Boating Safety

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your boating safety license and certification exam. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your exam. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways sections following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

A vivid exploration of one of the most beloved Renoir paintings in the world, ?done with a flourish worthy of Renoir himself? (USA Today) With her richly textured novels, Susan Vreeland has offered pioneering portraits of artists? lives. Now, as she did in Girl in Hyacinth Blue, Vreeland once...

Just when you think you’ve given everything evil arrives to take even more... Intrepid reporter Adele Plank is immersed in her most dire and dangerous mystery yet as she struggles to outsmart a brutal adversary who keeps a deadly promise to return to the San Juan Islands and exact revenge for the death of her brother. Adele must determine who can and cannot be trusted while also dealing with a very personal crisis that will forever alter the course of her life. “A fantastic mystery series with a young female protagonist in Adele Plank who is now so much like a real-life friend to me. ...

A hilarious travel memoir about a man who moved with his wife, three kids, and two pets onto a forty-six-foot sailboat for a year. He expected it to be a yearlong version of Margaritaville, but what he got was shipwrecks, bad directions, hygiene calamities, and pirate attacks (sort of). Perfect...

The 5,000+ mile route of the Loop Cruise follows historic seaport towns, natural wilderness and coastal fishing communities on a navigable protected waterway that make it an adventure of a lifetime for boaters who dream of seeing the United States and Canada from the helm of their own boat. We were lucky enough to make this journey on our 36-foot trawler, High Life, and chronicled our voyage.

Safer boating begins long before an emergency occurs. Operators need more than a working engine and a navigation screen. They need properly fitted life jackets, required equipment, a basic understanding of navigation rules, current weather information, reliable communication, and a plan for what to do when conditions change. Boating Safety and Navigation for Beginners introduces the habits and concepts every new recreational boater should study. Inside, you will learn how to: Check federal, state, and local requirements Select and inspect life jackets Review passenger and child-safety ...

Adrian Martin and his family set out to sail the Great Loop, one of America's best kept boating secrets. But aside from the journey and the scenery, this book is about what it is like to live on a boat twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in all weather and in all conditions. More than anything, Adrian wants to relate with honesty and humor what this lifestyle is like for all the many people who have dreamed about living aboard and experiencing the cruising life. And to add to the authenticity, Adrian gets seasick riding in the back seat of an automobile, or at the carnival, or when ...

A "lush nightmare" (Paul Tremblay) of a supernatural thriller about a young woman facing down ancient forces in the depths of the bayou. Ever since her father was killed when she was just a child, Miranda Crabtree has kept her head down and her eyes up, ferrying contraband for a mad preacher and...

For decades, a string of grisly, unsolved murders have devastated the Florida Keys. Sailors whisper tales of a pitiless seafarer known only as The Man of the Sea who prowls the nearby waters, carving his hostages into fishing bait before ebbing back into the shadows. Authorities have found no trace of him, but the death toll continues to rise. In the aftermath of a family tragedy, brothers Silas and Joe head to the Keys in search of a fresh start. Despite the local legends, things seem to finally be turning around for the brothers and their new fishing business. But as the clouds start to ...

Introducing Maryland Real Estate License Exam AudioLearn - Complete Audio Review for the Real Estate License Examination in Maryland! Developed by experienced real estate professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your real estate license examination in Maryland. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to pass your examination. The material is accurate, up to date, and broken down into 15 bite-size chapters.

From the author of Pest—a Washington Post Noteworthy Book—comes a hilarious new novel that showcases the author’s talents at their best. Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Davies’s life is challenging enough. She’s short. She’s scrawny. She prefers Evernote to SnapChat. She’s two years younger than everyone else in her grade. And now her parents are taking the family to the British Virgin Islands (BVI)—for a year—to live on a derelict sailboat, bought sight-unseen from navigationally-impaired cigar smugglers.

Whether your loved one owns a small motorboat, a family sailboat, or a large yacht, this book delivers essential knowledge every captain should have. With over 8 million recreational boat owners in the United States, the need for clear, practical safety advice has never been greater — and this book fills that gap beautifully. WHY IT’S A MEANINGFUL GIFT FOR ANY BOAT OWNER You’re not just giving a book — you’re giving safety, confidence, and peace of mind. A thoughtful present for anyone who loves the water. Perfect for new boaters and experienced captains alike. Useful all year ...

Get comfortable with the basics of recreational boating before taking the helm. Owning or operating a boat can open the door to memorable days on the water—but it also introduces unfamiliar controls, equipment, terminology, rules, and responsibilities. Boating for Beginners provides a practical introduction for new owners, future boat buyers, and anyone preparing for their first season on the water. Inside, you will learn how to: Compare common recreational boat types Understand essential boating terminology Identify basic controls, gauges, and warning indicators Prepare the boat, ...

HE WILL FOLLOW YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH. Shortly after cruise ship the Maria Calypso embarks on its latest voyage, the passengers and crew notice someone in pursuit: An elegant figure wearing a white suit who somehow keeps pace in his rowboat.

This guide is aimed at those wand to learn yachting. It is full of essential information and useful pointers and tips to help get you started. The book is a complete reference for every level of sailor, if you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide. This book is the way to learn and develop and refresh your skills. It is the ideal book to keep on board your yacht.

Don't let rough weather catch you off guard. Be prepared to weather any storm with our newly released eBook, "Weathering the Storm." This comprehensive guide is designed to help sailors of any skill level navigate the unpredictable waters of extreme weather with confidence. From understanding weather patterns and systems to advanced tools for monitoring conditions, our expertly crafted chapters provide invaluable information for safe sailing. With tips for adjusting your sail plan according to varying conditions and handling heavy weather, you can rest assured you're making the right ...

A manual for Seniors who started boating after retirement. Rules of the Road on water, listing of nautical terms, how to tie the boat to the dock, how to deal with waves and other water navigation issues. A glossary of terms and email addresses for important navigational agencies.

If you are doing an RYA course or are simply seeking to gain a greater understanding of the weather, this audiobook edition of the RYA Weather Handbook (which covers the Northern and Southern Hemispheres) is full of practical and useful information on aspects such as theory, weather charts...

The ocean does not always roar before it becomes deadly. Sometimes it grows quiet. The wind stops. The water changes color. The waves begin arriving from two directions, and the shoreline seems farther away than it did only minutes earlier. Most people wait for the ocean to look dangerous. Survivors learn to leave before it does. When the Ocean Suddenly Changes, Get Out is a suspenseful real-world survival guide revealing seven warning signs that can appear before an ordinary day at the beach turns into an emergency. Through vivid scenarios and practical safety guidance, Commander Puzzles ...

An all-new revised and modernized version of the classic original. Learn the hard-won secrets of performing critical first mate duties while keeping boat and crew shipshape. The Perfect FIRST MATE is intended for the recreational boater, power or sail, who wants to streamline tasks and maximize efficiency, safety, and comfort, while leaving plenty of time for pleasure. Contents include in-depth discussions of how to avoid injury, protect against the environment, navigate in foul weather, perform deck duties, and plan cruises, as well as tips on general boatkeeping, meal management, and ...