Boat Handling Navigation and Seamanship
The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessible and effectively than has ever been done before.
It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about:
- Boat Handling Under Power
- Sail Trim and Rig Tuning
- Using Nautical Charts
- Using GPS
- Using VHF and SSB Radios
- Rules of the Road and Running Light Patterns
- Knots, Splices, and Line Handling
- Anchoring
- Onboard Weather Sailing
- Diesel Engine Care and Repair
- Emergency On Board
- Emergency First Aid On Board
SHIPPING
All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!
Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:
| State | Shipping Days |
| ACT | 2 - 5 business days |
| NSW | 2 - 5 business days |
| NT | 7 - 11 business days |
| QLD | 3 - 5 business days |
| SA | 5 - 6 business days |
| TAS | 5 - 7 business days |
| VIC | 4 - 6 business days |
| WA | 6 - 9 business days |
* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.
Shipping rates are automatically calculated based on live quotes supplied by our shipping partners. The quote takes into consideration, the bulk of your cart, where you want it delivered and if you want express or standard shipping.
Get a shipping rate estimate by adding items to your online cart. Go to the cart by clicking on the shopping cart icon located at the top right of the page. Then enter your shipping destination information into the "Estimate Shipping and Tax" section of the shopping cart summary.
International Shipping
We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.
If you are located outside of Australia and wish to place an order offline. Please contact our Special Orders Delivery department or send us an enquiry via the orange help bubble located at the bottom right of this page.
RETURNS
Online purchases can be returned/exchanged within 30 days. Some exclusions do apply.
Visit our Returns Policy page for details on how you can return an item.