The learn-to-sail book for when you are in a hurry to gain your sea legsAt the Offshore Sailing School, the Colgates havetaught more than 100,000 adults how to sail.
From a world-class expert and one of the sport's greatest legends comes the only total guide for surfingSurfing is a sport that anyone can pick up and enjoy with the right instruction.
THE HEART-STOPPING MEMOIR, NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SHAILENE WOODLEY AND SAM CLAFLIN, AND DIRECTED BY BALTASAR KORMAKUR (EVEREST)A compelling, at times devastating, ultimately inspiring account of how much can go wrong on the ocean and how, miraculously, one woman conquered her own fears.
Authoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical charts The classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and datum that every chart contains; how not to get fooled or run aground by overzooming.
Ever since his astonishing victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, John Daly, known affectionately on the PGA Tour as "e;Big 'Un,"e; has enthralled fans with his big drives, bigger personality, and "e;Grip It and Rip It"e; approach to golf -- and to life.
From play-off heartbreak and double relegation to the verge of bankruptcy and the depths of the National League, Leyton Calling is the story of a community who fought back.
29 STORIES THAT ILLUSTRATE WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN SAFETY IS LEFT ON SHORESea Kayaker's Deep Trouble was a bestselling warning to kayakers: Do not let ignorance or arrogance get you hurt or even killed.
Hiking Nebraska features detailed hike descriptions, miles and directions, trailhead GPS coordinates, and informative maps for 45 of the greatest hikes in the cornhusker state.
This book explores the contemporary dynamics of European football's political economy, mapping the various market and regulatory forces that shape its current position and development.
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.
Here's the book that can get you sailing in an afternoon and keep you sailing better through a lifetime on the waterThis is the first sailing book that follows a sailor's ideal learning curve.
More science and less art leads to bigger fish and fewer talesMost anglers rely on advice from fishing buddies or books by well-known but unscientific anglers.
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.
DREAM IT Here are descriptions of 167 natural hot springs in the Pacific Northwest and guides hikers of all abilities on scenic hikes to reach 73 of these.
Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Sport and the Media: Managing the Nexus combines in-depth analysis of the rapidly developing sport media industry with a clear and straightforward guide to practical sport media management skills.
The Secret Alliances Between History's Most Notorious Buccaneers and Colonial AmericaWas classical piracy an earlier version of state-sponsored terrorism?
101 Great Youth Soccer Drills is an exhaustive collection of the very best drills available, providing a solid foundation for you to build your players' skills.
The complete guide to racing in dinghies and yachts, packed with hands-on practical advice, user friendly instructional diagrams, and lively, inspirational photography.
A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboatersA boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly can be frustrating, inconvenient, or downright dangerous.
From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, Foraging New England guides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast.
Les organisations sportives, nous dit-on, doivent se professionnaliser pour s'adapter aux transformations de l'environnement socio-économique dans lequel elles évoluent.
Expert advice on staying safe in the outdoors from one of America's best-known survival writersThe best way to survive an extreme situation in the wilderness is to avoid it in the first place, says Rich Johnson in this refreshing new guide to outdoor survival skills.
Coach your kids the Dom Scala wayFrom his days playing in the majors to his years as bullpen coach with the New York Yankees through his NCAA victories with Adelphi University and his success as director of New York's number-one baseball camp, Dom Scala has a lot to teach you about coaching.
From a racing master, all the knowledge you need to make your boat go faster and safer in any conditionIn Performance Sailing and Racing, Steve Colgate explains how to improve your sailing and push your boat to higher but safer speeds.
Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into afirst-class yachtSince it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey s This OldBoat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbisholder fiberglass boats and has become a revered classicamong boat rehabbers.
What you need to know before you hit the trailsWhether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys.
The first complete how-to guide for building the latest generation of quick and easy boatsIn Ultrasimple Boatbuilding, renowned designer Gavin Atkin shows you how to create elegant, seaworthy plywood boats with a minimum of time, experience, and expense.
One of the NFL's leading coaches helps you improve your players' techniques and your team's performanceBuilding on the phenomenal success of the Baffled Parent's series, this comprehensive resource helps you expand your teaching skills and improve your players' performance and enjoyment.
From one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, the only total lacrosse instructional for high-end championship play at every levelFilled with his beloved personal style and know-how, Carl Runk s Coaching Lacrosse goes beyond X s and O s to give you expert guidance for inspiring excellence in your team.
From the acknowledged master of the "e;instant boat"e;-tips, techniques, and designs for quick-and-easy plywood boatbuildingDynamite Payson offers you a new guide to building 15 exciting boats from master designer Phil Bolger.
"e;Charley Rosen has undertaken the challenge of documenting the latest and greatest history of the game professionally--and has done so to great success.
