HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN THE 2005 EDITON: INTRODUCTION BY AUTHOR AND CIRCUMNAVIGATOR, REESE PALLEY 3 NEW CURRENT STATIONS FROM NOAA: Philadelphia, Reedy Point, Brandywine Shoal REVISED CURRENT INFO FOR C&D Canal HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST LONG RANGE CRUISE TIPS FOR BOATING AT NIGHT SPECIAL CITY CRUISES: Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston TOTALLY REVISED AND UPDATED FACILITY GUIDES FOR ALL GEOGRAPHIC AREAS PET-FRIENDLY MARINAS, MARINAS WITH SWIMMING POOLS COMPLETE ALPHABETICAL CRUISING GUIDE INDEX IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK IMPORTANT WAYPOINTS FOR ALL GEOGRAPHIC AREAS and LOTS MORE PHOTOS! Reference sections contain tide and current tables and astronomical data for the calendar year. Over 220 detailed harbor charts locate more than 2, OOO boating facilities. Waterways, harbors, marinas, resorts & services are fully covered. The nautical Yellow Page section lists attractions as well as boat facilites. A handy coastal compendium in one volume.

The Atlantic Boating Almanac consists of five regional volumes, the Pacific Boating Almanac consists of three volumes, and there is one volume that covers the Gulf of Mexico (there are seven in all in the annual series). The seven regions are: Maine to Cape Cod (Vol. 1), Cape Cod to Sandy Hook, N.J. (Vol. 2), N.C. & S.C., GA, & Bermuda (Vol. 3), Florida and The Bahamas (Vol. 4), The Gulf of Mexico, Southern California & Mexico, Northern California & the Delta, and The Pacific Northwest (Vol. 1). The Almanacs contain various data which the recreational boater is required to keep on board their vessel at all times. This information includes the latest Coast Pilot, Tide & Current Tables, First Aid, Electronics, Navigation and Safety, Weather, and Yacht Club Burgees. These editions are updated and published annually.

From basic history and residential requirements to obscure facts, this book is a complete compendium of Florida facts. The almanac works as a combination atlas, directory, tourist guide, reference manual, and history book all in one. The West Orange Times calls it the best handbook and reference for history, tourism and even if your planning on moving to Florida. The book contains road maps of each county and charts of rivers and waterways. For those who are visiting the state, there are sections on major attractions, state parks, lodging, art museums, and major festivals, as well as regulations for boating, fishing, and hunting. For people considering moving to Florida, there is school information and descriptions of each county, as well as information on taxes, utilities, and the government. Anyone interested in the history and settlement of the state will find the state constitution, as well as facts ranging from Native American cultures to the government in 1875. There are also listings of national memorials, monuments, and landmarks. This new and improved edition contains everything found in the past annuals, plus updated information and a new hurricane survival guide. Facts

A market research guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary. It includes over 350 one page profiles of sports industry firms, companies and organizations.

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