Water category: 2366 books
by Blythe Lucero
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
The first book in the 3-book-series, called "Technique Swim Workouts" contains 100 workouts that focus on improving general swimming efficiency, with specific workouts for each of the competitive swimming strokes. The workouts in this book blend swimming drills and conditioning sets that total up to...
by Jim P. Montgomery, Mo A. Chambers
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2008
Trim seconds off your time, train more efficiently, or simply maximize your fitness workouts with Mastering Swimming.
Renowned coaches Jim Montgomery and Mo Chambers have teamed up to create the ultimate swimming guide for masters athletes. Swimmers aged 18 to 120 will benefit from a targeted...
Fast Track to Cruising
How to Go from Novice to Cruise-Ready in Seven Days
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2004
Learn how to handle a cruising sailboat in as little as seven days—even if you’ve never sailed before!
Who says you have to be an experienced daysailor before you can think about cruising? Steve and Doris Colgate know that most of us don’t have that kind of time. At the Offshore Sailing...
The Pleasures of A Yachting Adventure
A Complete Guidebook on Yachts and Yachting Including Tips on Luxury Yachting, Yacht Chartering, Buying a Yacht Plus Information On Yachting Safety and Sea Survival So You Can Enjoy A Trouble-Free Sea Adventure Everytime
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2012
Yachting is generally associated with luxury for the reason that a typical yacht costs close to millions each year to maintain. There is fuel to take into account, then the yacht crew and yacht engine and interior upkeep, among many other expensive essentials. However, despite the extreme luxury,...
by Jerrold Thacker
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2014
In 1985 Nancy and Jerry Thacker bought a 37 foot Tayana 37 cutter sailboat for recreation sailing in Long Island Sound, a popular sailing venue between New York and Connecticut, their home. After sailing on weekends for two years they sold their home and moved on their boat. They headed for the Caribbean,with...
The Mirror Book
Mirror Sailing from Start to Finish
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2018
The Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the Mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to...
by Robert J. Sweet
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2011
From docking to surviving storm waves, everything you need to know before you hit the water
Using hundreds of illustrations and photos, Powerboat Handling Illustrated shows you step-by-step how to do tasks such as docking, trimming, wave handling, and close-quarters maneuvering. These maneuvers are adapted to different types of boats under various conditions.
Buying The Perfect Boat Handbook
This Definite Handbook On Buying A Boat Will Surely Teach You The Tips And Tricks Of Buying A Boat, Getting The Best Fishing Boats, Inflatable Boats, How To Buy A Boat Trailer, Boat Insurance Ideas And A Whole Lot More!
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Selecting the right fishing boat can be a real challenge and also a lot of fun for someone who is new to boating. If you haven't experienced buying a boat before, it can also be a daunting task to say the least.
Before you start looking, it's important to consider the purpose of your...
by Joyce Huber
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Based on Best Dives of the Caribbean, this book focuses on the Virgin Islands exclusively. Includes the latest and best dive and snorkel sites, each rated for visual excellence and marine life. The author's knowledge of the Caribbean sites is unparalleled. From sunken planes and snorkel trails to...
Ultimate Sailing Adventures
100 Extraordinary Experiences on the Water
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2009
Do you dream of sailing around one of the Great Capes? Would you like to cruise up the Amazon or windsurf across the Pacific? How about competing in the America’s Cup or Volvo Ocean Race? These are just a few of the 100 extraordinary experiences included in Ultimate Sailing Adventures._x000D_ There...
One Wild Song
A Voyage in a Lost Son's Wake
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2015
When Countrywise presenter Paul Heiney's son Nicholas committed suicide aged 23, Paul and his wife, Times columnist Libby Purves, were rocked to the core. Nicholas had been a highly gifted promising young man, albeit he had struggled to keep his head above water at times as severe depression slowly...
Make Money With Your Captain's License
How to Get a Job or Run a Business on a Boat
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2007
A practical guide to turning your love for boating into money in the bank
You may dream of making your passion for the sport a means for a livelihood. Whether you are looking for new employment possibilities or wanting to remain active in your golden years, Captain Brown can help turn your...
by Mike Peyton
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Mike Peyton is the nautical world's best known and much loved cartoonist. For years he has made his mark, contributing witty, well executed and poignantly funny cartoons to the yachting and boating press, poking fun at seafarers of all types and capturing in his distinctive cartoon style their often...
by Jay Gitomer
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2013
The Proper Paddler: Posture & Body Mechanics is a head-to-toe look at the principles and applications of body position and movement for kayakers. Written in plain English, The Proper Paddler is intended to help intermediate paddlers take their skills to the next level. The book explains why how changes...