Water sports & recreations

Reducere. Rowing Slow - The Secret For Going Fast And Getting What You Want - 2nd EditionRowing is a tough sport, filled with hours of toll, sweat, and snarl...

A sea-faring prequel to Driving Over Lemons, which made the HB bestseller list in May. 'It is easy to enthuse about the simple pleasures of life, b...

Reducere. Pirates of the Carolinas discusses thirteen of the most intriguing buccaneers in the history of piracy, including Henry Avery, Anne Bonny, Mary Rea...

DescriptionAre you thinking of making a single-handed passage? Are you wondering if your boat is suitable? This title on single-handed sailing exam...

DescriptionThe Book of Outdoor Knots is a meticulously illustrated handbook that describes 70 of the most common knots for the outdoors, showing in...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

An important book, and a classic tale. One of the original great adventures, told in a way that makes readers feel the wind and seaspray on their s...

DescriptionToday, yachts are often equipped with electrical windlasses, autopilot, bow thrusters, etc. This equipment has also become much more rel...

Reducere. DescriptionToday, yachts are often equipped with radar, GPS, chart plotters, AIS, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it...

Reducere. DescriptionA beautifully, uniquely illustrated nautical guide to how to trim your sails and rig for maximum performance. With a revolutionary appro...

This is the story of Bernard and Francoise Moitessier's honeymoon voyage aboard Joshua, sailing from Europe to the islands of the Pacific and back ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Mike McGuireFreediving is one of the fastest growing water sports Not only is it easy to learn to freedive, you can dive al...

Swim better--and enjoy every lap--with Total Immersion, a guide to improving your swimming from an expert with more than thirty years of experience...

One diver, after a seemingly brief period below the surface, discovers that his gas supply has run perilously low. Another, paralyzed, bobs helples...

Blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce the reader to the rare and ancient art of finding your way using natu...

DescriptionIf you have ever dreamed of sailing a small boat a long distance on a low budget, then this is the book for you. Nor should age be a bar...

Reducere. So, you bought a standup paddleboard, canoe, or kayak, and you want to know where to paddle? Or, you're interested in SUPing and you want to know t...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Doug PetersonSpearfishing: How to Get Started - This book is a MUST for anyone who is curious about the sport of spearfishi...

Though contemporary sailors generally use electronic systems to orient themselves, the sextant is far from redundant. This purest of all nautical i...

Reducere. From Land's End to Cape Clear, past Roaringwater Bay and Cod's Head, on past Inishvickillane and Inishtooskert, up through the Hebrides, to Orkney ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Barbara MerryAuthor: Merry BarbaraAuthor: The only book devoted completely to slicing today's ropes, this fully illustrated...

Reducere. DescriptionTwenty-one riveting stories and illustrations about ships that met their end in the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes, such as: Brit...

Description"Riveting." --The New York Times Book Review Hundreds of miles from civilization, two ships wreck on opposite ends of the same deserted ...

DescriptionWell-known author and sailor, Doug Logan, sets down his rare commonsense approach to being on the water, with his accumulation of smart ...

Reducere. In 1968, nine sailors set off on the most daring race ever held: to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe nonstop. It was a feat that had never ...

Reducere. Was the Titanic doomed because of its name? Can you really "swallow the anchor"? Jack Tar and the Baboon Watch is a collection of unusual, nautical...

Across Islands and Oceans is the memoir of twenty-five year-old James Baldwin and his epic two-year, solo circumnavigation in Atom, his trusty but ...

In this, the third book about his travels aboard the 28-foot sailboat Atom, James Baldwin creates an ode to the sea and to those who venture upon h...

Reducere. A wonderful celebration of swimming and the effect it has on our lives. Explores every aspect of the popular sport including the secrets of buoyanc...

Waterproof Cover and Detachable Practice Rope Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots in...

DescriptionGold medal winning coach, Jon Emmett works with sailors and coaches around the world and is frequently asked things like: 'What is a goo...

Reducere. Prepare to peek into the mind of a champion, known as the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals, including 23 gold, with this newly up...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Capt Dan BergThe complete how to guide to mastering the ancient mariners art of ship in a bottle building. This exciting ne...

