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Warriors - An Epic Battle For Olympic Rowing Victory (Paperback): Danielle Brittain Warriors - An Epic Battle For Olympic Rowing Victory (Paperback)
Danielle Brittain
R340 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

What does it take to win gold at the Olympic Games? How many years of hard work and dedication does it take to prepare for such a feat? How many disappointments do you have to endure on this journey?

Danielle Brittain has walked this journey over and over again – her two sons won Olympic gold for South Africa in rowing, all four of her sons have rowed at top levels, and she is currently the team doctor for the SA rowing team. Danielle has faced her own battles with cancer and then watched as her son battled Hodgkin’s Lymphoma during his Olympic training and overcame it and went on to win gold after his recovery in this high-performance sport.

The Olympic wins for the South African teams at the 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics were iconic moments for South Africa and Brittain’s descriptions of what the wins meant for the individuals in the teams, their families, the coaching staff and ordinary South Africans demonstrates the power of sport to unite the country.

A rowing story, a family story, a cancer survival story, a South African story – and the story of a mother watching it all unfold.

River Wye Canoe Map 2 - Hoarwithy to Chepstow (Sheet map, folded): Rivers Publishing River Wye Canoe Map 2 - Hoarwithy to Chepstow (Sheet map, folded)
Rivers Publishing
R279 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R20 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is one of two strip maps for anyone wanting to explore the river Wye by canoe. Designed by canoeists for canoeists, it is very much a 'hands on' map - waterproof and easy to use whilst paddling down the river - it even floats! It shows all the essential paddling information as clearly as possible at a large scale - 1:36,000. There are two maps in the series - this map covers the section from Hoarwithy to Chepstow (the section from Glasbury to Hoarwithy is a separate map - 9780995751309). This map includes Hoarwithy, Ross on Wye, Symonds Yat, Monmouth and Chepstow.The two maps cover all 161 km of the most popular canoeing stretch of the river from Glasbury to Chepstow. These are 'strip maps' - with 4 convenient sections on each map showing the river and the countryside on each side of the river. The base mapping uses O.S. geodata which has been edited and enhanced to show essential information as clearly as possible. The maps show roads, towns, villages, footpaths, rivers, streams, lakes, churches, farms, houses, woods and hills. Physical relief is shown with a contour interval of 10m.Canoeing information is highlighted with colour boxes and symbols to show recommended launch sites, rapids, campsites, pubs, cafes and canoe hire bases. There are brief guidance notes on paddling the river Wye and essential information for key sections. There are also up to date notes on other information sources - websites, books, etc. It should be invaluable for anyone planning a single or multi-day trip. Printed on polyart waterproof paper.

A Boundary Waters History - Canoeing Across Time (Paperback): Stephen Wilbers A Boundary Waters History - Canoeing Across Time (Paperback)
Stephen Wilbers; Introduction by Bill Hansen
R539 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Teasing out the history of a place celebrated for timelessness where the waters have cleaned the slate of countless paddle strokes requires a sure and attentive hand. Stephen Wilbers's account reaches back to the glaciers that first carved out the Boundary Waters and the pioneers who discovered them. He does so without losing the personal relationship built through a lifetime of pilgrimages (anchored by almost three decades of trips with his father). This story captures the untold broader narrative of the region as well as a thousand different details sure to be recognized by fellow pilgrims, like the grinding rhythm of a long portage or the loon call that slips into that last moment before sleep.

River Wye Canoe Map 1 - Glasbury to Hoarwithy (Sheet map, folded): Rivers Publishing River Wye Canoe Map 1 - Glasbury to Hoarwithy (Sheet map, folded)
Rivers Publishing
R292 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R34 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is one of two strip maps for anyone wanting to explore the river Wye by canoe. Designed by canoeists for canoeists, it is very much a 'hands on' map - waterproof and easy to use whilst paddling down the river - it even floats! It shows all the essential paddling information as clearly as possible at a large scale - 1:36,000. There are two maps in the series - this map covers the section from Glasbury to Hoarwithy (the section from Hoarwithy to Chepstow is a separate map - 9780995751316). This map includes Glasbury, Hay on Wye, Hereford and Hoarwithy.

Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback): Mark J. Gabrielson Deer Isle's Undefeated America's Cup Crews - Humble Heroes from a Downeast Island (Paperback)
Mark J. Gabrielson
R491 R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Save R33 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 1895, emissaries from the New York Yacht Club traveled to Deer Isle, Maine, to recruit the nation's best sailors, an "All American" crew. This remote island in Penobscot Bay sent nearly thirty of its fishing men to sail "Defender," and under skipper Hank Haff, they beat their opponents in a difficult and controversial series. To the delight of the American public, the charismatic Sir Thomas Lipton sent a surprise challenge in 1899. The New York Yacht Club knew where to turn and again recruited Deer Isle's fisherman sailors. Undefeated in two defense campaigns, they are still considered one of the best American sail-racing teams ever assembled. Read their fascinating story and relive their adventure.

America's Cup - Trials & Triumphs (Paperback): Richard V Simpson America's Cup - Trials & Triumphs (Paperback)
Richard V Simpson
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

America's Cup: Trials & Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of the acclaimed Cup. But more than that, Simpson writes about the ingenuity and technical advancements made over the years in hull and sail design for swift oceangoing sailing yachts. Not satisfied by relating only the history of the America's Cup challenges and defenses, Simpson illustrates some of the interesting events that have changed commercial sailing into the popular sport of sailboat racing. A sport that was once the singular pleasure of wealthy barons of industry is now enjoyed by thousands of middle-class citizens from many nations with access to the sea. Also included in this volume are sailing techniques, maneuvers and useful nautical terminology.

Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020 - The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win (Spiral bound, 5th... Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020 - The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win (Spiral bound, 5th Revised edition)
Bryan Willis
R263 R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The invaluable on-the-water reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. Every racing sailor should have a copy! The book summarises the basic principles, definitions and rules and then covers every aspect of the race. This edition includes a new section on starts as well as mark rounding, obstructions, signals, and dispute resolution. Colour diagrams throughout ensure the concepts are easily understood. Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag. Written by the acknowledged rules expert, Bryan Willis.

Get Your Captain's License, 5th (Paperback, 5th edition): Charlie Wing Get Your Captain's License, 5th (Paperback, 5th edition)
Charlie Wing
R939 R822 Discovery Miles 8 220 Save R117 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Earning a captain's license just got easier Whether you are an avid boater seeking to improve your seamanship and get a discount on boat insurance or aspire to start a business running a charter, sightseeing, or whale-watching boat, this revised and updated Fifth Edition is the only resource you need to obtain the captain's license you want, including the six-passenger "Six-Pack," Master and Mate Inland, Master and Mate Near Coastal, and Sail/Auxiliary Sail Endorsement. Get Your Captain's License is thorough enough to replace costly classroom instruction with its 350 pages of seamanship and navigation tutorials and more than 1,500 carefully selected questions and answers from the Coast Guard exams. The book also contains details of a special offer (20% discount) for access to a new associated website from Examiam that combines a digital version of this book with all 12,000 of the U.S. Coast Guard's latest Captain's license questions. Please note that access to this website is not included with the purchase of this book; additional fees apply.

A Narrative of Four Voyages - to the South Sea, North and South Pacific Ocean, Chinese Sea, Ethiopic and Southern Atlantic... A Narrative of Four Voyages - to the South Sea, North and South Pacific Ocean, Chinese Sea, Ethiopic and Southern Atlantic Ocean, Indian and Antarctic Ocean. from the Year 1822 to 1831 (Paperback)
Benjamin Morrell
R678 Discovery Miles 6 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Struck by Lightning (Paperback): John Dann Struck by Lightning (Paperback)
John Dann
R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"I am very thankful to the crew of HMS Lightning for the hospitality we were met with and the way they treated us ...after being adrift for seven days in the lifeboats Although it was night time when they picked us up, they gave us food and hot drinks as much as we could swallow and tried in every way to make us feel comfortable, which they did with great success They shall never be forgotten by us Norwegians" John Dann born and educated in Wales. He enjoyed a career in the travel industry, served briefly in the RNR at HMS President and Drake enjoys maritime history, now a writer, living and sailing in Cornwall.

