Water sports and recreations Books

FISHERMAN'S KNOTS amp WRINKLES Comprising: KNOTS, SPLICES, ETC., AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. FLY DRESSING: A SIMPLE METHOD NET MAKING FOR AMATEURS MODELLING FISH IN PLASTER HINTS AND WRINKLES Knots are elusive but very important details of the sportsman's, and...

How do you end up adrift on the Pacific? And survive pirates? How do you accidentally cycle across a continent? Why didn't you listen to your mother when she taught you not to...

This book elucidates how sports science theories can be applied to Wing Chun Kung Fu and other combat sports in general.  It helps martial art practitioners to understand how their performance can be optimized if they are cognizant about the...

"Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage" is a 1905 guide to knot tying by Australian writer Paul Hasluck. Knots have been the subject of interest for their ancient origins, their common uses, and the area of mathematics known as knot theory...

This antiquarian volume contains an extensive handbook on all manner of rural sports, including shooting, hunting, coursing, fishing, hawking, racing, boating, and pedestrianism. It contains a wealth of timeless sporting knowledge that is sure to prove...

This vintage book is a complete guide to designing and making masts for a variety of merchant ships, including a ketch, a smack, a cutter, a schooner, and more. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, “A Treatise On...

The Sportsman's Gazetteer and General Guide, Volume 2, is a comprehensive guidebook written by Charles Hallock and published in 1879. This book is a valuable resource for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts, providing detailed information on the...

Navigating the water can be a daunting task, but C. S. Stanworth's Pilot Water Navigation provides a clear and concise introduction to the basics. This book is perfect for anyone interested in leisure sailing or boating, with tips and tricks for...

This souvenir book, published by the Atlantic Yacht Club, offers a glimpse into the world of yacht racing in the late 19th century. Featuring photographs and descriptions of the club's boats and events, as well as ads from local businesses, this volume...

Join yachting enthusiast Charles E. Robinson on an exhilarating 700-mile journey across the seas, from Swanage to Hamburg, on his trusty ten-ton yawl, the Widgeon. With vivid descriptions of the landscapes and seascapes he encounters, as well as the...

This technical manual provides instructions for the assembly and operation of a high-speed boat equipped with a twin-jet propulsion system and an aluminum hull. The book includes detailed diagrams and photographs, as well as information on maintenance...

Navigating the seas can be a challenging undertaking, and this book provides practical advice for sailors on everything from navigation to basic seamanship. With detailed illustrations and clear explanations, this book is an indispensable resource for...

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Chicago Yacht Club. It includes a wealth of information about the club's constitution, membership roll, fleet, yacht routine, signal code, and more.This work has been...

Le Yacht est une histoire complète de la navigation de plaisance, de ses origines modestes aux courses de voiliers de compétition modernes. Paschal Grousset est un expert dans le domaine, et ce livre est une lecture indispensable pour tous les passionnés...

Like the capsizing of a boat, On the Hard in Paradise plunges readers into the deep end of the Virgin Islands, answering the question, "What would it be like to leave it all behind to move to a tropical island?"In one hilarious chapter after another...

This book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail, power, or paddle), starting from the basics and ending with all that is needed to navigate...

PRINTED IN COLOUROn May 5th, 1994, at 9.30 am on a chilly, sunlit day, Linda Ford and Geoff Wright, left the safety of Lyttelton Harbour in New Zealand, to venture into the unknown, where nothing would be predictable. The voyage plan was to...

"Adventure is always within reach! Join one family as they explore their dreams of sailing. Once they begin their excursions, life shows it has more excitement in store for them than they planned for. Hard work and tropical weather lead to a romantic...

Looking for the perfect gift for that boating enthusiast in your life? Or that trivia buff who has everything? Well, you've found the answer in Name that Boat! .Or maybe you're the one who loves a challenge?Name that Boat! is the saltiest book ashore and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Explore the world of living aboard a boat written by the Cruising Schatzy Crew. This family of five, formerly rooted in the mountains, shares their transformative journey as they make their home on a motor yacht in sunny Florida. This comprehensive guide...

Ce livre est idéal pour tous les plongeurs qui s'épanouissent dans leur passion et qui aimeraient s'impliquer davantage dans leur sport. Il comprend les connaissances théoriques complètes nécessaires à la formation Advanced Open Water Diver et pour...

Mit dem Motorsegler Manuda in Kroatien, teilweise im Kriegsgebiet mit meinen Clubmitgliedern vom Segelclub-Ankh viele schöne Tage erlebt, leider getrübt durch viele Chartercrews und Möchtegern Kapitäne die einem das Leben schwer machen. Man wird im nun...

Ein recht junger Mann sitzt im gemütlichen Sessel des heimischen Wohnzimmers und denkt über die Anschaffung eines neuen Segelbootes nach. Vieles geht ihm dabei durch den Kopf:Wie soll er die Ehefrau von seinen Plänen überzeugen, wie groß soll es werden,...

Toutes ces questions et bien d'autres trouvent une réponse dans ce livre très complet, qui se termine par une comparaison de toutes les alternatives disponibles et une liste des fabricants de pratiquement tous les systèmes d'autoguidage fabriqués dans le...

So, a little about me. I have lived aboard a boat since I was born; my parents moved aboard when they married. I currently live aboard my 1937 Alden cutter Atea in Wickford, Rhode Island. I have spent my entire life learning and practicing the ways...

On the 19th September 2021, upon reaching Tower Bridge, Mark became the first person to row solo and unsupported from New York to London during what was the worst year of summer storms in the North Atlantic for 40 years.Whether fighting fires or staring...

This book describes a solo Arctic Canoe Expedition completed through Alaska's Brooks Range from June 30--August 19, 1985. It covered 650-miles and took 51 days. I traveled through extensive parts of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve and the...

"Always Another Horizon.is well written and a delightful way to spend a winter's evening or a rainy day."-Santana MagazineFull of rich detail and intriguing insight, Always Another Horizon: A Journey Around the World tells the story of one couple's...

In boat-racing terminology, a rooster tail is the spray of water following a speeding boat that is produced by its propeller. In this writing, Rooster Tales is what the name impliesa compilation of short boat-racing tales or stories, as remembered by a...

“Divers and Diving” is a vintage book on diving, looking in detail at its history and developments in equipment, technique, and purpose. With detailed descriptions of every aspect of diving as well as interesting accounts of notable historical dives and...

“How to Make Knots, Bends, and Splices” is an easy-to-follow, illustrated guide to tying a variety of knots that are commonly used at sea. With step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume will have you tying knots like a proficient sailor...

One of the world's most experienced sea adventurers, the veteran of countless ocean voyages, including yacht deliveries on nearly every ocean, single-handed passages, and offshore cruises, has set down the wonderful collection of tricks, lore, shortcuts,...

This vintage book is a detailed treatise on the history and development of wooden ships from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the fascinating...

Paperback edition. Over the course of two years, author James Rosemond, with the aid of a newfound dive buddy named Scotty, explores Carteret County, the bottom of the ocean, and himself.This book is a humorous recounting of their misadventures above and...

This book is a must read for all East Coast surfers who may have felt at sometime that they should apologize for where they are from. The stories and pictures in this book are sure to make the East Coast surfer proud, while sharing a universal story line...

This comprehensive guide to sail-making provides detailed instructions for constructing jibs for vessels of all sizes and types. Author W. Cuthbert Dyce draws on his extensive experience in the field to provide practical advice and useful tips for both...

This German language handbook is an essential resource for sailors. It covers all aspects of navigation, including charts, compasses, and sextants. It also includes information on ship maintenance and emergency procedures. Whether you are a seasoned...