--- product_id: 8419775 title: "Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail" price: "€ 42.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8419775-seamanship-secrets-185-tips-and-techniques-for-better-navigation-cruise store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail **Price:** € 42.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail - **How much does it cost?** € 42.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8419775-seamanship-secrets-185-tips-and-techniques-for-better-navigation-cruise) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail [Jamieson, John] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail Review: Sail on! Thanks. - A great resource. Thanks Skipper John! Review: Good to have at hand - Excellent read for whomever would like to review or enhance their sailing skills. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #553,126 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #230 in Sailing (Books) #259 in Boating (Books) #3,649 in Transportation (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (199) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0071605789 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0071605786 | | Item Weight | 12.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | May 14, 2009 | | Publisher | International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press | ## Images ![Seamanship Secrets: 185 Tips & Techniques for Better Navigation, Cruise Planning, and Boat Handling Under Power or Sail - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q8vUoDb7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sail on! Thanks. *by B***A on September 18, 2025* A great resource. Thanks Skipper John! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good to have at hand *by R***U on July 16, 2025* Excellent read for whomever would like to review or enhance their sailing skills. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Reference *by L***R on September 25, 2010* As a maritime professional, I found this work to be thoroughly researched and well put together by an author who has a resume to back it all up. His presentation to the reader is very straightforward and is very easy to understand. The techniques contained in this book are solid and very easy to apply.....in fact, I'd be willing to bet that it contains more than the 185 tips indicated by the title! I believe this book is very well suited for someone who has some experience on the water and is looking to fine tune his/her skills. It will also enable the more seasoned veteran to brush up on a few areas. Because it contains quite a bit of jargon that may be quite foreign to a novice mariner, I would not necessarily recommend the book for someone who has never before stepped foot onto a boat. I cannot agree more with the author's assessment of the Florida Straits: Given the tremendous volume of fast-moving deep draft cargo vessels, cruise ships, tugs & tows, commercial fishing vessels, and an absolute deluge of recreational vessels, the "Straits" presents a very unique challenge for mariners of all experience levels. I only had a few issues with the entire work. First, on page 148, the author demonstrates a poor interpretation of the nautical rules of the road when he discusses an overtaking situation between a sailboat and a large supertanker. Basically, the author's guidance is for the sailing vessel being overtaken to quickly maneuver to allow the supertanker to pass. According to the rules, the sailboat is under no obligation to keep clear or alter course (unless operating in a narrow channel or traffic separation scheme, which it is not). In fact, the rules state that the vessel being overtaken shall maintain course and speed. It is the responsibility of the overtaking vessel to keep clear. I believe the point the author was trying to make is that any action one takes to avoid collision needs to be early and substantial....waiting until the last minute is not going to cut it, especially when dealing with another vessel traveling at a high rate of speed. Despite his intentions, the author should have more clearly dissected the situation and discussed each vessel's responsibility to avoid collision. Second, I wish the author had discussed more alongside boat handling techniques and more about forces acting upon boats. I understand this book was not written solely for the purpose of discussing boat handling; however, because boat docking presents one of the toughest challenges for recreational boaters (and seasoned professionals for that matter), I feel the topic warranted a little more discussion than it did in the book. For readers interested in more boat handling techniques, I recommend "Boat Docking" by Charles T. Low. Despite these two small bits of feedback, I believe the work done by the author is truly outstanding. I highly recommend this work for all intermediate to advanced mariners. I will be purchasing another copy of this book for my wife's grandfather who is an avid boater. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8419775-seamanship-secrets-185-tips-and-techniques-for-better-navigation-cruise](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/8419775-seamanship-secrets-185-tips-and-techniques-for-better-navigation-cruise) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*