Uncle Bob's Attic

Our Sailing Catalog:

For a long time - maybe two years - we didn't see Uncle Bob at all. If Mom or Dad knew where he was, they weren't talking. Then, one late-August morning, he appeared as if he'd never been away and told me to pack a bag - we were heading out to sea.

After getting the approval of one parent - I wasn't going to push my luck and try for two - we headed for the coast, top down, doing 85 all the way. At the marina, I stepped aboard, stowed my bag and attached a lifeline. Uncle Bob literally showed me the ropes and off we sailed. Early that evening we anchored off the coast of some small island and settled in for a hearty beef-stew-from-a-can dinner. It was the best meal I'd ever had.

I've been sailing ever since and I think these items are well-worth having out on the water.

Marine binoculars with compass - they float! These are excellent on the water because they're water proof, they won't fog up and don't have to worry if they fall overboard becasue they float. And best of all - thye have a compass built in!	Great life vest with lots of pockets Large arm holes, reflective tape, bright orange, at a great price. One of the best life vests we've encountered in this price range.	Weems and Plath Navigation Set The basics tools of coastal navigation for centuries and essential still.
Compass Chart Weight Beautiful, functional device to keep your charts on the table.	Thermometer Chart Weight Another great chart weight from Weems and Plath.	Ships Log Every ship - large and small - needs a log. This one is made to look good and work well.
Weems and Plath Barometer/Inclinometer A must if you are out on the water for any length of time.	Leather Log Cover This goes beyond functional - it's just really nice!	Navagation Tools More than the basics - everything but the chart.
W&P Fine Ship's Barometer 75 year anniversary model. Carries limited lifetime warranty.	Color, hand-held GPS The color is great on the water - you can tell what color the on-screen buoys are.	Great Book for the Beginning Sailor Everything the new sailor needs to know to get underway. From rigging to anchoring. Great explanations and illustrations.