The author of this book is incredibly well respected in the boating community and has years of experience writing for top boating publications from around the world. If you’re completely new to boating or you’d just like a refresher course, this is one of the best resources out there. As a book from the Complete [...]

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• Review: 7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking by Ron Redmond and Katherine Redmond The "why" behind boat docking is not what is important, but instead you should be focusing on the "how to". The How To's found within this book will lead you to learn how to successfully dock your boat, even when the winds are strong or the currents are stronger. This......
• Review of Buying a Great Boat by Athur Edmunds When the author of a book is an ex naval architect, you're pretty much guaranteed that you're getting some first class knowledge when it comes to selecting the boat that is right for you. This book did not disappoint in any major way and is truly helpful for those buying......
• The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners By Dave Gerr If you're looking for a semi-technical read on how boats are built and what makes them strong, this is the perfect fit. Its terminology is easy enough for even novices to understand, and it certainly does not alienate a new boating audience. Although technically you really don't need to know......
• The Outboard Boater's Handbook: Advanced Seamanship and Practical Skills by David Getchell If you are looking for a book that covers practical outboard boating, this is a definite must read and revisit kind of book. Getchell did a fantastic job of putting together a resource that all outboard boaters should read and he managed to cover some pretty technical concepts without alienating......
• Weekend Captain's Guide to Basic Boating By Captain Jeffrey Caso Captain Jeffrey Caso's book may not have made the best seller list or be all that well known, but it is certainly a book that every beginning boater needs to read at least once. While those that are already accomplished sea-farers may find it a bit elementary, it is really......

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If you are looking for the definitive guide to power boating, look no further. This amazing book crams absolutely everything you could ever need to know about power boating into 236 pages that are easy and fun to read. We were pleasantly surprised by this book and did not expect it to be this in [...]

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• The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat By Mark Nicholas If you've been considering making that transition towards living aboard, this is the go-to resource for everything you'll ever need to know. We highly recommend this book since it does go into such detail that all of your questions should be answered. It was nice to find a resource that......
• Review: Boater101: A full-reference guide to boating basics Federal law may not require boaters to take a safety course of any kind, but that does not mean that boaters should hit the water without a good working knowledge of the basics. Making states do require that boaters below a certain age limit pass a safety course before they......
• Book Review: Outdoor Survival By Garth Hattingh The author of this book is one of the most respected outdoor enthusiasts, experts and authors and this latest effort is truly spectacular. If you are planning on doing anything outdoors, whether it's boating, fishing, camping or hiking, this is the book that you need to read before you go......
• San Francisco Bay Area Fishing Guide -- Book Review I recently purchased and read the book San Francisco Bay Areas Fishing Guide by Ray Rychnovsky.  It is an excellent primer and refresher on fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area.  It covers everything open ocean, ocean reef, near shore, beach, the entire San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, the entrance......
• Book Review: Backpacker's Start Up By Doug Werner If you have ever dreamt about going on a hiking vacation, or you already enjoy this sport, it's important to stay on top of the latest news and to learn valuable new techniques that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. There aren't many books that come out that......

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