Get Your Captain's License, Third Edition
347045
This new 3rd edition is better than the fist two.  It is not a complete guide to all you need to learn to test for a USCG License, but it is a good base.  There are still a few corrections needed in the rules that should have been updated for this 3rd edition and not all the study text agrees with the USCG questions.  The CD tests is okay for review and gives a good feel of what needs to be studiedfor the USCG exams. Over all makes a great referance and should help anyone looking for a lower level license.
360098
The Pardeys have been sailing around the World for a long time. And they have a lot of friends and acquaintances that also have an extensive sailing experience.

Although you might never find yourself sailing in the wide open ocean, or braving a tropical hurricane, the tactics discussed and explained her can help you make the most of a sudden squall, or a cold front, that might catch you while sailing close to home.

This third edition has been completely updated and enhanced. This book is alive and improving with each edition.

If you're into serious sailing, this is a must read, and learn, and practice. Heaving-to is a maneuver not usually taught or practiced  in these times of "modern" boats and weather predictions. Yet still you'll need these skills.
3036460
A decent book for an a great out-of-print game.  If you want to play 7th Sea, you'll need this book for many things, such as monsters, info. on sorceries, and much more detail on countries and NPC's.
677308
Me and my friends are new D&D players, and we got the whole set of 3rd Edition books (Player's Guide, Monster Manual, DM Guide). Since I am the DM, everytime we play, they hand me the book. I often flip open the book on a specific section if I'm not sure on something, and that's helpful enough for me. If your not a new DM, and VERY VERY seasoned, I think there still might be some nice content in it for you to check out. Spending money to just check out some notes is a bad idea though. Check out your friend's copy. If your planning to be a long-term DM for 3rd edition, getting this book isn't too bad of an idea. It has many helpful things inside, plus a whole lot of rules.
4320000
Great cruising guide. It doesn't look like a regular commercial cruising guide found out there. It's a book to show you around those places stated. It's a great addition to our on board cruising information, we really took a lot of advance having it with us when we did the trip.

Wilmag
2668620
I have had this book since the very first edition and it has only gotten better. If you have a boat you need this book.
4725165
Several years ago I hatched a plan to become a sailor (the private, non military kind.) I found this book at the library & it really helped me get my head around what all is involved with such an undertaking. Recently, I bought my first boat, so of course I had to get a copy of Sail Away for myself. The Shards wrote a very thorough book that is easy to understand.  I find it to be a great asset, I'm currently reading it for the third time. Sometimes I wonder if a revised edition wouldn't be good, considering how many advancments have been made in the electronic communications & navigation industries, but even if you were to completely ignore the parts of this book on those subjects (you would be making a mistake) everything else in the book is timeless and completely useful for those of you who, like me, want to be able to sail away.
1592232
I teach sailing and cruising skills, and the arrival of this terrific cruising guide is welcome.  Beautiful photos and great graphic diagrams of harbors and every possible anchorage.
Should be on every charter boat, but often is not, so if you are chartering inquire.
2199356
Got this as a gift years ago when I first got a license and began running Charters.  Some of it is dated and rather basic but it is well worth the $25 to anyone looking to get into this line of work.  It is a good source to cause you to think and come up with a list of questions and concerns to go over with your attorney and accountant when starting up a marine-based business.  I thought enough of it, I recently bought a copy as a gift for a friend starting up a eco-tourism boat business in Florida.
3561554
Douglas Ward's been covering all aspects of cruising for years--- many years.  His Berlitz-published guide is in its 28th year of publication and continues to provide details that enable shoppers to make informed purchases.  The 2013 edition is larger, covers more vessels, stays current with developing trends, and generally tells it as it is, a difficult task considering the industry Ward and his staff examine.  Douglas Ward's standards are very high which enables the reader to accept or dismiss certain "niggles," a big reason so many people consider his work an industry bible.

Budgeting a few thousand dollars on a cruise?  Do yourself a favor and cough up the $20 or so this book costs, because it will save you money in the end.
75306
This book provides great info for the new sailor and is also a good reference for people that already do sail. Well written and well orginzed.
1326901
I red about the book in a maritime magazine. Due to the fact that I am collecting all about tugboats and built models I must have this book. It is like a theoretical drive lesson for such a boat. Everything is like I expected. Now I can drive my tugboat model like the real thing.
3557292
I would say that sales of this book should be left to the stores dealing in obsolete computer merchandise. Most (if not all) of the applications mentioned in this book are obsolete, having been upgraded to the point where a great deal of the advice given is no longer valid.
This is not, however, to say that this book would only be useful as a boat anchor. It still has a good deal of useful information in it, and can still be quite helpful, ...
My only burning question is, where ... is the 8th edition?
My comment to that person who only gave it one star would be; Sure, it's the HOW TO pages. All neatly bound and printed. Do YOU want to sit down and print out all that ...? I have better things to do, and I, for one, prefer hard copy. Easier to read.
998690
It's very usufel for people that want study about shiphandling concerning pilotage. It has a peculiar manner to transmit properly the theory. An excellent publication!
1912660
For those who are embarking a journey in builiding your own wooden boat, this book provides good reading and additional infor.

The author should publish a study plan for this boat.
3073718
This 6th is much better edition than the original 3rd edition.  Data updated to keep pace with DOB and ensuing Date of Death.  Plus, new copy as opposed to 2nd hand copy that it replaced.

I was mistakenly sent the 3rd Edition which I promptly returned after opening.  Then I was sent an expedited 6th edition within 3 days.  The original 3rd edition took 3 weeks on the cheapest slow boat from China.  The second came by jet obvium to requite me for my expenditure which you duly noted.  Thank you again Amazon.

alba hall
2431078
This little book was passed on to me by a friend a few years ago.  The 3rd eddition is even better.  Anyone who is interested in Partnership taxation should start their studies with this with its clear explinations and examples.

Marty Burbank, JD, LLM