaborates upon the unique aspects of camping that apply to boating.

Voyages of a Simple Sailor
Voyages of a Simple Sailor

Author: Roger D. Taylor

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2012-05-17

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0955803551

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This book is a distillation of over 50 years of sailing experience, describing small-boat voyaging from a unique and deeply considered perspective.

First You Have to Row a Little Boat
First You Have to Row a Little Boat

Author: Richard Bode

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2013-05-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781455545520

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Now with a brand new foreword from New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Zaslow. FIRST YOU HAVE TO ROW A LITTLE BOAT first hit shelves in the mid 1990s and has been inspiring readers ever since. Written by a grown man looking back on his childhood, it reflects on what learning to sail taught him about life: making choices, adapting to change, and becoming his own person. The book is filled with the spiritual wisdom and thought-provoking discoveries that marked such books as Walden, The Prophet, and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. For nearly twenty years, it has enchanted and endeared sailors and non-sailors alike, but foremost, anyone who seeks large truths in small things. This refurbished edition will find a place in the hearts of a whole new generation of readers.

Learn to Sail with Captain Sailnator
Learn to Sail with Captain Sailnator

Author: Alexander Meyer

Publisher: Alexander Meyer

Published: 2015-03-23

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13:

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This ebook is designed as preparation for a practical sailing course or as an accompaniment to it. It is also excellent for people who are returning to sailing and want to freshen up their knowledge. For those who have just started it helps to understand how sailing works and is also suitable to introduce family members, partners and friends in this wonderful sport. All the important sailing manoeuvres are explained comprehensively and easy to understand. After reading this ebook you will visit your practical sailing course well prepared. There you can concentrate on the actually important matter, already knowing some of the theory: Sailing The ebook contains 144 coloured images showing the important sailing manoeuvres step by step. On additional 75 black and white images the nautical knots are explained. So before you buy the ebook please download a free sample and have a look if your ebook-reader shows all details on the images correctly.

The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats
The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats

Author: Steve Henkel

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2010-01-15

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0071736948

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For the first time ever, a comparative survey of 95 percent of the fiberglass pocketcruising sailboats ever built Author Steve Henkel has researched hundreds of cruising sailboats less than 26 feet long--pocket cruisers--to create this definitive gallery and handbook of the small cruising sailboats built in the last 45 years. With detailed plans, specifications, performance indexes, and commentary for every model the author could find (360 in all!), The Sailor’s Book of Small Cruising Sailboats is your ideal core reference for the used and new boats you see on the water.

Sailing Fundamentals
Sailing Fundamentals

Author: Gary Jobson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-09-08

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1439136785

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The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with over 150 line drawings and photographs. Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing—from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring—and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America’s Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country.

Sailing For Dummies
Sailing For Dummies

Author: J. J. Fetter

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-08-09

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1119867231

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Buoy your sailing knowhow with advice from two US sailing champions Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in Sailing For Dummies. This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters—rough or smooth—you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to the open sea, Sailing For Dummies explains how to launch your vessel, tie knots, turn sails, read the water, and more. Figure out how to work with the wind using sails to reach your destination Find out how the latest technology makes sailing easier and more enjoyable Master the essential skills of docking, tying knots, and dropping anchor Learn how to read the wind, sea, and sky to know what the weather is up to Choose the boat that’s right for you, complete with bells and whistles Discover the basics of windsurfing and kiteboarding Satisfy your need to go farther and faster in your craft Know how to sail safely in tricky situations Whether you’re dipping your toe in the water or knee deep in your pursuit of sailing excellence, this reference will come in handy as you set your sights on sailing. After spending some time with Sailing For Dummies—and even more time on the water—you’ll know the ropes!