Water Sports

A captivating look at two centuries of surfing-"the Sport of Queens"-from Native Hawaiian royalty to the breakout style and jaw-dropping feats on the waves today.Few subjects in the world of sports and or the outdoors is more timely or compelling than...

Saved from an inglorious end as a garden ornament, Amulet a 26-foot wooden keel boat, amateur built in Fort William, Scotland in 1964, was restored by Cumbrian based author and charter yacht skipper, Bob Orrell. The story is a humorous account of the...

Shantyboat is the story of a leisurely journey down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. For most people such a journey is the stuff that dreams are made of, but for Harlan and Anna Hubbard it became a cherished reality. In the fall of 1944...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628726886Author Kathleen SavilleFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Arcade PublishingPublisher Arcade PublishingWeight(grams) 583gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.ReviewsCapably written by experienced seaman and navigator Dag Pike, Reed's Sextant Simplified is an accessibly practical and authoritative guide to using a navigational device...

Since 1874, Chris-Craft has built boats of immense beauty that evoke an emotion and passion in all who see them. The varnished mahogany runabouts of yesteryear, and their modern sister-ships of today, all share the same design ethos, gorgeous lines, high...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781265933142Author Don CaseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint McGraw-Hill EducationPublisher McGraw-Hill EducationWeight(grams) 263g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780934523370Author Timothy P BanseFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Middle Coast Publishing, IncorporatedPublisher Middle Coast Publishing,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981228044Author Steve LewisFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Techdiver PublishingPublisher Techdiver PublishingWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 244mm...

An action-packed story of adventure and survival in one of the planet's most treacherous places.This is the true story of a journey to a seaside town and the always unpredictable torrent of dark escapades that accompany a life at sea. It's a story of a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999528607Author Kevin CallanFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Kevin CallanPublisher Kevin CallanWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 10mm

Bill Conan, a middle-aged adventurer, has entered a 30,000 mile solo race around the world in the sloop Josephine, seeing it as his last chance to win status and success. Risking the ultimate test of skill, strength and endurance, Conan will follow his...

Surfing has evolved from a relatively obscure pastime to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Today, there are millions of surfers across the globe. The Art of Surfing was the first book of its kind to avail participants, both beginner and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692601433Author John AlmbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Unlikely Voyages, LLCPublisher Unlikely Voyages, LLCWeight(grams) 481gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783716518601Author Dominik BaurFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Benteli VerlagPublisher Benteli VerlagWeight(grams) 1320g

Snorkeling Rivers and Streams takes readers on an underwater nature hike and chronicle adventures and discoveries in our amazing freshwaters. This how-to-do-it book is a perfect introduction to the growing sport of river snorkeling. Readers will...

The story is bursting with fun and twists and turns that children will derive hours of pleasure from reading it and learning about the characters. It's also an excellent and interactive way to learn about the different sea animals and how they live. All...

Hinckley celebrates more than 85 years of one the most important and prestigious yacht companies today. A ubiquitous and highly respected name in the yachting world, Hinckley sets the standard for high-quality, performance, and lasting beauty. The book...

Martin O'Scannall loves the old, the eccentric, the offbeat - the quirky if you like; the wandering off into byways, the exploration of half-forgotten snippets of history. And Galicia, his home for the past decade or more, is ideal territory for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780595095643Author Ted RepplierFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint iUniversePublisher iUniverseWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 230mm * 155mm * 8mm

Written by the American canoe Association and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Introduction to Paddling is an easy-to-understand guide to flatwater and river paddling. Based on an earlier work by the Ohio DNR, Flat-water Paddler, this amply...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692641224Author Linus WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Oxriver PublishingPublisher Oxriver PublishingWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939408389Author Alex Haddox M EdFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Palladium Education, Inc.Publisher Palladium Education, Inc.Weight(grams)...

This wide-ranging volume traces the development of second-wave feminism in Ireland, drawing upon a diversity of rare primary sources, including documents, photos, and publications. Connolly and O'Toole explore several themes in Irish feminist politics...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398447851Author Peter BuxtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789463385176Author Johan BakkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 239Imprint Aspekt B.V., UitgeverijPublisher Aspekt B.V., UitgeverijWeight(grams) 418g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789462703063Author Wim DecockFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Leuven University PressPublisher Leuven University PressWeight(grams) 170g

This volume summarises 30 years of fieldwork in Denmark, some of the evidence for the spread of agriculture and the Neolithic into Scandinavia and some opinions about the origins of agriculture. It is intended to be both academic and personal and to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131908815Author PegasusFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd

Whether you are sailing, motorboating, pottering around in a dinghy, racing, going fishing offshore or embarking on an ocean crossing, this is the essential pocket-sized guide to first aid you need to have on board. Aimed specifically at boaters, it...

Surfing has inspired fantastic and colorful graphic designs to advertise surfboards, surf shops, wax, wetsuits, magazines..., even skateboards and snowboards. Here are more than 1,250 to challenge collectors, inspire artists, and charm the surfing crowd...

The Definitive Guide to Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in The Grand Cayman Islands"The collection of Reef Smart Guides is a great resource for the touring diver. Incredible detailed 3D maps and up to date editorial content based on information from local...

Fast, inexpensive, versatile, and exciting, catamarans are one of America's most popular pleasure crafts. Here is a complete course in catamaran sailing for the beginner and the semi-experienced sailor who wants to become more skilled in the arts of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692839256Author Eric B ForsythFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Yacht FionaPublisher Yacht FionaWeight(grams) 921g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780393335583Author Eric TwinameFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint WW Norton & CoPublisher WW Norton & Co

A new edition of the best-selling guide, expanded with 10 more routes and over 50 more pages. Ontario is blessed with some of the most scenic and enjoyable lakes and rivers in the world - it truly is a paddler's paradise. This updated and expanded...

Learn how to predict a squall; navigate customs; earn money as you go; cope with heart attack, malaria, or simple sunburn; gut and dry the fish you've caught; stretch your fresh water supply. Clare Allcard's insights to all of these topics, and many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780965649629Author David H PascoeFormat PaperbackPage Count 274Imprint D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc.Publisher D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc.Weight(grams) 481g

If the owner of a diesel engine wants it to run efficiently, proper operation and maintenance are essential. This book focuses on those all-important areas, with the exclusion of overhauls. The book presents fundamental principles and identifies the...

'A remarkable story that will appeal to those who ride a board and those who have never set foot in the water alike.' NEWCASTLE HERALDIn GHOST WAVE, Chris Dixon dives deep into the fascinating history of Cortes Bank and the motley brotherhood of...