Nautical Collection
Reference books | Circulating books | Periodicals | Video & Audio | Nautical Links | Newport Beach Yacht Clubs
This collection encompasses a broad array of subjects, with an emphasis on the various aspects of recreational boating. In addition to books, the collection contains current and historical nautical periodical holdings, videocassettes, books on cassette and information on nautical Web-sites and on local yacht clubs and associations. The listed titles represent only a sampling of reference and circulating materials that are available in this unique collection. |
The Nautical Collection, housed at the Reference books (Reference Materials are for library use only)
America's Cup Yacht Designs, 1851-1986. (Nautical Ref. 623.8223)
The ultimate collection of designs of the challengers and defenders, faithfully redrawn from the original plans and working drawings.
BUC Used Boat Price Guide, 1905 to present. (Ref. Desk 623.8)
This three-volume set contains the current retail price of over 300,000 used pleasure boats based on actual used boat sales reported by dealers, brokers and surveyors from all areas of the United States and Canada.
Chapman Piloting, Seamanship & Small Boat Handling. (Nautical Ref. 623.882)
Known as the "Bible of Boating," this indispensable reference provides in-depth information on navigation, emergency procedures, current laws and regulations, and recent advances in boating.
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. (Nautical Ref. 359.32)
Multivolume series includes basic information, arranged alphabetically, on over 10,000 naval ships from the American Revolution to the present.
Dictionary of Marine Artists. (Nautical Ref. 704.9437)
Compiled by Dorothy and Marion Brewington, catalogers for the Mystic Seaport Museum, this dictionary contains alphabetical listings for 3,074 marine artists working during the last four centuries to1981. Living artists have been excluded.
Great Maritime Museums of the World. (Nautical Ref. 387.0074)
Survey of historical and geographic significance of maritime art and artifacts from the collections of twenty-six nautical museums in thirteen countries. Includes 300 color photographs of marine paintings, restored and replicated vessels, carved figureheads, scrimshaw from prehistory to the present.
Great Passenger Ships of the World, 1858-1986. (Nautical Ref. 387.2432)
Six-volume set includes "biographies" of passenger ships of over 10,000 gross tons from the mid-nineteenth century to 1986. The information includes date of building, tonnage, dimensions, speed, owners, changes in name, and historical data.
International Register of Historic Ships. (Nautical Ref. 387.2)
Includes historical and statistical information on over 700 ships being preserved for historical value. These ships, representing 43 nations or territories and every continent, are of particular significance as last examples of a type or examples of successful restoration projects.
Jane's Fighting Ships, 1898 to present. (Nautical Ref. 623.825)
Comprehensive archive of photographs, descriptions, specifications, and schematics of the great warships of the century. Jane's Online is available on the Internet at the Central library and all branches.
Lloyd's Register of American Yachts, 1914, 1957-1976. (incomplete run) (Nautical Ref. 797.1)
Includes a list of power and sailing yachts, former names, designers and builders, date and place of construction, home port and owners. Also listed are Yacht Clubs with sketches of their burgees.
Marine Laws: Navigation and Safety. (Nautical Ref. 343.7309)
Two-volume set covers that system of law which particularly relates to marine navigation and safety of vessels, seamen, entry of vessels, casualties, hazardous substances, and oil pollution.
N.A.D.A. Marine Appraisal Guide. (Ref. Desk 623.8231)
Covers boats from 7 feet to 100 feet in length. Thirteen years of value in each volume. Updated 3 times yearly.
Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia. (Nautical Ref. 797.1)
Compendium on cruising includes almost everything the sailor needs to know about design, construction, equipment and usage of yachts. Other subjects of interest include cruising life, ground tackle, self-steering, dinghies, on-deck comfort, electronics, plumbing, heating and much more.
PowerBoat Guide. (Ref. Desk 797.125)
Pictures, floor plans, prices, and reviews for over 1,600 current and out-of-production models measuring from 25 feet to 92 feet.
