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Complete The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: An A-Z Compendium of Navigation, Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, and Nautical Wisdom Review

The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating: An A-Z Compendium of Navigation, Seamanship, Boat Maintenance, and Nautical Wisdom

“Vigor is one of the finest boating writers of our time.”–Cruising World

“You name it, it’s in here. Covers every boating situation. This book is both informative and entertaining.”–Latitudes & Attitudes

“John Vigor is the answer guy if you’re having onboard arguments about nautical terminology or the science of sailing in general, and his new book lives up to the promise in its title.”–Good Old Boat

Whether it’s boat maintenance, navigation, boat handling in all kinds of weather, or the physics of how boats function, every sailor and powerboater needs a comprehensive go-to source for specialized information. Now you have it with The Practical Encyclopedia of Boating:

• Addresses virtually every aspect of powerboating and sailing in 500 entries
• Covers seamanship and boat handling, navigation, routine boat maintenance, boat design and building, and nautical reference data
• Ranges from vital techniques–such as recovering overboard crew and measuring distances off–to essential concepts like reading the water and sky and evaluating a boat’s seaworthiness
• Includes numerous cross-references and an exhaustive index to direct you quickly to the right entry and to unify related topics
• Makes delightful browsing as well as a source of sound guidance for practically any boating situation

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Complete Birdz Eyewear SeaHawk Sunglasses w/ Black Frame First Look

Birdz Eyewear SeaHawk Sunglasses w/ Black Frame

• 1.1mm Polarized Lenses
• TPX Material Floating Frame
• Micro-Fiber Bag Included

“Great peripheral vision design. Comfortable neoprene foam padding and attractive, shiny black frames! Glasses come with comfortable rubber ear pads. BIRDZ, a leader in US motorsport eyewear, has a reputation for providing durable, attractive, and affordable eye protection. Very few manufacturers can match the quality, protection, or price. 1.1mm POLARIZED smoke lenses that improve vision by reducing the glare from bright sunlight. TPX material floating frame. TPX material offers flexibility and lightweight floating ability. Frame is top, bottom and side vented to help prevent fogging. All lenses are shatterproof, polycarbonate, Anti-fog coated, UV400 rated. These glasses are temple to temple 140mm. If you feel your face is small/narrow try eyewear within 125-129mm; Medium try 130-134mm; Large try 135-139; and Wide try 140-145mm. ”

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Latest Stapleton’s Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising Review

Stapleton’s Powerboat Bible: The Complete Guide to Selection, Seamanship, and Cruising

“Don’t even think of buying and outfitting a powerboat for long-term cruising until you’ve read this book cover to cover.”

–Milt Baker, trawler yacht live-aboard and founder, Bluewater Books & Charts

Written for owners of large powerboats (more than 35 feet long), this book picks up where other references leave off. It is one of the most ambitious and far-ranging references ever offered to powerboaters.

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Seadooing at Sauble Beach


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The centerpiece for water action is Sauble Beach where there are banana boat rides and rentals of Seadoos, water trampolines and even a giant floating “iceberg” with three climbing walls and a slide. Makin’ Waves Ontario Watersports is the concessionaire, with a kiosk right on the main beach in town.

Trafford Water Sports Centre – Love United Hate Glazer


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There’s loads of these LUHG stickers around Stretford, in the shadow of Old
Trafford. And look, they’ve got big ‘uns!

Enjoying the famous sunsets in Southampton


Image by Explore The Bruce
The centerpiece for water action is Sauble Beach where there are banana boat rides and rentals of Seadoos, water trampolines and even a giant floating “iceberg” with three climbing walls and a slide. Makin’ Waves Ontario Watersports is the concessionaire, with a kiosk right on the main beach in town.

Complete Rya Tactics First Look

Rya Tactics

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Latest The Connecticut River Boating Guide: Source to Sea, 3rd Edition (Paddling Series) Product Review

The Connecticut River Boating Guide: Source to Sea, 3rd Edition (Paddling Series)

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Complete Obrien Tow Tube, Le Tube Product Review

Obrien Tow Tube, Le Tube

• 1st released over 25 years ago this tow tube started the tubing craze. This is it’s 25th Anniversary
• size perfectly for one rider, donut shape partially covered with 420 nylon envelope.
• heavy duty 24 gauge PVC tube, there are four soft flexible handles with EVA knuckle guards on the outer cover for hand comfort.
• Tube comes with a front quick disconnect heavy duty tow line connector hook.
• Easy inflate and deflate with one Boston air valve.

Obrien first introduced this tow tube over 25 years ago. It was an industry first. This tow tube started the tubing craze and has been providing hours of enjoyment for anyone that takes to the water. Easy to ride on or in, designed for the beginner but will excite the most avid watersport enthusiast.

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Honest BUNK BRACKET 9 1/2″ First Look

BUNK BRACKET 9 1/2″

• Tie Down Engineering 86125

Bunk Brackets are heavy 11 guage hot dipped galvanized steel brackets mount 2″ bunks on edge. Slotted for vertical adjustment to standard or deep-V hulls. Bracket 9 1/2 ” Slot 6 ”

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New Boating Skills and Seamanship, 13th Edition Review

Boating Skills and Seamanship, 13th Edition

Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world’s premier boating organizations

Developed and refined through 35 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating’s fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat.

This new edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on:

• Selecting the right boat—whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser
• Essential equipment, both required and recommended
• Docking and anchoring
• Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters
• Trailering a boat
• Navigation and the rules of the nautical road
• Using and maintaining marine engines, drive trains, and electronics
• Knots, splices, and line handling
• Marine weather and marine communications
• And much more!

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.

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Complete Kwik Tek Blast Inflatable Towable First Look

Kwik Tek Blast Inflatable Towable

• 54-inch round inflatable towable accommodates a single rider
• Four neoprene knuckle guards and deluxe nylon-covered handles
• Double-stitched nylon cover, electronically welded seams
• Boston valve for quick inflating and deflating
• Backed by a 90-day limited warranty

AIRHEAD® BLAST® – You’ll have a real blast on AIRHEAD BLAST! The 4 neoprene knuckle guards and deluxe nylon-covered handles provide a sure and comfortable grip. The heavy-duty virgin PVC bladder has electronically welded seams and a Boston valve for quick inflating and deflating. BLAST has a double stitched nylon cover, reinforced internal tow harness and a self-draining floor vent. You’ll love the eye-catching graphics on this 1 rider 54” round towable!

Enjoy a fast, safe glide across the water with the Airhead Blast 54-inch round inflatable towable, which accommodates a single rider. It’s equipped four neoprene knuckle guards and deluxe nylon-covered handles for optimal comfort and safety. It also features a double-stitched nylon cover, electronically welded seams, Boston valve for quick inflating and deflating, reinforced internal tow harness, and a self-draining floor vent. Backed by a 90-day limited warranty.

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