Rigging Modern Anchors demystifies anchoring with today's modern anchors. Through years of systematic testing, Drew Frye has produced a new benchmark of understanding based on empirical data instead of anecdotal wisdom, passed down from one sailor to the next without proof or deep understanding of the fundamental concepts involved. In Rigging Modern Anchors, we dig deeply into the how and why of anchoring, using hard numbers as our foundation.Included are in-depth discussions of anchoring basics, loads, scope, and the effects of cyclical loading, soil consolidation, and bottom characteristics, on holding power. Special attention is given to problem bottoms such as very soft mud and rock. There are anchor-specific observations, discussions of tandem anchors and rigging methods, plus an extensive appendix containing test data, open source designs for bridle plates and anchor turners, strength and toughness for various chain types, anchor connector recommendations, anchor sizing guides and more.Proper anchoring technique, rigging, and gear selection are vital to the safety of ship and crew. Instead of hoping your anchor and rigging scheme will hold, read Rigging Modern Anchors and be sure.
Strap yourself in for an altogether new experience. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, the Dolphin Riders Series is the first of its kind ecological blockbuster book series that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of explosive action, environmental issues, mysticism, political intrigue, and subterfuge. Was it the winds of chance . . . or something else that has brought them together?A relentless quest takes them on an unimaginable journey.He has come into their midst, willing to protect and safeguard them.Fashioned by nature, they possess an intellect far beyond that of mankind.Mystically endowed and beautiful, she is the savior, the instrument through which their collective energy flows.Together as one, they must stand and fight, showing humanity the way.Former Navy Seal Jake Javolyn, a part-time smuggler by necessity and dive boat operator by profession, has come to Haiti in search of something. Hiring his boat out to Dr. Franklin Grahm, a renowned marine zoologist, Javolyn sets a course for Navassa Island, only to stumble across a beautiful girl in the open sea. Encircled by a pod of six white bottlenose dolphins, the girl is found riding a seventh much larger but similar creature. Upon rescuing the girl from the nets of a tuna trawler crewed by vicious members of a drug cartel, Javolyn soon discovers the girl has strange and unusual powers. Even more amazing are her companions, for they are unlike any sea mammals he has ever encountered. They possess forelimbs with hands, super-intelligence, and are able to speak in human languages. From then on, he is plunged into a world of the supernatural and confrontation with iniquitous forces bent on vengeance and the capture of nature's most recent miracles. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, Gaia's Intervention is the first book in this blockbuster series, an ecological saga that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of intense action, environmental issues, and mysticism.
Strap yourself in for an altogether new experience. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, the Dolphin Riders Series is the first of its kind ecological blockbuster book series that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of explosive action, environmental issues, mysticism, political intrigue, and subterfuge. Was it the winds of chance . . . or something else that has brought them together?A relentless quest takes them on an unimaginable journey.He has come into their midst, willing to protect and safeguard them.Fashioned by nature, they possess an intellect far beyond that of mankind.Mystically endowed and beautiful, she is the savior, the instrument through which their collective energy flows.Together as one, they must stand and fight, showing humanity the way.Former Navy Seal Jake Javolyn, a part-time smuggler by necessity and dive boat operator by profession, has come to Haiti in search of something. Hiring his boat out to Dr. Franklin Grahm, a renowned marine zoologist, Javolyn sets a course for Navassa Island, only to stumble across a beautiful girl in the open sea. Encircled by a pod of six white bottlenose dolphins, the girl is found riding a seventh much larger but similar creature. Upon rescuing the girl from the nets of a tuna trawler crewed by vicious members of a drug cartel, Javolyn soon discovers the girl has strange and unusual powers. Even more amazing are her companions, for they are unlike any sea mammals he has ever encountered. They possess forelimbs with hands, super-intelligence, and are able to speak in human languages. From then on, he is plunged into a world of the supernatural and confrontation with iniquitous forces bent on vengeance and the capture of nature's most recent miracles. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, Gaia's Intervention is the first book in this blockbuster series, an ecological saga that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of intense action, environmental issues, and mysticism.
Strap yourself in for an altogether new experience. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, the Dolphin Riders Series is the first of its kind ecological blockbuster book series that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of explosive action, environmental issues, mysticism, political intrigue, and subterfuge. Was it the winds of chance . . . or something else that has brought them together?A relentless quest takes them on an unimaginable journey.He has come into their midst, willing to protect and safeguard them.Fashioned by nature, they possess an intellect far beyond that of mankind.Mystically endowed and beautiful, she is the savior, the instrument through which their collective energy flows.Together as one, they must stand and fight, showing humanity the way.Former Navy Seal Jake Javolyn, a part-time smuggler by necessity and dive boat operator by profession, has come to Haiti in search of something. Hiring his boat out to Dr. Franklin Grahm, a renowned marine zoologist, Javolyn sets a course for Navassa Island, only to stumble across a beautiful girl in the open sea. Encircled by a pod of six white bottlenose dolphins, the girl is found riding a seventh much larger but similar creature. Upon rescuing the girl from the nets of a tuna trawler crewed by vicious members of a drug cartel, Javolyn soon discovers the girl has strange and unusual powers. Even more amazing are her companions, for they are unlike any sea mammals he has ever encountered. They possess forelimbs with hands, super-intelligence, and are able to speak in human languages. From then on, he is plunged into a world of the supernatural and confrontation with iniquitous forces bent on vengeance and the capture of nature's most recent miracles. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, Gaia's Intervention is the first book in this blockbuster series, an ecological saga that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of intense action, environmental issues, and mysticism.