RYA Pocket Guide to Boating Knots: RYA Pocket Guide to Boating Knots
R239 Discovery Miles 2 390 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The yachting handbook (Hardcover): Dave Cox The yachting handbook (Hardcover)
Dave Cox
R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There are few people who can resist the appeal of gliding over the open sea in a trim and handsome yacht, or the glamour of the great international yachting challenges. Unlike dinghy sailing, yachting offers the opportunity to cruise in comfort to exotic destinations, and advances in design and technology make today's boats safer and better appointed than ever before
But getting started can be a complex and costly business. The Yachting Handbook is aimed at the sailor who wants to move up to bigger, more advanced craft. The book covers the basics - technical, legal and financial - of buying the right vessel and fitting it out for your needs, as well as the care and maintenance of hull, rigging, engine, water and electrical systems. Chapters on navigation (both celestial and electronic) and weather and tides will offer the essentials of these complex and fascinating subjects, and chapters on planning cruises, cruising routes and races will provide inspiration for anyone who's ever dreamed of venturing beyond the harbour mouth.
There is comprehensive coverage of emergency procedures. Illustrated throughout in full colour, The Yachting Handbook will appeal to sailors of all experience levels. Contents include: Choosing a cruising yacht; Preparing your yacht; Communications and Navigation; Weather; Safety and Emergencies; Cruising and Cruising destinations; and Racing.

RYA Day Skipper Handbook - Sail (Paperback): Sara Hopkinson RYA Day Skipper Handbook - Sail (Paperback)
Sara Hopkinson
R640 Discovery Miles 6 400 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Into the Southern Ocean: The Perilous Voyages of the Elsi Arrub 2016 (Paperback): Into the Southern Ocean: The Perilous Voyages of the Elsi Arrub 2016 (Paperback)
R639 Discovery Miles 6 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Homeward Bound - After a Lifetime at Sea (Paperback): Bill Van Bommel Homeward Bound - After a Lifetime at Sea (Paperback)
Bill Van Bommel
R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Having skippered and delivered in excess of 750 Motor Cruisers over the past 40 years, totalling a distance equivalent to 29 times around the world, has provided me with a number of adventurous and sometimes hair-raising stories to tell. Thankfully, I have lived to tell the tales! "Homeward Bound" starts with daily notes of the author's last single-handed voyage from the south of France to the south coast of England. In between these notes he recalls some of his memorable adventures, which he tells in such a way that the reader could almost be there with him, often experiencing how quickly a difficult situation at sea can turn into a disastrous one. Although showing the serious side of sailing there is also a fair amount of humour in his writing. An enjoyable and entertaining read.

Britain's 50 Best Paddles - Great routes, places and adventures for kayak, canoe and paddleboard (Paperback): Richard... Britain's 50 Best Paddles - Great routes, places and adventures for kayak, canoe and paddleboard (Paperback)
Richard Harpham
R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A unique travel guide detailing 50 of the best places, routes and adventures to embark upon under paddle power. See the wilderness from the water, discover ancient sites hidden from paths and roads, or stay at remote wild campsites only accessible by river. Suitable for relative newcomers, but with some more ambitious and demanding routes, adventures include: - Get back to nature on the River Great Ouse – paddle from Bedford’s Victorian embankment out into the wilderness and wild-camp in the middle of nowhere for an awe-inspiring night under the stars - Follow the Whisky Trail – paddle down the River Spey as it winds its way out of the Cairngorms, through the Washing Machine white waters and the Knockando rapids - Travel back in time on the River Stour – explore beautiful Constable Country, largely unchanged for centuries - Leave the shore behind – for the more adventurous paddlers, sea kayaking opens up the entire coastline and Britain's 6,000 islands Each location, route and activity is graded by difficulty, and all the essential information is included, such as the best locations to access the water, stopping points, things to see or do, and places to stay. Packed with gorgeous photography taken throughout the year, and as inspiring as it is practical, this is a travel guide like no other.

