Boating: Sport and leisure

The former Stanford University sailing coach sentenced in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal tells the riveting true story of how he was drawn unwittingly into a web of deceit in this eye-opening memoir that offers a damning portrait of modern college administration and the ways in which justice and fairness do not always intersect.

"e;It was the best of dreams, it was the worst of dreams, it was an age of consulting the nautical experts, it was the age of landlubber foolishness, it was the epoch of determination, it was the epoch of despair, it was the season of hurricanes, it was a spring of beachcombing.

$500 WORTH OF GOVERNMENT CHART AND COAST PILOT COVERAGE--MARKED WITH WAYPOINTS, BRIDGES, AND THE ROUTE!

Men of Kent is, first and foremost, an archetypical sports tale-a story of the improbable happening to the unlikely, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent era.

Anchoring is a necessary skill for any boater--power or sail--whether for a picnic lunch in a secluded cove or for an overnight visit in a distant anchorage.

Work-around solutions and emergency repairs that will get your boat home when all else failsPractical Boat Mechanics belongs onboard every boat that has a gasoline, diesel, inboard, or out-board engine.

Was the Titanic doomed because of its name?

This masterly work will continue to be an invaluable source of reference foranyone wanting practical advice on working with GRP, in order to makerepairs and improvements correctly and thus extend the life of theirboat.

Mike Peyton is the world's most famous nautical cartoonist - the Matt or Giles of the sailing world.

Find a small cruising sailboat and restore it to pristine condition on a budget that won't sink your budgetSmall, trailererable cruising sailboats are more popular than ever as mooring spaces dwindle and marina dockage and winter storage costs soar.

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'We didn't want to be wiping porridge off the walls - we wanted places no rougher than a farm pond.

Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it, spotting the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it.

Available as an ebook exclusively from Bloomsbury.

Available as an ebook exclusively from Bloomsbury.

The first edition of Outboard Engines set the standard for a clear, easy-to-follow primer on engine basics, troubleshooting, care, and repair.

The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropesThe Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices.

This is the only book linked to a practical surveying course.

"e;A gripping compendium of noteworthy small-boat voyages made over the centuries.

Idaho's rivers hold a wealth of riches for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers.

This bestselling pocket-sized racing rules book is unique in covering the rules by race situation.

Transform basic sailing skills into true masteryNo other sport is as complex or as gear- and technique-intensive as sailing.

Buying a boat can be a minefield, but a handbook like this will make it a lot easier for would-be boat owners to make sensible, informed choices.

When Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting's toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it's heart.

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Your quick-reference, on-board guide to the symbology and shorthand notations used on nautical chartsNautical charts contain an incredible amount of information for those who know how to decipher them.

For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots.

Rod Heikell is the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing, and this is the perfect guide for anyone cruising the area.

INTRODUCED BY ADAM WEYMOUTH, award-winning author of The Kings of Yukon'A wonderful book -- and a highly original contribution to the literature of travel' PAUL THEROUX'The Mississippi.

This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an expanded and now full-colour collection of projects from Des's popular Des Pawson's Knot Craft, together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs.

The Yachtsman's Tidal Atlas, covering the English Channel, SouthernNorth Sea and Bristol Channel, is a comprehensive aid toaccuratenavigation.

In the bestselling style of the Reeds Handbook series, Reeds Ocean Handbook follows on from Reeds Skipper's Handbook for skippers or crew planning to venture further afield.

The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages is a first - annotated illustrations arranged by topic allow quick communication when something goes wrong abroad.

Advanced Rowing brings together a selection of leading experts in the sport of rowing, including international head coaches from New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and Denmark, who have all coached crews to World and Olympic medals.

Create a canoeing or kayaking experience youll never forget, through Floridas Everglades National Park and the 99-mile Wilderness Waterway.

Cruising French Waterways has rapidly become the leading descriptive guide to the astonishingly varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France.

Stand-up paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport in the world - with only a little knowledge and practice, pretty much anyone can get up and get moving, and then there's no limit to where SUP can take you.

With over 30 cocktail and drinks recipes, as well as in-the-know ideas for finding the best quaffing locations worldwide, this book shows you what to drink, where to drink it and ideas for accompanying nibbles from tapenade to tapas.

Everything you need to know to have you and your boat ready to survive on the water in case of a terrible disaster.

Rain Later, Good is the award winning story of Peter Collyer's extraordinary journey around the Shipping Forecast areas and has been a bestseller since first publication.

The kayak touring, stand up paddling, and kayak fishing along the Connecticut and Rhode Island coast is some of the finest in the country.

The Cruising Life: A Commonsense Guide for the Would-Be Voyager, Jim Trefethen.

Whether you are a novice or a sailor looking to expand your skills, this indispensable sailing companion will guide you every step of the way.

For four hundred years, the journals of all the great explorers of Canada have mentioned the Deux Joachims portage and the wild Riviere du Moine as they made their way west to discover riches, routes, or souls to save.

The second in a series of highly practical, hands-on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Upgrading Your Boat's Interior fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer.

The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colour
photographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix their
outboard motor with ease.

Get the authoritative guide to the rivers of New York, featuring 50 of the states best paddling trips.

The Boat Maintenance Bible is
the most up to date, user-friendly and hands-on manual for boat owners
of all skill levels wishing to keep their boat seaworthy and safe.

Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage.