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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating
In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world
voyage from San Pedro, California, in his 24-foot sloop, Dove. Five
years and 33,000 miles later, he had accomplished what few would
dare attempt, returning to port with a wife and daughter and enough
extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book. Originally
published in 1972. 32 pages of photographs.
Thomas J. Lipton's America's Cup Campaigns is the saga on one man's
three decade obsession with winning the America's Cup. This is
author Richard V. Simpson's fifth title concerning the quest for
the America's Cup-the Blue Riband prize for the sport of large
ocean racing yachts. In this book, Simpson relates brief stories of
some of the most interesting of the early races for the Cup which
lead up to the Lipton challenges. The narrative covers the
development of the early sloops and schooners from wood, to metal
and the challenges faced by designers. For this narrative Simpson
has searched century-old tabloids for early sport writers'
predictions and observation of the contestants; he has resurrected
many long-forgotten contemporary accounts relative to late
nineteenth- and early twentieth-century yachts built especially as
America's Cup racers. This historical account of the Lipton and
Herreshoff face-offs is a sterling read for professional, amateur,
and armchair sailor.
After the phenomenal success of 'Top Tips for coaches', we decided
that there was a need for this book. The top tips come from Franco
and Loel's combined experiences of white water, sea kayak and open
canoe. The experience is gained at home in the UK and abroad in
places, such as The European Alps, Scandinavia, Canada, the USA,
Peru, New Guinea, Pakistan and East Africa.
Plans included: Iraklion (1:15 000) Spinalonga (1:50 000) Ayios
Nikolaos (1:15 000) Sitia (1:10 000) On this 2015 edition harbour
developments and more recent survey data are shown at Ayios
Nikolaos and Sitia.
Plans included: St Pierre (1:20 000) Rade de Fort de France (1:15
000) Pointe du Bout (1:35 000) Cul-de-Sac Marin (1:35 000)
Mouillage du Francois (1:50 000) Havre du Robert (1:45 000) Havre
de la Trinite (1:30 000) On this 2018 edition the chart
specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. The
plan of Rade de Fort de France has been re-schemed to include
coverage of Marina L'Etang Z'Abricots. There has been general
updating throughout.
This guide covers the coast of Turkey from the Bosphorus to the Syrian border and Cyprus. There is also a chapter on the Black Sea coast.
The Turkish coast has changed more than any other in the Mediterranean and in some places beyond recognition. There has been a steady growth in the number of cruising yachts, many of which are now Turkish-owned and to match this facilities have been improved, harbours extended and new marinas built.
This edition has been thoroughly updated and provides the latest information on these developments. The text has been revised and contains new plans and new photographs, many of which are aerial shots.
Turkish Waters and Cyprus Pilot is regarded as essential reading for anyone sailing in the country.
With support from the Inland Waterways Association, Friends of the
River Nene and others, and drawing on his longstanding connection
with the river, Roger Green has thoroughly revised and updated this
popular guide. A new design includes thorough navigation notes
alongside more detailed maps of the canal and river, showing the
main features of the navigation. Helpful tables indicate mileages
and likely timings between locks to help with passage planning and
also provide further information on all the moorings, facilities
and services, many of which have been much improved in recent
years. Other features of interest such as canoe launch access and
portage points are also shown. Details of facilities, walking and
cycling routes and local history add useful information.
Photographs help to highlight points of interest along the way and
confirm this guide to be the essential companion for anyone
planning to navigate the river, whether by boat, canoe, bicycle or
on foot.
Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy
Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In
the 3rd edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be
voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously
contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book
details what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst
many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider: - World weather
systems - Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the
Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - The pros and cons of
different routes at different times of year (taking into account
weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of
fog, icebergs, gales, piracy etc) - Practicalities (repair
facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to
leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations,
provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much
more) Written from a completely international point of view, World
Voyage Planner will help sailors from any country going to any
other country to achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.
Loel Collins draws on his experience to help the readers learn to
roll a kayak or improve the roll they already have. The approach is
to illustrate the ideas with clear photo sequences, keeping the
text to a minimum. Rolling is learnt by working through a sequence
of exercises to allow the learner to 'feel' what is required. Once
the initial sequences have been learnt, problems are identified and
solved. The learners are then provided with exercises to prepare
them for the challenges involved in rolling in rough water and
given advice on how to cope when they get there. For those who wish
to improve an unreliable roll, a flow chart helps them to plan a
learning sequence and choose the appropriate exercises. Although
aimed at kayakers, the book is also a mine of useful tools for the
coach looking for tools that they can use when teaching rolling.
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