Mary and I have three books that might be of interest to your nautical relatives or friends (all can be ordered through Amazon.com and delivered for Christmas):
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From the Admirals point of view: Voyaging to the Mediterranean Under Power by Mary Umstot. The book recounts our 10 year voyage from the Pacific Northwest to the Med and Black Seas on Teka III, our 52ft powerboat. (Available on Kindle and ibooks)
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For the Captain and crew: Voyaging Under Power (4th Edition) revised by Denis Umstot. A major revision to Beebe's classic book on power voyaging. A must for anyone who plans to go for longer range trips in their boat or wants to read about those that actually do it. Over 80% new material with insights and experiences of many experts and fellow cruisers. (Available on Kindle)
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For Children and those young at heart: How Boats Work by Mary Umstot and beautifully illustrated in full color by Penny Talbot. The story about how cruising boats work as told by Arnold the Anchor.
Mary and I have three books that might be of interest to your nautical relatives or friends (all can be ordered through Amazon.com and delivered for Christmas):
1. From the Admirals point of view: Voyaging to the Mediterranean Under Power by Mary Umstot. The book recounts our 10 year voyage from the Pacific Northwest to the Med and Black Seas on Teka III, our 52ft powerboat. (Available on Kindle and ibooks)
2. For the Captain and crew: Voyaging Under Power (4th Edition) revised by Denis Umstot. A major revision to Beebe's classic book on power voyaging. A must for anyone who plans to go for longer range trips in their boat or wants to read about those that actually do it. Over 80% new material with insights and experiences of many experts and fellow cruisers. (Available on Kindle)
3. For Children and those young at heart: How Boats Work by Mary Umstot and beautifully illustrated in full color by Penny Talbot. The story about how cruising boats work as told by Arnold the Anchor.