An eclectic mix of surfing tales, with classic tales of monster waves and bitter rivalries among surfing legends to hilarious anecdotes of what goe...

DescriptionThe wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it. As a result you will be more prepared for your ra...

The twelve fundamental elements of successful sailing from a gold medal winning coach and sailor with detailed analysis, challenging exercises and ...

Discover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a sq...

Reducere. A new edition of the essential go-to guide to sailing and boat maintenance, perfect for all levels of experienceThe only sailing manual you will ev...

Reducere. DescriptionAt forty, Mary South had a beautiful home, good friends, and a successful career in book publishing. But she couldn't help feeling that ...

Reducere. Despite the proliferation of electronic navigational devices, celestial navigation remains an essential tool for those who do not wish to be caught...

Reducere. A memorable tale of adventure on the turbulent seas of the Great Southern and Atlantic oceans--on one of the most historic voyages of our time--fin...

Publisher: Royal Yachting AssociationNumber of pages: 110Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 179 x 211 x 8Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescopera...

Publisher: Royal Yachting AssociationAuthor(s): Royal Yachting AssociationNumber of pages: 125Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 149 x 209 x 6Cover ...

Reducere. 32 classic big wave surfing stories from the sport's pioneers John Long's classic collection of big wave surfing stories heralded a new era in surf...

Reducere. In 1903, racing for the America's Cup was no longer a gentleman's game - it had become a race entangled with political tension and awesome, dangero...

Published to celebrate the life of Mike Peyton, 'the world's greatest yachting cartoonist', with personal tributes from successful and well-known s...

Reducere. This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the w...

Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Odysseus in a dinghy takes you with him from the borders of north Wales to the Black Se...

Reducere. Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is...

DescriptionThe crew of a racing boat is as important as the helmsman - they work as a team to sail as fast as they can. But different members of th...

Publisher: Royal Yachting AssociationNumber of pages: 152Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 243 x 171 x 13Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescoper...

Reducere. DescriptionAmerica's Cup: Trials & Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of t...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Linda GreenlawTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER--NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK Known to millions of readers of The Perfect Storm a...

Reducere. DescriptionPerhaps the title of this book, Bernard Moitessier's first, should have been "Sailing on the Reefs'--for that is exactly what he did, al...

Fully revised and expanded 2nd edition of this influential guide to wild swimming locations in Britain. Featuring the same combination of photograp...

Reducere. DescriptionMake your bareboat charter easier, simpler, and more fun for family and friends. Two 20-year veterans of the Caribbean charter trade sha...

Find Your Way at Sea, No Matter What "Inherently interesting and fun to read . . . provides the clearest understanding of general navigation princi...

Reducere. From one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colo...

A complete coaching system for swimmers and triathletes, this is aimed at both fitness and competitive swimmers, and explains what makes a successf...

Reducere. DescriptionMore Small Trimarans ... More Information Sailors and Prospective Boat Builders Want to Know About Today's Production & Homebuilt Small ...

Reducere. Mustin's part-by-part look at hull, deck, rig, and machinery is both a minicourse for transforming used-boat shopping from a game of craps to a sci...

Publisher: Royal Yachting AssociationAuthor(s): Keith ColwellNumber of pages: 192Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 245 x 173 x 16Cover type: Paperb...

Reducere. Since its publication in 1963, Sterling Hayden's autobiography, Wanderer, has been surrounded by controversy. The author was at the peak of his ear...

Reducere. Description"I would like now to write a practical book that will cover three topics: boats, the sea, and the beachcombing life." These were the tho...

Reducere. In early 1968, desperate entrepreneur Donald Crowhurst was trying to sell a nautical navigation device he had developed when he saw that the Sunday...

Reducere. DescriptionThe seductive storytelling of Anthony Bailey is as gratifying as a full-sail breeze in this enchanting tale of a season afloat along the...

Reducere. Tristan Jones has logged more miles--and more adventure--sailing single-handed than any other person alive in our time. He has crossed the Atlantic...

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Reducere. Began as a collective effort by members of the West Virginia Wildwater Association in 1965, Wildwater West Virginia emerged as the preeminent guide...

Reducere. The ship's logbook has been a maritime tradition since ancient times. It is used to document the voyages and movement of the vessel and events that...