Water sports and recreations Books

The Art of Swimming in the Eton Style is a comprehensive guide to swimming written by John Leahy in 1875. The book focuses on the Eton style of swimming, which is a technique that emphasizes grace and efficiency in the water. The author provides detailed...

Riding And Driving is a comprehensive guide to equestrianism, written by the renowned British author and sportsman Stonehenge in 1863. The book is divided into two parts, the first focusing on riding and the second on driving. In the riding section,...

""Knapsack-Manual For Sportsmen On The Field"" is a book written by Edwin Ward and published in 1872. The book is a comprehensive guide for sportsmen who enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping in the great outdoors. It provides practical advice on how to...

""A New Illustrated Edition of J.S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses"" is a book written by John Solomon Rarey and originally published in 1859. This edition is a new, updated version of the original text, featuring illustrations to help readers better...

Highland Sport is a book written by Augustus Grimble in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various sports and activities that can be enjoyed in the Scottish Highlands. It covers a wide range of topics, including fishing, hunting, shooting,...

Le Tireur Infaillible Guide Du Sportsman est un livre �����crit par Marksman en 1861. Ce livre est un guide complet pour les amateurs de sports de tir. Il contient des conseils sur la s�����lection de la bonne arme ������ feu, l'entretien de l'arme...

""The North Country Angler, Or The Art Of Angling: As Practiced In The Northern Counties Of England"" is a book that was published in 1817 by Longman And Hurst. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of angling, as practiced in the northern counties of...

Sporting Notions Of Present Days And Past is a book written by Martin Cobbett in 1908. The book is a collection of essays and articles on various sports, including cricket, football, boxing, and horse racing. The author shares his personal experiences...

""Sport In The Alps: In The Past And Present"" is a book written by William Adolph Baillie-Grohman and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the various sports and pastimes that have been enjoyed in the Alpine region throughout...

In this firsthand account of life aboard the ships of the Great Lakes, Mark Thompson weaves together the threads of a story that relives a centuries-old tradition. Thompson began his logbook after he reported for duty aboard the Calcite II at Fraser...

You cannot help but be enchanted by The Sea Lions of Los Islotes. They emanate finesse and charm without a hint of illusion or wizardry. There is no incantation or voodoo, just an abounding sense of play that inspires every visitor.When it comes to wild...

This magazine is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of yachting, including sailing techniques, boat maintenance, racing, navigation, and safety. It features articles by leading experts in the field and beautiful photographs of yachts and sailing scenes...

In Four Months in a Sneak-Box, Nathaniel Bishop recounts his incredible journey down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in a small boat that measures only six feet long and two feet wide. Over the course of his four-month voyage, Bishop braves treacherous...

This book is a guide to rowing and sculling, written by an experienced oarsman. It covers a wide range of topics, including steering, feathering, coaching, and sliding seats. This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in rowing, from beginners to...

Un manuel complet pour les matelots de tous niveaux. Dubreuil offre des instructions détaillées sur les nœuds, le gréement, la voile, la navigation et plus encore. Un livre indispensable pour tous ceux qui cherchent à perfectionner leurs compétences en...

Looking for some simple tools to help teach backstroke swimming stroke? Aimed at new, up-and-coming swimming teachers, this book takes the hard work out of thinking about what to include in your lessons. Each lesson plan contains a carefully selected...

Thrown into freezing Southern Ocean waters on a stormy, moonless night as a boy Chas from Tas survived and was fated to live a life of adventure as a renegade at sea.Swearing never to take an ordinary job, it’s a promise he has kept, voyaging more...

"Aquatic Ballet: The Artistry of Dolphin Acrobatics" invites readers to plunge into the enchanting world of the ocean's most captivating performers-the dolphins. This mesmerizing exploration unveils the extraordinary artistry behind their acrobatic...

D Day - June 6 1944Roy Clark in command of tank landing craft, LCT 770, landed on the beach at Arromanches-les-Bains to discharge tanks and troops; he noticed in the dunes a yellow flower growing and said to himself “these grow in my native Norfolk...

The Ultimate Diver's Log Book (Mini) contains boxes for all the essential details a sport diver might like to record in a clean simple layout. Each dive gets a two-page spread to record all the dive site information. There is an area to log kit...

Weather-resistant hardcover diving log book to record dives and related scuba information. Capacity for 70 dives - two pages per dive. Part of our range of diving log books which make logging dives a breeze. All the elements you need to record are there,...

The Boat Crew Seamanship Manual presents the approved methods and procedures for the conduct of Coast Guard boat operations. The Coast Guard Auxiliary, for the conduct of vessel facility operations, also uses this Manual. Fully illustrated throughout.

From the North Shore to the South Shore and out to the East End, Long Island is home to a nationally recognized and historic boat building industry. The Steiger Craft boats of Bellport are a local household name, trusted for their ability to navigate the...

This book's for YOU--if you own a boat and are looking for enjoyable on-board eating that's not just another typical hamburger or hot dog, and is still quick and easy to prepare. The authors provide invaluable tips for truly great menu alternatives,...

This guide is published by the European Inland Waterways Section of the Cruising Association (CA). The River Moselle, which runs for 394kms from Neuves-Maison in France through Luxembourg and Germany (where it is known as the Mosel) to finally join the...

This book is a biography of Edward Hanlan and Edward A. Trickett, two of the greatest oarsmen of the 19th century. It covers their careers and achievements, including their legendary 1880 race on the Thames. A must-read for sports enthusiasts and lovers...

Ballad of Calypso is a true story told in a fanciful fashion, employing a 445-quatrain ballad derived directly from Calypso's logbook. The prose, cartoon illustrations and photos which are woven into the ballad places the reader at the helm of a 26'...

In the sphere of contemporary health and wellness, there oncewas a time when dietary supplements emerged as a scienti.c andnutritional miracleT 'hey are called as suchT 'hese carefully producedproducts were made with the intention of enhancing onebs diet...

I 2020 etablerede en lille gruppe kvinder og mænd et bådelaug med en vision om at skabe et sejlerfællesskab omkring nogle små gamle sejlbåde fra 1960'erne og 70'erne. Fællesskabet er for alle kvinder og mænd over 13 med interesse for naturoplevelser til...

Este libro es ideal para cualquiera que quiera iniciarse en el buceo. Cubre todos los conocimientos teóricos necesarios para la formación y también muestra algunos ejemplos prácticos en video a los que podrás acceder escaneado un código QR. El contenido...

In diesem Buch schildert der Autor den ständigen Umbau eines Sportbootes mit immer wieder Fahrerlebnissen. Außerdem wird noch der Bau eines etwas größeren Sportbootes geschildert.

Cayman Islands-based underwater photographer Fin Fleming allows a film company to use RIO's perfect facility as the setting for a big budget movie in exchange for hefty fees. Along with the movie, RIO is hosting an exhibition of real-life sea relics and...

When cancer takes her husband of twenty-one years, the author feels a loss of direction until she opens her eyes to new possibilities.Leaving her job and taking her recently widowed mother for a long getaway to Zihuantanejo on the Pacific coast of Mexico...

What distinguishes this book from other acid reflux cookbooks:Making a low-acid kitchenUse your pantry as your own pharmacy by substituting problem products with natural solutions.Discover a 30-day plan with shopping lists, preparation instructions, and...

Lake Merritt, located in the heart of Oakland, California, is the pride of the city. An estuary connected to San Francisco Bay, mixing sea and fresh waters, the lake formed about 4,000 years ago when the sea level rose to fill the mouths of two streams...

This vintage book is a complete guide to sea navigation, with information on tides, using the stars, using a sextant, working out longitude and latitude, reading charts, and much more. Although navigation techniques have developed in modern times, it is...

Frank Forester's Field Sports V2: Of The United States And British Provinces Of North America is a book written by Henry William Herbert, under the pseudonym Frank Forester. The book was first published in the year 1864. It is a comprehensive guide to...

""Four Short Chapters On Horses, Hunting And The Turf"" is a book written by John Baillie Rose and first published in 1855. The book is divided into four chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of horse racing and hunting. The first...

""Fishing With The Fly: Sketches By Lovers Of The Art, With Illustrations Of Standard Flies"" is a book written by Charles F. Orvis and published in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide to fly fishing, featuring sketches and illustrations of various...

Fishing Tackle is a comprehensive guide to the equipment and techniques used in fishing, written by Perry D. Frazer and originally published in 1914. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of fishing tackle, the different types of...

Flies And Fly Fishing For White And Brown Trout, Grayling And Coarse Fish is a book written by Harris St. John Dick in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to fly fishing, covering a wide range of topics related to the sport. It includes information...

""Fishing In Wales: A Guide To The Angler"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Walter Matthew Gallichan in 1903. This book is specifically designed for anglers who are interested in exploring the fishing opportunities in Wales. The book provides...

Falconry in the Valley of the Indus is a book written by Richard F. Burton and first published in 1852. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences with falconry in the Indus Valley, which is located in modern-day Pakistan. Burton's...

The incredible true story of two brothers on an unprecedented fifteen hundred mile, unescorted voyage across the treacherous North Atlantic Ocean.in a single engine twenty foot flats boat. My brother Ralph invited me ...

As a young English teacher fresh out of college, Richard Williams is struggling in his chosen profession. Seeking adventure and escape he heads for the Caribbean as a leader on a teen sailing program. Set amongst the vivid landscape of the Virgin...

This book is a complete and accessible handbook of dinghy maintenance, with information on surveying, checking and maintaining rope, preventing damage, repairing, varnishing, and all other related aspects. Although old, the information in this book is...