The cruising tale is full of the sights & sounds, the fragrances & native customs of foreign lands, especially Central American & the Caribbean. It is a story of a leisurely sail through the Gulf of Cortez & on through Panama Canal to the Azores & Engl&. Cruising in Seraffyn is also a carefully thought out guide to living aboard a small boat, with fun & economy as the guide principles. Four appendices provide data that is vital for anyone comtemplating long distance cruising. ...

The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager, Jim Trefethen. The funniest, drollest, wisest book on the shelf for the would-be cruiser. Trefethen pulls no punches Nhe tells you just what will be involved if you & your family decide to let slip the surly bonds of earth & set sail. How to get ready, how to finance the voyage, how to live on your boat with maximum peace of mind & minimum hassle, & what equipment you do & don't need. (What you don't need may surprise you.) ...

Long typecast as the hotrods of the sea
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This edition of Cruising Ports gives boat owners a wealth of details & savvy guidance for safe adventure voyaging through the Central American cruising grounds, north to south, port by tropical port, culminating in Panama Canal transit. Including details on:• Approaches by sea• Anchorages• Dinghy Docks Marinas & Yacht Clubs• Ports Clearance• Local Services• History & Culture• Side Trips GPS charts & color photos for anchoring in hundreds of remote coves• Tropical islands & much more ...

This lavishly illustrated book has been designed as a companion to the Clyde Cruising Club`s Sailing Directions & covers the Scottish west coast from the Clyde to Cape Wrath & all the outlying islands. It was first written by the late Journal Editor, Mike Balmforth, in conjunction with the Editor of the Sailing Directions, Edward Mason, who has now prepared this updated first edition in collaboration with Imrays. Cruising Scotland provides additional information, points of interest & many photographs & is a fascinating & invaluable addition to the Club`s publications. No yacht cruising the Scottish west coast should be without a copy. ...

If you are thinking of cruising through the inland waterways of France & Belgium this year, this book is a must for you. It provides a wealth of practical information to help you plan your trip
- licences, equipment, supplies, lock operation. There is local information on ports & facilities, repairers & transport with telephone numbers & websites as well as a comprehensive list of sources of further information. This Guide is the most up-to-date available & covers almost 10, 000 kilometres of interconnected navigable rivers & canals. It is produced as a supplement to the commercial maps & charts, which are not updated & reprinted very often.
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This is a major new talent in food writing, from the publishers of Nigella Lawson: Great British Bake Off finalist, Guardian & Elle columnist, Ruby Tandoh. A joyful, passionate baking book that focuses on flavour, not frippery, & rediscovers the simple pleasures of baking. Crumb is about flavour, first & foremost
- a celebration of the simple joy of baking. Ruby`s recipes delight in new tastes & combinations, as well as the rediscovery of old favourites, to create food that is exciting without ceremony or pretence. In a delicious blend of practicality & creativity, Ruby encourages novices & seasoned bakers alike to roll up their sleeves & bake
- even if they don`t have the proper equipment or know-how. From Lemon & Marzipan Cupcakes & Rye Caraway Bagels, Rose & Burnt Honey Florentines, Croissants & Custard Doughnuts, to Butternut Squash & Mozzarella Tartlets & Sticky Toffee Pudding, these are recipes that will quickly become some of your best loved. With writing to be savoured as much as the recipes, tips & techniques to guide you & plenty of ideas for variations, this is baking book to be inspired by, to read & cherish.

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A collection of street plans of major cities printed on soft, very lightweight (approximately only 20g) & yet extremely tear-resistant & 100% waterproof material, specifically designed to be scrunched & crammed into pockets, handbags & backpacks, either on its own or in the pouch from the same material provided with each map. Creases are a fully intentional part of the quirkiness of the Crumpled City maps – the more battered they are they better they look. Parks & other green spaces are highlighted, as are metro stations, & important buildings are named. Each map also highlights 10 recommended “soulsights”, imaginatively chosen to present the essence of each city rather than the most obvious tourist destinations. The accompanying index placed next to the map lists locations of tourist interest: selected streets & squares, monuments & historical places, museums & galleries, parks, etc. Whilst cartographically these Crumpled City maps provide perhaps not the most precise representation of the street network, they are handy for sightseeing, light & durable, can be used as a table cloth when picnicking in the Luxembourg Gardens, Hyde Park, the Retiro or the Central Park, or just as an unusual decoration… Selected cities are also presented on more colourful ‘junior’ maps, specially designed for children. Drawings highlight not only important buildings & famous locations but also places which will specifically appeal to children: toy shops, bookshops, best ice cream, etc. Each title has a list of the recommended not-to-be missed locations with addresses &, where available, websites. ...

The Crumpled Sky is a soft map dedicated to starry skies & today’s dreamers, inviting them to look up & let themselves be thrilled. It just takes 2 seconds to open & close this map; it is very lightweight yet extremely resistant & perfectly waterproof. The map’s extra large size (nearly 1 meter X 1 meter) makes it easy to consult & identify the stars. Thanks to Glow- in – the – dark printing, the map is visible in the dark & designed to be quickly put away in the bag without folding! No technical knowledge or instruments are required. Just your eyes & a beautiful starry night around you. For Ages: 14+ ...

The Crumpled Sky is a soft glow-in-in-the-dark map for night sky dreamers featuring all the constellations & the main stars that are visible with the naked eye, in a beautiful starry night. The map is soft, very lightweight yet extremely resistant & waterproof, designed to be quickly put away in your bag without folding. Perfect for carrying around on camping or stars spotting trips. It is so beautiful that it can also be hung on the wall. It features the night sky at 45 degrees North during the spring/summer seasons. When open the map will measure 90x 90cm. ...