http://www.wileynautical.com Sail RSS Feed http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/761113/Win_some_books.html Do you fancy winning some Wiley Nautical books?  Enter our easy competition. 2010-07-22T11:15:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/344965/RIVER_DEBEN_Entrance_Latest_Update.html Janet Harber author of East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion posts a new article on the entrance to the Deben 2009-09-16T11:07:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/322389/East_Coast_Rivers_September_Blog.html Jan Harber's latest East Coast Rivers blog including Barges at Snape; Orfordness Lighthouse under threat from the North Sea; smacks and classic... 2009-09-01T09:42:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/293091/Loders_Cut_and_Troublesome_Reach.html Eastcoastrivers.com has recently carried out trials of a new surveying rig in Troublesome Reach and Loder's Cut in the upper reaches of the River... 2009-08-03T19:44:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/252303/GALAXY_GATHERING_AT_SUFFOLK_YACHT_HARBOUR.html There was a fine collection of classic yachts to be seen on the River Orwell over the weekend of June 13 and 14, including a large number of Stellas... 2009-06-26T11:46:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/249583/Top_Tips_for_launching_your_trailer_boat__.html Launching your boat can be the most stressful part of getting afloat. Fear not. The following tips from www.boatlaunch.co.uk will ensure a smooth... 2009-06-22T11:47:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/183788/Is_this_a_new_age_for_radar_technology.html Broadband Radar?  What's it all about?  Bill Johnson explains. 2009-04-24T10:30:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/blog/147912/MORE_ON_ALADDINS_CAVES_AKA_CHANDLERIES.html Since my previous blog, when I mentioned the purchase of bargain rope from an Essex-based chandlery at the Excel Boat Show, I have heard from another... 2009-02-06T13:41:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/feature/110623/Marine_SSB_Operation_A_Small_Guide_to_Ocean_Yacht_Communications_3rd_Edition.html A Single SideBand (SSB) radio has a long range so is perfect for sending and receiving messages at sea. SSB is essential for crossing the Atlantic due to its much larger range than VHF This book explains how SSB works, how to choose and install your set, how to operate it and get your operator’s qualification. It has been completely rewritten and laid out in a new format. 2003-10-30T00:00:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/feature/110589/Complete_Knot_Pack_with_CD.html The Book: gives step-by-step drawings of the ten knots everyone should know, plus a selection of other knots, splices and whippings in full colour. The CD: gives video clips of tying the 10 most useful knots with the author’s voice over. Plus making an eyesplice and a sailmaker’s whipping. The Rope: is supplied as two pieces, differently coloured 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z http://www.wileynautical.com/details/feature/110559/Competent_Crew.html How to be welcome on board. Going cruising for the first time? Worried about being shouted at? About to embark on a competent crew course? Taking off for a sailing holiday? Graduating from a dinghy to a yacht? Constantly having to train new crews? Then this is the book for you. It starts from scratch and teaches you the wrinkles of the sailors art, never forgetting that sailing is for pleasure. With these skills under your belt you will be welcome on board any cruising yacht...and be asked... 1997-05-29T00:00:00Z