Water sports and recreations Books

This antiquarian book contains an account of a 2000 mile canoe journey in the artic prairies - in search of Caribou. An interesting and authentic chronicle of an adventurous arctic excursion, "The Arctic Prairies - A Canoe Journey" constitutes a...

Naviguez en toute sécurité le long des côtes ouest-africaines avec les Instructions nautiques d'Alexandre Le Gras et Charles Philippe de Kerhallet. Ces guides exhaustifs détaillent les particularités géographiques, climatiques et maritimes de chaque...

This delightful little volume offers readers a firsthand account of the 1893 international yacht races, which pitted some of the world's most skilled sailors against one another in a series of thrilling competitions. The book is filled with vivid...

This book presents a historical account of the sport of rowing during the mid-19th century, including detailed records of significant races, and observations on the sport itself. It offers valuable insights into the development of rowing as a competitive...

Psychological preparation is now recognised as being of key importance in improving sports performance. This book describes performance profiling methods used by coaches and psychologists and exercises and assessments are presented in an accessiblestyle...

This is the journey that saw Kate and Hugh step outside their comfort zone in every respect. Ditching jobs, saying goodbye to family in Sydney, and reducing their belongings to what fit on a 13m sailing boat. It was a huge leap of faith for a new couple...

"In this book on the spectacular races at the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Bill Stowe writes with the same deadly accuracy and drive that he showed as the stroke of that crew. He writes not as his own remembrances would be so long after the fact, but rather...

"It's Now or Never." Goodbye Comfortable Life, Hello Adventure.A Lifelong Dream Comes TrueLarry had dreamed of sailing around the world ever since he first stepped foot into a sailboat at the age of 13. He held onto that dream for 30 years until one day...

An autobiographical story of one man's adventures on water, including the Founding of the Venturers Norfolk Broads sail-training cruise: Sailing with the STA: Sailing in the Caribbean and serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. The influence of the author...

Coastal Navigation Exercises is based on the notes and exercises prepared for students during some 15 years of teaching marine navigation to sailors and professional mariners. The data tables needed to do the exercises are given in the Appendix of this...

Originally published in 1894, this book is a classic guide to yacht sailing for beginners. Thomas Fleming Day, a famous American yachtsman and writer, covers topics such as sail handling, yacht equipment, racing tactics, and navigation. Whether you are a...

Todd and Sheryl Sullivan writing as Tssully share their adventures while fishing in the Huron - Erie corridor of the Great Lakes. Novice and experienced fishermen alike will both enjoy their successes and failures and the learning experience that comes...

A true life story about two ordinary guys who embarked on an adventure of a lifetime that challenged their strength & endurance, as they paddled across America in canoes. Two and a half years & 8,000 miles later, they finished the epic journey gaunt,...

Embark on a transformative odyssey with "The Art of Well-being: A Journey to Healthful Living," a guide that transcends the conventional boundaries of health and wellness. This book is not merely a collection of advice; it is a masterpiece that paints a...

Ein muß für alle die wissen wollen was es heißt ein Boot auf einer Werft jedes Jahr 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...

Bericht über eine Atlantiküberquerung im Segelboot 1991 von Poerto Mogan, Gran Canaria nach Martinique in der Karibik in 18 Tagen und 7 Std.Auch wenn sich die technischen Möglichkeiten in 30 Jahren erheblich verbessert haben - der Anspruch an...

Mit meiner zu dieser Zeit Verlobten Gabriele, haben wir die erste Key of life in Jugoslawien für den Segelclub-Ankh geführt und 350 Clubmitglieder die Gelegenheit gegeben, einmal auch mit ihrer Frau und Familie in das Leben auf einem Segelboot, rein zu...

Unser erstes eigenes Boot war eine H-Jolle, mit der wir ab 1976 viele Fahrten auf der Elbe und einige Male auch Urlaub auf der Ostsee machten.Mit den Kindern wuchsen auch unsere Boote, unser nächstes war ein 16ner Jollenkreuzer, ein schönes Schiff, mit...

Das Jaegers.Net Diver's Log - Taucher Logbuch dient der Erfassung, der Dokumentation und dem Nachweis von bis zu 130 Sporttauchgängen in einem einzigen Exemplar. Durch die parallele Verwendung der englisch­en und deutschen Sprache ist auch eine...

