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Fernhurst Companion Guides and Captains Quick Guides both provide a quick waterproof reference or handy reminder to many aspects of sailing.

Cockpit Companion (revised edition) 
 
Cockpit Companion (revised edition)

By Basil Mosenthal

A splash resistant quick reference guide to lights, shapes, buoys, rules of the road, tides, flags, knots, breakdowns etc.

222x80mm 24pp 140 colour diag., laminated cards, spiral bound with hanger.

£7.95
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Diesel Companion 
 
Diesel Companion

By Pat Manley

The key elements to keep your diesel running. Produced in colour on splashproof cards, spiral bound. Suitable for any vessel with a marine diesel engine.

222x80mm 24p 42 colour photos 13 diag.

£7.95
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Electrics Companion 
 
Electrics Companion

By Pat Manley

How to keep your boats electrics going. Explanations using full colour photos and diagrams in a handy, quick reference format. Splash resistant cards, spiral bound.

24p 42 colour photos. 13 diag.

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Emergency Companion 
 
Emergency Companion

by Jon Winge

The main dangers encountered at sea are fire; taking on water; running aground; losing power, mast or rudder; man overboard; becoming lost; and extreme weather. How to deal with each one is addressed in this book using brief descriptions and easily understandable photos and illustrations. In addition to these subjects, it is essential that everyone on board had a good understanding of first aid, GMDSS, flares and signals, all of which are presented as a handy reference in this book.

Paperback, spiral boud, 24pp, 2009.

£7.99
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First Aid Companion 
 
First Aid Companion

by Sandra Roberts

A concise guide to coping with any medical emergency while at sea.

Accidents that happen aboard a boat occur miles from professional medical help. The First Aid Companion is a small but potentially life-saving guide for dealing with any onboard medical emergency, including drowning, hypothermia, head injuries, heatstroke, fractures, and burns.
Clear, step-by-step treatments that anyone can follow.
Practical, splash-resistant guide.

222x80 mm 24pp 80 colour draw.

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Knot Companion 
 
Knot Companion

An essential guide to tying knots in splash proof ring bound format.

This full colour, clearly illustrated book covers cover the top 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope, and whipping (stopping the end unravelling).

Designed to withstand the rigours of on-board use, this book is splash proof, ringbound and printed on durable laminated card.

The use, good and bad points of each knot is highlighted.

Splash proof ring bound format, paperback, 24pp.

£7.99
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Nautical Calculation Companion 
 
Nautical Calculation Companion

by Alastair Buchan

Every essential calculation you need for coastal and offshore navigation.

This useful little flip guide brings together all the frequently needed but often forgotten equations and formulae needed by yachtsmen.

The format is the same throughout: the equation followed by a worked example to show how it should be done. Illustrated by line drawings to help the reader understand what they are doing and why they are doing it.

Spiral bound with hanger, 24pp, paperback, 2007.

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Navigation Companion 
 
Navigation Companion

by Tim Davison

This book tells the navigator how to find out where they are and how to proceed to their destination. This short, sharp summary of the navigator’s art covers: charts, depth of water, latitude and longitude, GPS, dead reckoning, tides, passages and pilotage. The 'at a glance' approach is perfect for both exam revision and on board use and is in a practical, splash-proof ring bound format.

Spiral bound, 24pp

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New Crew's Companion 
 
New Crew's Companion

How to be welcome on board! This companion is a handy primer and reminder of what to do on a yacht.

Small note form spiral bound and waterproof. 24pp, 222x80mm, 60 colour drawings.

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Passage Planning Companion 
 
Passage Planning Companion

By A. Buchan

This guide contains a series of headings and tips to help prepare a passage plan. The companion is laid down the side of a sheet of paper and the plan for that voyage is written down opposite each heading and prompt.

Covers: routing, pilotage, points of departure, landfalls, weather, tides and currents, safe havens, lights, communications, watch keeping, safety checks and drills, rations, fuel supplies, safety checks, stowage

Pb. 24pp, spiral bound

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Powerboating Companion 
 
Powerboating Companion

by Peter White

This clear, fully illustrated guide features: coverage of RIBs (rigid inflatable boats), launching, knots, speed and essential manoeuvres such as man-overboard, mooring and anchoring.

