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Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook
Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook

SKU: PAR076

$12.95
Paperback, USCG, 198 pages, 9 x 6, 9781937196233

UPDATED TO INCLUDE NTM 23-20

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U.S. Chart No. 1: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms used on Paper and Electronic Navigational Charts, 13th edition
U.S. Chart No. 1: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms used on Paper and Electronic Navigational Charts, 13th edition

SKU: IHP_CHART113

$14.95
Spiral-Bound, NOAA and NGA, 136 pages, 11 x 8.5, 9781937196295

chart no. 1 nautical chart symbols

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Navigation Rules Flashcards
Navigation Rules Flashcards

SKU: IHP_FLASH

$19.95
Flashcards, 62 pages, 3 x 5, 9781937196134
A deck of flashcards depicting the 62 rules of the road relevant to the rules portion of the U. S. Coast Guard license exams. Answers on the back of each...
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World Cruising Routes: 9th edition [CLONE]
World Cruising Routes: 9th edition [CLONE]

SKU: JCS016

$79.95
Flexicover, Jimmy Cornell, 620 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9781916091030
In stock!
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2019 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 1 & 2 - Paperback Book
2019 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 1 & 2 - Paperback Book

SKU: IHP_BOWD19V12

$89.95
Paperback, Nathaniel Bowditch, 1200 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116750
** Currently, the Hardcover version of the 2019 American Practical Navigator - Bowditch - Volume 1 & 2 (SKU: PAR230) is unavailable. We recommend this Paperback version as a substitute. **
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PRO-KNOT KNOT TYING KIT
PRO-KNOT KNOT TYING KIT

SKU: JES004

$10.95
Cards w/ Kit
This knot tying kit includes one PRO-KNOT Rope Knot Card (same as Outdoor/Boating/Survival Knots), two hanks of high quality static line cord and a practice...
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Maneuvering Board
Maneuvering Board

SKU: CEL013

$12.95
Paper Tablet, 50 pages, 13 x 14, 802069509001
For decades, the maneuvering board chart has been a mainstay for solving relative motion problems. The bearing and distance marks from the center, and the...
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2023 Nautical Almanac
2023 Nautical Almanac

SKU: PAR323

$29.95
Paperback, 7 x 10, 9781951116583
The cornerstone for all celestial navigation, listing the celestial bodies used for navigation, a sight reduction table, and other information valuable to...
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Norie's Nautical Tables REVISED EDITION
Norie's Nautical Tables REVISED EDITION

SKU: IMR199

$79.95
Hardcover, edited by Capt AG Blance, 568 pages, 8 x 11, 9781786793591
Since J W Norie published the first edition of this famous set of mathematical tables in 1803, the book has become – and remained - a bestseller. Despite...
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International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - Enhanced Amalgamated Version
International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - Enhanced Amalgamated Version

SKU: IHP_NAVALM2

$14.95
Paperback, 116 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116521
Paradise Cay Publications has prepared our version of the new amalgamated navigation rules to be easier to use.  Larger text Easy to read font...
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2024 Nautical Almanac
2024 Nautical Almanac

SKU: PAR324

$29.95
Paperback, U.K. Hydrographic, 384 pages, 7 x 10", 9781951116699
The cornerstone for all celestial navigation, listing the celestial bodies used for navigation, a sight reduction table, and other information valuable to...
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Self Sufficient Sailor 3rd edition– full revised and expanded
Self Sufficient Sailor 3rd edition– full revised and expanded

SKU: PDB101

$29.95
Hardcover, Lin & Larry Pardey, 320 pages, 6 x 9, 9781929214877
Lin and Larry Pardey’s hugely popular and encouraging book, the Self Sufficient Sailor, has been revitalized and expanded by more than 40%. “This has been...
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Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, & Lines: Reissue Edition
Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, & Lines: Reissue Edition

