Water Sports category: 1998 books
Swim
Why We Love the Water
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Swim is a celebration of swimming and the effect it has on our lives. It’s an inquiry into why we swim—the lure, the hold, the timeless magic of being in the water. It’s a look at how swimming has changed over the millennia, how this ancient activity is becoming more social than solitary today....
On the Water
Discovering America in a Row Boat
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2002
“I take a stroke and lean back, gazing up into the jet skies, bejeweled by the moon and the galaxies of stars. The hull glides in silence and with such perfect balance as to report no motion. I sit up for another stroke, now looking down as the blades ignite swirling pairs of white constellations...
Speed Boat Safety Handbook
This Handbook Will Keep You Safe As You Do Speed Boating, Learn This Guide’s Sports Safety Tips That Includes Boating Safety Regulations And More!
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2012
Boat safety is extremely important if you are thinking about buying a boat or even riding in one. If you have a friend or family member with a boat and they allow you to drive you should also know the basics of speed boat safety. This could save your life or someone else’s.
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History of Spearfishing and Scuba Diving in Australia
The First 80 Years 1917 to 1997
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2014
Discover the pioneering days of spearfishing and scuba diving, read about the sports early spearmen and women and the founding fathers of scuba diving in Australia. This book takes you month by month from 1917 to 1997, through the good and bad times, the discoveries, the tragedies, the undersea explorations,...
by Shai S Bitton
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
A Canadian from Toronto. Has entered the sport of scuba diving in 1996. Since then the scuba diving for this Canadian has evolved over the years. Canadian diving compared to The Tropical destination differs. Life nourishes in the tropical waters, while it spreads in the cold water.. Canadian diving...
by Mary Anne Smrz
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2012
A Season on the Water is Mary Anne Smrz's second book in the Reflections from the Red Kayak series. Mary Anne invites you to "paddle on" toward your authentic self as she reveals nature's life lessons, discovered during a year of kayak excursions. Whether you are a kayak enthusiast or not,...
by alex trostanetskiy
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2013
Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Water Polo Players of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating...
Instant canoeing & kayaking
Tips and techniques for perfect paddling
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2012
Canoeing and kayaking are two of the oldest forms of transportation on the planet, but since the 1980s moulding technology has made the sports accessible to everyone. Kayaking and canoeing are all about being one with your boat: as soon as you master the basic skills there is a remarkable freedom to...
by Ruben J. Guzman
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2017
Technique is critical in swimming performance. In the pool or open water, coaches and athletes alike know that efficiency in entering the water and in moving through it equates to milliseconds of improvement—milliseconds that make all the difference in a competition.
That’s where The Swimming...
The Total Boating Manual
298 Powerboat Essentials
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. Month after month, year after year, the magazine provides readers with unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques,...
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 Rob Walters
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Before you push off the bank, there are some essential things to know about white water rafting that will help keep you safe and equip you to best assist your team on the trip. Being informed about white water rafting will enable your whole group to better work together and start you off on a more...
Marine Knots
How to Tie 40 Essential Knots
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Learn to master dozens of knots essential for boating and all water activities with this innovative illustrated guide.
Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots includes forty different knots every water sportsperson—including sailors,...
Swimming Holes of Washington
Perfect Places to Play
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2018
Provides water lovers with a host of fun destinations
Includes swimming gems from drive-ups to hike-ins, in-city to out in the country
Appeals to all ages, fitness types, and income levels—admission fees not required
Finally a guidebook for swimmers! There is no shortage of guides for places to...