24pp, splashproof, spiral bound.

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Radar Companion 
 
Radar Companion

by Pat Manley

Concentrates on using the controls to get the best picture, then explains how to understand the display. Covers navigation and collision avoidance, with plenty of examples of radar plots.

24pp, spiral bound, 30 radar screens and 40 colour diagrams

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VHF Companion 
 
VHF Companion

By Sara Hopkinson
2nd Ed.
How to make each type of VHF call: Mayday, Pan-Pan, ship to ship etc. Covers DSC and is a useful revision for the Short Range Certificate.

24p 36 colour photos 24 diag.

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Weather Companion 
 
Weather Companion

By Tim Bartlett

How to predict the weather and understand all the terms used in the shipping forecast. Acts as a revision aid for the RYA courses. Splash resistant cards, spiral bound.

24p 222x80mm 35 colour draw.

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Captain's Quick Guide - Anchoring 
 
Captain's Quick Guide - Anchoring

by Peter Nielsen

This 16-panel, foldout guide provides fast, easy-to-follow instructions for safe and efficient anchoring. Printed in full colour on hinged, heavily laminated, waterproof stock, this tough resource holds its own even in rough weather.

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Captain's Quick Guides - Boat Handling Under Power 
 
Captain's Quick Guides - Boat Handling Under Power

Waterproof fold-out quick guide, with valuable tips and advice.

Handle your boat with skill and confidence:
- Dock under any combination of wind and current.
- Use helm and engine throttles for slow-speed manoeuvres.
- Trim the drive and/or trim tabs to match speed and sea state.
- Make the best moves in seas and inlets.

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Captain's QuickGuide to Diesel Engine Care and Repair 
 
Captain's QuickGuide to Diesel Engine Care and Repair

by Nigel Calder

Know how to:
Save money by doing your own engine maintenance.
Recognize the early signs of trouble.
Diagnose and overcome common problems.

Hinged, laminated construction makes this guide durable and waterproof, and its small size makes it convenient when space is an issue.

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Captain's Quick Guide - Emergencies On Board 
 
Captain's Quick Guide - Emergencies On Board

The information any boater needs in the event of fire, flooding, crew overboard, or some other mishap, packaged for instant access and on-board use. This guide should be reviewed frequently and shared with crew and guests.

This laminated fold-out guide provides remarkably thorough coverage of its topic in a durable, weatherproof, convenient, instantly accessible and highly graphic format.

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Captain's QuickGuide to Emergency First Aid On Board 
 
Captain's QuickGuide to Emergency First Aid On Board

by Richard Clinchy

Learn how to diagnose an injury or illness; know what to do and how to do it; dress wounds, burns, and other injuries; treat minor ailments and stabilize major ones.

Hinged, laminated construction makes this guide durable and waterproof, and its small size makes it convenient when space is an issue.

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Captain's Quick Guide - Heavy Weather Sailing 
 
Captain's Quick Guide - Heavy Weather Sailing

If you are ever caught in a strong wind at sea, here is the information you need, packaged for instant access and on-board use. This guide from foremost seamanship expert John Rousmaniere is a security blanket for all sailors.

This laminated fold-out guide provides remarkably thorough coverage of its topic in a durable, weatherproof, convenient, instantly accessible and highly graphic format.

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Captain's Quick Guide - How to Read a Nautical Chart 
 
Captain's Quick Guide - How to Read a Nautical Chart

By N. Calder
Provides instant access to the standard symbols and abbreviations used on nautical charts
Covers electronic charts--currently taking the market by storm--as well as paper charts
Compact, easy to use, waterproof, indestructible.

P16

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Captain's QuickGuides - Knots, Splices, and Line Handling 
 
Captain's QuickGuides - Knots, Splices, and Line Handling

by C Wing

On the spot reference ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

Designed for onboard quick reference, each QuickGuide includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9", hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof, carefully organised and richly illustrated in colour for instant, easy answers, at-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations.

