Water sports and recreations

When you learn how to skipper a yacht the practical courses cover a whole range of activities, from passage planning to pilotage and berthing.

The mixed-race Hawaiian athlete George Freeth brought surfing to Venice, California, in 1907.

Fewer people have rowed across the Atlantic than have climbed Everest.

Paul Theroux invites us to join him on one of his most exotic and tantalizing adventures exploring the coasts and blue lagoons of the Pacific Islands, and taking up residence to discover the secrets of these isles.

The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax.

Dive in!

Don't get caught without a paddle.

The only sailing manual you will ever need, covering everything from sailing basics to making repairs and mastering navigation.

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.

Whether you're a novice or experienced skipper, everything you need to know about sailing is in this ebook.

A collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers.

A thrilling ethnography of big wave surfing in Hawaii that explores the sociology of fun.

**Winner of the William Hill 2018 Sports Book of the Year Award**A Sunday Times Book of the Year and Telegraph Best Book of 2018'Extraordinary' Clare BaldingThe poignant, life-affirming story of a determined boy, a visionary coach, and how the dream of a record-breaking Channel swim became realityEltham, South London.

In October 2009 Ellen MacArthur, one of the greatest sportswomen in the world, announced her retirement from competitive sailing.

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

In the summer of 2002, two profoundly amateur sailors, Griff and Bob, set off in an elderly yacht for Russia, because, on the map, it looked easier than sailing to Cornwall.

WHEN YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO DROWN WHILE BOATING: SAILING ON ROUGH WATERS OR DOCKING ON A SUNNY, CALM DAY?

"e;The design and tactical battles that led to the most exciting America's Cup in history are laid out in meticulous detail in Winging It: Oracle Team USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend The America's Cup.

Was the Titanic doomed because of its name?

"e;Simply put, every local boater should have a dog-eared, well-thumbed copy [of this guide] as a permanent feature in the nautical library.

A thrilling ethnography of big wave surfing in Hawaii that explores the sociology of fun.

No matter what anyone tells you, boat cooking IS different from cooking ashore.

The Olympic swimmer reveals the wild and challenging journey that took place between two gold medals: “Inspiring, humorous, and often profound.

Abby Sutherland grew up sailing.

From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me.

Das Buch thematisiert, wie man 3-5-jährige Kinder im Schwimmen fördern kann.

The full visual history of the special forces combat diver from World War II to the present day.

Das Buch thematisiert, wie man 3-5-jährige Kinder im Schwimmen fördern kann.

Adam Walker is not your everyday record-breaking sportsman.

The motorcycle can lay claim as the most influential form of mobility becoming the embodiment of liberation and rebellion; never more so than in the 50s and 60s with the era of rockers, ton-up boys, the 59 Club and cafe racing.

It's 1971, but for Claire Joyce and girls' basketball, it might as well be 1871.

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The extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.

Revised and updated-the only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike artsThe Complete Rigger s Apprentice, Second Edition offers today s marine professionals a complete, up-to-date resource on today s rigging best practices and traditions.

Earning a captain's license just got easierWhether you are an avid boater seeking to improve your seamanship and get a discount on boat insurance or aspire to start a business running a charter, sightseeing, or whale-watching boat, this revised and updated Fifth Edition is the only resource you need to obtain the captain s license you want, including the six-passenger Six-Pack, Master and Mate Inland, Master and Mate Near Coastal, and Sail/Auxiliary Sail Endorsement.

"e;It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book.

The Essential Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Sailboat of Your Dreams.

"e;The design and tactical battles that led to the most exciting America's Cup in history are laid out in meticulous detail in Winging It: Oracle Team USA's Incredible Comeback to Defend The America's Cup.

Sail your very first day on the waterLearn to Sail Today offers a uniquely fun and quick method for beginners to learn exactly what they need to enter the fun and rewarding world of sailing.