Water category: 2366 books
Blue Water, Green Skipper
A Memoir of Sailing Alone Across the Atlantic
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2012
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stone Barrington series tells the true story of his journey sailing alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
Stuart Woods had never owned more than a dinghy before setting out on one of the world’s most demanding sea voyages, navigating single-handedly...
by John Champion
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2013
The book details some boat systems such as windlasses and anchoring rode. Compares the options available and the benefits of horizontal and vertical windlasses. Explains what to consider when shopping for a windlass and how to calculate what size to buy. Chapter 2 deals with best installation practice....
Be Your Own Tactics Coach
Improve Your Technique on the Water & Sail to Win
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Boatspeed is not enough – a good understanding of tactics is crucial if you want to win races. This book is a comprehensive programme to make you a tactical genius on the water. Individual chapters take you around the racecourse, from before you get on the water, through the pre-start, start, and...
Sail Away
How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2019
You long to escape the daily grind, buy a boat and sail away. This book will inspire your dreams and show you how to turn them into a reality – be it an extended cruise or years away. Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water...
Chasing Water
Elegy of an Olympian
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2016
Anthony Ervin and Constantine Markides are the recipients of the 2018 Buck Dawson Author Award presented by the Internationla Swimming Hall of Fame!
"Here Ervin and swim trainer and journalist Markides combine talents to create a biography that is part first-hand narrative by Ervin, with...
Gold in the Water
The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
In California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protégé) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates...
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...
by Stan Zimmerman
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2007
Many beginning sailors soon yearn for a larger boat - with a galley, head and berths - so they can extend their time on the water and range of action. However, the simple mechanics of sailing do not include the variety of arts necessary to cruise successfully.
Cruising (with) Class began as...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sailing
Everything You Need to Set Sail on New Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
The idea of learning to sail excites the imagination with fantasies of a carefree, simple way to relax. But in reality, a lot of work goes into mastering the technical aspects of sailing and learning how to get from one place to another without ending up in the water. Other sailing books go into more...
by H. Fiennes Speed
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2012
He didn't cross oceans or battle mighty storms, but H. Fiennes Speed's Log of the "Watersnake" and "Water Rat" provides a vivid look the birth of small boat sailing as a sport in Victorian England. The author and his companions take their 16 foot sailing canoe on cruises to Holland,...
by Bill Burnham, Mary Burnham
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
The Florida Keys Paddling Atlas, a first of its kind detailed color atlas of the Florida Keys, from Key Largo to Key West, is specifically designed for paddlers, fly fishers, snorkelers, and other small craft water enthusiasts interested in shallow water exploration. Color charts for this atlas are...
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...
by Natalie H. Wiest
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Within about seventy-five miles of downtown Houston, some 1,500 miles of rivers, creeks, lakes, bayous, and bays await discovery. Canoeing and Kayaking Houston Waterways, by longtime paddler Natalie Wiest, is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to experience Houston’s well-watered landscape...
Cheap Outboards
The Beginner's Guide to Making an Old Motor Run Forever
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2014
* Outboard motor repair for the average guy *
Fix up an old outboard and SAVE $1000 or more compared to buying a new motor!
With a little know-how and a few common tools, you can fix an old motor—bring it back from the dead. Sometimes all it takes is a squirt of WD-40 into...