Boating: Sport and leisure Books

Mark Batmale is a lifelong adventurer with a sense of humor and a gentle spirit. In his true stories he introduces a host of memorable characters, ranging from the genteel to the hardcore. Batmale masterfully weaves tales of excitement, wonder, humor,...

Would you sail the vast Pacific in a three-masted ship built in North Vancouver? This is the true story of Canada's forgotten Lady of the Sea, the Monte Cristo. Young sailors who jumped at the chance in 1970 to sail to Tahiti met Marlon Brando and...

Dieses Buch richtet sich an alle, die sich mit der Anschaffung eines eigenen Segelbootes beschäftigen. Es soll die Entscheidung dadurch erleichtern, dass durch eine Fülle von Erfahrungen, auch Fehlern, im Verlauf von 12 Jahren als Bootseigner die Pros...

The Fifinella Log tells my true story of sailing around the world in a thirty-foot boat for four-and-a-half years. It describes terrible storms and three hurricanes encountered during the voyage, one of which in the Bay of Plenty off the north coast of...

This Guide Book contains much information, from where and how to install outboard Jet motors, engineering design details of tunnels, boat bottom designs, detail explanations as to how jet pumps work, to answering common operational and performance...

A 100 mile canoe trip on the Missouri River through the Missouri Breaks from Virgelle to Kipps Recreation Area in Montana.

Henry and Parker canoe the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River in the Gates of the Arctic National Park above the Arctic Circle in Alaska.

Hier nun Band II des zweibändigen Kompendiums zum Selbstbauen von (Eskimo-) Faltkajaks. Aufbauend auf dem Manuskript (Band I) enthält der hier vorliegende Praxisband detaillierte Selbstbauanleitungen zu verschiedenen Grundsatzthemen zum Gerüstbau und zum...

Adventure sports changed his life. The Race to the Midnight Sun nearly ended it.Upside Down in the Yukon River is an inspiring true story of an ordinary guy from Iowa who attempts the world’s longest kayak race, and ends up fighting for his very...

For years, Bryan and Bethany Lee dreamed of traveling by sailboat in the Pacific Ocean. They spent a decade preparing along with their two young children, and finally, when their kids were in middle school, they crossed the Columbia River Bar and headed...

As the dominant venture capitalist of Silicon Valley, Tom Perkins had seemingly done it all--from amassing a billion-dollar fortune to getting himself convicted of manslaughter in France. But his ultimate dream was to create the biggest, fastest,...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor...

Hunting And Fishing Along The Northwestern Line is a book written by William Bruce Leffingwell and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to hunting and fishing in the northwestern United States, covering the states of Minnesota, North...

Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania Book 1 is a number #1 best selling title with over 6000 books sold Australia wide. Offered now for the first time to international audiences, this joyful collection of tall tales and stunning black and white portrait and seascape...

Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania Book 2 is a wonderful all new collection of tall tales and striking portrait and seascape photographs from deep in the southern ocean, where the Roaring Forties batter Australia's smallest state - Tasmania. Inside you...

Jackie ran away to the other side of the world cradling a heart-wrenching bereavement.Facing a new culture, new husband, and no friends, she began living life as a cruiser with zero knowledge of boats.Crashing within the first twenty-four hours, Jackie...

Sail away on the voyage of a lifetime with the help of this practical & informative guide.Pacific Crossing Notes covers everything from preparation, weather, and safety to detailed information on the island groups of the Coconut Milk Run: the...

There are two types of electronic charts: raster navigational charts (RNC) and electronic navigational charts (ENC). RNC are exact copies of paper charts and their use underway comes naturally to navigators accustomed to paper charts. All traditional...

A collection of inspirational and practical stories from women on the water.Gasp, cry and laugh out loud as forty-six women from around the globe reveal their deepest fears and coping strategies while voyaging on (and in) the world's waterways...

The Experienced Angler is a classic book on the art of fishing, written by Robert Venables in 1827. This book is a comprehensive guide for anglers of all levels, covering topics such as the different types of fish, their habitats, and the best techniques...

The Angler's Complete Guide to the Rivers and Lakes of England is a comprehensive guidebook written by Robert Blakey in 1853. The book is a detailed and informative guide for anglers who wish to explore and fish in the rivers and lakes of England. It...

Rough Shooting is a book written by Thomas Edward Kebbel and published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive guide to the sport of shooting, specifically focusing on rough shooting, which involves hunting game birds in their natural habitat rather than on...