Strap yourself in for an altogether new experience. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, the Dolphin Riders Series is the first of its kind ecological blockbuster book series that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of explosive action, environmental issues, mysticism, political intrigue, and subterfuge. Was it the winds of chance . . . or something else that has brought them together?A relentless quest takes them on an unimaginable journey.He has come into their midst, willing to protect and safeguard them.Fashioned by nature, they possess an intellect far beyond that of mankind.Mystically endowed and beautiful, she is the savior, the instrument through which their collective energy flows.Together as one, they must stand and fight, showing humanity the way.Former Navy Seal Jake Javolyn, a part-time smuggler by necessity and dive boat operator by profession, has come to Haiti in search of something. Hiring his boat out to Dr. Franklin Grahm, a renowned marine zoologist, Javolyn sets a course for Navassa Island, only to stumble across a beautiful girl in the open sea. Encircled by a pod of six white bottlenose dolphins, the girl is found riding a seventh much larger but similar creature. Upon rescuing the girl from the nets of a tuna trawler crewed by vicious members of a drug cartel, Javolyn soon discovers the girl has strange and unusual powers. Even more amazing are her companions, for they are unlike any sea mammals he has ever encountered. They possess forelimbs with hands, super-intelligence, and are able to speak in human languages. From then on, he is plunged into a world of the supernatural and confrontation with iniquitous forces bent on vengeance and the capture of nature's most recent miracles. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, Gaia's Intervention is the first book in this blockbuster series, an ecological saga that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of intense action, environmental issues, and mysticism.
Strap yourself in for an altogether new experience. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, the Dolphin Riders Series is the first of its kind ecological blockbuster book series that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of explosive action, environmental issues, mysticism, political intrigue, and subterfuge. Was it the winds of chance . . . or something else that has brought them together?A relentless quest takes them on an unimaginable journey.He has come into their midst, willing to protect and safeguard them.Fashioned by nature, they possess an intellect far beyond that of mankind.Mystically endowed and beautiful, she is the savior, the instrument through which their collective energy flows.Together as one, they must stand and fight, showing humanity the way.Former Navy Seal Jake Javolyn, a part-time smuggler by necessity and dive boat operator by profession, has come to Haiti in search of something. Hiring his boat out to Dr. Franklin Grahm, a renowned marine zoologist, Javolyn sets a course for Navassa Island, only to stumble across a beautiful girl in the open sea. Encircled by a pod of six white bottlenose dolphins, the girl is found riding a seventh much larger but similar creature. Upon rescuing the girl from the nets of a tuna trawler crewed by vicious members of a drug cartel, Javolyn soon discovers the girl has strange and unusual powers. Even more amazing are her companions, for they are unlike any sea mammals he has ever encountered. They possess forelimbs with hands, super-intelligence, and are able to speak in human languages. From then on, he is plunged into a world of the supernatural and confrontation with iniquitous forces bent on vengeance and the capture of nature's most recent miracles. A stunning rollercoaster ride of epic adventure, Gaia's Intervention is the first book in this blockbuster series, an ecological saga that will leave readers spellbound and enthralled with its superb mix of intense action, environmental issues, and mysticism.
Jane Golden has been a sailor for most of her life, beginning with some raucous experiences as a young adult volunteer crew member on other people's sailboats. Fast forward and she was cruising the Gulf Coast with family and friends on her own boat, Gypsy Lady. After an enjoyable description of her Gulf Coast experiences, Jane ventures to Europe where she first charter sailed with friends, and later crosses the Atlantic Ocean as a crewmember for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. She goes into great depth about the positives and negatives of such events; including how they are organized, the peculiarities and politics of such events, and what it was like to be a part of the crew on a transatlantic crossing.Finally, she writes about the very enjoyable experiences supporting Gypsy Lady and her family's participation in the annual Regata al Sol from Pensacola to Mexico, a regional yacht club race that began in the early '60s. The descriptions of the Regata al Sol event founder, and the post-race celebrations, are a treasure trove of details that would make anyone want to participate in the race and the festivities. Jane gives us a compelling look at her experiences as a woman in the world of sailing, and great descriptions of the various kinds of sailing, racing, and cruising in which she has participated. Her book informs, instructs, and entertains.