SKU: SKY092

$12.99 $9.95
Paperback, Lindsey Philpott, 200 pages, 5 x 7.5, 9781632205360
Master every fishing knot you’ll ever need. When you’re fishing, there’s nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost...
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12-Volt Bible for Boats, 2nd edition
12-Volt Bible for Boats, 2nd edition

SKU: INT095

$22.00
Paperback, Miner Brotherton, revised by Ed Sherman, 189 pages, 6 x 9, 9780071392334
A clear, non-threatening introduction to 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats. Thoroughly updated as to modern equipment, materials and practices...
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Fly Fishing Knots by Pro-Knot
Fly Fishing Knots by Pro-Knot

SKU: JES006

$6.75
Waterproof Cards, John E. Sherry, 12 pages, 3.5 x 2.25
ro-Knot  The waterproof portable fly fishing knots guide! With over 1 million knot cards sold and more 5 Star reviews than any other knot book author -...
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American Practical Navigator "Bowditch" 2019 Vol. 1 PAPERBACK
American Practical Navigator "Bowditch" 2019 Vol. 1 PAPERBACK

SKU: IHP_BOWD191

$69.00
Paperback, 768 pages, 8.5 x 11, 760999952758
The latest edition of the Bowditch in paperback format.  The American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, was billed as the "epitome of...
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Radar Transfer Plotting Sheets
Radar Transfer Plotting Sheets

SKU: CEL014

$12.95
DoubleSided Pad, 50 pages, 13 x 13
Perfect for plotting radar targets, tidal current plots, and all relative motion problems. . . Solutions are reached through easy-to-plot vectors. Figure...
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Voyaging With Kids - A Guide to Family Life Afloat
Voyaging With Kids - A Guide to Family Life Afloat

SKU: PDB019

$34.95 $25.17
Paperback, Behan Gifford, Sara Dawn Johnson, Michael Robertson, 320 pages, 6 x 9, 9781929214334
“A treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.” —Gary “Cap’n Fatty” Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and...
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Storm Tactics Handbook: 3rd Edition
Storm Tactics Handbook: 3rd Edition

SKU: PDB011

$22.95 $18.36
Paperback, Lin & Larry Pardey, 256 pages, 9 x 6, 9781929214471
In a storm at sea, luck is highly biased toward the sailor who has a plan. So write Lin and Larry Pardey in this, the third edition of their highly regarded...
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The Morrow Guide to Knots
The Morrow Guide to Knots

SKU: MOR013

$17.99
Paperback, Mario Bigon & Guido Regazzoni, 251 pages, 5 x 7.5, 9780688012267
A super book. 647 color photos describe in step-by-step detail how to tie 70 of the most useful knots. Good for sailing, fishing, camping, climbing.
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Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road, 9th edition
Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road, 9th edition

SKU: NAV510

$74.95 $69.95
Hardcover, Craig H. Allen Jr & Sr, 560 pages, 7.5 x 10, 9781682475492
Professional mariners, military and civilian, from cadets to captains, will find this book's thorough commentary on the rules of the road and its analysis...
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Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Craft
Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Craft

SKU: INT464

$21.00
Paperback, Barbara Merry, 9780071789981
Enjoy doing dozens of decorative projects based on the sailor's art of ropework. Decorative ropework, also known as fanciwork, comes ashore in Marlinspike...
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World Voyage Planner 3rd Edition
World Voyage Planner 3rd Edition

SKU: JCS026

$59.95
Flexi, Jimmy & Ivan Cornell, 9781916091078
This extensive guide deals with all the elements that ensure a successful voyage by providing practical advice for would-be voyagers. Essential aspects of...
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American Practical Navigator "Bowditch" 2019 Vol. 2 PAPERBACK
American Practical Navigator "Bowditch" 2019 Vol. 2 PAPERBACK

SKU: IHP_BOWD192

$59.95
Paperback, 454 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116194
PAPERBACK VERSION. Includes fold out chart and all corrections.
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Complete Book of Decorative Knots
Complete Book of Decorative Knots

