Water category: 2366 books
Yachting Monthly's Confessions
Yachtsmen Own Up to Their Sailing Sins
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
This is a wonderful cherry-picked collection of humiliating misadventures from the enduringly popular Confessional column of Yachting Monthly magazine.
For over 25 years, yachtsmen have clamoured to tell the world
about their most embarrassing exploits and their most shameful
blunders, and...
The Knot Bible
The Complete Guide to Knots and Their Uses
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2013
The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers.
Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive bible of knots will help those who go to sea master every knot they will need.
Over 200 knots...
Knox-Johnston on Seamanship & Seafaring
Lessons & experiences from the 50 years since the start of his record breaking voyage
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2018
On 14th June 1968 Robin Knox-Johnston set sail from Falmouth to take part in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race – the first, non-stop, single-handed sailing race around the world. He was an unknown 29-year old Merchant Navy Officer. Ten and a half months later he sailed back into Falmouth, the only...
Ashanti Sails South
Tales and Tips from Our Cruising Adventure - Canada to Florida and the Bahamas
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2016
ABOUT THE BOOK:
After three decades of hard work Carola and Elmar, her husband and captain, are about to fulfil their lifelong dream: To sail south on Ashanti, their CS 36T sailboat. Despite their misgivings of abandoning house and family, and whether their boat and 33-year marriage will survive...
by Alastair Buchan
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Planning and carrying out a successful, safe and enjoyable passage is a real art, and this book covers the whole process, from planning before setting off to fine tuning once underway.
This book shows how planning is about making the most of your time, your crew, and giving you the confidence...
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die
Sailing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2012
Landlubbers joke that sailors are always wanting to head off to the ends of the earth, but Chris Santella takes that life-changing desire very seriously. In this, the third installment in his immensely successful Fifty Places” series, Santella assembles a crew of the world’s greatest championship...
by Richard V. Simpson
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 1999
The dominance of the New York Yacht Club, in possession of the America's Cup between 1851 and 1983, has given Newport, Rhode Island, the status of yachting capital of the world. Seven of the most respected America's Cup defenders were built in Bristol, Rhode Island. The state's contribution to racing...
Mischief in Greenland
Only a man in the devil of a hurry would wish to fly to his mountains
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2016
‘Only a man in the devil of a hurry would wish to fly to his mountains, forgoing the lingering pleasure and mounting excitement of a slow, arduous approach under his own exertions.’
H.W. ‘Bill’ Tilman’s mountain travel philosophy, rooted in Africa and the Himalaya and further developed...
"Fabulous Flowers"
Celebrate Color
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2013
As part of a 10 ebook series this volume, 3, "Fabulous Flowers - Celebrate Color" by Ev Hales is an excuse to explore color almost without bounadries. Flowers have been part of our visual heritage for centuries and as such have always inspired the artist, whatever medium has been used. Discussion of...
Landscapes
Painting Processes
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Landscapes is a favorite painting subject. We all live in the natural world and have personl responses to specific places. This ebook explores a variety of the aspects of the land that are used in any or all landscape paintings. Specifically the earth parts of the landscape. A variety of approaches are...
by Joe Garcia
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Learn great lessons about how you can incorporate great design elements into your composition, including five easy formulas that will ensure a strong image every single time. But don't let your great design be ruined by muddy colors! These lessons go beyond color wheel instruction to teach how to...
Watercolor Painting
A Comprehensive Approach to Mastering the Medium
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2012
The beauty of a watercolor painting lies in its diaphanous layers, delicate strokes, and luminous washes. However, the very features that define the beauty of the medium can make it difficult to master. This complete guide to understanding the relationships between color, value, wetness, and composition...
by Zoltan Szabo
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2011
This book makes watercolour painting simple, straightforward and fun: 43 mini-demonstrations teach a wide range of useful watercolour techniques. 13 step-by-step demonstrations show these techniques applied to landscapes, flowers and other subjects. Page after page of proven approaches for painting...
by Joe Garcia
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
A must-have reference for every watercolorist!
This is your complete guide to watercolor-from basic art concepts and techniques to fun special effects and pointers for painting popular subjects. Secrets of Watercolor, From Basics to Special Effects is a handy reference that beginners and experienced...