World Cruising Routes - 1,000 Sailing Routes in All Oceans of the World (Paperback, 9th edition): Jimmy Cornell World Cruising Routes - 1,000 Sailing Routes in All Oceans of the World (Paperback, 9th edition)
Jimmy Cornell
R1,519 Discovery Miles 15 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, World Cruising Routes is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world from the tropical South Seas to the high latitudes of the Arctic and Antarctic, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains information on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, as well as suggestions about optimum times for individual routes. This new, fully revised and updated 9th edition assesses how changes around the world (including Brexit and Covid) have affected cruising routes and how climatic change has altered the cruising landscape and necessitated adaptations in timing and route-planning. It provides over 6,000 waypoints to assist skippers in planning individual routes, and is the perfect one-stop reference for planning a cruise anywhere in the world. 'The most important book for long-distance voyagers to come along in decades.' Cruising World

The Boys In The Boat - An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin (Paperback): Daniel James Brown The Boys In The Boat - An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin (Paperback)
Daniel James Brown 2
R299 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, this is the bestselling story about a rowing team's quest for Olympic gold in Nazi Germany. Cast aside by his family at an early age, abandoned and left to fend for himself in the woods of Washington State, young Joe Rantz turns to rowing as a way of escaping his past. What follows is an extraordinary journey, as Joe and eight other working-class boys exchange the sweat and dust of life in 1930s America for the promise of glory at the heart of Hitler's Berlin. Stroke by stroke, a remarkable young man strives to regain his shattered self-regard, to dare again to trust in others - and to find his way back home. Told against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat is narrative non-fiction of the first order; a personal story full of lyricism and unexpected beauty that rises above the grand sweep of history, and captures instead the purest essence of what it means to be alive. 'I really can't rave enough about this book . . . I read the last fifty pages with white knuckles, and the last twenty-five with tears in my eyes' - David Laskin, author of The Children's Blizzard and The Long Way Home.

RYA Powerboat Handbook (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): RYA Powerboat Handbook (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
1
R582 Discovery Miles 5 820 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
RYA Start Sailing (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Rya RYA Start Sailing (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Rya 1
R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Voyage of the Liberdade (Hardcover): Joshua Slocum Voyage of the Liberdade (Hardcover)
Joshua Slocum
R799 Discovery Miles 7 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate... East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate (Hardcover, 20th edition)
Janet Harber
R1,093 R917 Discovery Miles 9 170 Save R176 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Well established as 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible', this 20th edition of Jan Harber's classic cruising companion marks the book's 60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan's father, produced the first black and white edition, East Coast Rivers, now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers. Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of local knowledge is complemented by port information and local maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of their visit to the East Coast. The text is illustrated throughout with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this cherished cruising ground. Not only a pilot guide, this is the memoir of a family's history; exploring, capturing and celebrating this extraordinary sailing area.

Sailing Alone Around the World (Hardcover): Joshua Slocum Sailing Alone Around the World (Hardcover)
Joshua Slocum
R806 Discovery Miles 8 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Misadventures of a Cross-America Kayaker (Hardcover): Hank Landau The Misadventures of a Cross-America Kayaker (Hardcover)
Hank Landau
R734 R692 Discovery Miles 6 920 Save R42 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Poughkeepsie Regatta - 1891-1950 (Hardcover): Elizabeth Clarke, Ann Sandri Poughkeepsie Regatta - 1891-1950 (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Clarke, Ann Sandri
R744 Discovery Miles 7 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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