Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing Books
Hachette Australia Golden Daze The best years of Australian surfing
Book SynopsisGolden Daze tells the story of Australian surfing one year at a time through the lives of our greatest surfers. The book takes a deep dive into a significant year of their surfing lives. Years when they won, years when they lost. Years where their surfing and their surfboards changed the game. Grommet years when the days never ended. Years where they surfed up the coast, down the coast and globetrotted into the great unknown.Years when both surfing and society changed. Years when they made high art, experienced spiritual awakenings or were just tubed out of their minds. Even years where they survived the embrace of a great white shark. Part journal, part biography, part surf culture memoir, in Golden Daze, world renowned surf writer and bestselling author Sean Doherty gives a fascinating insight into what makes Australian surfing tick.Surfing Australia''s Hall of Fame recognises the nation''s most influential and iconic surfers. Every year the current member
£21.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Stealing the Wave The Epic Struggle Between Ken
Book SynopsisIn the winter of mid-eighties, 2 surfers are battling for supremacy at Waimea Bay, home to the biggest waves in the world. Ken Bradshaw commands respect with his fearlessness. Mark Foo is the icon of the younger generation. One day at Sunset Beach, Foo steals a wave from under Bradshaw's nose, sparking a feud that lasts for over 10 years.Trade Review'A classic tale of sporting rivalry' Observer 'The tales are gripping, Foo's vainglorious final expedition among them. Surfing emerges as a dangerous, solitary and potential fatal obsession' Daily Telegraph 'Martin brilliantly utilises the conflict between an old-school Texan and a cocky young Chinese-American to explore everything from the commercialisation of pro-surfing to a foolproof strategy for seducing Brazilian women' Arena 'Martin's fluid prose perfectly befits his subject ... sweeps the reader along like one of the awesome incoming walls of water at Waimea Bay ... a fascinating glimpse into obsession' Independent
£13.49
Globe Pequot Surfing Hawaii A Complete Guide To The Hawaiian
Book SynopsisA complete guide for the most well-known to the not-so-well-known surf spots in the Hawaiian Islands, from Tavaras Bay on Maui to Waimea Bay on Oahu to lesser-known Manele Bay on the island of Lanai.Table of Contents(1) Big Island (2) Maui (3) Molokai (4) Lanai (5) Oahu (6) Kauai
£10.79
Rowman & Littlefield Surfing California
Book SynopsisSurfing California is your one-of-a-kind guide to more than 200 of the best breaks in the Golden State - from classic surf spots to lesser-known waves. This revised and updated, full-color guide now includes SUP-friendly spots, too--allowing surfers and paddlers alike to find the best breaks and all get along! Explore the surf from the Oregon border to the Mexican border, from North Jetty in Arcata to Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz to Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach.Table of Contents(1) Crescent City to Eureka (2) Eureka to Mendocino (3) Mendocino to San Francisco (4) San Francisco to Santa Cruz (5) Santa Cruz to Carmel (6) Carmel to Santa Barbara (7) Ventura County (8) Los Angeles County (9) Orange County (10) San Diego County
£21.25
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Surfing
Book SynopsisThe development of surfing.
£31.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Surfâs Up
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Surfboard Wax
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Graphic Surf
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Flying Through the Clouds
Book SynopsisCapture the surfing world through the lens of photographer Jim Russi. Over 180 warm, dazzling photos from around the globe take readers on this surfing tour de force through Hawaii, Tahiti, California, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Fiji, Bali, Indonesia, and the islands off South Africa. The engaging text provides stories from the photographer''s global travels, adding an additional dimension to the brilliant photos and fascinating encounters with celebrities in the surfing world and other realms. Learn how Jim discovered a theme that would direct his work from that point forward during a shoot in 1997: the simple fun of surfing-showing a lifestyle that anyone could relate to, not simply appealing to hard-core surfers and dreamers alike. Give yourself a chance to dream. You will be glad you did.
£34.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Surf NYC
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£27.19
University of Nebraska Press The Battle for Paradise Surfing Tuna and One
Book SynopsisPavones, a town located on the southern tip of Costa Rica, is a haven for surfers, expatriates, and fishermen seeking a place to start over. In The Battle for Paradise, Jeremy Evans travels to Pavones to uncover the story of how this ragtag group stood up to a multinational company and how a shadowy figure from the town’s violent past became an unlikely hero.Trade Review"Don't miss this uplifting tale of fantastic surfing, saving the environment, and a greedy company's efforts to expand their business at all costs—all in our sleepy little southern town of Pavones."—Carol Blair Vaughn, Costa Rica Star"A valuable addition to surf historiography. . . . Enjoyable and well-told narrative."—Tolga Ozyurtcu, Sport in American History“Congratulations to Jeremy Evans for telling the truest story so far about Pavones, the iconic end-of-the-road place where human greed and conflict threatened to destroy exactly what brought people there.”—Drew Kampion, award-winning author and former editor of Surfer and Surfing magazines“Jeremy Evans tells the true story of surfers, tuna, drug lords, and jungle fever in the backwaters and blue bays of Costa Rica. For anyone who has traveled the surf coast of Central America, The Battle for Paradise is a must-read.”—Serge Dedina, executive director of Wildcoast and author of Wild Sea and Surfing the Border“The waves of Pavones rifle down a long left-hand point break, and for this reason they have become some of the most iconic waves in Costa Rica. However, as incredible as the waves are, the story behind the town is what will truly leave you gasping for air.”—Kyle Thiermann, professional surfer “Pavones, Costa Rica, lay in a bucolic slumber until an entrepreneurial American smuggler with a Napoleon complex paid cash for a county-sized chunk of its surf-swept coast and made himself king. Things spiraled out of control from there, subsiding into a tropical stew of escapists, surfers, squatters, greed, and long, clean lefts.”—Steve Pezman, publisher of the Surfer’s Journal Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. A Fish Story2. Killer Dana3. Paper Chase4. Geckos and Iguanas5. The Pavones Bus6. Red Road7. Danny Land8. Tuna Coast9. Law and Order10. The King’s Exit11. Jungle Invasion12. Pura Vida13. Judgment Day14. Saving Waves15. End of the RoadBibliography
£26.09
Chronicle Books California Surf Project
Book SynopsisQuit your job, pack your boards, and surf your way down the California coast....Sound like a daydream? The California Surf Project is the fully illustrated travel diary of two surfers who took this trip of a lifetime. Chris Burkard, a talented photographer, and Eric Soderquist, a professional surfer, cajoled their Volkswagen bus along Highway 1 from the Oregon border to the Tijuana Sloughs and discovered everything the Golden State''s legendary coastline has to offer. Relive their incredible adventure of surfing perfect waves, sharing campfires with total strangers, and keeping the bus running with duct tape and prayers in more than 200 gorgeous photographs, soulful text, and a professionally produced thirty-minute DVD.