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Captain's Quick Guide - On Board Weather Forecasting 
 
Captain's Quick Guide - On Board Weather Forecasting

by Bob Sweet

Read clouds and wind like a pro, understand fronts and storms, make your own forecasts, interpret official forecasts and forecast with your barometer and other instruments. An ideal on- board assistant.

Waterproof, fold-out format.

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Captain's QuickGuides - Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns 
 
Captain's QuickGuides - Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns

by C Wing

On the spot reference ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

Designed for onboard quick reference each QuickGuide includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9", hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof, carefully organised and richly illustrated in colour for instant, easy answers, at-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations.

US publication

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Captain's Quick Guide - Sail Trim and Rig Tuning 
 
Captain's Quick Guide - Sail Trim and Rig Tuning

by Bill Gladstone

This Quick Guide show you how to shape your sails for wind and sea conditions; correct excessive weather helm, poor pointing, sluggishness, exaggerated pitching, and other faults; achieve optimum sail trim and boat speed on and off the wind; depower your sails in strong winds with minimum performance loss; and properly set up and tune a masthead or fractional rig.

Waterproof, fold-out format.

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Captain's QuickGuides - Using GPS 
 
Captain's QuickGuides - Using GPS

by R Sweet

On the spot reference ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

Designed for onboard quick reference each QuickGuide includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9", hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof, carefully organised and richly illustrated in colour for instant, easy answers, at-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations.

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Captain's QuickGuides - Using VHF and SSB Radios 
 
Captain's QuickGuides - Using VHF and SSB Radios

by R Sweet

On the spot reference is ideal for boaters who need a convenient, accessible, and utterly streamlined information resource.

Designed for onboard quick reference each QuickGuide includes: 14 panels of concise information yet has a folded size of just 4" x 9", hinged, laminated construction makes them durable and waterproof, carefully organised and richly illustrated in colour for instant, easy answers, at-your-fingertips format ideal for emergency situations.

US publication

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Cockpit Cards - Navigation Lights and Shapes cards 
 
Cockpit Cards - Navigation Lights and Shapes cards

Consisting of 4 double sided A5 cards, encapsulated with a heavy duty plastic. Grouped together in one corner so that any sheet may be removed for individual use if required.

Great for cockpit use. Ideal for training and instructional purposes.

£7.95
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Cockpit Card - IALA Buoyage / Distress 
 
Cockpit Card - IALA Buoyage / Distress

A5 laminated card.
single sheet

£2.50
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Cockpit Card - Sound Signals 
 
Cockpit Card - Sound Signals

A5 laminated
Single card

£2.50
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Cockpit Card - Mayday 
 
Cockpit Card - Mayday

A5 laminated
single card

£2.50
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Cockpit Card - International Code Flags 
 
Cockpit Card - International Code Flags

A5 laminated
Single sheet

£2.50
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Cockpit Card Knots 
 
Cockpit Card Knots

Two A5 laminated cards.

Figure of Eight, Reef Knot
Clove Hitch, Round Turn and Two Half Hitches, Bowline, Sheet Bend
Double Sheet Bend, Rolling Hitch
Cleating

£4.75
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Cockpit Card Rules of the Road 
 
Cockpit Card Rules of the Road

A5 laminated card
single sheet

£2.50
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Cockpit Cards - Chart Symbols and Abbreviations Set 
 
Cockpit Cards - Chart Symbols and Abbreviations Set

The essential Chart Symbols and Abbreviations. Set of four A5 encapsulated cards with metal ring.
Showing the important Dangers - Wrecks, Rocks and much more.
Easy to use. Crisp, clear, concise and printed using light-fast ink.

£7.95
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Cockpit Cards - Complete Set 
 
Cockpit Cards - Complete Set

All of the currently available Cockpit Cards.
Consists of:
- Lights and Shapes. (Set of 4).
- Rule of the Road.
- Buoyage / Distress Signals.
- Mayday Procedure.
- International Code Flags.
- Sound Signals.
- Essential Knots. (Set of 2).
- Chart Symbols & Abbreviations (Set of 4).

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