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Categories Title Author Subject Location P BIOGRAPHY AND 2.0000 AUTOBIOGRAPHY All This and Sailing Too Stephens ll, Olin J. Autobiography Olin Stephens 2.0001 Beken file, The (aka Beken, Ma Vie) Beken, Keith Selection of anecdotes & photos from Beken’s seagoing memories 2.0002 Wanderer Hayden, Sterling Autobio of Hollywood actor Hayden’s long affair with sailing offshore 2.0003 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Morison, Samuel Eliot Life of Christopher Columbus 2.0004 Conqueror of the Seas Zweig, Stefan Story of Ferdinand Magellan 2.0005 Nelson. Oman, Carola Detailed story of Nelson with much on his Royal Navy sea battles for Great Britain 2.0006 Nelson, Horatio Nelson Viscount 1758-1805 Remember Nelson : The Life of Captain Sir Pocock, Tom Story of Nelson protege, Capt Sir William Hoste 2.0007 William Hoste Two Barneys, The Hacking, Norman Story of RVYC members Captains Bernard L Johnson & son Bernard L Johnson 2.0008 and Johnson Walton Steamships history. Johnson, Bernard Leitch, 1878-1968 Johnson, 0 Bernard Dodds Leitch, 1904-1977 Merchant marine Portrait of Lord Nelson, A Warner, Oliver Capt Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 2.0009 Capt. Joshua Slocum Slocum, Victor Biographical account of the life and adventures of Joshua Slocum, as told by his 2.0010 son Victor Pull Together! Bayly, Admiral Sir Lewis Memoirs of Admiral Sir Lewis Bayley 2.0011 My Ninety Four Years on Planet Earth Summerfield, Roy H. Autobiography of Roy H. Summerfield, past RVYC member 2.0012 Sailing Alone Around the World and Voyage Slocum, Joshua Slocum’s account of his solo circumnavigation and subsequent voyage from Brazil 2.0013 of the Liberdade with wife & children on Liberdade Sailing: A Course of My Life Heath, Edward Heath autobiography centered on his lifetime of racing - featuring yacht Morning 2.0014 Cloud Sailing Boats Fox, Uffa Autobiography of Uffa Fox: his sailing life, designer and competitor 2.0015 Don’t Leave Any Holidays McCurdy, H. W. and Newell, Biography of Seattle’s H. W. McCurdy, autographed by the author 2.0016 Gordon Lonely Sea and the Sky, The Chichester, Francis Chichester’s adventures & autobiography 2.0017 Builders of Bristol, The Carter III, Samuel Story of the Herreshoff family of Rhode Island: yacht designers, inventors and 2.0018 sailors Elvstrom Speaks.... Elvstrom, Paul Elvstrom tells of his early years and racing career - edited by Richard Creagh- 2.0019 Osborne No Excuse to Lose Conner, Dennis The Dennis Conner story as told by Conner to John Rousmaniere (Book 2.0020 lost/missing) Master of the Moving Sea: Peter J.R. Gowlland, Gladys M. O. Life story of Master Mariner Peter Mathieson 2.0021 Mathieson Kitsilano Kid, A Forrest, Robert A. & Williams, The life & times of Bob Forrest, 1963 member RVYC 2.0022 D.S. “Pope” of Sailing, The Henderson, Paul Franklin Paul Henderson’s story as told by the “Pope” himself, his dedication to the sport of 2.0023 yacht racing as a successful competitor and an active member and officer of national and international sailing organizations Blake, Sir Peter Sefton, Alan The Amazing Life of an extraordinary yachtsman, ocean racer & winner of every 2.0024 significant blue-water race, and environmentalist to his untimely death on the Amazon A Full Cup D’Antonio, Michael Sir Thomas Lipton’s life & his quest for the America’s Cup 2.0025 Moments from an Interesting Life Everett, Bill and Mary Very well illustrated & documented autobiography of Bill & Mary Everett, PC 2.0026 Commodore Dave Everett's family BUILDING AND 4.0000 MAINTENANCE From A Bare Hull Mate, Ferenc Covers all aspects of building & refinishing yachts. Of use to builders and buyers 4.0001 Knee-Deep in Shavings Blanchard, Norman C. with With particular reference to the Blanchard Boat Company of Seattle, memories of 4.0002 Wilen, Stephen early yachting and boat building on the West Coast Boatbuilding and Repairing with Fibreglass Willis, Melvin D.C. Fibreglass use in boat construction 4.0003 Foam Sandwich Boatbuilding Wynn, Peter Practical guide to foam sandwich home construction 4.0004 Fiberglass Boats You Can Build. Chapman, Charles Frederic & Guide to use of fibreglass in small boat construction 4.0005 Fiberglass Kit Boats. Wiley, Jack Fiberglass kit boat constructiion 4.0006 Boatbuilding on a Glass Fibre Hull Gannaway, Dave. Boat construction on fibreglass hulls 4.0007 Building the Small Boat Bradley, Cliff Small boat construction 4.0008 Fiberglass Boats Construction and Cobb, Boughton Practical information on construction and maintenance of fiberglass boats 4.0009 Maintenance Glass Fibre Yachts Improvement and Repair Jones, Charles Improvement methods to glass reinforced plastics 4.0010 Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction, The Gougeon, Meade Boatbuilding with wood and the WEST System materials 4.0011 New Glassfibre Book, The Warring, R.H. All about glass fibre, resin & GRP applications 4.0012 Sailor’s Assistant, The Vigor, John Reference data for maintenance, repair & cruising 4.0013 Canoecraft Moores, Ted & Mohr, Merilyn Woodstrip canoe construction & design 4.0014 Classic Boat, The Time-Life Library