An Old Salt's Practical Guide to Boating    by Donald Brands
Price: $3.99 USD. 44640 words. Published on October 26, 2011. .
A basic boating guide, told in a salty tale format. Emphasis is on the practical and not on calculations and theory that the average boater doesn't need. The author has over 40 years of experience on the water as a pleasure boater, Coast Guardsman and commercial tug captain. This is an easy reading and entertaining way to become a proficient boater.

Living On A Narrowboat: The REAL Cost Of A Life Afloat    by Paul Smith
Price: $7.95 USD. 11240 words. Published on September 26, 2012. .
If you have ever considered living on a narrowboat full time, this guide is for you. You'll discover ALL the costs involved when you buy and then live on a boat.

Beginner’s Guide to Boating: A How to Guide    by David Tuffley
Price: $2.99 USD. 31150 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on February 14, 2013. .
Everything an absolute beginner needs to get out there on the water and start enjoying life far from the madding crowd, out where it is just you and the sea and sky. If you're planning on buying a boat or already have one that's not being used, it's time to learn how to use it. You can start this great learning journey by reading Beginner's Guide to Boating (includes Glossary of Nautical terms).

From Family to Crew    by James Ellingford
Price: $39.95 USD. 56960 words. Published on May 7, 2013. .
From Family to Crew is the true account of Dr. James Ellingford and his family as they embark on a remarkable journey with Pendana, a beautiful vessel designed for open-ocean cruising that is docked in beautiful Bobbin Head, Broken Bay, approximately twenty nautical miles north of Sydney, Australia.