How to make your dream of giving up the 9-to-5 routine & setting sail come true. Author Nicola Rodriguez dared to dream the impossible seeing the world with her family of four. With careful planning (and the gift of yachting equipment), her dream came true, allowing her to travel by yacht for four years while raising her family. In Sail Away, she offers practical guidance for the would-be adventurer including choosing a boat, planning a round-the-world route, as well as a realistic look at the pros & cons of living on a boat. With information on safety, communications, children, insurance, & budgeting, this helpful guide will show anyone how to start their once in a lifetime journey. With careful guidance on each step of the preparation process, the book also

Includes:: extensive information on routes & destinations around Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific, & beyond.
Includes: only tried-&-tested advice-based on the author`s own experience as well as many others she met in her travels Offers advice on coping with life ashore at the end of your adventure The author is a respected yachting journalist, who contributes to Yachting Monthly, Yachting World, & Sail magazines Illustrated with beautiful photographs taken by Nicola`s husb&. Whether you are opting to cash in your savings, making use of your pension, or taking a sabbatical from your daily routine, this inspirational, practical guide shows you how to take the plunge & Sail Away.


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Strange, wonderful sights await Girl & Dragon as the inseparable friends journey far across the sea in this warm-hearted & beautifully illustrated tale. Randy Cecil`s dreamy artwork & Barbara Joosse`s poetic words cast a comforting spell over imaginative explorers in the third instalment in the Girl & Dragon series, which began with Lovabye Dragon & followed with Evermore Dragon. Dragon & Girl share the very same dream: to sail to the furthest far-away. So they set out to sea, Girl sailing on Dragon`s back. For a year & a day the two friends search up, down & around for the faraway place, meeting creatures along the way: dolphins, whales, & even some sword-wielding pirates. & when Girl & Dragon finally reach the furthest far-away, they still share a heart & the very same dream... ...

How to give up the desk job & find your perfect new careeron & around the water If working on or near a boat all year round is your idea of heaven, then this book is for you. Author Sue Pelling, an experienced racing sailor & yachting journalist, knows how anyone can create a career calibrated to suit their particular boating passion. In Sail for a Living, she discusses all facets of the boating industry, with sections that cover charter, superyacht, sailing school, marine industry, media, racing, & GAP & summer jobs. Not only does she discuss jobs you never knew existed, she offers tips on the quickest career paths. Loaded with industry secrets & salary details, the book

Includes:: extensive interviews from people who enjoy successful careers in the sailing industry, with warnings of the possible pitfalls only those in the industry are away of. Offers an achievable first step into the sailing industry for anyone who wants to escape the traditional rat race The author is a keen racing sailor & journalist who writes for Yachting World, Yachting Monthly, & Practical Boat Owner Whether it`s as a dinghy instructor, a superyacht skipper, a sailmaker, or a yachting photographer, there`s a job for you--if boats, sailing, & the sea are truly your passion.

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A planning guide for would-be long-term cruisers, particularly those who prefer to keep a pied-a-terre” rather than cut all ties with home. It
Includes:: routes to & from the Mediterranean; boat modifications; necessary documentation; good cruising grounds; managing house/garden/car/mail whilst away; over-wintering & visits home; & likely costs.”
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Handcrafted plank on frame wood construction with hand stitched cotton sails, brass hardware & antique stain. Popular toys in the early 1900s, Pond Yachts today are home decor. Our classic is modeled after a 1901 America’s Cup Yacht. Complete with mast, gaff & bowsprit, rigging & rolled spare sail & spar lashed to the deck. Built by hand in wood plank-on-frame. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Sail Performance, based on C A Marchaj`s classic Sailing Theory & Practice, has established itself as the standard work on the subject & is now acclaimed as a milestone in sailing literature. From wind tunnel tests which he has conducted, Tony Marchaj describes how the factors of wind speed, sail area, sail shape, sail setting, the hull, angle of heel, wind gradient & steadiness of the wind all affect sail power, & why certain rigs are superior in power & efficiency to others. Sail Performance is a major work which is acclaimed for its analysis of the factors that contribute to an efficient sailing rig. ` Should be on the bookshelf of every serious amateur & professional sailor` Nautical Magazine ...

Svalbard is an accessible wilderness & an achievable sailing dream. With fair wind it takes just three days to reach Hornsund from mainland Norway- from there on it is beautiful but demanding sailing all the way. In the summer months of 2010 there were 80 skippers sailing in the area, & the numbers continue to rise. If you want to experience sunlight at midnight, secluded anchorages & fantastic nature it`s time to set a date & start making plans. Sail to Svalbard is the most comprehensive cruising guide to Svalbard, & contains all the necessary information regarding preparations, permits, SAR, how to handle polar bears & all harbours & anchorages. ...

Whether it is to test the high seas on around-the-world events in the glory of 49er yachts, to cut through choppy coastal waters on a Lazer racing for Olympic Gold or to set team against team in the great cup challenges, Sail is a celebration of the adventure & skill of one of mankind`s oldest sports. Including chapters on the greatest races & their class divisions & the incredible & inspirational stories of the world`s greatest sailors
- from Ellen Mac Arthur to Seve Jarvin, Tony Bullimore to Vinny Lauwers
- homage is paid to those who have mastered their boats & set out to conquer the seas. Sail also

Includes:: detailed technical analysis & intricate illustrations on each classification of racing boat, explained by the experts in their field, to give a complete account of the world of sailing competition.



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For anyone considering setting sail, Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime.
- Heyday. This book is essential reading, whether you're dipping your toe in the water for the first time, or a seasoned sea-dog brushing up your skills. Find out how to get started: explore different boats, what to wear, & discover the correct kit to pack for rivers, lakes or the high seas. Learn the essential techniques, from rigging & launching your boat to advanced tacking, gibing & starting to race. Plus, get the low-down on navigating your vessel & handling emergencies. Take time to research before you go: explore the top sailing destinations of the world, whether you fancy cruising in the Mediterranean or drifting through the warm Caribbean. Make sure you dip into this before setting off.
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From luxury yachts to trim sailboats, sailing enthusiasts will delight in this tiny treasure trove of images of the world's ...