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  Books for boaters
_____ Royce's Sailing Illustrated, Volume 1, New Edition. Patrick M. Royce. This classic book of basic sailing skills and other essential information for recreational sailors has been regularly updated since its first publication in 1956. 0-911284-08-7. $22.95

_____ Royce's Powerboating Illustrated, New Edition. Patrick M. Royce. This classic book of basic powerboating skills and other essential information for recreational powerboaters has been regularly updated since its first publication in 1960. 0-911284-02-8. $22.95

_____ Camping & Wilderness Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book. Paul Tawrell. A large-format 352-page encyclopedia of outdoor skills and other essential information for enjoying the outdoors. Covers hundreds of topics, including avoiding getting lost, first aid, what to take with you, driving, the art of hiking, hiking with kids, insects and animals, avoiding bear attacks, water purification, estimating distances, crossing streams, foot gear, clothing, sunglasses, sleeping bags, backpacks, choosing a good pocket knife, choosing a tent, cooking and camping accessories, storing food, desert travel, traveling in the mountains, weather, lightning and thunderstorms, climbing, ropes and knots, high-altitude cooking, traveling on ice, winter survival, snow types, snowshoeing, glacier travel, conditions that cause avalanches, avalanche rescue, water travel, ocean navigation, canoe and kayak travel, survival shelters, caves, choosing firewood, making fires, starting fire without matches, forest fires and survival, cooking, finding water, fishing, wood cutting, using compasses and maps, using topographic maps, binoculars and astronomy, photography, distress signals, identifying birds, identifying animals and tracks, identifying fish, identifying reptiles and amphibians, identifying insects, identifying trees, identifying poisonous mushrooms, and identifying edible plants. 3,600 illustrations. 8-1/2" by 11". 1-896713-00-9. $29.95

_____ Marine Weather Hazards Manual, West Coast Edition, Environment Canada. To reduce the number of boating accidents and for general safety, this book should be aboard every boat in coastal B.C. waters. Includes photographs, maps, drawings, and charts. 0-919574-29-7. $22.50

_____ The Wind Came All Ways: A Quest to Understand the Winds, Waves, and Weather in the Georgia Basin, Owen Lange, Environment Canada. A marine weather manual for the Strait of Georgia, the Gulf Islands, the San Juan Islands, Juan de Fuca Strait, and surrounding areas. 0-660-17517-7. $22.50

_____ Sea Kayaking Canada's West Coast. John Ince and Hedi Kottner. Describes how to get the most from your west coast paddling experience and includes highlights such as shoreline hot springs, totem poles, sandy beaches, fishing villages, and wildlife viewing. 0-9691064-0-8. $19.95
_____ Exploring the Coast by Boat. Frieda Van der Ree. The cruiser's guide to the best boating areas in British Columbia and Washington, including Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, the Gulf Islands, the Vancouver area, the Upper Strait of Georgia, Desolation Sound, and the Discovery Islands. 0-919574-24-6. $19.95
_____ Cruising Beyond Desolation Sound. John Chappell. A cruising guide to the favourite destination for boaters seeking a wilderness experience in coastal British Columbia. 0-9692825-0-8. $24.95
_____ The Vancouver Area Diving Guide. Carl Trepanier. A guide to 80 of the best dive sites in the Vancouver area, with lists of local dive shops, dive clubs, and other facilities and services for divers. 0-919574-81-5. $19.95
The Vancouver Area Diving Guide
_____ Exploring the Seashore in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Shorebirds and Intertidal Plants and Animals. Gloria Snively. This easy-to-use guidebook, now in its 10th printing, enables anyone, from beginner to expert, to identify 285 shorebirds and intertidal plants and animals. Beautifully illustrated with 94 colour photographs. 0-919574-25-4. $19.95
Exploring the Seashore in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Shorebirds and Intertidal Plants and Animals
_____ The Ardent Angler. Edited by Neil Cameron. Fishing stories from 15 British Columbia outdoor writers, including Rob Bell-Irving, winner of the Roderick Haig-Brown award for outdoor writing, and Peter Broomhall, professor of English literature and a founding member of the Steelhead Society of Canada. 0-9698518-0-4. $15.95
_____ Antiques Afloat: From the Golden Age of Boating. Peter Vasilopoulos. 0-919317-12-X. $24.95
_____ The Two Barneys. Norman Hacking. Nostalgic memoirs of two great British Columbia seamen. 0-920045-29-4. $6.95
_____ Smoking Salmon and Trout. Jack Whelan. This book is the classic, definitive guide to smoking salmon and trout. Professional food scientist Jack Whelan provides authoritative information and over 400 how-to drawings and photographs. This book is the result of the author's years of research into commercial preserving and processing of fish and years of adapting proven methods for easy home use. 0-919807-00-3. $19.95

_____ Brian's Seafood Recipes. Brian Burt. An easy ship-to-shore guide on how to prepare and enjoy seafood, by a fishing resort chef. 0-9680542-0-X. $14.95
_____ Island Cookery: Seafood Specialties and All-time Favourites from Quadra Island, British Columbia. Quadra Island Child Care Society. 0-919537-01-4. $13.95

_____ Island Cookery II. Quadra Island Child Care Society. A second volume of favourite dishes from the residents of British Columbia's Quadra Island. Inspired by the island's flourishing gardens and abundant seafood, these recipes reflect Quadra's unique lifestyle. 0-9694729-0-0. $14.95

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