Australia And New Zealand Complete Book Of Boating
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Firm.
For sailors, powerboaters, and water enthusiasts across the southern Pacific, Australia and New Zealand Complete Book of Boating stands as the definitive reference for navigating the region's vast and varied waterways. Edited by Bob Ross with New Zealand consultant editor John Mallitte, this comprehensive volume chronicles everything from seamanship fundamentals and vessel maintenance to navigation techniques and regional coastal guides tailored specifically to Australian and New Zealand conditions. The work's enduring authority lies in its dual-nation scope, presenting a uniquely localised perspective rarely found in international boating manuals of its era. Published by Paul Hamlyn — a house renowned for producing high-quality illustrated reference works — it combines technical instruction with practical wisdom drawn from the region's most experienced mariners. Whether you are a weekend sailor on Sydney Harbour or a seasoned skipper charting the Marlborough Sounds, this volume poses a question every boater must eventually answer: how well do you truly know the waters beneath your hull?
Author: Bob Ross
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Paul Hamlyn
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Firm.
For sailors, powerboaters, and water enthusiasts across the southern Pacific, Australia and New Zealand Complete Book of Boating stands as the definitive reference for navigating the region's vast and varied waterways. Edited by Bob Ross with New Zealand consultant editor John Mallitte, this comprehensive volume chronicles everything from seamanship fundamentals and vessel maintenance to navigation techniques and regional coastal guides tailored specifically to Australian and New Zealand conditions. The work's enduring authority lies in its dual-nation scope, presenting a uniquely localised perspective rarely found in international boating manuals of its era. Published by Paul Hamlyn — a house renowned for producing high-quality illustrated reference works — it combines technical instruction with practical wisdom drawn from the region's most experienced mariners. Whether you are a weekend sailor on Sydney Harbour or a seasoned skipper charting the Marlborough Sounds, this volume poses a question every boater must eventually answer: how well do you truly know the waters beneath your hull?