Tropical waters turn tumultuous in this travel memoir, as a free-spirited woman jumps headfirst into a sailing adventure with a new man and his two dogs.Join Liesbet as she faces a decision that sends her into a whirlwind of love, loss, and living in the...

Did you ever dream about setting sail on your own yacht and exploring the most beautiful spots on our blue planet? If you are toying with the idea of taking a temporary break from the daily grind or planning to sail away to paradise forever, this...

Boat racing is fun, and here's a guide that describes ways to improve the driver's safety and increase the enjoyment. Aimed primarily at the novice driver, it may also be considered a refresher for the more experienced driver. A legacy of numerous...

This Compendium has been prepared for use in Navigation study at the Officer Candidate School, the various Naval ROTC Units, and within the fleet. The material presented is intended to provide the essentials to the practice of navigation, accordingly,...

Navigation is essentially an applied science and touches many other fields, borrowing copiously from their terminology. If terms relating primarily to such branches of science as astronomy, cartography, electronics, mathematics, meteorology,...

Das Buch ""Der Deutschen Reiterei Gewidmet Von Einem Deutschen Reiteroffizier"" wurde 1882 von Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz verfasst und ist der deutschen Reiterei gewidmet. Der Autor, ein deutscher Reiteroffizier, beschreibt in diesem Werk die...

Conseils Aux Chasseurs Sur Le Tir (1860) est un livre �����crit par H. Robinson qui donne des conseils aux chasseurs sur la mani�����re de tirer correctement. Le livre couvre diff�����rents sujets tels que la position de tir, la vis�����e, la distance de...

Reach's Official American League Baseball Guide For 1905 Part 1 is a historical book written by Francis C. Richter. The book was published in the year 1905 and is a comprehensive guide to the American League Baseball for the same year. The book contains...

What does someone do after putting their whole life up for sale on eBay, then travelling the world for two years with a list of 100 lifetime goals and a challenging timeframe of 100 weeks, and finally selling the rights for the whole amazing story to...

A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe...

During the winter of 1913 and the spring of 1914 the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox took a trip around the world. Organized by crusty John McGraw of the Giants and the White Sox's Charles Comiskey, it was a trip of epic proportions-a tour to...

The historic true story of the attempt to establish democracy in Costa Rica by members of the CIA.

LA VERDADERA HISTORIA DE UN VIAJE INFERNAL A MÉXICO En el verano de 1978, Paul Wilson, de veintiún años, aprovecha la oportunidad de unirse a dos iconos locales en un viaje de surf de ensueño a México continental, sin saber que su destino final se...

A Cruising Guide to Puerto Rico, 3rd Ed including the Spanish Virgin Islands and the north coast ports of the Dominican Republic: is the most comprehensive guide ever written for Puerto Rico. Its 53 detailed, full-color charts contain extremely accurate...

Cruising Guide to The Northwest Caribbean, 2nd ed details the waters of the Northern Coast of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Honduras and the Bay islands, and Guatemala including the Río Dulce. With full-color aerial harbor photos and 73 full-color sketch...

The Captain's Guide to Hurricane Holes is a navigational aid designed for yacht and boat captains transiting the waters of The Bahamas and Caribbean.  If you are so unfortunate as to find your yacht or boat in the path of an oncoming hurricane,...

GET ONBOARD AND GET INSPIRED!Unafraid to 'rock the boat,' this sailor-turned-author drops her truth bombs-like an anchor. Here's your chance to live vicariously through one woman's journey of finding her voice, taking control of her health, and...

The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Etiquette is filled with humorous to hilarious stories illustrating the need for "rules" of etiquette for scuba divers, above and below the water. The tips for divers are spot on, the stories entertaining, and the...

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, dealing with storms, winds, and how to handle them. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of life boats, providing information on their history, development, notable historical rescue mission, and much more. Timeless and informative, these articles will appeal to those with an...

This book is a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, dealing with subjects including signalling, lights, right of way, and many other aspects of sailing. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of...

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, dealing with subjects such as boat design, the America's Cup, the historical development of yacht racing, and much more. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless...

This book is a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, dealing with subjects including boat design, equipment, repairs, sailing yachts, and much more. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable...