Water sports and recreations Books

The Five Knots is a novel written by Fred Merrick White and first published in 1907. The book tells the story of a group of friends who embark on a sailing holiday in the English Channel. The group consists of five men, each with their own unique...

Skating: Figure-Skating (1892) by John Moyer Heathcote is a comprehensive guide to the sport of figure-skating. The book covers everything from the history of skating to the technical aspects of the sport, including the various jumps, spins, and footwork...

""Sea Fishing"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of fishing in the ocean, written by John Bickerdyke and originally published in 1895. The book covers a wide range of topics related to sea fishing, including the different types of fish that can be...

Roll of a Tennis Ball, Through the Moral World: In a Series of Contemplations Religious, Historical, and Sentimental (1812) is a book written by A Solitary Traveler. The book is a collection of contemplations that explore various aspects of human life...

""Letters to Young Shooters, Second Series: On the Production, Preservation, and Killing of Game"" is a book written by Ralph Payne-Gallwey and originally published in 1892. The book is a guide for young hunters, providing advice on how to properly...

Horse Racing In England: A Synoptical Review (1893) is a comprehensive book written by Robert Black that provides a detailed overview of the history and development of horse racing in England. The book covers various aspects of the sport, including the...

""Fishing Incidents and Adventures"" is a book written by Malcolm Ferguson and published in 1893. The book is a collection of stories and experiences from the author's fishing trips in Scotland, particularly in the lochs of Perthshire. The book provides...

""Fishing In Derbyshire And Around"" is a book written by Walter Matthew Gallichan and first published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to fishing in the Derbyshire region of England and its surrounding areas. It covers a range of topics...

""Fishing and Hunting on Russian Waters"" is a book written by Oskar Andreevich Grimm in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to fishing and hunting in Russia, covering various aspects of the activities such as equipment, techniques, and locations...

""Fishing and Hunting"" is a book written by Sarah Minnie Mott and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to fishing and hunting, covering everything from equipment and techniques to the best locations for different types of fish and game...

This is the book about the biggest sailing experiences in the smallest sailing craft. With their shallow draft and easy handling, the smallest "pocket cruisers" give access to coastal experiences inaccessible for bigger sailboats.It has never been easier...

Ein muß für alle die wissen wollen was es heißt ein Boot jedes Jahr für die Saison und für den Clubbetrieb her zu richten.Für diejenigen, die vor haben einmal das Fahrtensegeln anzustreben, oder auch nur ein Boot zu kaufen. Es zeigt die ungeschminkte...

Dieser Ratgeber behandelt in 138 Themenblöcken auf 196 Seiten alles, was mit Segeltörns auf Charteryachten von Bedeutung ist. Hierbei werden finanzielle, administrative und versicherungstechnische Aspekte ebenso ausführlich behandelt wie die...

Swimhiking in Britain and Europe describes routes from Scotland to Cyprus. The introduction explains how a swimhike combines swimming and hiking in one continuous journey, and gives instructions on how to make your own swimsac.  Once equipped,...

Trésors EnglotisLe Bianca C de Grenade, le Roraima de Martinique, le Rhone des îles Vierges britanniques, le LST-467 des îles Vierges américaines, l'Antilla d'Aruba, le Windjammer de Bonaire... ce sont quelques-unes des épaves historiques les plus...

Do you long for adventure?Do you wish you could travel?Do you have big dreams?I applied rugged passion and dedication to complete a five-year journey in which I became the first woman to dive all 50 states. An American Immersion relives my...

For those that know, it is indeed an honour to play the great game of water polo, but even greater glory lies in becoming champions against some of the very best clubs in the sport. This history is dedicated to the perseverence and commitment of members...

The biography of Göran Andersson, from Marstrand Sweden, OK Dinghy World Champion, Olympian in the Finn class, and business entrepreneur, creating the famous company Marinex. The book was first published in Swedish in 2019 by Marstrands Hembygdsförening...

Dave and Colette Murray were newcomers to sailing and boating when they bought their first boat in 1986 and began sailing on Lake Windermere. They were absolute novices and had never been in a boat. After a few years, Dave wanted to put his newly learned...

The Misadventures of a Cross-America Kayaker is the story of an old man on what would probably be his final adventure. Over a span of seven years, Hank Landau paddled and portaged over 4,700 miles on nineteen waterways and rivers, six of them going...

"Knott Book" 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 in no time at all, and it...

Experts agree that if you set a goal and track your progress, you'll succeed where others fail. Regular, moderate exercise is generally recognized as the closest thing to a fountain of youth, and A Row a Day for a Year, by author D.P. Ordway, supports...

