Boating: Sport and leisure Books

""Lion Hunting And Sporting Life Algeria"" is a book written by Jules Girardin and published in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the author's hunting experiences in Algeria, where he pursued the elusive and dangerous lion. Girardin describes the...

Bowlker's Art of Angling is a comprehensive guide for fishing enthusiasts, written by Richard Bowlker and originally published in 1854. The book covers a wide range of topics related to angling, including fly fishing, trolling, and making artificial...

Straight-forward advice on offshore and ocean cruising under sail, based on fifty years and over 50,000 miles of experience.Sail This Way is as much about the ethos of ocean sailing as the technicalities. The book gets straight to the point and explores...

This vintage book is an illustrated manual for motor boat, launch and yacht owners; operators of marine gasoline engines, and amateur boat-builders. It is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, installation and operation of maritime motors,...

This vintage book is a complete guide to the boats and ships of the nineteenth century, with information on vessels of every rig and size to be found in waters the world over. With a wealth of interesting historical information as well as complete...

This vintage book is authentic tales of nineteenth-century seafaring adventures and experiences. These exciting stories will appeal to those with an interest in maritime history and would prove invaluable for research purposes. Contents include: "Allen,...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to historical fishing boats from around the world. With details on all everything from equipment and construction methods to fishing techniques and economics, this volume constitutes a veritable encyclopaedia of...

Lancashire Legends: Traditions, Pageants, Sports, Etc. is a book written by John Harland and published in 1873. The book is a collection of stories, legends, and customs that were prevalent in Lancashire, a county in the north-west of England, during the...

""Reminiscences Of Twenty-Five Years Yachting In Australia"" is a book written by William Henry Bundey, which was originally published in 1888. The book is a memoir of Bundey's experiences as a yachtsman in Australia, spanning a period of 25 years. It is...

Northwest waters off Oregon and Washington pose unique dangers to boaters.All of the navigable bars that a boater must cross to reach the ocean, such asthe Tillamook Bay Bar, the Columbia River and Depoe Bay are hazardous. When aboat is in danger or...

Rapids and Still Water is a book written by Rutgers Remsen Coles and was first published in 1919. It is a collection of stories that revolve around the theme of adventure and exploration in the great outdoors. The book is divided into two parts, with the...

This book contains a complete copy of the Inland and International Navigation Rules as presented by the United States Coast Guard.

This is my story of our maiden voyage sailing the Draft Horse, a 25' sailboat from St. Paul Minnesota to the Bahamas, with my husband, Larry, and our 15 year old daughter, Janel.  Many times I saw and felt God's presence and hand of protection on us...

This vintage book is a collection of historical sailing stories and anecdotes, with details of excursions from American ports to a variety of far-off locations. These fascinating and authentic stories will appeal to anyone with an interest in historical...

This vintage book is a collection of humorous sailing poems, anecdotes, and extracts, illustrated with delightful drawings and interspersed with handy tips and useful information. Both entertaining and informative, "MR Punch Afloat - The Humours of...

Memoirs of Jack Olson, former Captain of the Tampa Fire Department, tells of his adventures sailing in the Virgin Islands.

Practical Hints On Angling In Rivers, Lakes, And Sea (1904) is a comprehensive guidebook for anglers written by Walter M. Gallichan. The book offers practical advice and tips on fishing in different types of water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and the...

Yachting Under Statute: The Principal Provisions Of The Maritime Law Applicable To Pleasure Yachts is a book written by R. A. B. Preston in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the maritime laws that apply to pleasure yachts. It covers a...

The Sportsman's Vocal Cabinet is a book written by Charles Armiger and published in 1830. This book is a collection of songs and poems related to hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities that were popular during the 19th century. The book is...

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...

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.

""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...

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...

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...

<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...