£28.50
Duke University Press The Critical Surf Studies Reader
Book SynopsisAn innovative exploration of the history and culture of surfing that recasts wave-riding as a complex cultural practice and reclaims the forgotten roles that women, indigenous peoples, and peoples of color have played in the its evolution.Trade Review"Editors Hough-Snee and Eastman have curated 18 essays that go above and below the waves to explore the deeper social, cultural, and political meaning of surfing. Recommended. All readers." -- R. W. Roberts * Choice *"An exciting and important contribution to a field that is still relatively new to academics. . . . The book is an ambitious and innovative one that lays valuable groundwork for a field with a promising future. Beyond surf-oriented scholars, it will be of interest to scholars in the wider fields of sport history, cultural studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, geography, and political economy; and to a nonacademic readership that includes surfers and surf enthusiasts." -- Elizabeth E. Sine * Journal of Sport History *"While [The Critical Surf Studies Reader] is underpinned by a rich diversity, essays collected here all find a certain degree of unity through a shared commitment to critical analysis and reflexivity that marks each as a serious intellectual engagement with the world of surfing. . . . High-quality scholarship and insightful critical analysis make this a worthy addition to other works in the field of Indigenous studies." -- Barry Judd * Native American and Indigenous Studies *"Many of the chapters are written with a historical approach to studying surfing, making this book highly relevant for sport historians interested in surfing and other lifestyle/action sports. A well-written and recommended read for surfing history enthusiasts!" -- Anne Tjønndal * International Journal of the History of Sport *"The Critical Surf Studies Reader is a thought-provoking book that will make important contributions to numerous fields including sociology of sport, sociology of action sports, sport for development and peace, cultural studies, media studies, leisure and tourism studies, critical race studies, and settler colonial studies. . . . [T]his collection of work should have a wide appeal within and beyond academia, and I can imagine it being taken up by those surfers who are critically engaged with the activity that defines such a part of their identity and communities." -- Rebecca Olive * Sociology of Sport Journal *"What makes this book especially interesting is that even though it is of course an anthology, the strengths of the individual texts come through when consuming the collection holistically. ... All of the texts provide excellent insights and, taken together, produce a vivid image of the current state of surfing in its various facets." -- Jeeshan Gazi * National Identities *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction / Dexter Zavalza Hough-Snee and Alexander Sotelo Eastman 1 Part I. Coloniality and Decolonization 1. On a Mission: Hiram Bingham and the Rhetoric of Urgency / Patrick Moser 29 2. A World Apart: Pleasure, Rebellion, and the Politics of Surf Tourism / Scott Laderman 47 3. Kai Ea: Rising Waves of National and Ethnic Hawaiian Identities / Isaiah Helekunihi Walker 62 4. Consolidation, Creativity, and (de)Colonization in the State of Modern Surfing / Dexter Zavalza Hough-Snee and Alexander Sotelo Eastman 84 5. Decolonizing Sustainable Surf Tourism / Tara Ruttenberg and Peter Brosius 109 Part II. Race, Ethnicity, and Identity 6. Surfing beyond Racial and Colonial Imperatives in Early Modern Atlantic Africa and Oceania / Kevin Dawson 135 7. Pushing under the Whitewash: Revisiting the Making of South Africa's Surfing Sixties / Glen Thompson 155 8. Space Invaders in Surfing's White Tribe: Exploring Surfing, Race, and Identity / Belinda Wheaton 177 9. Indigenous Surfing: Pedagogy, Pleasure, and Decolonial Practice / Colleen McGloin 196 10. Appropriating Surfing and the Politics of Indigenous Authenticity / Dina Gilio-Whitaker 214 Part III. Feminist Critical Geography 11. Surfeminism, Critical Regionalism, and Public Scholarship / Krista Comer 235 12. Desexing Surfing? Pedagogies of Possibility / lisahunter 263 13. "My Mother Is a Fish": From Stealth Feminism to Surfeminism / Cori Schumacher 284 Part IV. Capitalism, Economics, and the Commodification of Surf Culture 14. Free Ride: The Food Stamp Surfer, American Counterculture, and the Refusal of Work / Kristin Lawler 305 15. The Political Economy of Surfing Culture: Production, Profit, and Representation / Douglas Booth 318 16. Soulful and Precarious: The Working Experiences of Surfboard Makers / Andrew Warren and Chris Gibson 342 17. Branded Primitives / Robin Canniford 365 18. Surfing and Contemporary China / Clifton Evers 386 Bibliography 403 Contributors 443 Index 449
£89.10
Duke University Press The Critical Surf Studies Reader
Book SynopsisAn innovative exploration of the history and culture of surfing that recasts wave-riding as a complex cultural practice and reclaims the forgotten roles that women, indigenous peoples, and peoples of color have played in the its evolution.Trade Review"Editors Hough-Snee and Eastman have curated 18 essays that go above and below the waves to explore the deeper social, cultural, and political meaning of surfing. Recommended. All readers." -- R. W. Roberts * Choice *"An exciting and important contribution to a field that is still relatively new to academics. . . . The book is an ambitious and innovative one that lays valuable groundwork for a field with a promising future. Beyond surf-oriented scholars, it will be of interest to scholars in the wider fields of sport history, cultural studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, geography, and political economy; and to a nonacademic readership that includes surfers and surf enthusiasts." -- Elizabeth E. Sine * Journal of Sport History *"While [The Critical Surf Studies Reader] is underpinned by a rich diversity, essays collected here all find a certain degree of unity through a shared commitment to critical analysis and reflexivity that marks each as a serious intellectual engagement with the world of surfing. . . . High-quality scholarship and insightful critical analysis make this a worthy addition to other works in the field of Indigenous studies." -- Barry Judd * Native American and Indigenous Studies *"Many of the chapters are written with a historical approach to studying surfing, making this book highly relevant for sport historians interested in surfing and other lifestyle/action sports. A well-written and recommended read for surfing history enthusiasts!" -- Anne Tjønndal * International Journal of the History of Sport *"The Critical Surf Studies Reader is a thought-provoking book that will make important contributions to numerous fields including sociology of sport, sociology of action sports, sport for development and peace, cultural studies, media studies, leisure and tourism studies, critical race studies, and settler colonial studies. . . . [T]his collection of work should have a wide appeal within and beyond academia, and I can imagine it being taken up by those surfers who are critically engaged with the activity that defines such a part of their identity and communities." -- Rebecca Olive * Sociology of Sport Journal *"What makes this book especially interesting is that even though it is of course an anthology, the strengths of the individual texts come through when consuming the collection holistically. ... All of the texts provide excellent insights and, taken together, produce a vivid image of the current state of surfing in its various facets." -- Jeeshan Gazi * National Identities *Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction / Dexter Zavalza Hough-Snee and Alexander Sotelo Eastman 1 Part I. Coloniality and Decolonization 1. On a Mission: Hiram Bingham and the Rhetoric of Urgency / Patrick Moser 29 2. A World Apart: Pleasure, Rebellion, and the Politics of Surf Tourism / Scott Laderman 47 3. Kai Ea: Rising Waves of National and Ethnic Hawaiian Identities / Isaiah Helekunihi Walker 62 4. Consolidation, Creativity, and (de)Colonization in the State of Modern Surfing / Dexter Zavalza Hough-Snee and Alexander Sotelo Eastman 84 5. Decolonizing Sustainable Surf Tourism / Tara Ruttenberg and Peter Brosius 109 Part II. Race, Ethnicity, and Identity 6. Surfing beyond Racial and Colonial Imperatives in Early Modern Atlantic Africa and Oceania / Kevin Dawson 135 7. Pushing under the Whitewash: Revisiting the Making of South Africa's Surfing Sixties / Glen Thompson 155 8. Space Invaders in Surfing's White Tribe: Exploring Surfing, Race, and Identity / Belinda Wheaton 177 9. Indigenous Surfing: Pedagogy, Pleasure, and Decolonial Practice / Colleen McGloin 196 10. Appropriating Surfing and the Politics of Indigenous Authenticity / Dina Gilio-Whitaker 214 Part III. Feminist Critical Geography 11. Surfeminism, Critical Regionalism, and Public Scholarship / Krista Comer 235 12. Desexing Surfing? Pedagogies of Possibility / lisahunter 263 13. "My Mother Is a Fish": From Stealth Feminism to Surfeminism / Cori Schumacher 284 Part IV. Capitalism, Economics, and the Commodification of Surf Culture 14. Free Ride: The Food Stamp Surfer, American Counterculture, and the Refusal of Work / Kristin Lawler 305 15. The Political Economy of Surfing Culture: Production, Profit, and Representation / Douglas Booth 318 16. Soulful and Precarious: The Working Experiences of Surfboard Makers / Andrew Warren and Chris Gibson 342 17. Branded Primitives / Robin Canniford 365 18. Surfing and Contemporary China / Clifton Evers 386 Bibliography 403 Contributors 443 Index 449
£24.69
University of Hawai'i Press Surfing Places Surfboard Makers Craft Creativity and Cultural Heritage in Hawaii California and Australia
Book SynopsisBased on research in three important surfing locations—Hawai‘i, southern California, and southeastern Australia—this is the first book to trace the surfboard from regional craft tradition to its key role in the billion-dollar surfing business. The authors explore the heritage of the craft, the secrets of custom board production, the role of local geography in shaping board styles, and the survival of hand-crafting skills.
£49.50
Rizzoli Carissa Moore
Book SynopsisHawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.This long-awaited book celebrates Hawaii’s rich surf history and culture, featuring stunning photography capturing the magnificent beauty of the islands, Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks, and legendary surf icons. It showcases Hawaiian surfing traditions such as paddle outs, surfboard shaping, the shaka symbol, and all of the things that have made the origins of surfing in Hawaii uniquely beautiful.Moore invites notable Hawaiian surfers and cultural figures to share their perspectives on growing up on the islands and the connection they have with surfing in Hawaii, the birthplace of this sport. This unique and special book pays tribute
£36.00
North Point Press Caught inside a Surfers Year on the California
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£14.40
Alison Hodge Surfing Tropical Beats
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£13.50
Orca Publications Ltd Born to Boogie Legends of Bodyboarding
Book SynopsisTo its legions of followers, bodyboarding is quite simply the most intense watersport on the planet. Wherever you find waves that are too heavy for even the most gung-ho surfers, there you'll find the boogers, screaming into dredging pits and scoring impossibly deep barrels. Tells the story of this incredible sport from 1971 to the present day.
£22.49
Orca Publications Ltd The Longboard Travel Guide A Guide to the Worlds
Book SynopsisThe Longboard Travel Guide is the first surf guidebook written specifically for longboarders. Loaded with mouth-watering lineup photos, the book describes 100 of the best waves in the world for loggers and offers insider tips on how to ride them. From the Maldives to Australia''s Gold Coast, from Costa Rica to Fiji, from Samoa to Sri Lanka, all the classic destinations are here. A smorgasbord of less-well known areas are also included for adventurous surfers who thirst for uncrowded waves. This book covers every aspect of surf travel for longboarders: where to go, where to stay, what gear to take, how to get in shape for your trip and how to stay healthy abroad. Longboarders of all ages and abilities will benefit from the practical advice offered by a writing team of seasoned travelers and pros. Whether you''re thinking of doing a road trip in Australia, a coldwater exploration trip in Iceland, or a boat trip in Indonesia this books has plenty to soak on up. A selection of re
£16.19
Overhead Press The Essentials of Surfing The Authoritative Guide to Waves Equipment Etiquette Safety and Instructions for Surfriding
£7.99
Orca Publications Ltd Amazing Waves The Beauty of Waves and an
Book SynopsisNo 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 the awesome power and sublime beauty of waves. Amazing Waves is a stunning coffee-table book of photographs that capture the beauty and majesty of ocean waves. This breathtaking volume is a collection of the best work by 20 of the world’s top surf photographer’s. The photos in Amazing Waves are guaranteed to thrill surfers, longboarders, kite surfers and bodyboarders alike; everyone who loves looking at images of the ocean at its most spectacular. Plus, this title includes tips and advice for budding photographers.
£22.49
Houghton Mifflin Rockaway
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£29.99
Random House USA Inc Surfing with Sartre
Book SynopsisJean-Paul Sartre once declared waterskiing to be “the ideal limit of aquatic sports.” Aaron James, who is both an avid surfer and a professor of philosophy, vigorously disagrees. In these pages, he presents his surfer’s worldview as a foil to Sartre’s, along the way elucidating such philosophical categories as freedom, being, phenomenology, morality, epistemology, and even the emerging values of what he terms “leisure capitalism.” In developing his unique surfer’s philosophy, he draws from surf culture and lingo—and engages with philosophers from Aristotle to Wittgenstein. In the process, he speaks to those of us in search of personal and social meaning—particularly in our current anxious moment—by way of real, authentic philosophy. In or out of the water.
£11.68
St Martin's Press Scratching the Horizon
Book SynopsisIn 1956, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz stepped away from a successful medical practice and began a lifelong surfing odyssey that grew to include his wife Juliette, and their nine children. In this book, he looks back at his unusual upbringing, and his lifelong passion for the sport that carries his family's stamp.
£18.32
Abrams Waves Pro Surfers and Their World
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£21.25
ARCADIA PUB (SC) Rincon Point
£19.19
Arcadia Publishing Oregon Surfing
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£19.99
History Press Surfing Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks Sports
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£18.69
Rowman & Littlefield The Art of Stand Up Paddling
Book SynopsisThis revised edition covers all aspects ofstand up paddling,from buying a board and getting started on your local lake to surfing waves in Hawaii, including a brand new chapter on SUP yoga.
£17.09
Pan Macmillan Breath
Book Synopsis‘Exhilarating’ Sunday Times‘Rapturous’ Sunday Telegraph‘A remarkable tale of grace and danger’ Financial TimesWhen paramedic Bruce Pike is called out to deal with another teenage adventure gone wrong, he knows better than anyone what happened and how. Thirty years before, that dead boy could have been him. Bruce remembers what it was like to be a risk-taking kid, to feel that thrill and that fear . . .Breath by Tim Winton is the story of Bruce and his best friend Loonie, and the surfing obsession that changed both of their lives. It is about the exhilaration of the sea and the waves, the treacherous addiction to risk, and the intoxicating power of forbidden love.Trade ReviewAn absorbing, powerful and deeply beautiful novel * Observer *A love letter to the sea and a moving coming-of-age story . . . Rapturous * Sunday Telegraph *Breath has the sensibility and reach of an epic * Scotland on Sunday *Full of fizz and a vital poetry of sun, sand, sea and air * Independent on Sunday *Breath has the urgent clarity of a story that needed to be told * Guardian *
£12.47
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Waves Of Healing: How Surfing Changes the Lives
Book SynopsisA powerful account of families of children with autism using surfing as a form of therapy and healing.
£14.39
North Atlantic Books,U.S. North Shore Chronicles: Big-Wave Surfing in
Book SynopsisIn this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii''s North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area''s elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii''s deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the sport, from big-wave greats Darrick Doerner and Mark Foo to bodysurfer Mark Cunningham and bodyboarder Mike Stewart. Features 77 color photos.
£15.19
Penguin Putnam Inc In Search of Captain Zero: A Surfers Road Trip
Book SynopsisIn 1996, Allan Weisbecker sold his home and his possessions, loaded his dog and surfboards into his truck, and set off in search of his long-time surfing companion, Patrick, who had vanished into the depths of Central America. In this rollicking memoir of his quest from Mexico to Costa Rica to unravel the circumstances of Patrick's disappearance, Weisbecker intimately describes the people he befriended, the bandits he evaded, the waves he caught and lost en route to finding his friend. In Search of Captain Zero is, according to Outside magazine, A subtly affecting tale of friendship and duty. [It] deserves a spot on the microbus dashboard as a hell of a cautionary tale about finding paradise and smoking it away.In Search of Captain Zero: A Surfer's Road Trip Beyond the End of the Road is a Booksense 76 Top Ten selection for September/October.
£12.34
Taylor Trade Publishing Bend to Baja: A Biofuel Powered Surfing and
Book SynopsisBend to Baja documents a surf-inspired road trip along the West Coast of North America. In February 2005, a group of world-renowned surfers left Ventura, California, for Bend, Oregon. From Oregon, the crew worked its way south to the tip of Baja, looking for waves and traveling in a pickup truck converted to run on alternative fuel sources: veggie oil and biodiesel. Jeff Johnson, along with Chris, Keith, and Dan Malloy, experienced a road trip centered on surfing, climbing, and camping. Along the way, they met an array of characters, found rich, road-weathered experiences, and endured setbacks, all against the backdrop of a captivating ocean. Bend to Baja chronicles their journey and a nontraditional lifestyle centered on the search for waves.
£18.04
Penguin Putnam Inc Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life
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£25.60
Mountaineers Books Stand Up Paddling: Flatwater to Surf and Rivers
Book SynopsisHawaiians were stand up paddle surfing (known as SUP) in the '50s and '60s, but the sport was first seen on the U.S. mainland in the early 2000s, when surfers Laird Hamilton and Rick Thomas brought it to California. Now you see SUP popping up everywhere - it's ranked as the fastest growing sport in the U.S. by the Outdoor Industry Association and it has spread across the Atlantic to the UK. The inaugural UK SUP championships were held in 2008 and this is now an increasing popular branch of water sports in the UK. Longtime stand up paddler and instructor Rob Casey has authored the first and only comprehensive guide to the sport. From choosing the right gear to stroke techniques (j-stroke, Tahitian, sculling brace) and fitness advice, Rob will have you stand up paddling in no time. Specific chapters focus on flat-water paddling, paddle surfing, and river paddling to show you exactly what you need to take your SUP skills and knowledge to a specific environment. Whether you want to learn about fitness or expedition planning in flat water, how to forecast waves and current for surfing, or how to use river eddies to your advantage - it's all here in this easy-to-reference guidebook from a SUP expert.
£17.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Kook's Guide to Surfing: The Ultimate
Book SynopsisMove over, dude! The Kook’s Guide to Surfing shows what it means to be a real surfer. This clever, often hilarious guide shares with kooks (those guys on surfboards who just don’t get it yet) the truths and know-how of a lifelong wave-lover. The secret: surfing responsibly and sharing the waves. You don’t have to be “too cool for school” to be cool in the water.But surfing like a pro isn’t just about courtesy, and neither is The Kook’s Guide to Surfing. The ultimate guide to great surfing, it’s got tips on choosing the right board for the right wave, stances and paddling, avoiding injuries and staying safe, and—once all that has been mastered—how and where to show off your skills in the big competitions. Other topics include: First lessons and helpful tips Physical fitness Types of waves Surf etiquette Buying surfboards An index of the best surf locations Filled with witty illustrations, a glossary of surfing terminology, and fun “Hey, Kook!” trivia, The Kook’s Guide to Surfing will turn even the greenest beginners into knockout surfing pros.
£10.44
Skyhorse Publishing Making Mavericks: The Memoir of a Surfing Legend
Book SynopsisThe story behind the hit surfing movie Chasing Mavericks! Surfing legend Frosty Hesson shares the story of his remarkably life and his extraordinary friendship with wunderkind Jay Moriarty.When Richard “Frosty” Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: his help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off northern California known as Mavericks, recognized that the kid “had a vision.” Jay quickly demonstrated a resolve that reminded Frosty of his younger self, pursuing his goal with a seriousness far beyond his years. His attitude and work ethic earned Frosty’s respect and, eventually, his friendship.Making Mavericks is the inspiring story of their father-son bond and of the challenges that made each of them who they were—surf legends, and the subject of the instant classic surf film Chasing Mavericks.In Making Mavericks, Frosty talks about his turbulent youth spent under difficult circumstances, with parents who tried to find a positive way to handle a child with a passion for water and a disregard for his own safety. Throughout his life he developed principles to live by, principles that would become the core tenets of his teaching philosophy. Most significantly, Frosty talks about how one of his best students, Jay Moriarty, used his philosophy to become a surfing phenomenon, and whose life inspired the phrase, “Live like Jay.”Affecting and poignant, Making Mavericks is a celebration of Hesson’s determination to live with joy and purpose, and his desire to help others do the same.
£12.34
Echo Point Books & Media Surfing Guide to Southern California
£25.95
Echo Point Books & Media Surfing Guide to Southern California
£19.95
Mango Media Reef Smart Guides Bonaire: Scuba Dive. Snorkel.
Book SynopsisThe 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 & CaribbeanFrom the authors of the Reef Smart Guide series comes Reef Smart Guides: Bonaire, a unique and essential scuba, snorkel, and surf travel guide for Bonaire diving.A great Caribbean travel guide. The ultimate travel guide for beach and marine activities in Bonaire. The detailed descriptions and illustrations of beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other dive spots are ideal for divers, snorkelers, kitesurfers and windsurfers. Make the most of your time on Bonaire island and in the water.Detailed descriptions and map art. With the help of Reef Smart’s unique 3D-mapping technology, learn all you need to know about the regions' top dive and snorkel sites. These maps provide useful information such as depths, currents, waves, suggested routes, potential hazards, unique structures and species information.Don’t go diving without it. This indispensable resource helps you plan and execute dives without a hitch. Make sure to pack this guidebook with the rest of your scuba gear when you visit Bonaire island, the shore diving capital of the Caribbean.In this essential guide you get: The best locations for diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing and windsurfing, and how to access them Detailed 3D maps, graphics and information to help you plan your time in and out of the water Species guide to help you identify and understand the marine creatures you will encounter If you enjoyed 100 Dives of a Lifetime, Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die, or Dive Atlas of the World, than Reef Smart Guides: Bonaire is the perfect addition to your diving collection! Also don’t miss other Reef Smart Guides for the best diving in Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Palm Beach; Barbados, and Grand Cayman.
