This book looks at the 100 greatest swimmers in history and features such icons and rising stars as Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Mark Spitz. Each chapter includes biographical information, accomplishments, records, and finest performances. This edition has been updated to include two additional World Championships and the 2016 Olympics.
The Art of Kayaking is the distilled essence of a lifetime of kayak instruction at all skill levels around the world, with the added insights gained from years of designing kayaks, paddles, and kayaking equipment. This comprehensive kayaking manual by one of the biggest names in kayaking offers more essential detail about commonly used techniques ......
A Training Manual for the Developing and Competitive Surfer
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.
This exciting and demanding sport is much different than its flat-water sibling, with different equipment and techniques, all of which are covered in Basic Illustrated Sea Kayaking. Full-color images cover the many sea kayak models and accessories, as well as important information on tides and currents, packing and loading tips for comfort and ......
A Biofuel Powered Surfing and Climbing Road Trip 2ed
Bend 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 ......
With the used boat market growing and becoming more complex, here is the book that all boat buyers have been waiting for: John Kretschmers Used Boat Notebook has long been one of the most popular features in Sailing Magazine where Kretschmer provides a hard hitting, detailed review of a well-known boat each month.
In this new ......
How To Tie And Correctly Use Over 50 Essential Knots, Revised Edition
In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is tops when it comes to learning how to master tying the ......
"Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding" tells the story of bodyboarding, the most intense watersport on the planet. It features stunning photos and in-depth profiles of all the key players who made their mark between 1971 and the present day, from Mike Stewart to Pierre Louis Costes.
This is the story of Bernard and Françoise Moitessiers honeymoon voyage aboard Joshua, sailing from Europe to the islands of the Pacific and back by way of Cape Horn, the "logical route," because it was the fastest. Setting out from Tahiti, they make their way through the Roaring Forties, iceberg territory, and the relentless gale-force winds ......
You're comfortable with your new boat and have been testing your skills in the safety of a protected harbor. But that's not why you've invested so much time and money. It's time to expand your horizons and see what's outside the confines of the small and safe places you've been spending your time. Here is everything you'll need to know to head ......
