Water sports and recreations Books
Fernhurst Books Limited The New Crew's Pocketbook: A Pocket Guide for
Book SynopsisGoing aboard a sailing yacht for the first time is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit daunting. It introduces you to many unknowns: terra firma is left behind, the boat is propelled by something you can’t see (the wind), there are ropes everywhere and a whole new vocabulary opens up! Your skipper will brief you on the key things you need to know, but this book is a great opportunity to learn a bit beforehand which will give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun… and be asked back for more! Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing. Devised to be read by new crew before they arrive at the boat, it is also great to keep on board as a quick and easy reference guide. Ideal for skippers to give to anyone joining them on board for the first time. As soon as a person steps aboard they are crewing: drawn into casting off, hoisting sails, winching and even steering. It’s impossible to cover everything in your briefing, so any knowledge they can gain beforehand is a blessing and will make your yacht a happier, safer place for everyone.Trade Review“This book is written in a very friendly and approachable way, with clear diagrams and de-mystified language… This book would be a great one to have on board and to share with potential first-time crew prior to departure… It is a virtual Competent Crew course in a pocketsize offering.” (Moody Owners’ Association) “We were introduced to sailing some years ago. We would have loved to have this little book at the time to prepare us for what was to come and later to consolidate our knowledge as we gained confidence at crewing. The book delivers on its promises of providing the basics to crew on a boat, keep safe and have fun… Throughout there are excellent diagrams and clear colour photographs to illustrate the text” (Cruising Association) “A useful little sailing book intended to be read in advance of a first sailing trip and kept for reference thereafter… Effective use is made of diagrams and photographs.” (Yachting Monthly)Table of ContentsIntroduction; PART 1: FIRST STEPS: What to bring, Homework, Parts of a yacht, Getting on & off, The skipper’s briefing; PART 2: UNDER POWER: The engine, Docking & casting off, Under way; PART 3: UNDER SAIL: How does a boat sail?, Under way, Winching, Hoisting sails, Trimming the sails, Reefing, Tacking, Gybing, Lowering sails, Spinnakers, Gennakers; Jargon buster
£9.49
Birlinn Ltd The View from the Shoulder
Book SynopsisRoger Cox has been writing about surfing in The Scotsman since 2005 and has contributed a weekly outdoors column to the paper since 2009, majoring on surfing, skiing and snowboarding but also taking in everything from climbing and kayaking to spear-fishing and long-distance paragliding. He has been the paper's arts editor since 2013 and in 2020 he won Innovation of the Year at the British Journalism Awards for establishing the Scotsman Sessions - a series of video performances recorded by artists all around Scotland, introduced by Scotsman arts critics.
£11.69
Fernhurst Books Ltd. Golden Lily Ten Years On
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£13.49
Spinifex Press The Women's Pool
Book SynopsisThe history of Coogee’s McIver’s Ladies Baths – Australia’s only ocean pool reserved for women – is eloquently told in these stories from women who have found friendship, sanctuary and sheer pleasure as they have gathered and swum at ‘the Women’s Pool’. Humorously told tales of encounters at the pool sit together with stories of sorrow and regret. Older women tell of the history of the pool and the famed ‘Thursday Married Ladies Club’; younger women detail their delight at the natural beauty, the safety and the sense of freedom that the pool offers. No aquatic manspreading here. In this book, women from a diverse range of cultures reveal the role that the women’s pool has played in their lives. From the ‘365ers’ who brave the elements all year round to the younger women who seek summer sun on the rocks, a picture emerges of a place of natural beauty and a space for women to simply be themselves.Trade ReviewThese heart-warming tales of trials tribulations and trysts at Australia’s only ocean pool ¬ just for women – will make you want to dive in, naked at midnight, to revel in all that joyous aquatic camaraderie. —Kathy Lette, Writer, ocean swimmer and shameless sea pool skinny dipper.
£13.46
Skyhorse Publishing Fiberglass Boat Restoration: The Project Planning
Book SynopsisHow to select a boat, plan your project, finish the job, and actually head for the water.Over the past thirty to forty years boat builders, large and small, have produced tens of thousands of fiberglass boats. Many now sit abandoned, waiting for some tender care to get back on the water where they belong. Fiberglass unlike many other types of boatbuilding materials does not rot, rust, or break down over the years. Many people have realized this, of course, and have started what they think will be an easy project. They were wrong, and many well-intentioned renovations sit abandoned.Whatever the reason for wanting to take on the restoration of a project boat, proper planning and organization can make the difference between success and failure. Fiberglass Boat Restoration is about how to plan, organize and successfully complete a project boat restoration. It will explain why it is important to put your efforts and resources into some areas and not others. It contains valuable information about what to look for when considering the purchase of a project boat. Although the focus of the book is fiberglass, the information will be useful to anyone undertaking the building or restoration of any boat.Trade Review"I have been through several major restoration projects over the years and should I undertake another, I am going to invite Capt. Wayne to join me. He goes through the process from a real hands-on, eyes open perspective and explains just what you are getting into and, for the most part, what you can expect. Clear and concise, these eight chapters and the indispensable end-of-book resources section will keep things in focus for you." —Capt. Ken Kreisler, author, Powerboating: Your First Book For Your First Boat"A must-read for anyone considering a boat restoration>"—Ensignmagazine"I have been through several major restoration projects over the years and should I undertake another, I am going to invite Capt. Wayne to join me. He goes through the process from a real hands-on, eyes open perspective and explains just what you are getting into and, for the most part, what you can expect. Clear and concise, these eight chapters and the indispensable end-of-book resources section will keep things in focus for you." —Capt. Ken Kreisler, author, Powerboating: Your First Book For Your First Boat"A must-read for anyone considering a boat restoration>"—Ensignmagazine
£12.34
Howexpert Stand Up Paddle Board Racing for Beginners: A
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£28.49
Calazo Forlag Norra Bohusln 150 000
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£15.29
Calazo Forlag Sdra Bohusln 150 000
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£15.29
Calazo Forlag Hoga Kusten
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£14.39
World Health Organization Guidelines for safe recreational water
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£69.05
Anavasi 50 Canyons in Central Greece
Book SynopsisPublished in 2007, this is a guidebook to 50 of the best explored canyons in central Greece. Colour maps and route diagrams. English, French and Greek text including general canyoning information on safety and access etc.
£29.74
Independently Published Diving Back In: A Guide to Getting the Most Out
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£9.27
Avalon Publishing Group Moon San Juan Islands Seventh Edition
Book Synopsis'Island time' isn't just for the tropics: Escape to evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and the glittering sea with Moon San Juan Islands. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries like a 10-day best of the islands and a weeklong family camping trip, with coverage of gateway towns such as Anacortes, Whidbey Island, and Bellingham, plus nearby Seattle Unique experiences and can't-miss sights: Picnic on cliffs overlooking the ocean or paddleboard on a tranquil lake. Visit local farms filled with fragrant lavender or fluffy alpacas and sip wine or cider at island vineyards. Savor the flavors of the Pacific Northwest at incredible farm-to-table restaurants, sample oysters fresh from the sea, or browse your way through quirky bookstores and funky antique shops The best outdoor adventures: Go sea kayaking or glide through glimmering nighttime waters during a bioluminescence tour. Marvel
£15.29