£35.99
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Liferider: Heart, Body, Soul, and Life Beyond the
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Surfing icon Laird Hamilton offers inspiration to anyone who wants to elevate their ordinary, landlocked lives to do extraordinary things. “When Laird Hamilton surfs, you must watch. When he speaks, I listen. And when he writes a book, I’m damn sure gonna read it. Twice.”—Eddie Vedder, Grammy Award–winning lead vocalist of Pearl Jam Millions of us increasingly seek happiness in fads and self-help books, reaching upward every day toward some enlightened state that we wish to attain. Laird Hamilton is more intent on looking inward and appreciating the brilliant creatures we already are. In Liferider, Laird uses five key pillars—Death & Fear, Heart, Body, Soul, and Everything Is Connected—to illustrate his unique worldview and life practices. This is Laird Hamilton in his own words—raw, honest, and unvarnished—on topics he has rarely explored before. Based on extensive interviews and conversations between Laird and his coauthor, Julian Borra, with additional insights from Laird’s wife, pro-volleyball player Gabby Reece, Liferider takes on human resilience, relationships, business, technology, risk-taking, and the importance of respecting the natural world, all through the lens of Laird’s extraordinary life both in and beyond the ocean.Praise for Liferider“Laird is a hero, if you want him to be. That’s up to your perception. He challenges himself, and he challenges those around him. He shows us that the deeper we puncture into life, the more vibrant the colors get. The Laird Hamilton I know—real, faulty, moody, deeply loving, and communal—comes through on every page of Liferider.”—Josh Brolin, Award-Winning Actor “Laird Hamilton is a true individualist unafraid to carve his own path. These thoughtful mediations offer a unique window — illuminating and inspiring — into one of America''s great innovators.”—Rory Kennedy, Documentary Filmmaker
£18.40
Pegasus Books Women on Waves: A Cultural History of Surfing:
Book SynopsisA 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 women’s surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing, wave-riding warriors provide an inspirational and aspirational cast of powerful role models for women (and men) across all backgrounds and generations. Over the past two-hundred years, and especially the past five decades, the surfing lifestyle have become the envy of people around the world. The perception of sun, sand, surf, strong young women and their inimitable style, has created a booming lifestyle and sports industry—and the sport that is set to make its Olympic exhibition debut in Tokyo 2021. A massive shift from when colonizers tried to extinguish all traces of Native Hawaiian surfing and its sacred culture.What is it about the surfing that intrigues people of all ages, from all corners of the world? The beaches and idyllic locations? The unique style and mystique that surfers project? These women, on the beach and riding giant waves, or in the media, have made their mark on not just their sport, but our wider culture. Women on Waves is filled with phenomenal athletic performance, breakthrough female achievements, and plenty of inspiration and fun to see us through until the time when we can all hit the surf once more! Spanning a millennia from Hawaii to Malibu, New York to Australia, South Africa to the South Pacific and beyond, Jim Kempton presents a fascinating new narrative that will captivate anyone who loves sports and the outdoors.
£12.99
Familius LLC The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and
Book SynopsisSometimes 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 Noah benShea join forces to offer you insight on a path of purpose, hope, and faith. This timely guidebook alternates between Tomson’s inspiring experiential essays and benShea’s spiritual commentary that lift the soul, all accented with stunning full-color surfing photographs. After losing his son, Tomson walked the bitter road of loss and crossed from darkness into the light. The Surfer and the Sage addresses the eighteen relentless, breaking waves of life, from loss and aging to relationships and depression, and guides you to transformation. It is not a list of rules to follow that guarantee success, health, or wealth, but rather a collection of advice from two guides who have traveled far and wide and suffered deeply, but still look forward to tomorrow with faith and hope.Trade Review“Some great insights into riding the waves of life. If you surf, read this book. If you don’t surf, read this book."—Carissa Moore, surfing Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion "Open-minded surfers will want to catch this wave." —Publishers Weekly "World champion surfer and inspirational author Shaun Tomson has done it again!His most recent project is a beautiful, little gem of a book titled The Surfer and the Sage which he co-wrote with Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet-philosopher, Noah benShea. Here at {pages} a bookstore in Manhattan Beach, CA we are proudly displaying and handselling this book to Dads, Grads, and all who are looking for a positive, uplifting missive about facing one’s challenges, embracing life’s gifts, and seeing the beauty and good out there. The message, the photos, the stories, and the package combine to make this a winner! For surfers and non-surfers alike!!"—Linda McLoughlin Figel, Pages Bookstore Praise for Noah benShea: "The insights in Noah benShea's work will benefit and transform all who read it."—Deepak Chopra, international best-selling author and physician "Noah benShea is a wise and compassionate man. His writings have touched me deeply. I highly recommend his work!"—Jack Canfield, best-selling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series "Noah benShea is a national treasure!"—US Representative (CA) Lois Capps "It's a very nice thing to have an old friend who is full of wit and wisdom. For me, that friend is Noah benShea."—Sandy Koufax, Baseball Hall of Fame "Noah benShea is the Compass because he has, with wit, compassion, and humor, helped so many of us to find our way."—Larry King, CNN "Noah benShea has elevated the human spirit to great heights with his wisdom." —Howard Schultz, executive chairman, Starbucks "I am proud to have Noah benShea in my life. He is a spiritual, inspirational, and insightful man. Everyone needs a friend like Noah."