Water Sports category: 1998 books
by SAIL Magazine
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2007
Expert guidance for the hands-on sailor--whether you’re varnishing a handrail or replacing bulkheads
With contributions from leading how-to experts, this wide-ranging collection of projects from BoatWorks magazine ranges from structural, mechanical, and electrical projects to plumbing and...
Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, 2nd Edition : 1,001 Time-Saving Tips: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips
1,001 Time-Saving Tips
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2012
Tips to improve and quicken your boatkeeping, so you can stop working on your boat and go boating!
Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance is perfect for boatowners who want simple, quick, cost effective ways to take care of their pride and joy. This bestselling resource is now updated to include green...
by Bloomsbury Publishing
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2012
Assuming no prior knowledge, this entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try. Conveying the fun, accessibility and exhilaration of sailing, it covers everything the beginner needs to learn about, whether they are young, middle aged or taking up sailing as a family.
Topics...
Daisy Belle
Swimming Champion of the World
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2018
Summer 1867: four-year-old Daisy Belle is about to make her debut at the Lambeth Baths in London. Her father, swimming professor Jeffrey Belle, is introducing his Family of Frogs - and Daisy is the star attraction. By the end of that day, she has only one ambition in life: she will be the greatest...
Sea Kayaking
The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2015
The best-selling comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of sea kayaking, for day trippers and expedition paddlers alike.
Still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers after more than 30 years in print and 60,000 copies sold, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment...
Forest Life
Practical Meditations on Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, and Bushcraft
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
Forest bathers, readers of Cabin Porn and *Your Cabin in the Woods,* rejoice! This illustrated collection of Sears' odes to the outdoors is your perfect escape into nature.**
Forest Life collects George Washington Sears' timeless writing about the joys of exploring the wilderness, edited for...
Paddling Southern Florida
A Guide to the State's Greatest Paddling Areas
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Southern Florida is a paddler's paradise, from sandy keys, to mazes of mangroves, and sparkling aquamarine water in between. This guide includes more than 50 trips that are a perfect introduction to exploring the waterways and coasts of Southern Florida. Nigel Foster offers expert insider tips on...
Learn to Sail (enhanced)
The Simplest Way to Start Sailing
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2012
Get afloat and start having fun with step-by-step advice, photo sequences and diagrams. This jargon-free guide allows complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. One- and two-person dinghies are covered, along with rigging, knots, safety, handling and much more.
Higher Performance Sailing
Faster Handling Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
'Monumental!' - Bob Ross, Australian Sailing
High Performance Sailing is
now regarded as the bible of racing sailors and carries a string of
endorsements from high achievers. Since its publication in 1984, racing
yachts and dinghies have developed out of all recognition - a new
high-tech breed...
Making a Bent Shaft Laminated Canoe Paddle
Instructions for the DIY paddle maker
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2014
Making a Bent Shaft Laminated Canoe Paddle is all about the wood, materials, tools, and attitude you need to make your own paddle. This is a project well within reach of anyone looking for a DIY project that keeps them close to canoeing. Jeff goes through the preparatory steps if you want to...
Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island
Southern New England's Best Paddling Routes
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2009
Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island gives a good variety of paddles from those slow lazy trips to more challenging outings. It includes several coastal and open water expeditions as well a wilderness type trips.
Come Swim With Me
A Parent's Guide to Teaching Their Children to Swim
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2014
Want to teach your children to swim? Then this book is for you!
Why, you ask? Well, like any sport, swimming is just a matter of putting together a set of skills.
Come Swim With Me, written by Lee Rosenmiller and her oldest daughter, Carol Stone, is your guide on how to teach those...
by Jim Trefethen
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2015
Live the cruising life without being wealthy!
Thousands of ordinary people are living their dreams of sailing the world thanks to The Cruising Life, and this completely updated Second Edition aims to help thousands more find adventure over the horizon. Even if you’ve never sailed before,...
by Charlie Wing
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2006
Your quick-access guide to international and U.S. boating rules
The U.S. Coast Guard requires every boat more than 39-feet long to carry a copy of the nautical rules of the road onboard. Here’s one that is convenient and handy enough for quick reference on the water. This bestselling guide...