Gregory Newell Smith draws on his 50,000 miles of blue water sailing, and a lifetime of world travels, to describe what it's really like to be out there--on your own, far away from family, friends, and the societal safety nets we have come to depend on.From a terrifying storm in the Tasman Sea, to the befuddlement of a Fijian kava ceremony, to the intimate relationship with the stars for sextant navigation, Smith tells would-be-adventurers how it feels to experience the pleasures and trials of extended travel.These days, with the Internet, sailing blogs, and GPS, cruising may seem less daunting, but the ocean--the Open Sea--still remains the greatest challenge of all.
A successful ocean passage on a small to midsize sailing vessel means keeping things as simple as possible. The Captain's Guide to Alternative Energy Afloat gives you the most detailed, up-to-date advice on how to prepare your boat for an ocean crossing while at the same time saving money and ensuring a smaller footprint on Mother Nature. Circumnavigator-author Bill Morris describes in detail the best options for reducing dependence on fossil fuels, minimizing battery usage, and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle on the water. He presents an array of electrical charging systems, power-saving electrical fixtures, and manual devices aimed at saving money on fuel, along with pointers on installation and maintenance.This practical guide covers:• The development of an energy-saving plan for your boat • Battery technology and hydrogen fuel cells • Charging batteries from sun, wind, and water power • Battery charge control systems • Effective refrigeration options for the tropics • Autopilots and windvane self-steering • Energy-saving systems on three successful blue water vessels • And much, much moreBill Morris, author of The Windvane Self-Steering Handbook and a frequent contributor to Ocean Navigator Magazine, currently cruises the Channel Islands of Southern California on the 1966 Cal 30 Saltaire as he prepares for his next offshore adventure.
On October 2, 2013, Dave Rearick began an epic solo voyage around the world. Onboard his specifically built Class 40 racing sloop appropriately named "Bodacious Dream," Dave sailed from Newport, Rhode Island. He sailed the length of the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Town, South Africa, a distance of 8,000 miles. From Cape Town, Dave sailed to Wellington, New Zealand where "Bo" was originally built, and then onto the fabled Galapagos Islands, one of the earth's great nature preserves. On the final leg, Dave returned to Newport, Rhode Island by way of the Panama Canal. The full circumnavigation took 256 days to complete, leaving an indelible memory of the challenges and rewards of being at one with nature, the solitude of the open sea and the ever-changing landscape of life.At the age of 12, Dave Rearick was introduced to sailing on a small boat. By the age of 14, he was captivated by the stories of legendary sailors who raced or sailed single-handed around the world. Forty years later, in 2011, now age 54, Dave finally began his quest to race on-board in the Singlehanded Global Ocean Race. When the race was canceled, Dave, undaunted, continued his quest and embarked on the long-dreamed adventure that became a challenging journey of learning and discovery.Join Dave and Bodacious Dream as they navigate the oceans of the world alone and the personal challenges met along the way.
Based on true stories of modern-day piracy, human trafficking, smuggling, and the drug trade involving the theft of charter vessels and private yachts in the Caribbean and Central America, Kidnapped from the Caribbean is a fast-paced thriller of intrigue and corruption. From stonewalling bureaucrats in the White House and the convoluted involvement of the CIA and Interpol, to a wild voyage across the windswept empty stretches of the Caribbean Sea, to Central America and the rain forests of the Amazon, Kidnapped from the Caribbean tells a story of power, money, greed and a vast treasure that drives men to murder and war. A senator's daughter is inadvertently caught up in a yacht theft and goes missing. Destined to become a sex slave in a third world country, her situation is desperate. But due to partisan politics, the White House seems unwilling to assist her distraught parents in locating her. Enter the experienced investigative team of Brice Cannon and Juliet Sparks, sent to recover a stolen charter yacht who soon find themselves undercover and deeply immersed in the inner circle of Colombian warlords. But are they in too deep this time?
A Cruising Guide to the Northern Bahamas: From Grand Bahamas and the Abacos south to Cat Island, Contains many color charts, photos and loads of current local knowledge makeing this a must-have guide. With full-color aerial harbor photos and full-color sketch charts, it contains extremely accurate hydrographic data based on personally conducted independent surveys by the author. Northern Bahamas, Vol 1 also includes extensive navigational instructions, GPS waypoints, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history, basic information for cruising in the Bahamas, extensive appendices, index, bibliography and more. FeaturesNew Completely Updated Pavlidis Guide!New Full-color Aerial PhotosAll Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the AuthorExtensive Navigational Instructions, and GPS WaypointsCoverage Areas:Crossing the Great Bahama BankGrand BahamaThe AbacosThe Berry IslandsNew ProvidenceThe BiminisEleutheraAndrosCat Island
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