—Herbert Simon, chairman emeritus, Simon Property Group, Inc., owner of the Indiana Pacers, and chairman, Kirkus Reviews "Noah benShea is a welcome source of compassion and humble wisdom." —Bob Costas, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster “Some great insights into riding the waves of life. If you surf, read this book. If you don’t surf, read this book."—Carissa Moore, surfing Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion Praise for Noah benShea: "The insights in Noah benShea's work will benefit and transform all who read it."-Deepak Chopra, international best-selling author and physician "Noah benShea is a wise and compassionate man. His writings have touched me deeply. I highly recommend his work!"-Jack Canfield, best-selling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series "Noah benShea is a national treasure!" -US Representative (CA) Lois Capps "It's a very nice thing to have an old friend who is full of wit and wisdom. For me, that friend is Noah benShea."-Sandy Koufax, Baseball Hall of Fame "Noah benShea is the Compass because he has, with wit, compassion, and humor, helped so many of us to find our way." -Larry King, CNN "Noah benShea has elevated the human spirit to great heights with his wisdom." -Howard Schultz, executive chairman, Starbucks "I am proud to have Noah benShea in my life. He is a spiritual, inspirational, and insightful man. Everyone needs a friend like Noah."-Herbert Simon, chairman emeritus, Simon Property Group, Inc., owner of the Indiana Pacers, and chairman, Kirkus Reviews "Noah benShea is a welcome source of compassion and humble wisdom." -Bob Costas, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster “Some great insights into riding the waves of life. If you surf, read this book. If you don’t surf, read this book."—Carissa Moore, surfing Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion "Open-minded surfers will want to catch this wave." —Publishers Weekly Praise for Noah benShea: "The insights in Noah benShea's work will benefit and transform all who read it."—Deepak Chopra, international best-selling author and physician "Noah benShea is a wise and compassionate man. His writings have touched me deeply. I highly recommend his work!"—Jack Canfield, best-selling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series "Noah benShea is a national treasure!"—US Representative (CA) Lois Capps "It's a very nice thing to have an old friend who is full of wit and wisdom. For me, that friend is Noah benShea."—Sandy Koufax, Baseball Hall of Fame "Noah benShea is the Compass because he has, with wit, compassion, and humor, helped so many of us to find our way."—Larry King, CNN "Noah benShea has elevated the human spirit to great heights with his wisdom." —Howard Schultz, executive chairman, Starbucks "I am proud to have Noah benShea in my life. He is a spiritual, inspirational, and insightful man. Everyone needs a friend like Noah."—Herbert Simon, chairman emeritus, Simon Property Group, Inc., owner of the Indiana Pacers, and chairman, Kirkus Reviews "Noah benShea is a welcome source of compassion and humble wisdom." —Bob Costas, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster "Mixing self-help with photography and poetry, professional surfer Tomson (The Code) and philosopher benShea (We Are All Jacob’s Children) present a charming program for connecting people to their “true purpose.” The authors compare navigating life’s ups and downs to riding waves, share reflections on hardship, and offer guidance on how to stay afloat. Tomson describes his “Code Method” for finding purpose, which helps one articulate one’s priorities by creating 12 statements that begin with “I will” (e.g., “I will be better”). He also shares personal anecdotes about surfing and family, including how the death of his 15-year-old son shook his faith. BenShea contributes poems with such enigmatic admonitions as “Your calm is not at a distance from you unless you are at a distance from you,” and waxes philosophical about surfing (“Faith is believing that the great wave destined for you is still out there”). Merkel’s vibrant photos, meanwhile, depict the waves and surfers of California and Hawaii. Aside from Tomson’s “Code Method,” the advice is sparse, but benShea’s offbeat wisdom is worth sticking around for (“Hope and despair are both equal opportunity clothing options in every closet”). Open-minded surfers will want to catch this wave."—Publishers Weekly
£11.89
Pegasus Books Women on Waves: A Cultural History of Surfing:
Book SynopsisA 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 women’s surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing, wave-riding warriors provide an inspirational and aspirational cast of powerful role models for women (and men) across all backgrounds and generations. Over the past two-hundred years, and especially the past five decades, the surfing lifestyle have become the envy of people around the world. The perception of sun, sand, surf, strong young women and their inimitable style, has created a booming lifestyle and sports industry—and the sport that is set to make its Olympic exhibition debut in Tokyo 2021. A massive shift from when colonizers tried to extinguish all traces of Native Hawaiian surfing and its sacred culture. What is it about the surfing that intrigues people of all ages, from all corners of the world? The beaches and idyllic locations? The unique style and mystique that surfers project? These women, on the beach and riding giant waves, or in the media, have made their mark on not just their sport, but our wider culture. Women on Waves is filled with phenomenal athletic performance, breakthrough female achievements, and plenty of inspiration and fun to see us through until the time when we can all hit the surf once more! Spanning a millennia from Hawaii to Malibu, New York to Australia, South Africa to the South Pacific and beyond, Jim Kempton presents a fascinating new narrative that will captivate anyone who loves sports and the outdoors. Trade Review"Fascinating and spectacular. The detailed history easily bobs along thanks to Kempton’s riveting narration. This is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in the sport." * Publishers Weekly (Starred) *“This is going to