A real-life story about the rescue of stranded whalers. "The greatest Arctic rescue story in history." Paperback.

An easy-to-use guide for giving emergency first aid. Has concise descriptions of medical conditions. Well-illustrated and uses simple language.

The true story of the greatest Coast Guard rescue. Paperback.

"In a great green room, tucked away in bed..." The children's classic bed time book. 30 pages.

"The Path Between the Seas". David McCullough's in-depth history of the Panama Canal. Fascinating material about the construction of the canal. 669 pages.

The authoritative guide to the rock that we all must eat.
"The history of the world is written in salt."
By Mark Kurlansky.
Paperback.

A history of the Atlantic fishing industry.
Focuses on Gloucester, a traditional fishing town on the East Coast.
By Mark Kurlansky.
184 pages.

A comprehensive guide on how to maximize the use of marine radar systems for collision avoidance and navigation. With practical examples extensively illustrated with screen captures, new-comers and experienced mariners will learn how to tune a radar system, interpret the display under real-life conditions, and take advantage of all the built-in features and functions to use radar effectively as a real-time navigation tool. This guide is a necessity for all mariners utilizing radar and navigation systems aboard their vessels. Now includes 32-page addendum that describes the advantages and disadvantages of modern integration and navigation systems. 2nd Edition.

By Kevin Monahan.

Ernest Hemingway was a prolific fisherman. This collection of stories shows his passion for the water. Paperback.

"A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World." The history of cod fishing. A wonderful tale of how one fish impacted our planet.

Inspired, time-tested, mouth-watering recipes from the legendary Colophon Cafe in Bellingham, WA. Simple enough for any galley and loaded with fresh, sometimes surprising, ingredients. Also includes intimate stories of fishing and cooking. 

By Ray Dunn.

A history of the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of the Pacific, the oldest known fishing union representing crewman in the United States. This limited edition pressing covers 100 plus years of previously unrecorded fishing history. 100% made in the USA. 
 
By Jeff Kahrs. Additional material provided by Barry Provose of Documentary Media. Research conducted by Thomas Samuelsen

Not just a celestial navigation textbook. An essential guide to sextant use. Well-illustrated paperback.

It's beach time for a playful pony!
A lighthearted celebration of friendship.
32 pages.
By Alison Lester.

Instructions for decorative ropework.
More than 30 core projects.
Paperback.

The Splicing Handbook, third edition. By Barbara Merry and John Darwin. Provides step-by-step illustrations for rope splicing. Covers twisted and braided rope projects. A must for any sailor. 256 pages, paperback.

Recipes, tall tales, drinking songs, and history.

"The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm" postcards. 45 snippy postcards in a book. By James Napoli, of the "National Sarcasm Society".

A guidebook to waterways, islands and shores. Focused on Washington, British Columbia and SE Alaska. Twenty chapters.

A pointed overview of methods for gluing, filleting, glassing, and coating. It includes tips for fill coating, gloss coating, glassing edges and corners, using peel ply, surface preparation, tools, safety, and troubleshooting. Large color photos accompany the test. Russell Brown brings his decades of experience and precision to this wonderful guide. 

By Russell J. Brown.

Learn all about boats and their machinery. By Charlie Wing.

A clear, easy-to-read introduction to electrical systems. Updated for modern equipment, materials, and practices. Paperback.

Dockmanship, according to the author, is "the art, skill, and practice of safely berthing and unberthing a vessel". Anyone who has ever spent time observing the action at a marina or boat ramp will concede that the docking practiced by many recreational boaters today can hardly be considered an "art". Here is a book that provides the information to turn any skipper--even a novice--into a master of docking. Captains who feel they already perform well behind the helm will enjoy reviewing the standard and advanced techniques contained in this easily understood manual. The basics of rudders, propellers, lines, and fenders used on small to medium-sized boats are completely explored. For each type of propulsion (inboard, outboard, single-screw, double-screw, and sail), techniques are described for maneuvering port side to, starboard side to, stern in, and bow in, and for getting away and handling the boat in close quarters. The author also clarifies the effects of wind and current. 

By David Owen Bell.

A guide to the foundation of a marine electrical system. Learn about batteries and the systems that charge them. Topics include types, selection, safety, installation, maintenance, charging, alternators, regulators and more.

From LaDonna Gundersen, author of "Salmon, Dessert and Frien 243 pages.

An adorable finger puppet story for kids. 12 pages.

A field guide to the sea stars of the Pacific Northwest. Sea stars are among the most common and conspicuous invertebrates thriving within the rich intertidal waters of Northern California to Southeast Alaska. With over 2,000 species worldwide, no other temperate region has a greater variety and abundance of these colorful echinoderms. This guide contains remarkable images and original field observations provided by a journalist/naturalist with over 40 years of diving experience. For anyone hoping to get a closer look at these incredible creatures or those with a curiosity for echinoderms, this field guide is a must-have!

By Neil McDaniel.

The beachcomber's guide to the northwest coast. A rich guidebook to glass balls and other treasures. Includes photos, charts, illustrations, and more. Paperback.

Contains 400 reusable stickers. Ocean scenes for kids to play with. 16 pages.

Printed tide predictions emulating the format and content of the official NOAA tide table books as closely as possible. In 2021, NOAA canceled their printing publications of these editions. Paradise Cay Publications has prepared this edition as a replacement for those who prefer the physical format. 

Some significant exceptions are indicated in the introduction to the book. This edition does NOT fulfill carriage requirements. It does, however, contain the official tidal data from the NOAA sites as of the time of printing. 

Table 2 is a table included in these publications which give tide and tidal current estimates for areas in addition to the areas for which specific data is offered in these guides. Recently, NOAA has begun to offer more accurate and specific data for many of these areas on their website tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov. Therefore, some data on the website may not be the same as the tables offered within the printed books. 


Please read the notice below. 

 
"The data contained in Table 2 of these books represents the data offered in the last official NOAA offering of this publication, issues in 2020. While the data in the conversion tables do not change from year to year, and these tables have been used for years, there may be more accurate information available as some stations have been discontinued and some station values have been updated. For latest values refer to tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov."

Any future use of the information from these pages must be taken "at your own risk".

West coast of North & South America Published annually by NOAA

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are the best of friends and swim up, down, around, and through their ocean home. Crabby is their neighbor and not their best friend. But when Crabby gets in trouble, will Peanut Butter and Jellyfish come to the rescue? You bet they will! 
 
A funny yet touching story of friendships old and new, and about being brave enough to apologize. 

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

A handbook describing hundreds of ties and bends used to connect line to the many types of hooks, leaders, lures, nets, traps, and seines. Text and illustrations are amply detailed so that all guesswork is eliminated. The making and repairing of nets is thoroughly covered, as well as the making and repairing of seines and traps. Whether a novice or a veteran, this book is an indispensable reference tool that is a valuable addition to any tackle box. 

By Raoul Graumont and Elmer Wenstrom.

2014 Light List: Volume 6. Covers all the Coast Guard navigation aids on the West Coast From the Mexican-California border to the Bering Strait. Includes: lights, sound signals, buoys, beacons, and more. Updated by the US Coast Guard.