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Chapman Piloting & Seamanship, 64th EditionChapman Piloting & Seamanship, 64th Edition by Elbert S. Maloney
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Great reference!
The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of SailingThe Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing by David Seidman
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Covers the basics well.
Sailing The BaySailing The Bay by Kimball Livingston
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Great info on San Francisco sailing.
Basic Cruising (Certification Series)Basic Cruising (Certification Series) by Us Sailing Association
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Very useful and direct.
Captain Jack's Basic NavigationCaptain Jack's Basic Navigation by Jack Davis
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Down to earth course on DR.
Getting Started in Sailboat RacingGetting Started in Sailboat Racing by Adam Cort
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Excellent primer on racing!
How to Avoid Huge Ships: Or I Never Met a Ship I LikedHow to Avoid Huge Ships: Or I Never Met a Ship I Liked by John W. Trimmer
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Read this and you really know why and how to stay out of their way.
Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay - 2nd EditionCruising Guide to San Francisco Bay - 2nd Edition by Carolyn Mehaffy
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Describes where to go and what to see when sailing the San Francisco bay.
Sailboat Chartering: The Complete Guide and International DirectorySailboat Chartering: The Complete Guide and International Directory by Melvin H. Ross
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Good general info on bareboating. Cover many regions.
The Healthy Cruiser's HandbookThe Healthy Cruiser's Handbook by Janette Loomis
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Excellent reference!
Two Years Before the Mast (Signet Classics)Two Years Before the Mast (Signet Classics) by Richard Henry Dana Jr.
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An entertaining historical account of Dana's experience saiing the California coast during the early 1800's. An excellent read.
The Cruise of the SnarkThe Cruise of the Snark by Jack London
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Jack London's true account of his voyage to the South Seas. Hilarious at times. highly recommended.