Circulating books (can be checked out)
The following is a selective list in the circulating collection:
ARTS & CRAFTS
Dorling Kindersley. The Visual Dictionary of Ships and Sailing. (Nautical 623.82)
Hanna, Jay S. The Shipcarver's Handbook: How to Design Marine Carvings. (Nautical 736.4)
Hansen, Hans. Art and the Seafarer…Arts and Crafts of Sailors and Shipwrights. (Nautical 623.81)Hubbard, Don. Ships-in-Bottles: A Step-by-Step Guide. (Nautical 745.5928)
Johnson, Martin. Martin Johnson's Amazing Maritime Models. (Nautical 623.8201)
Leek, Michael. The Art of Nautical Illustration: A Visual Tribute to Marine Illustrators. (Nautical 704.9437)
Peabody Museum. More Marine Paintings and Drawings of the Peabody Museum. (Nautical 708.144)
Roth, Milton. Ship Modeling from Stem to Stern. (Nautical 623.8201)
Stobart, John. The Rediscovery of America's Maritime Heritage. (Nautical Ref. 759.2)
Wolf, Rachel. Painting Ships, Shores, and the Sea. (Nautical 758.2)
BOAT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Aiken, Zora. Good Boatkeeping. (Nautical 623.8223)
Anderson, Jim. Runabout Renovation:..Fiberglass Speedboat. (Nautical 623.8231)
Brotherton, Miner K. The 12-volt Bible For Boats. (Nautical 623.8503)
Butler, Paul. Fine Boat Finishes for Wood and Fiberglass Boats. (Nautical 623.8223)
Calder, Nigel. Refrigeration for Pleasureboats. (Nautical 623.8535)
Casey, Don. Sailboat Electrics Simplified. (Nautical 623.852)
Casey, Don. Sailboat Refinishing. (Nautical 623.8223)
Graffley, Joel. Something Borrowed: 101 Useful Tips for Every Sailor. (Nautical 623.8223)
Grant, Jim. Complete Canvasworker's Guide. (Nautical 623.862)
Jeffrey, Kevin. Boatowner's Energy Planner. (Nautical 623.8503)
Kroenke, David. Know Your Boat: The Guide to Everything that Makes Your Boat Work. (Nautical 623.82)
Streiffert, Bo. Modern Boat Maintenance. (Nautical 623.8223)
Thiel, Richard. Keep Your Outboard Motor Running. (Nautical 623.872)
Trefethen, Jim. Wooden Boat Renovation. (Nautical 623.8207)
BOATS & BOATING
Chapelle, Howard Irving. Boatbuilding: A Complete Handbook Of Wooden Boat Construction. (Nautical 623.82)
Editors of Practical Sailor. Practical Boat Buying. (Nautical 623.82)
Fletcher, Sue. A Boater's Guide to VHF and GMDSS. (Nautical 623.8932)
Gardner, John. The Dory Book. (Nautical 623.8202)
Grayson, Stan. The Dinghy Book. (Nautical 623.8202)
Harrison, David. Hearst Marine Books Sea Kayaking Basics. (Nautical 796.122)
Harvey, Derek. Multihulls for Cruising and Racing. (Nautical 623.822)
Kuhne, Cecil. Inflatable Kayaking. (Nautical 797.122)
Mate, Ferenc. From A Bare Hull: How To Build A Sailboat. (Nautical 623.822)
Moloney, Ebert. The Boater's Handbook: The Essential Look-it-up Book. (Nautical 623.88)
Nicolson, Ian. Surveying Small Craft. (Nautical 623.82)
Phipps, Brian. The Catamaran Book. (Nautical 797.14)
Rounds, Jon. Basic Canoeing: All The Skills You Need To Get Started. (Nautical 797.122)
Seybold, David. Boats: An Anthology. (Nautical 810.8)
Slim, Ray. The Canoe Handbook. (Nautical 797.122)
Snaith, Skip. Canoes and Kayaks for the Backyard Builder. (Nautical 623.829)
Sorenson, Eric W. Sorenson's Guide To Powerboats. (Nautical 623.823)
CRUISING
Benford Design Group. Cruising Designs: A Catalog of Plans. (Nautical 623.8223)
Casey, Don. Sensible Cruising: the Thoreau Approach. (Nautical 797.124)
Cornell, Gwenda. Cruising with Children. (Nautical 797.124)
Cornell, Jimmy. World Cruising Routes. (Nautical 797.124)
