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Seadogs and scallywags populate these pages, in thrilling tales of real-life buccaneers. Historically accurate but as compelling as any legends, the stories feature such well-known characters as Barbarossa and his Mediterranean corsairs and the notorious pirates of the Spanish Main: Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and Captain Kidd.
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Electronic navigation systems are extremely reliable but when they do fail onboard repair at sea is rarely possible. Also, their operation depends on a continuous supply of electricity. Should this fail they will stop and unexpectedly lacking the means of position finding, chart plotting and route planning how can the modern navigator continue their passage in a safe and seamanlike manner? This user friendly book gives simple, practical, get-you-home navigation techniques, which can be used if electronic navigation systems aboard a yacht fail.
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Henri Lloyd Women’s TP1 Stealth Smock
This product is a technical replica of the men’s version, but has been designed and tailored to fit the female figure. The smock is constructed from Henri Lloyd’s own technical TP1 fabric, which is 100% waterproof and windproof it is also breathable and is also very lightweight, therefore easing movement around the boat. Additional features include Dartex cuffs and neck seal, fully adjustable neoprene waist band and a fast draining quick access front stow and sleeve pocket.
Colours: Signal Red, Light Grey, Sea Blue
Sizes: 1 - 5
RRP: 110 Euros
www.henrilloyd.com/marine
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