of Boating Concerning design & restoration of of older traditional power & sail boats & yachts 4.0015 with intro by John Gardner Handy Boatman, The Time-Life Library of Boating Aspects of boat maintenance, improvements & design projects covering electricals, 4.0016 plumbing, ropework & cabin alterations with introduction by David M. Parker Wooden Boat Building Loenen, Nick Detailed guidance & info. on building wooden boats, with the focus on Dragon 4.0017 Class, illustrated Boat Design 4.1000 Sailing Yacht, The Baader, Juan Yachting theory, design and practice by Argentenian naval architect 4.1001 Sailing Yacht Design. Phillips-Birt, Douglas Hextall Detailed info on all aspects of design & construction 4.1002 Chedzey Designed to Win Marshall, Roger Racing design and techniques 4.1003 Sailing Yacht, The Baader, Juan Detailed discussion of all aspects of yacht design by naval architect Baader, c1962 4.1004 Finely Fitted Yacht, The Mate, Ferenc 200 projects that will enrich beauty and usefulness of a yacht 4.1005 Yacht and Sea Plym, Gustav Design, building and equipment for cruising and racing 4.1006 Yachting’s Design File Yachting Publishing Corp. Sail & power boat plans from Yachting issues - c1973 4.1007 You Are First Kinney, Francis S. Story of Olin & Rod Stephens and their designs and boats from Sparkman & 4.1008 Stephens Inc. Proper Yacht, The Beiser, Arthur Design & construction review elements of the proper yacht with boat-by-boat 4.1009 analysis of a variety of boats - illustrated High Speed Sailing Norwood, Joseph, Jr. Study of high-performance multihull yacht design 4.1010 Offshore Illingworth, J.H., R.N. Detailed information on all aspects of sail boat ownership & operation, including 4.1011 design of hull and systems. Also refer #18.223 Boatowner’s Sheet Anchor Lane, Carl D. Practical guide to acquiring, fitting out, & upkeep of small yachts 4.1012 Splendour Under Sail Holland, Ron Naval architect Hollands writing on the new generation of superyachts: detailing 4.1013 concept, design, construction,launch and performance - well illustrated. Autographed by author Wooden Boat WoodenBoat Magazine, Editor A comprehensive appreciation of the design, construction, maintenance, variety & 4.1014 use of wooden boats Choice Yacht Designs Henderson, Richard Plans,photographs & commentary on 30 recognized yacht designs of the past few 4.1015 decades Cruising Yachts Benford, Jay R. Design & construction details of a variety of cruising boats, large & small, with 4.1016 attention to detail - illustrated Curious Yacht Inventions Schult, Joachim A history of innovative yacht design inventions & devices - illustrated 4.1017 Mechanicals 4.2000 Inboard Motor IInstallations in Small Boats Witt, Glen L. Installations of incboard motors, problems and questions 4.2001 Amperes Away ! Balmer, Jack Guide to marine elctronics, autographed by the author 4.2002 Sailboat Maintenance Jorgensen, Eric How to covering virtually every area of sailboat maintenance 4.2003 Maintenance Time-Life Library of Boating Maintenance tips 4.2004 12-Volt Bible, The Brotherton, Miner K. Electricals for boats - theory, design & maintenance 4.2005 Complete Book of Pleasure Boat Engines, Zadig, Ernest A. All about boat engines and mechanicals 4.2006 Marine Engines and Equipment United States Power Squadrons All about engine maintenance: principles, tools, diagnosis, electricals - detailed 4.2007 information - illustrated Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook Wing, Charlie All about boat electricals, 2006 revision - illustrated handbook 4.2008 Managing 12 Volts Barre, Harold How to upgrade, operate & troubleshoot 12 Volt systems 4.2009 How To Use Your Multitester Evans, Alvis J. Electrical testing & troubleshooting with a multimeter, detailed 4.2010 History 4.3000 History of Ships, The Kemp, Peter 5000 years of boatbuilding and design - illustrated 4.3001 130 Years of Steam Navigation Dollar, Robert History of steam navigation 1787 to 1931 4.3002 Search for Speed Under Sail, The Chapelle, Howard I. 1700 - 1855 History of boat design 4.3003 W. Watts & Sons Boat Builders Watts, Peter Marsh, Tracy History of the Watts boatbuilding family - Canadian designs for work & pleasure 4.3006 1842 - 1946 SAILS AND SAILING 5.0000 Sail Power Ross, Wallace Guide to sail technology and handling 5.0001 Make Your Own Sails Bowker, Robin Marsland & A handbook on making and maintaining sails 5.0002 Budd, S.A. Best of Sail Trim, The Sail Magazine Art and theory of sail handling - 1975 publication 5.0003 Yacht Racing : The Aerodynamics of Sails Curry, Manfred Theory of sails and its application to racing tactics - revised & enlarged edition 5.0004 Encyclopedia of Sailing Henderson, Richard From history to one-design, racing & offshore yachting 5.0005 Looking at Sails Banks, Bruce & Kenny, Dick All about sails, theory to mast tuning - illustrated 5.0006 More Sail Trim Madden, Anne, Editor SAIL Magazine articles by many authors on sail trim and sailing techniques 5.0007 Handbook of Sailing White, Charles Danville A complete guide to the handling of small boats, illustrated 5.0008 Basic Sailing George, M.
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