Driscoll, Pippa. Children Afloat . (Nautical 797.124)
Fagan, Brian M. Cruising Guide: San Francisco to Ensenada, Mexico. (Nautical 917.949)
Howard, Jim. Handbook of Offshore Cruising. (Nautical 797.124)
Jessie, Diana. Cruising Woman's Advisor: How to Prepare for the Voyaging Life. (Nautical 797.12)
Kettlewell, John. The Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook, Norfolk to Miami. (Nautical 623.8922)
Munns, Harry. Cruising Fundamentals. (Nautical 623.88)
HISTORICAL
Braynard, Frank. Fifty Famous Liners, 3 volumes. (Nautical 387.2432)
Brown, Giles. Ships that Sail No More. (Nautical 387.5)
Cairis, Nicholas. Passenger Liners of the World since 1893. (Nautical 387.243)
Delgado, James. To California by Sea: A Maritime History of the California Gold Rush. (Nautical 387.0974)
Dorling Kindersley. The Visual Dictionary of Ships and Sailing. (Nautical 623.82)
Falconer, John. Sail & Steam: A Century of Maritime Enterprise, 1840-1935. (Nautical 387.2)
Jessop, Violet. Titanic Survivor. (Nautical 363.123)
Macaulay, David. Ship. (Nautical 387.21)
MacGregor, David. Merchant Sailing Ships, 1775-1875, 3 volumes. (Nautical 387.224)
Marshall, Michael. Ocean Traders: From the Portuguese Discoveries to the Present Day. (Nautical 387.509)
Whipple, A.B.C. Tall Ships and Great Captains. (Nautical 387.2)
IN THE GALLEY
Adare, Sierra. Backcountry Cooking: Feasts for Hikers, Hoofers and Floaters. (641.578)
Betterley, Joan. Good Food Afloat. (Nautical 641.5753)
Janericco, Terence. The Gourmet Galley. (Nautical 641.5753)
Pastorius, Kay. Cruising Cuisine. (Nautical 641.5753)
Payne, John. The Great Cruising Cookbook. (Nautical 641.5753)
Vail, Linda. Dining on Deck. (Nautical 641.5755)
MISCELLANEA
Hoehling, A.A. Ships that Changed History. (Nautical 387.5)
Hope, Ronald. The Harrap Book of Sea Verse. (Nautical 821.008)
Jones, Tristan. Yarns: An Anthology. (Nautical 797.124)
Lord, Lindsay. Nautical Etiquette and Customs. (Nautical 623.8233)
Stadler, Michael. Psychology of Sailing: The Sea's Effects on Mind and Body. (Nautical 797.124)
Tierney, Tom. Nautical and Seashore Illustrations: Copyright-free Designs. (Nautical 760.044)
Warden, Herbert W. In Praise of Sailors: A Nautical Anthology of Art, Poetry and Prose. (Nautical 910.45)
NAVIGATION
Cornell, Jimmy. World Cruising Routes. (Nautical 797.124)
Gray, Leonard. 100 Problems in Celestial Navigation. (Nautical 623.89)
Henderson, Richard. Sailing at Night. (Nautical 797.124)
Hubbard, Richard. Boater's Bowditch: The Small-craft American Practical Navigator. (Nautical 623.89)
Paulk, Wm. Bruce. Basic and Intermediate Celestial Navigation. (Nautical 623.89)
Shufeldt, H.H. Piloting & Dead Reckoning. (Nautical 623.882)
Smith, Richard A. Farwell's Rules of the Nautical Road. (Nautical 623.8884)
Tillman, Dick. The Complete Book Of Laser Sailing. (Nautical 797.124)
Whitfield, Peter. The Charting of the Oceans: Ten Centuries of Maritime Maps. (Nautical 623.892)
SAILING
Benford Design Group. Cruising Designs: a Catalog of Plans… (Nautical 623.8223)Conner, Dennis. Learn to Sail. (Nautical 797.124)
Huck, Michael. Around the Buoys: a Manual of Sailboat Racing. (Nautical 797.14)
Isler, J.J. Sailing For Dummies.. (Nautical 797.124)
Jones, Thomas. Multihull Voyaging. (Nautical 796.124)
Leather, John. The Gaff Rig Handbook. (Nautical 623.862)
Phipps, Brian. Catamaran Book. (Nautical 797.14)
Robinson, Bill. The Sailing Mystique. (Nautical 797.124)
