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AUSTRALIAN POWERBOAT writes……….

The Australian Boating Manual is a ‘must read’ not only for those going for a boat licence, but as a refresher for ‘boaties’ who have held their brief for many years. 

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TRAILERBOAT FISHERMAN writes……….

The book is recommended by no lesser organisations as Yachting Australia, Boating Industry Association, Coast Guard and Coastal Patrol. 

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PROFESSIONAL FISHERMAN writes………

This excellent publication is solid stuff. Anyone studying for any kind of marine certificate, whether for recreational or commercial purposes, will undoubtedly find it to be exceptionally useful general reference. Brilliant value. 

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN writes……….

Years of instruction at TAFE colleges is evident in Dick Gandy’s latest edition of the Australian Boating Manual. If you need to know anything nautical you are likely to find the answer in it. 

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THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD writes……….

If you are banging your head against the boom wondering what to buy fellow boaties this Christmas, consider the brilliant new Australian Boating Manual.

 

AUSTRALIAN YACHTING writes……….

For those of us who know everything about boats and boating, and for those who reckon there still might be a thing or two to learn, here is a new book to challenge us all. 

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THE AFLOAT MAGAZINE writes……….

A commendable aspect of the book would have to be the comprehension tests at the end of each chapter. Many times people read something and soon forget. The tests ensure that what you have just read is learnt and memorised.

 

CLUB MARINE writes……….

The comprehensive manual was first published in 1996 and has since been updated to cover numerous changes in Australian boating. The book represents excellent value, especially for people wishing to increase their boating knowledge. 

CRUISING HELMSMAN writes……….

The Australian Boating Manual is Captain Gandy’s outstanding treatise on boating in Australia. 

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SHIPS & PORTS writes……….

This massive tome is almost all-encompassing. 

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MARINE INDUSTRY NEWS writes……….

The Australian Boating Manual will serve the interests of local recreational boaters, Yachtmaster Certificate students and Coxswains or those seeking a commercial certificate of competency. â€‹

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CRUISING SAILOR writes……….

Rarely do you happen upon a volume of such magnitude as the Australian Boating Manual. 

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THE COURIER MAIL writes……….

The Australian Boating Manual covers the lot. 

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THE HERALD SUN writes……….

When the Australian peak bodies of both boating and yachting agree on the excellence of a book, it demands a close look. And, when the view is backed up by two leading safety organisations, it clearly has something special going for it. 

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BOATING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION writes……….

With the publication of the Australian Boating Manual, the Australian boating knowledge has come of age. 

Highly Recommended By

Australian Sailing
Boating Industry Association
Marine Rescue New South Wales
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association
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