Water Sports

Sometimes life's waves knock you down; other times, life might seem to sweep you along powerless. But the choice is always yours to swim back up to the light. Legendary world champion surfer Shaun Tomson and international bestselling poet-philosopher...

This is a groundbreaking, technical analysis of yacht design, linked to the theory and testing of how a sailing yacht behaves underway. It is cutting edge - the author (a world expert in the field) has drawn his conclusions from years of research,...

Plans included: Approaches to Ponza (1:10 000) Approaches to Porto d'Ischia (1:10 000) Approaches to Sorrento (1:30 000) Approaches to Marina Grande (Capri) (1:25 000)About the AuthorImray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd was formed in 1904 when three...

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...

Three Sheets in the Wind brings together a glorious collection of Thelwell's sailing cartoons. Arriving on a summer weekend at any stretch of water without one's own craft behind the car or swaying proudly at its moorings is like attending a dance...

A guide for racing covers the principles of sail trim, crew movement techniques, maneuvers, and control systems, and gives advice on adjusting to special conditions.About the AuthorStuart H. Walker is professor of pediatrics emeritus at the University of...

This is a unique, practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring - ideal for cockpit use or as an aide-memoire. Manoeuvring a yacht under engine at close quarters in a marina close to other (expensive!) boats can be a daunting prospect for the ...

Idyllic wild swimming holes, alluring lakes and magical coves; discover more than 60 locations around the world to experience The Joy of Water with this inspirational new book from Lonely Planet. Tap into the 'water wellness' trend with personal stories...

Adventure Education is a form of experiential learning typically associated with activities involving risk, from cooperative games such as raft building to high adventure activities such as rock climbing. Adventure Education: An Introduction provides a...

Of course, you can check where and when to surf, for all levels, but we aim for much more than that, by giving you a good sense of the backdrop, the scenery and the atmosphere. Any seaside lover can use this guide to find the best places to hang out, to...

Some people are drawn towards nature at its most extreme - and it doesn't get more extreme than giant waves.These deadly waves have a strangely hypnotic pull on two types of person: for scientists and super-surfers, rogue waves are a grail, and they will...

This is the 2007, second edition of William Nealy's cult manual of intermediate and advanced whitewater techniques - "Kayak, the New Frontier". Carefully crafted to reflect the latest in paddling technology, William Nealy's classic, illustrated...

Though geographically close the two areas covered in this sea kayaking guidebook are as different in character as it is possible to conceive. The South East of England has a varied landscape of chalk cliffs, pebble beaches, vast expanses of sand,...

A remarkable new book in praise of marine fauna. Of Sea takes the form of a poetic bestiary of creatures living beneath, beside and above the water: in wetlands, salt marshes and the intertidal zone. In a sequence of 46 poems, Burnett captures the...

No matter if you're a surfer, or have never even seen the sea, you can't help but be transfixed by the aquatic sculptures of infinite variety that are waves. Photographers dedicate their lives to capturing their majesty and this book is a testament to...

Swimming is Britain's most popular participation sport. Nearly one in four people swim at least once a month, with around 80 million visits to swimming pools recorded every year. Surprisingly, although public baths have formed a vital part of community...

This unique and entertaining travel guide to Greek waters recreates parts of voyages undertaken in myth, anchoring off landmarks or ports associated with ancient legends. It follows the trails of Odysseus, Hercules, and Jason and the Argonauts, as well...

It's Vancouver, Canada in the early 1980s. Greenpeace has just been founded, Bob Geldof has just had his first hit, Ireland is a waste land. Dubliner Pete Hogan finally gets it together to build his own boat, a Tahiti Ketch, an iconic American sailboat...

The former Stanford University sailing coach sentenced in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal tells the riveting true story of how he was drawn unwittingly into a web of deceit in this eye-opening memoir that offers a damning portrait of modern...

Developed to complement Reeds Vol 12 (Motor Engineering for Marine Engineers), this textbook is key for all marine engineering officer cadets. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers takes into...

Live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature.Brothers Jack, Calum and Robbie have been swimming together their whole lives, and have never lost the sense of wonder, excitement and relief that getting in open water brings...

Get a length up on the competition with cutting-edge technique, training, and racing information. Let the world's top coaches, rowers, and sport scientists steer you to ultimate success, starting with sound training and racing principles and adding...

This is not your parents' Art and Science of Sails, written by Tom Whidden and Michael Levitt and published in 1990 by St. Martin's Press. The first edition sold more than 20,000 copies. The Second Revised Edition 2016 -- now in its second printing -- is...

Chart scale 1:220 000 Plans included: Novigrad (1:15 000) Porec (1:15 000) Rovinj (1:15 000) Brijuni Islands to Pula (1:85 000) Veruda to Medulin Bay (1:85 000) Approaches to Punat (1:20 000) Approaches to Mali Losinj (1:40 000) Otok Ilovik...

The Definitive Guide to Bonaire Scuba Diving and Snorkeling"With a mapping style and key information presented in a way that really prepares you for each dive site, this book is exactly what divers want." -Ocean Frontiers #1 Best Seller in Water Sports &...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorJohn C. Payne is a cruising sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a 28-year career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil...

David Lewis and his small yacht, Ice Bird, set sail from Sydney, Australia, on a search for high adventure. The voyage, full of drama, emotion and pain, takes place in the least hospitable and most fascinating part of the earth, the Antarctic. No one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785730429Author BerlitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 732Imprint Berlitz TravelPublisher APA Publications

Masters scullers range in age from Grade AA (21 in the US) or Grade A (27 in the UK) to Grade M (89 plus). Although diverse in age, these athletes all have one thing in common - they are each unique. This book partners with each individual athlete to...

Diving the Thistlegorm is a unique in-depth look at one of the world's best-loved shipwrecks, the World War II British Merchant Navy steamship, featuring award-winning underwater photography. In this highly visual guide, cutting edge photographic methods...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732547070Author Tim MurphyFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Seapoint BooksPublisher Seapoint Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781649220158Author Ernest ShackletonFormat PaperbackPage Count 330Imprint Sastrugi Press LLCPublisher Sastrugi Press LLCWeight(grams) 485gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953534033Author Roger DeakinFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Tin House BooksPublisher Tin House BooksWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 217mm * 145mm...

Algonquin is a near-North paradise of 3,500 square miles of forests, lakes and rivers atop the rugged Canadian Shield. This idyllic haven from urban life is easily accessible from dozens of major U.S. and Canadian population centres. Michael Runtz...

Gold medal winning coach, Jon Emmett works with sailors and coaches around the world and is frequently asked things like: 'What is a good exercise to improve this?' 'Why do we do this exercise?' 'How do we make the exercise more / less difficult?' This...

Part of an exciting new series of small format guides which help you better understand the sea by William Thomson FRGS. An essential guide to the Moon, clearly explained through a seamless blend of simple descriptions and rich infographics. As the...

Still regarded as "the bible" for both new and experienced kayakers after more than thirty years in print, Sea Kayaking covers the basics of equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes, as well as such essential skills as how to read...

Plans included: Stretto di Messina (1:125 000) On this 2017 edition the two new Traffic Separation Schemes off the Algerian coast are shown. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967040982Author gestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten VerlagDimensions(mm) 290mm * 225mm * 30mm

Packrafts are rugged, portable rafts, small enough to attach under a rucksack, but stable on the water to reassure first time paddlers. Weighing from 1-3 kilos, they open up a whole new world of amphibious adventuring, from navigating easily accessible...