Royce, Patrick M. Royce's Sailing Illustrated. (Nautical 797.124)
Sleight, Steve. DK Complete Sailing Manual. (Nautical 797.124)
Textor, Ken. The New Book of Sail Trim. (Nautical 796.124)
WoodenBoat Publishers. Frame, Stem & Keel Repair. (Nautical 623.8223)
SEAMANSHIP
Coles, K. Adlard. Heavy Weather Sailing. (Nautical 623.88)
Cunliffe, Tom. Hand, Reef and Steer. (Nautical 797.124)
Getchell, David. Outboard Boater's Handbook. (Nautical 623.88)
Henderson, Richard. Sail & Power: The Official Textbook of the U.S. Naval Academy. (Nautical 623.88)
Henderson, Richard. Singlehanded sailing. (Nautical 797.124)
Hinz, Earl R. The Complete Book Of Anchoring And Mooring. (Nautical 623.88)
Knight, Austin. Knight's Modern Seamanship. (Nautical 623.88)
Myatt, John. Effective Skippering. (Nautical 797.124)
Rousmaniere, John. The Annapolis Book of Seamanship. (Nautical 623.88)
Smith, Robert A. Anchors: Selection and Use. (Nautical 623.862)
Toss, Brion. The Rigger's Apprentice. (Nautical 623.8882)
SHIPS
Ballard, Robert D. Lost Liners: from the Titanic to the Andrea Doria. (Nautical 910.4)
Gibbs, Jim. Pacific Square-riggers: Pictorial History of the Great Windships of Yesteryear. (Nautical 387.224)
McNairn, Jack. Ships of the Redwood Coast. (Nautical Ref. 623.8)
Maxtone-Graham, J. Crossing & Cruising: from the Golden era of Ocean Liners to Cruise Ships of Today. (Nautical 910.45)
Wilbur, C. Keith. Tall Ships of the World: an Illustrated Encyclopedia. (Nautical 387.22)
Woodman, Richard. The History of the Ship…Seafaring from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. (Nautical Ref. 387.209)SHIPWRECKS
Arias, Ron. Five Against the Sea. (Nautical 910.45)
Cahill, Richard. Disasters at Sea: Titanic to Exxon Valdez. (Nautical 910.45)
Callahan, Steven. Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea. (Nautical 910.091)
Carse, Robert. The Castaways; a Narrative History of Some Survivors. (Nautical 910.453)
Douglass, Darren. Guide to Shipwreck Diving. Southern California. (Nautical Ref. 917.949)
Farrington, Tony. Rescue in the Pacific: ...Survival in a Force 12 Storm. (Nautical 363.123)
Gibbs, Jim. Pacific Graveyard: a Narrative of Shipwrecks... (Nautical 910.9164)
Hoffer, William. Saved! The Story of the Andrea Doria. (Nautical 904.7)
Smith, Jedwin. Fatal Treasure: Greed And Death, Emeralds And Gold, And The Obsessive Sea. (Nautical 909.0963)
Wheeler, Eugene. Shipwrecks, Smugglers and Maritime Mysteries. (Nautical 979.491)
YACHTS & YACHTING
American Marine Publishers. McKnew & Parker's Buyer's Guide to Motor Yachts & Travelers. (Nautical 623.8231)
Bobrow, Jill. In the Spirit of Tradition: Old and New Classic Yachts. (Nautical 623.8223)
Collier, James. Yachting Signal Book. (Nautical 623.8561)
Graves, Garth. Yacht Craftsman's Handbook. (Nautical 623.8223)
Groene, Janet. Dressing Ship: How to Furnish, Refurbish, and Accessorize your Yacht. (Nautical 623.8223)
Huntington, Anna. Making Waves…the First Women's Team to Compete for the America's Cup. (Nautical 797.14)Larsson, Lars. Principles of Yacht Design. (Nautical 623.8223)
Myatt, John. Effective Skippering…Yacht Mastery. (Nautical 797.124)Simpson, Andrew. The Innovative Yacht: Ideas for Modern Cruising. (Nautical 623.8223)
Spurr, Daniel. Yacht Style: Design and Decor Ideas from the World's Finest Yachts. (Nautical 623.8223)
Periodicals
Boatbuilder: 2/88-
Journal of boat design and construction, published bimonthly; includes feature articles, study plans.