be the Gold Standard for women’s surfing history around the world. The visual story telling interwoven with historical facts is stunning.” -- Shannon Aikman, Co-Founder, Women’s International Surfing Association“I believe in the power of personal narrative, in the voices not first heard. Women on Waves is a rare gem. The sheer number of stories, from competitive triumphs to personal struggles makes this fascinating history of women's surfing more than just comprehensive. It is, in effect, the entire sweep of surfing culture—told for the first time through the lens of women’s experiences." -- Samantha Dunn, author of NOT BY ACCIDENT and special projects editor at the Souther California News Group “I love being part of women’s surfing right now! There are so many girls rocking it and pushing hard. It’s so awesome to see and inspires me to push hard too. I can’t wait to see what women’s surfing will be like when I’m an oldie!” -- Bethany Hamilton“A sublime, heavily researched, well-written, labor of love.” -- David Rensin, author of the New York Times best-seller "Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In"“An engaging, inclusive history of surfing, full of unforgettable women and their stories. Kempton has a smooth narrative voice and a talent for uncovering the hidden heroines of the beautiful, dangerous, always enthralling sport... An outstanding choice for sports and surfing aficionados.” * Library Journal *"Readers will learn about women surfers in each decade whose achievements were ignored by the surfing media and who battled issues of gender inequality while creating opportunities for the next generation. Kempton presents a comprehensive and important group portrait and an enriching contribution to women’s sports history that honors influential wave riders and celebrates surfing sisterhood." * Booklist *"Kempton stands in awe of the women’s talent, ambition, and successes and presents their stories with a whole lot of heart. With expertise and passion fueling every story, Women on Waves is an inspiration." * Christian Science Monitor *
£14.99
OR Books Surf, Sweat and Tears: The Epic Life and
Book SynopsisThis is the true story of Ted, Viscount Deerhurst, the son of the Earl of Coventry and an American ballerina who dedicated his life to becoming a professional surfer. Surfing was a means of escape, from England, from the fraught charges of nobility, from family, and, often, from his own demons. Ted was good on the board, but never made it to the very highest ranks of a sport that, like most, treats second-best as nowhere at all. He kept on surfing, ending up where all surfers go to live or die, the paradise of Hawaii. There, in search of the “perfect woman,” he fell in love with a dancer called Lola, who worked in a Honolulu nightclub. The problem with paradise, as he was soon to discover, is that gangsters always get there first. Lola already had a serious boyfriend, a man who went by the name of Pit Bull. Ted was given fair warning to stay away. But he had a besetting sin, for which he paid the heaviest price: He never knew when to give up. Surf, Sweat and Tears takes us into the world of global surfing, revealing a dark side beneath the dazzling sun and cream-crested waves. Here is surf noir at its most compelling, a dystopian tale of one man’s obsessions, wiped out in a grisly true crime.Trade Review“I don’t normally read books about surfers, but this is like Truman Capote, with shorts.” —Lee Child “Andy Martin, to his immense credit, knows that surfers are misfits and accidental comics, as well as great athletes.” —Matt Warshaw “A sublime mixing of stoke and sorrow, hedonism and the macabre—skillfully and deftly penned by someone who had, and still has, intimate access to many of the key players." —Tom Anderson, author of Riding the Magic Carpet: A Surfer's Odyssey to Find the Perfect Wave
£13.49
Turner Publishing Company First We Surf, Then We Eat: Recipes From a
Book SynopsisJim Kempton has spent his life traveling and surfing the world, along the way learning to cook the world's best beach-loving dishes. Now he's sharing his vividly colorful, richly flavorful, and vibrantly healthful collection of more than 90 recipes, along with stories of the best waves, markets, restaurants, adventures, and misadventures that he's experienced, from Australia to Hawaii, the Basque Country to Indonesia, California to Mexico. First We Surf, Then We Eat features a foreword by The Surfer's Journal publisher Steve Pezman, a preface by famed surfer/chef Raphael Lunetta, and photography by Bill Schildge, Jeff Divine, Tom Servais, and Art Brewer.Trade Review"The book is going to be a must-have in a million kitchens." — William Finnegan, New Yorker writer and author of Barbarian Days“Far from writing a 'jocks only' cookbook/armchair-travel book, professional surfer, editor, and author Kempton has taken great care in assembling nearly 100 universally appealing recipes that represent both favorite and unusual dishes from seasides around the world…. No need to be a bona fide water baby to enjoy this world-cuisine-embracing collection.”—Booklist"An expansive collection of recipes sourced from [Kempton's] travels on six continents—accompanied by stunning surf photography. Kempton’s generous collection is sure to capture the imaginations of home cooks, be they surfers or travelers.”—Publishers Weekly“The book is chock full of recipes, stories and photos—all inspired by the places Kempton’s found waves and adventure. Australia, Hawaii, Indonesia, the Basque Country, Morocco, and beyond—nearly every corner of the world where there are breaking waves, Kempton’s got a story and a recipe inspired by that place. For those who are a bit clumsy in the kitchen, Kempton’s made each recipe easy to follow and duplicate. And if you’re worried it’s a book filled only with fish taco and California burrito recipes, fear not. The book has a wide range of recipes for many palates, featuring dishes like Mango Point Potage, Moroccan Grilled Lamb, Ono Poke Bowl, and a Costa Rican Coffee-Rubbed Pork with Marmalade Glaze.”—Surfer magazineTable of ContentsThe Pleasures of Knowing Jim: Steve PezmanChef’s Foreword: Raphael LunettaSurfing & Cooking: Supreme Pleasures Impervious to ExplanationGuam, Tahiti & the PacificThe Basque CountryCaliforniaCentral AmericaMoroccoHawaiiMexicoThe CaribbeanIndonesiaPeruAcknowledgmentsIndex
£26.09