SKU: LYB029

$21.95 $19.95
Paperback, Geoffrey Budworth, 157 pages, 7.5 x 10.25, 9781558217911
A handy guidebook that includes eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow; with step-by-step illustrations.
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Navigation Workbook 1210TR
Navigation Workbook 1210TR

SKU: STR037

$19.95
Paperback, David Burch, 106 pages, 8.25 x 11, 9780914025443
This book provides over 700 exercises with answers covering all aspects of small-craft navigation. These are practical problems that all...
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Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition
Knight's Modern Seamanship, 18th edition

SKU: WIL004

$179.95
Hardcover, Capt. John V. Noel, Jr (retired), 782 pages, 65 x 95, 471289485
Exhaustive, venerable guide to Shiphandling and seagoing safety covering every aspect of the subject. An indispensable reference. NOTE: no wholesale...
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Pro-Knot Outdoor Knot Cards
Pro-Knot Outdoor Knot Cards

SKU: JES003

$6.75
Waterproof Cards, 6 pages, 4.25 x 2.25, 9780922273225
Here is a handy design for a knot reference! Waterproof plastic cards mean you can take this little reference (just 2 1/4 x 3 1/2) with you hiking,...
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HO-249 Air Navigation Volume 1 Selected Stars – Epoch 2025
HO-249 Air Navigation Volume 1 Selected Stars – Epoch 2025

SKU: CEL018

$27.95
Paperback, 8.5 x 11
These tables were designed for air navigation where weight and space are at a premium, however, they are very popular with sailors too due to the fact that...
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Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs
Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs

SKU: ACB142

$27.00
Paperback, Des Pawson, 176 pages, 8.3 x 0.6 x 8.3, 9781472922786
This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popular ...
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2024 Waterway Guide - Mid-Atlantic - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Mid-Atlantic - Book

SKU: WWG_A24

$54.99
Waterway Guide, 384 pages, 10.5 x 9 . 0.75", 9798986652566
Updated annually, the Waterway Guide Atlantic ICW 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Intracoastal Waterway from...
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Fisherman's Knots and Nets
Fisherman's Knots and Nets

SKU: CMP220

$8.95
Paperback, Raoul Graumont & Elmer Wenstrom, 182 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780870330247
Describes hundreds of knots and bends connecting hooks, leaders, lures, traps and seines. Clear text, illustrations.
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Knots
Knots

SKU: WFP166

$7.95
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.6, 9781620052907
Knots is a handy guide to knot tying. A variety of ties and purposes are illustrated with simple instructions. Printed on durable material and folded for...
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As Long as It's Fun: The Epic Voyages and Extraordinary Times of Lin and Larry Pardey
As Long as It's Fun: The Epic Voyages and Extraordinary Times of Lin and Larry Pardey

SKU: PDB014

$18.95
Paperback, Herb McCormick, 9781929214983
In As Long as It’s Fun, the biography of Lin and Larry Pardey, Herb McCormick recounts their remarkable sailing career—from their early days in Southern...
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PUB 117: Radio Navigational Aids 2014 Edition
PUB 117: Radio Navigational Aids 2014 Edition

SKU: IHP_PUB117

$69.00
Paperback, 728 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196844
Radio Navigational Aids (NGA Pub No. 117) contains detailed lists of worldwide stations providing radio and electronic services used in marine navigation,...
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The Don't Die Out There, Card Deck
The Don't Die Out There, Card Deck

SKU: MOU065

$8.95 $7.95
Playing Cards, Christopher Van Tilburg, 9781594850714
When heading into the outdoors, you chose multipurpose gear whenever possible--bonus points for equipment that's both functional and fun. You can't do...
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The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Fresh and Salt Water
The Pocket Guide to Fishing Knots: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Most Important Knots for Fresh and Salt Water

SKU: SKY165

$9.99
Paperback, Joseph B. Healy, 200 pages, 4 x 6, 9781510721210
If you want to land the trout, salmon, bass, marlin, striper, pike, or shark of a lifetime, you have to know how to tie great knots! Every fisherman...
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Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide
Fisherman's Ultimate Knot Guide