Boating: 1/75-
Repors on boat tests, new gear, electronics, and sport fishing for pleasure power boaters.
Boating Industry International: 7/88-
The management magazine for the pleasure boating industry, with an emphasis on business news of interest to consumers.
www.boating-industry.com/
Boating World: 9/91- (Previous titles: Small Boat Journal; Boating Journal)
Directed to active-lifestyle boaters in the up-to-30-foot powerboat market. Provides articles on all aspects of the industry for the novice as well as the experienced boater.
www.boatingworldonline.com/
Cruising World: 1/84-1/87; 7/88-
For those who enjoy cruising under sail. Includes descriptions of cruises and scenic destinations.
www.cruisingworld.com/
Motorboating: 1/41-
Sail and power craft information focusing on engines and accessories. Annual show issues January, September.
www.motorboating.com/
Multihulls: 1/91-
Features timely articles on buying, building, racing, cruising and safety of multihulls. Bi-monthly.
www.multihullsmag.com/
Powerboat: 1/95-
News and trends in performance boating. Includes test reports on boats, technical reports on marine products, hull construction and safety equipment.
www.powerboatmag.com/
Powerboat Reports: 1/91-
Monthly consumer reports offer product ratings on boating gear and equipment as well as book evaluations.
Practical Sailor: 7/88-
Consumer magazine that evaluates boats, gear and equipment. Bi-monthly except April, September and December, which are combined.
Sail: 2/71-
International in scope, this magazine is for sailors at various levels, cruisers and racers, from novices to experts, actively involved in developing sailing skills.
www.sailmag.com/
Sailing World: 8/86-7/92; 10/92- (Previous title: Yacht Racing & Cruising)
For the active sailor who races or cruises. Covers sailboat design, sailing technique and equipment, charter cruising, seamanship, racing events and news.
www.sailingworld.com/
Sea: 1/54- (Previous titles: Pacific Skipper, Sea and Pacific Skipper, Rudder, Sea and Pacific Motor Boat)
Best of boating in the west. Covers the 13 western United States; British Columbia, Canada; and west coast of Mexico. Profiles boating personalities, cruise destinations, analysis of environmental issues, technical information, seamanship, and news from western harbors.
www.goboatingamerica.com/sea_web/home.htm
Sea History: 1/90-
Features articles on maritime history, art, literature, adventure, lore and learning of the sea.
Sea Kayaker: 1/94-
Explores kayak touring on sea and lakes, safety techniques, health, destinations, and history.
www.seakayakermag.com/
Showboats International: 1/92; 7/94-
Bi-monthly, with exclusive coverage of the designers, builders, and owners of the world's most spectacular power yachts as well as the sleekest sailing vessels.