""Hints and Points for Sportsmen"" is a guidebook written by Seneca in 1889. This book is a comprehensive guide for sportsmen who are interested in hunting, fishing, and shooting. It contains tips and tricks that will help them improve their skills and...

This book is a partial autobiography focusing on the author's time spent living on a boat, initially for four years in the late 1970’s in Marina-del Rey, California and, now, for the last two years, in Ventura Harbor, California.Inspired by the...

Weather - we can't avoid it.Good or bad it's always with us but with study and observation we can better prepare and, at times, choose the conditions we'd like to tackle. It can be a complex subject, so we have provided the basic study of weather from...

Written in an engaging, conversational style, Rivers Revealed combines the author's lifelong love of America's waterways with practical and historic information gathered from his three decades as a professional riverlorian for the Delta Queen Steamboat...

The book titled ""Constitution And Bylaws Of The Corinthian Yacht Club: With The Sailing Regulations, Etc., 1889 (1886)"" is a comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations governing the Corinthian Yacht Club. The club was established in 1886 and this...

An Angler's Rambles is a book written by Edward Jesse and originally published in 1836. The book is a collection of essays and anecdotes about the author's experiences as an angler in various locations throughout England. The book begins with an...

Most navigators have heard of Viking sunstones, but few realize they are more than legend. Leif Karlsen has brought them to life. He shows us how they work—now, and a thousand years ago—and what it was that led the Viking navigators to...

Casting Tackle and Methods is a book written by Onnie Warren Smith in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide on the different types of casting tackle and methods used in fishing. It covers various topics such as the different types of rods, reels,...

"Navigation puzzles, controversies, historical problems, and other ponderables demystified by an expert navigator and writer. Joe Portney is a US Naval Academy graduate and Air Force navigator who has participated in three historic flights over the North...

Covert-Side Sketches is a book written by J. Nevill Fitt in 1879 that explores the author's thoughts on hunting after spending many days in many different countries with fox, deer, and hare. The book is a collection of sketches and reflections that...

If your life unravelled would you sink or swim?Jono Dunnett hit rock bottom. Then he launched into stormy waters to follow his dream - by his own estimation a foolish ambition – to windsurf round Britain.This powerful account charts the highs and...

In Hear the Ocean Sing, the final volume of Jan Mitchell’s cruising memoirs, she takes the reader to sea with her and husband Ian. Despite experiencing a dismasting, they also wonder at the beauties of the ocean, its creatures and the pristine...

Blue Water Warriors tells the story of the early Sydney to Hobart yacht races. Drawing on log books and memories of the navigator on a legendary competing yacht, a living part of Australia’s maritime history. The Mistral II’s crew...

Wild Sports in Ireland is a book written by John Bickerdyke in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences while hunting and fishing in Ireland. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of...

""Sea And Coast Fishing: With Special Reference To Calm Water Fishing In Inlets And Estuaries"" is a book written by Frederick George Aflalo in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to fishing in the sea and along the coast, with a particular focus on...

The Secrets of Angling is a classic book on the art of fishing, written by John Dennys in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to angling, covering everything from the different types of fish and their habits, to the best methods for catching them...

No power, and batteries used up? This book and an inexpensive Mark 3 sextant lets you carry on. Alternatively, if you want to learn a basic celestial navigation position fix for any reason with minimum investment, this book shows how to do that...

This book provides over 500 exercises with answers covering all aspects of small-craft navigation. These are practical problems that all navigators should know how to solve. Topics include: Piloting , Chart reading and plotting , Voyage planning, Dead...

In her mid 30s and trying to make sense of her floundering relationship, Regina is restless. Throwing caution into the wind, she books herself a one-way ticket to the Caribbean and joins the crew of a small, vintage racing yacht to satisfy her...

"An extraordinary story of bravery and insanity on the high seas. . . . One of the most gripping sea stories I have ever read." -- Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect StormIn the tradition of Into Thin Air and The Perfect Storm, comes a breathtaking...

Mit einer rund 12 Meter langen Segelyacht von Kroatien nach Griechenland zu segeln ist sicher keine Heldentat. Sollte auch keine werden. Ich wollte, gemeinsam mit Gerhard, einfach völlig entspannt die Schönheiten von Teilen Italiens Küste und...

“Stand-Up Paddleboarding 2.0” has every term, trick, and tip you’ll ever hear about the sport of SUP. As one of the fastest growing outdoor activities for beginners, stand-up paddleboarding is a great way to lose weight, enjoy nature,...