Water category: 2366 books
Fish & Dive Florida and the Keys
A Candid Destination Guide Book 3
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1992
This candid travel destination guide is an honest fishing and diving appraisal of Florida's fresh water springs and coastal waters including the Keys, Gold Coast, Middle Atlantic, Upper Atlantic, Lower Gulf, and Upper Gulf. A detailed index, numerous photos, and tourism contacts are included. This...
by Gina Sanders
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2011
As the extent of the oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico from the Macondo well became evident, the Vessel of Opportunity program came to life. Thousands of local fisherman and their deckhands attended training classes along the Gulf Coast to prepare them to conduct oil clean-up on the water. Deploying...
by Kevin Lafferty
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 24, 2013
The Essentials of Surfing is a textbook for surfing. You can’t learn to surf by reading a book, but The Essentials of Surfing will give you the knowledge you need to be more confident about learning to surf, avoid conflicts with other surfers, and diminish your chances of becoming a productive member...
by Tim Grollimund
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2017
"Puffers are a group of species I like to shoot, especially the larger varieties. They have a shy, but jovial personality. At least they always look like they are smiling. Sometimes they won’t turn around to face the camera, and sometimes they don’t seem to care. They are not exactly speed demons...
by Tim Grollimund
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2017
"Spadefish are the only species of its family that reside in the Western Atlantic. In the Pacific there are at least six species of spadefish, where they are also commonly known as batfish. While they are common in the Keys, in other parts of the Caribbean they are not as prevalent. I’ve seen schools...
by Geoffrey Holme
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
This book, first published in 1922, consists of an introduction by H. M. Cundall and 24 color plates.
Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway
Your All-in-One Guide to Florida's 99-Mile Treasure plus 17 Day and Overnight Trips
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2011
The Everglades Wilderness Waterway winds an enthralling path through rivers, bays, and streams on the southwestern edge of Everglades National Park. Rich with wildlife and scenic beauty, it also poses many challenges for paddlers. Canoeists and kayakers must deal with wind, waves, limited campsites...
Boating At Your Leisure
Tips To Buy A Boat, Rent A Boat And Selecting Boating Accessories That Will Guarantee Boating Safety So You Can Enjoy The Pleasure Of Boating Without Interruption And Without Worry
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Boating is enjoyed both as a hobby and a sport. Regardless of whether it’s pursued as a personal interest, a family activity or a team game, boating should always be relaxing and fun. The key for a pleasurable boating trip is preparation. Planning in advance always guarantees that the activity...
by Barry Lewis
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2016
Sail your very first day on the water
Learn 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. Written specifically to engage and reassure the uninitiated, this sailing primer covers the essentials...
Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook
International—Inland
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
For anyone who owns a boat, this is the handbook you need to own. Included are all of the official government rules and regulations that must be followed by anyone out on the water. This book will prepare you for head-on situations, avoiding collisions, using, distress signals, and will inform you...
Training for the Complete Rower
A Guide to Improving Performance
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2016
This book aims to provide and challenge coaches and rowers with best practice, advice, principles and training programmes to improve their rowing experience and performance. Regardless of whether you are looking to improve on-water performance, set an indoor rowing personal best or enhance the quality...
Paddling Long Island and New York City
The Best Sea Kayaking from Montauk to Manhasset Bay to Manhattan
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Paddling Long Island is the only book on the market to depict routes and destinations across the whole of Long Island and the New York City area. And it showcases 50 of the very best. It is a diverse selection, too. After all, according to skill level, weather, personal mood, and other factors, a...
Paddle Maryland
A Guide to Rivers, Creeks, and Water Trails
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2018
With the Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the United States—the Potomac, Monocacy, and Patapsco Rivers, and countless streams, creeks, swamps, and marshes, Maryland is an ideal locale for people to take to the water and enjoy the natural beauty of the Free State.
In Paddle Maryland,...
The Pool Safety Resource
The Commonsense Approach to Keeping Children Safe Around Water
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2011
This book will help parents understand the unique risks of their own pool environment and how to build a robust system of protection.
When the Roisum family moved to Florida in 2005 they decided to install a new pool in their back yard. Everyone was excited about the aquatic fun they would...