Trailer Boats: 12/90-7/91; 1/93-
Covers recreational boating topics, including boat and trailer tests, marine electronics, waterskiing, product evaluations, and boating destinations.
www.trailerboats.com/
Woodenboat: 2/81-
Covers the design, building, care, preservation, and use of wooden boats, including commercial and pleasure, old and new, sail and power.
www.woodenboat.com/
Yachting: 5/32-
Features articles on cruising, charter information, navigation rules, equipment reviews, construction, buying and selling of power or sail yachts.
www.yachtingnet.com/
Cessations or suspended periodicals:
Antique & Classic Boat: 12/85 - 6/87
Better Boat: 7/85 - 6/92
Boat Journal: 7/90 - 7/91
Boating Product News: 10/88 - 7/90
Brass Bell: Winter 92 - Fall 93
Classic Boating: 12/87 - 8/94
Maritime Quarterly International: 2/93 - 9/94
Messing About in Boats: 2/91 - 2/94
National Fisherman: 1/982 - 12/93
Nautical Quarterly: Spring 78 - Summer 90
Oceans: 1/69 - 4/89
Pacific Discovery: 8/66 - 12/91
Pacific Fisherman: 12/97 - 11/00
Pacific Skipper: 8/75 - 10/80
Rudder: 1/42 - 3/77 (incorporated by Sea in 1977)
Rusty Rudder: Spring 86 - Summer 94
Salt Water Sportsman: 1/83 - 1/87
Sea Frontiers: 5/61 - 1/96
Small Boat Journal: 7/84 - 3/90
Western Boatman: 8/88 - 2/90
Yacht: 8/88 - 2/90
Yacht Racing & Cruising: 12/79 - 10/80; 6/83 - 8/86 (Current title: Sailing World)
Video & Audio
Nautical Links
BoathouseTV with Newport's own Captain Mike Whitehead.
Newport Aquatic Center - Rowing, canoeing, and kayaking on Upper Newport Bay.
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - Tour the museum at 151 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach (949-673-7863) every day (except Mondays), from 10-5. Admission free. (Donations requested.)
Newport Ocean Sailing Association - Sponsors of the Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race.
Newport Sea Base - Boy Scouts of America's Sea Scouts have a Newport Beach bayfront location.
OCC Sailing Center - Orange Coast College maintains a base for its sailing crews and classes in Newport Harbor.
Ocean Navigator Online - Online resource for the offshore sailor.
Orange County Harbors, Beaches & Parks - The Sheriff's Dept. provides law enforcement, marine search and rescue services in Newport Harbor and other Orange County harbors.
Practical-Sailor - Rates and evaluates boats, gear, and equipment to take the guesswork out of boat and gear buying.
Sailing Online - magazine for sail aficionados.
Sailing Page - An excellent site for sailing resources: from tall ships to maritime museums, sailboat software to maritime archaeology.
Sailor's Choice - Check out the Newport Beach Harbor Events and Happenings.
Southern California Yachting Association - The parent organization for many local clubs.
Torresen Sailing Site - Sailing information from Lake Michigan and around the world.
UCI Sailing Association - Sailing activities at the University of California, Irvine.
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety - site includes safety tips for recreational boaters, state boating offices, publications.
Upper Newport Bay Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center - The County's premier nature preserve.
Women's Ocean Racing Sailing Association - Dedicated to encouraging the participation of women in the sport of sailing. Activities are centered around Newport Beach and Dana Point Harbor.
Newport Beach Yacht Clubs
American Legion Yacht Club
215 15th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-5070
www.al291.com/sites/yachtclub/index.php
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club
1601 Bayside Drive
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
949-644-9530
www.bcyc.org
Balboa Yacht Club
1801 Bayside Drive
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
949-673-3515
www.balboayachtclub.com
701 Via Lido Soud
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-673-5119
www.lidoisleyachtclub.org
Newport Beach Yacht Club
1099 Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92662
949-760-0221
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
720 W. Bay Avenue
Balboa, CA 92661
949-673-7730
http://nhyc.org/
South Shore Yacht Club
2527 W. Coast Hwy.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-646-3102
southshoreyc.org
Voyagers Yacht Club
P.O. Box 1117
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-644-4029
http://www.voyagersyachtclub.com/