Books with title Sailing

"For anyone considering setting sail, "Eyewitness Companions" offer an essential reference library, perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime." - Heyday. This book is essential reading, whether you're dipping your toe in the water for the first time, or a seasoned sea-dog brushing up your skills. Find out how to get started: explore different boats, what to wear, and discover the correct kit to pack for rivers, lakes or the high seas. Learn the essential techniques, from rigging and launching your boat to advanced tacking, gibing and starting to race. Plus, get the low-down on navigating your vessel and handling emergencies. Take time to research before you go: explore the top sailing destinations of the world, whether you fancy cruising in the Mediterranean or drifting through the warm Caribbean. Make sure you dip into this before setting off.

“As much as I want to kiss you,” he spoke so quietly, closing his eyes, “Friends don’t kiss.” Everybody sees the new kid in school, Matthew Lane. He, however, doesn’t see them at all. Matthew has lived with his blindness all his life, and it doesn’t often occur to him as an obstacle until he meets this one girl.The caring yet surprisingly quick-witted and sharp-tongued Lila meets Matthew on his first day in his new town and makes a lasting impression on him. Now he keeps coming back to the café where she works. The closer he gets to her, the more he wishes he could take even just a glimpse of her face.Will Lila ever see him as more than just a friend? Or will their friendship be another thing Matthew has to learn to live with? This young adult romance is filled with equal parts sweetness and drama. Grab your copy now!

My name is Eli Pruparrow and I'm sailing down the Chesapeake Bay with my friend Micha Kovnik. In case you you don't know, the Chesapeake Bay is one of the biggest bays in the world, and lies smack between Virginia and Maryland.It's full of small fishing villages, islands, and big rivers like the Potomac, James, and Rappahannock.It's really beautiful, but a sailor in the bay has to be careful, there are lots of hazards here and storms come up quick.I might as well tell you how we got here, since it's pretty hard to believe how we up in a small boat in the middle of the Chesapeake. We're escapees from one of the worst foster homes ever. I can say this because I'm kind of an expert on foster homes. I've been in a dozen so far.

“My name is Eli Pruparrow, and I’m sailing down the Chesapeake Bay with my friend, Micha Kovnik. In case you don’t know, the Chesapeake Bay is one of the biggest bays in the world, and lies smack between Virginia and Maryland. It’s full of small fishing villages, islands, and big rivers like the Potomac, James, and Rappahannock. It’s really beautiful, but a sailor in the bay has to be careful, there are lots of hazards here and storms come up quick.I might as well tell you how we got here, since it’s pretty hard to believe how we ended up in a small boat in the middle of the Chesapeake. We’re escapees from one of the worst foster homes ever. I can say this because I’m kind of an expert on foster homes. I’ve been in a dozen so far.”