SKU: JES002

$6.75
Waterproof Cards, 6 pages, 4.25 x 2.25, 9780922273034
#1 Best Selling fishing knot reference in the USA! Don't ever forget how to tie that knot again! This 3 card set fits easily in a shirt pocket or tackle box...
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My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide
My First Book of Knots: A Beginner's Picture Guide

SKU: SKY080

$9.95
Paperback, Berndt Sundsten & Jan Jager, 48 pages, 7.5 x 10.4, 9781629146546
A beginner's guide to knot tying for both the child and the child at heart. Knot tying might be an unusual, humble craft, but it is also one of the most...
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2024 Waterway Guide - Chesapeake Bay - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Chesapeake Bay - Book

SKU: WWG_C24

$54.99
Waterway Guide, 400 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.25", 9798986652573
Updated annually, the Waterway Guide Chesapeake Bay 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring the Chesapeake Bay, the...
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The Nautical Almanac 1981
The Nautical Almanac 1981

SKU: IHP_1981

$29.95
Paperback, USNO Nautical Almanac Office, H. M. Nautical Almanac Office, 318 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196189
PRINT ON DEMAND TITLE
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Essential Knots (Hardcover)
Essential Knots (Hardcover)

SKU: MOU067

$21.95
Hardcover, Neville & Madeleine Olliffe, 9781594854859
Makes knot-tying incredibly easy for everyone from families to avid sailors to sport climbers! Essential Knots is a practical, colorful, and easy-to-use...
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Universal Plotting Sheets
Universal Plotting Sheets

SKU: CEL012

$12.95
DoubleSided Pad, 50 pages, 7211002000897
These are also known as VP-OS sheets. . A graduated circle printed at the center allows meridians of longitude to be constructed for any latitude, thus...
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The Splicing Handbook, 3rd edition
The Splicing Handbook, 3rd edition

SKU: INT438

$24.00
Paperback, Barbara Merry, 256 pages, 8.3x5.4, 9780071736046
The Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided...
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Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew 4th Ed.
Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew 4th Ed.

SKU: PDB017

$24.95 $19.96
Paperback, Lin Pardey with Larry Pardey, 9781929214341
Lin Pardey’s ever popular book, The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew has now been updated. Despite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather...
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Knots: The Complete Visual Guide
Knots: The Complete Visual Guide

SKU: DKP137

$21.99 $19.95
Flex, Des Pawson, 400 pages, 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.1, 9780744028478
With step-by-step color photographs, the highly visual Knots: The Complete Visual Guide is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to tying more than...
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Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans

SKU: HRW112

$16.99 $14.99
Paperback, David Barrie, 384 pages, 5.3 x 0.9 x 8, 9780062279354
In the tradition of Dava Sobel's  Longitude  comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery—an...
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Star Finder Book, 3rd edition
Star Finder Book, 3rd edition

SKU: STR050

$19.95
Paperback, David Burch, 76 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780914025634
A comprehensive book explaining the use of the 2102D star finder, and the many applications it offers in planning navigation. Its numerous examples and...
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International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - 8.5 x 11": Amalgamated Gov't Version
International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules - 8.5 x 11": Amalgamated Gov't Version

SKU: IHP_NAVALM1

$12.95
Paperback (Staple-Bound), 326 pages, 8.5 x 11
THIS IS THE STANDARD 8.5 X 11" GOVERNMENT VERSION. WE ALSO OFFER AN ENHANCED VERSION OF THIS BOOK This publication is an amalgamation of the...
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The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: Expanded 4th Edition
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: Expanded 4th Edition

SKU: PAR227

$19.95
Paperback, Mark Nicholas, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9781951116026
The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat  speaks to dreamers and explorers alike, presenting information about this wonderful and rewarding lifestyle. Mark...
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2024 Waterway Guide - Southern - Book
2024 Waterway Guide - Southern - Book

