Water sports and recreations

WINNER OF THE FIRST WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD Strikingly reminiscent of Chariots of Fire, this classic bestseller tells the story of the sporting event which shook both Oxford University and its Boat Club to the very foundations during the harsh winter of 1986/7.

Double Olympic gold-medal winner, James Cracknell.

David Vann has loved boats all his life.

'One of the best books ever written about sailing'Time 27,000 miles, three and a half to five months alone at sea, chilling casualty rates, the unrelenting strain of handling 60-foot boats day and night, the absolute certainty of weather and waves that could destroy them.

Von der kroatischen Küste bis nach Montenegro: die schönsten Törns in der AdriaSonne satt, blaues Meer und wildromantische Buchten: Ein Segeltörn in Kroatien weckt die Sehnsucht vieler Segler und Sportbootkapitäne.

Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney.

Surfing in Ireland was once considered little more than a fringe and slightly lunatic pursuit.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'She'd been intimately his, and he hers, for twenty-seven years - which were his final twenty-seven years.

With his last-gasp victory as part of the Great British coxless four team at the Athens Olympics, Matthew Pinsent clinched an historic fourth Olympic Gold to add to the three already won with his legendary rowing partner Steve Redgrave.

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMMONWEALTH WRITERS' PRIZE*From when he was twelve years old Robert Radnor had been in love with the idea of being a sailor.

Waterlog celebrates the magic of water and the beauty of wild Britain.

Benjamin Lundy crossed oceans under sail in the late nineteenth century and over one hundred years later Derek Lundy, his great-great nephew, has re-created that journey.

Mit der Erfindung der Freizeitparks erkundet der Leser eine spannende und gleichsam lehrreiche Reise durch die Geschichte von Freizeitparks.

From masterful storyteller Michael J.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERMeet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers.

There will never be another surfer like Miki 'Da Cat' Dora.

A new re-issue of the cult swimming classic, a beautiful read filled with detailed description and powerful prose.

In "The Power Plant Mental Strength 2" Sami Duymaz alias Samuel Samiris continua la sua affascinante spedizione nel mondo della forza mentale.

Some people are drawn towards nature at its most extreme - and it doesn't get more extreme than giant waves.

The true story of the tragic round-the-world yacht race - now the subject of The Mercy, starring Colin Firth and Rachel WeiszIn 1968, the Sunday Times organised the Golden Globe race an incredible test of endurance never before attempted a round the world yacht race that must be completed single-handed and non-stop.

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.

Vier Wochen dauert die Atlantik-Überquerung des Traditionsseglers Brigg Roald Amundsen.

"The Powerhouse of Mental Strength 2"Fortsættelsen af ​​​​​rejsen ind the mental forces verden med Sami Duymaz aka Samuel Samiris.

Mauritius – Die Tropeninsel im Indischen Ozean zieht jedes Jahr Tausende Besucher in ihren Bann – hat sie doch mehr als nur Strandurlaub zu bieten.

One of Britain's greatest living sailors shares a collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes.

Transform your technique and become a better swimmer with this remarkable new approach to freestyle swimming Written for both fitness and competitive swimmers, Swim Smooth contains the latest breakthroughs in swimming to help you radically improve your speed, enjoyment, and success.

Fitness-Training im Wasser: Eine der gesündesten und effektivsten Sportarten überhauptAqua-Fitness ist bei Sport-Profis ebenso beliebt wie bei Freizeit-Sportlern.

Learn the secrets of getting the most from your boat - whether you sail an entry level dinghy, high performance skiff, sportsboat or catamaran.

A new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series from the International Olympic Committee, this volume Canoeing provides an accessible and comprehensive summary of the topic.

A new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series from the International Olympic Committee, this volume Canoeing provides an accessible and comprehensive summary of the topic.

An eclectic mix of exciting stories every surfer will love This eclectic mix has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong.

This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life.

This volume reveals the wisdom we can learn from sailing, a sport that pits human skills against the elements, tests the mettle and is a rich source of valuable lessons in life.

Surfing: A Beginner s Manual is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning to surf.

The ultimate self-learning guide to sailboat racing In this practical self-coaching guide for the serious racing buff, veteran sailing coach Jon Emmett explains how anyone can improve his or her sailing technique in manageable stages.

Interested in learning to sail but feel like you re navigating in murky waters?

Esta obra propone un nuevo enfoque de ensenanza acuatica en la que se apuesta por la necesidad de cambiar y de repensar los escenarios acuaticos de ensenanza y desarrollo de la competencia acuatica.

2005 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.

2003 National Outdoor Book Award Winner.

Maps and descriptions for more than 200 Pennsylvania waterways.

Each year Dave Curran travels alone by canoe into the Maine wilderness.