Water Sports category: 1998 books
Swimming in the Sink
An Episode of the Heart
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
From inspired and inspiring open-water swimmer and supreme athlete, able to endure cold water temperatures that would kill others, author of Swimming to Antarctica (“Riveting” —Sports Illustrated) and Grayson (“Moving, mystical” —People)—a powerful book about super athleticism and human...
by Shimizu, Tomihiro
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Water Exercises introduces the numerous possibilities of how to keep fit in the water with the so-called fun- or aqua-noodle. In a short introduction, the book explains the characteristics and the areas of useage of the aqua noodle. In the big practical section plenty of possibilities for exercises,...
Open Water Swimming Manual
An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2013
Lynne Cox has set open water swimming records across the world, and now she has focused her decades-long experience and expertise into this definitive guide to swimming. Cox methodically addresses what is needed to succeed at and enjoy open water swimming, including choosing the right bathing suit...
by Ace McCloud
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Are you tired of being a weak swimmer? Do lesser athletes continue to surpass you in the pool?
Whether you want to (1) learn the basics of swimming, (2) master advanced strokes or (3) get a powerful edge on the competition, this book will teach you everything you need to know.
Do you...
by Rick Weismiller
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2012
You deserve to fly!…literally. Kitesurfing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports in the world (Hey, we even almost knocked Windsurfing out of the 2016 Olympics…).As a Kitesurfer you’ll get to enjoy the free natural power of the wind and water in a way that most...
by L. de B. Handley
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to playing water polo. Primarily designed for the beginner, it gives instructions on preparatory work, rules and strategy, as well as providing some historical information on the development of the game. This profusely illustrated guide is ideal for...
Swimming to Antarctica
Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2009
• At age fourteen, she swam twenty-six miles from Catalina Island to the California mainland.
• At ages fifteen and sixteen, she broke the men’s and women’s world records for swimming the English Channel—a thirty-three-mile crossing in nine hours, thirty-six minutes.
• At eighteen, she...
Sun, Wind, & Water - Part 1 of 2
The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
This is Part 1 of 2 of Sun, Wind, & Water, The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat.
Part 1 covers the following topics:
• Main Power Plant
• Engine Alternators
• Gas & Diesel Generator Sets
• Alternative Fuels
• ...
Sun, Wind, & Water - Part 2 of 2
The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
This is Part 2 of 2 of Sun, Wind, & Water, The Essential Guide to the Energy-Efficient Cruising Boat.
Part 2 covers the following topics:
• Lighting, Navigation, and Communication
• Refrigeration
• Windvane Self-Steering
• Autopilots
• ...
by Kyle Richardson
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2012
This is your complete guide to Water Polo at the London Summer Olympics. Learn about water polo, who is on the American Olympic team and who to expect in the fight for the podium. This guide is your complete insider look at Water Polo in the 2012 London Olympics. Includes tips on how to become an Olympic Water Polo player!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Swimming
Jump Right in with This Illustrated, Stroke-By-Stroke Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Dive in! The water's fine.
Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their...
Begin Your Kayaking Adventures
A Simplified Guidebook On Kayaking For Beginners With Basic Kayaking Tips On Kayaking Gear And Kayak Training For You To Learn How To Kayak And Prepare For The Ultimate Kayaking Adventure Of Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2012
Kayaking is a dangerous water sport that requires accuracy while maneuvering in the waters. That is why it is imperative that kayakers master a variety of strokes before venturing off on whitewater, wild water, or competition sports.
All kayakers learn basic and advance strokes before attempting...
Swim Smooth
The Complete Coaching System for Swimmers and Triathletes
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012
Transform your technique in the water and become a better swimmer with this remarkable new approach to freestyle swimming, suitable for all levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced, as well as swimming coaches. Aimed at both fitness and competitive swimmers, it explains what makes a successful...
by Mike McGuire
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2016
Freediving is one of the fastest growing water sports.
Not only is it easy to learn to freedive, you can dive all over the world. No matter where you go, you can always find a place to practice your freediving training. While you used to have to take weeks and weeks of classes to learn to freedive...