Boating: Sport and leisure Books

<p>For more than 40 years, author Richard Fleming has sailed, rowed, and kayaked along the Maine Coast. As a professional sea kayaking guide, he has shared his vast knowledge of some of the most beautiful parts of the Maine coastline...

Get ready to Row. Rowing is the new spinning. While rowing machines are soaring in popularity, nothing beats exercise on a beautiful body of water. Those who love to be outside and on the water will fall in love with this full-body workout. Pick up the...

Two outstanding sailing adventures in one special editionThe author of this book, Keble Chatterton was a well known and prolific writer on the history of the age of sail. He was of course an experienced seaman, but this book concerns his person...

""Old Flies In New Dresses: How To Dress Dry Flies With The Wings In The Natural Position And Some New Wet Flies"" is a book written by Charles Edward Walker and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to dress dry flies with...

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...

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...

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...

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 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'...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with chapters on cooking and housekeeping at sea. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers wishing to learn how to sail, and...

This vintage book is a complete guide to dinghy sailing, designed to teach the beginner everything from basic handling to dinghy racing. With information on topics ranging from buying a boat to managing weight distribution, this volume constitutes a...

Although there exists a range of books on the topic of sailing, not many are devoted chiefly to sailing dinghies, and fewer still that are designed for the novice. With step-by-step instructions and simple diagrams, this volume is highly recommended for...

A fascinating collection of articles by various authors, first published in 1886. Contains detailed, illustrated chapters on making and sailing a variety of boats. Contents include: Small Boats: How to Rig and Sail Them - How to Make a Boat - How to...

This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with chapters on cooking and housekeeping at sea. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers wishing to learn how to sail, and...

Le livre ""Trait����� concis et pratique sur la p������che de la truite ������ la mouche artificielle"" de Drake Grey, publi����� en 1864, est un guide complet pour les p������cheurs de truite utilisant des mouches artificielles. L'auteur y explique les...

Discover essential strategies to harvest, purify, and store water during emergencies. Equip yourself with life-saving skills for securing a vital resource. Learn how to thrive even in water-scarce situations, ensuring your readiness for any challenge.

Add another dimension to your next day sail or cruise. This workbook makes it easy to add valuable training to almost any navigational observation. Even learn while at anchor. There are tons of interesting exercises to carry out just sitting in the...