Cold Oceans recounts Jon Turk's expeditions to some of the most inhospitable regions on earth. Even after being shipwrecked off Cape Horn, stopped by ice in the Northwest Passage, and beaten back by Arctic blizzards, Turk has followed an irresistible...

A Fisherman's Summer in Canada is a travelogue written by Frederick George Aflalo, first published in 1911. The book chronicles the author's experiences during a summer spent fishing in Canada. Aflalo provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of...

This story tells of an unforgettable trip that has taught me so much, even all this time later in my life. My hope is that this story will give birth to your story. May your story be as victorious as mine and be passed on for generation to come.

 The author's  fascinating adventures in the early 50's portray an adventurous lifestyle that most of us dream about, but would be impossible today. Born in Colombo  (Sri Lanka) in 1931. He spent his early childhood in England and...

""A Mixed Bag: A Medley Of Angling Stories And Sketches"" is a book written by William Senior and originally published in 1895. The book comprises a collection of stories and sketches that revolve around the theme of angling, or fishing. The stories in...

Gerne raten Ärzte ihren Patienten „schwimmen zu gehen". Sicherlich gut gemeint, aber für sich alleine gestellt nicht konkret genug. Hier setzt Karlheinz Lauber mit seinem Buch an. Er empfiehlt und erklärt Schwimm-Bewegungs-Übungen. Diese haben nicht nur...

Fremde Länder, idyllische Ankerbuchten, rauschende Segelfahrten, Freiheit und ganz viel Genuss - davon träumen Corina und Michael, als sie 2013 mit ihren fünf Kindern zwischen zwei und neun Jahren auf eine alte Stahlyacht nach Portugal ziehen...

Canoeing from the source of the Missouri River high in the mountains of the Continental Divide down the rapids and over the dams of the upper Missouri to its confluence with the Mississippi and on down its broad waters to New Orleans, 3,800 miles, two...

The Ketogenic Diet is one of the most effective approaches to get a better-looking, healthier physique. And with good cause. It has been related to weight reduction, reducing triglycerides, and stabilizing and controlling blood sugar. Thousands of people...

Join six adventurers as they plan, practice and canoe and sail through a chain of large lakes and Hayes River rapids in northern Manitoba, Canada. The expedition passes through unique sights, a Cree village and terminates at historical York Factory, a...

The Ocean - Our Most Unexplored Frontier!Just as in outer space, there is a whole environment, or ecosystem, under the waters that cover 75% of our planet, with 70% of our planet being ocean waters. Beneath those waters there really is an entirely new...

<p>A true story about living the dream, seizing the day, and pioneering a path into new horizons. Later in life, John and Lyza fall in love with a classic ketch, establish a charter business on the mystic BC coast, and sail out of their...

Practical Fly-Fishing is a comprehensive guide to the art of fly-fishing, written by Arundo in 1849. The book is based on the author's extensive experience of almost forty years of fishing in various parts of the United Kingdom. The book covers a wide...

""Rules For The Decision Of Courses"" is a book written by Thomas Thacker in 1843. This book is a revised and expanded version of Thacker's earlier work, ""Thacker's Rules."" The book focuses on the principles of coursing and the laws of the field,...

A MUST-READ,LOADED RESOURCE GUIDEMore Than Swim Lessons is true to its name. This is a comprehensive guidefor swimmers, parents, and coaches, designed to help explain what works andwhy in the sport of competitive swimming. It contains the nuts and bolts...

Arthur Graham Howard, M.D.The Odyssey of Sunraker

""Staghunting With The Devon And Somerset, 1887-1901: An Account Of The Chase Of The Wild Red Deer On Exmoor (1902)"" is a book written by Philip Evered. The book provides a detailed account of the staghunting activities of the Devon and Somerset...

Rifles and Ammunition: And Rifle Shooting is a comprehensive guide to the art of rifle shooting, written by Harcourt Ommundsen and originally published in 1915. The book covers a wide range of topics related to rifles and ammunition, including the...

Hitting Vs. Missing: With The Shotgun (1898) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Stephen Tillinghast Hammond that provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to become proficient with a shotgun. The book covers a wide range of topics...

These twenty-five stories in Mike Yurk's "Fair Skies And Tight Lines" takes you into the world of fishing as well as adventures, both on and off the water. From memories of an outdoor catalog to the joys of using vintage fishing gear to stories of boats...

Ein muß für alle die wissen wollen was es heißt ein Boot auf einer Werft in Malta für den Clubbetrieb her zu richten.Für diejenigen, die vor haben einmal das Fahrtensegeln anzustreben, oder auch nur ein Boot zu kaufen. Es zeigt die ungeschminkte Wahrheit...