2013 Inland River Guide
Compiled and pubished by The Waterways Journal
Soft cover. Comb binding. Nonfiction: This book is a river-industry, marketplace tool containing alphabetized lists of the various businesses involved in the overall scheme of water transportation. Updated annually, it contains nearly 700 pages of vital information about companies servicing all industry segments. Sections include Barge & Towing Companies, Terminals, Fleeting/Harbor Services, Shipyards/Repair Facilities, Contractors/Dredging, Brokers/Professionals, Diver/Salvage/Pollution Control, Distributors/ Manufacturers and Government Agencies/Associations. This book is a must for anyone in the marine business.
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Quimby’s 2013 Cruising Guide - by The Waterways Journal
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"Quimby’s 2013 Cruising Guide" is produced by The Waterways Journal, Inc. It’s primary purpose is to provide a quick reference for recreational boaters planning river trips. If the river you plan to cruise is in the "Guide," the book will provide information about marina locations and available services such as fuel, dining, and overnight sleeping and dockage accommodations. The book uses an anchor rating system to rate marinas according to service quality. It includes a section on locking procedures, buoy recognition, etc. The editors also provide maps of each river system and note-taking space for the user. The book covers about 9,500 or more river miles. Not to be overlooked are hundreds of colorful marina ads, which allow the boater to know exactly what services are being offered by an advertiser. Specific contact material is provided for each marina and government installation as well. This year’s theme is "Sports Stadiums Along the Waterways." Enjoy the annual story that features interesting details of different stadiums from which fans can see the water. Usually same- or second-day shipping!

NEW! Inland River Record 2013 - by The Waterways Journal ORDER NOW!
Updated and published annually since 1945. Hard cover. About 500 pages of alphabetically arranged descriptive listings on more than 3,500 vessels currently operating the Inland Waterways. There are 981 changes over the 2012 book, including new or reinstated boats 122; ownership or changes in company names 250; name changes 119; engine/horsepower changes 185; reduction gear changes 55; miscellaneous changes 141; address changes 24; and vessels deleted 85. Usually same- or second-day shipping!

7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking for Power & Sail by Captains Ronald and Katherine Giampietro Redmond
This well illustrated book is packed with the how-to’s that will lead you to dock your boat successfully, even in wind and/or current. It presents the "local knowledge" of the authors in an easily understood, and simply implemented, step-by-step process. It includes instructions for vessels with single-engine inboard, outboard 1/0 stern-drive, twin engines and bow thrusters. The authors are proprietors of Sea Search School of Seamanship, which provides in-classroom and on-the-water instruction in boating safety, navigation, and docking. Usually same- or second-day shipping!