SKU: WWG_S24

$54.99
Waterway Guide, 612 pages, 10.5 x 9 x 0.75", 9798986652559
Updated annually, the Waterway Guide Southern 2024 edition is the indispensable cruising companion for boaters exploring Florida's East coast, the St. John's...
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GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant: All Instructions and Tables Included
GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant: All Instructions and Tables Included

SKU: STR049

$22.45 $19.95
Paperback, David Burch, 98 pages, 6 x 9, 9780914025603
Our guiding principle for this booklet was to provide a means of learning and executing a position fix at sea when a vessel has run out of power and all the...
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The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday
The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday

SKU: FFB084

$29.95
Spiral-bound, Colin Jarman, 224 pages, 7.9 x 6.5 x 1, 9781770852099
A guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable knots.The Knot Tying Bible is a complete guide to selecting, tying and using a wide...
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The Grab Bag Book
The Grab Bag Book

SKU: PAR030

$19.95
Paperback, Frances & Michael Holworth, 96 pages, 8.2 x 6, 9780939837533
The purpose of this text is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking. . It features: advice on the essentials to pack...
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Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea
Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea

SKU: INT465

$25.00
Hardcover, John Kretschmer, 256 pages, 6 x 9, 9780071704403
"I know you'll want to read more after you finish   Sailing a Serious Ocean . And be warned, you'll very likely want to sail with John, perhaps across an...
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Dutton's Nautical Navigation, 15th edition
Dutton's Nautical Navigation, 15th edition

SKU: NAV019

$69.95
Hardcover, revised by Thomas J. Cutler, 664 pages, 8.5 x 11, 155750248X
An extensive update of this classic textbook covering all aspects of contemporary marine navigation. While still covering traditional topics such as...
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The Marlinspike Sailor
The Marlinspike Sailor

SKU: INT264

$22.00 $17.95
Paperback, Hervey Garrett Smith, 130 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780070592186
Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s and 1960s, and his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled ...
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Sail The World With Me
Sail The World With Me

SKU: JCS023

$49.95
Flexi, Jimmy Cornell, 395 pages, 9.5 x 8, 9781916091054
Sail The World With Me   deals with all essential aspects of offshore voyaging and long distance cruising. Every subject is dealt with in an informative...
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Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull - 25th Anniversary Edition
Details of Classic Boat Construction: The Hull - 25th Anniversary Edition

SKU: PDB020

$49.95 $35.00
Hardcover, Larry Pardey, 452 pages, 10 x 8
This impressive book shows the process of constructing a boat hull with extensive photographs and drawings and includes ample time-saving procedures....
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Quick Guide to the Rules of the Road
Quick Guide to the Rules of the Road

SKU: IHP_NAVQ

$12.95
Spiral-Bound, 28 pages, 10.25 x 4, 9781951116477
Designed to replace the discontinued Captain's Quick Guide , our handy spiral-bound guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road is meant to improve upon that...
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Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook, 2nd edition
Boatowner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook, 2nd edition

SKU: INT036

$55.00
Paperback, Charlie Wing, 320 pages, 11 x 8, 9780071446440
Keep your boat's electrical systems running and reliable. Boat owner's Illustrated Electrical Handbook is perfect for learning how your boat's electrical...
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Start Powerboating Right, 2014 Edition
Start Powerboating Right, 2014 Edition

SKU: USS042

$29.95 $25.95
Paperback, U.S. Sailing Association, 8.5 x 11, 9781938915406
Discounted for Wholesale Customers
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Weather
Weather

SKU: WFP011

$7.95
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551127
Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable...
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Sailing Legends: The story of the world's greatest ocean race
Sailing Legends: The story of the world's greatest ocean race

SKU: PAR069

$44.95
Hardcover, Barry Pickthall, 9781908271099
Sailing Legends recounts the stories and heroes of the longest running ocean race. Begun in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Race, its evolution into...
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