For sailors, powerboaters, and water enthusiasts across the southern Pacific, Australia and New Zealand Complete Book of Boating stands as the definitive reference for navigating the region's vast and varied waterways. Edited by Bob Ross with New Zealand consultant editor John Mallitte, this comprehensive volume chronicles everything from seamanship fundamentals and vessel maintenance to navigation techniques and regional coastal guides tailored specifically to Australian and New Zealand conditions. The work's enduring authority lies in its dual-nation scope, presenting a uniquely localised perspective rarely found in international boating manuals of its era. Published by Paul Hamlyn — a house renowned for producing high-quality illustrated reference works — it combines technical instruction with practical wisdom drawn from the region's most experienced mariners. Whether you are a weekend sailor on Sydney Harbour or a seasoned skipper charting the Marlborough Sounds, this volume poses a question every boater must eventually answer: how well do you truly know the waters beneath your hull? Publisher: Mural Books Year: 1987 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 070181361X Condition: Good Description: Heavy; Large. Cover faded, yellowed and scuffed. Crease on spine. Gift insciption on first page, dated 1987. Pages in great shape. This image is of the actual book.
