Background
David Bell was born on August 8, 1949 in New York, United States, into the family of Shephard and Rhea Bell.
David Bell studied at San Francisco Art Institute, where he received Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1972, and then earned Master of Fine Arts in filmmaking in 1974.
(“This is a small pocket-sized wonder that is simply the b...)
“This is a small pocket-sized wonder that is simply the best book on docking a small to medium size boat I have seen in the last thirty years...a must for every boater.” - Boating on the Hudson Magazine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0870334255/?tag=2022091-20
1992
(“Awesome Chesapeake is a valuable reference that deserves...)
“Awesome Chesapeake is a valuable reference that deserves a prominent place on every bookshelf. A children’s book that kids will have a difficult time getting away from parents.” - Maryland Magazine
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0870336053/?tag=2022091-20
1994
("An excellent self-teaching manual, written by a master m...)
"An excellent self-teaching manual, written by a master mariner. This is the best celestial navigation book available, period." - Landfall Navigation
https://www.landfallnavigation.com/celestial-navigation-mystery-solved.html
(“The first and only navigation manual created especially ...)
“The first and only navigation manual created especially for maritime students. More than a textbook—Navigation for Mariners is a complete hands-on guide by an experienced mariner, teacher, and author.”
http://maritime-ed-resources.com/
("This is an excellent book for elementary and lower middl...)
"This is an excellent book for elementary and lower middle school teachers to use in their classrooms. There are fun facts that teachers can use, and the best parts are how this book simplifies scientific concepts in student friendly language. If you get a chance add this book to your wish list, you won’t be disappointed." - Virginia Assn. of Science Teachers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764361201/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
David Bell was born on August 8, 1949 in New York, United States, into the family of Shephard and Rhea Bell.
David Bell studied at San Francisco Art Institute, where he received Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1972, and then earned Master of Fine Arts in filmmaking in 1974.
In addition to serving as Master on sailing ships and tugboats, Capt. Bell has taught navigation, seamanship, sailing, and boating safety- including at a maritime charter school and at sea as a training officer for merchant marine academy cadets. The US Coast Guard includes his book "Dockmanship" in its reference library for deck officers.
In between Atlantic crossings under sail and steam, he has worked to conserve and protect the marine environment- as director of a conservation and education program, head of a statewide environmental coalition, environmental educator, advocate/fund raiser for environmental education and restoration projects, volunteer Streamkeeper, and Master Watershed Steward.
Bell's published books include: Dockmanship; The Celestial Navigation Mystery:Solved; Navigation for Mariners; Chesapeake Baywalk; Awesome Chesapeake; and If Dads Can Eat, Dads Can Cook. He also has written for these publications: Cruising World, The Mariner, Offshore, Oceans, Sailing, Maritime Professional, and WoodenBoat.
(“This is a small pocket-sized wonder that is simply the b...)
1992(“Awesome Chesapeake is a valuable reference that deserves...)
1994(“The first and only navigation manual created especially ...)
(“A delicately written and lavishly illustrated set of hab...)
1998("An excellent self-teaching manual, written by a master m...)
("This is an excellent book for elementary and lower middl...)
Quotations: “Do what you love to do and do it well."
Visiting schools to talk about books and ecology.
David Bell has one daughter.