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What would you put on the line for what you believe in? For Chris Bertish, the answer is everything. ALL IN! In 2017 Chris became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 7500 kilometers solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean. During three months at sea he was targeted by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in any Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships. Too many times he found himself hanging on the edge of his modified SUP for dear life. He also become one with the elements, and ultimately succeeded in doing something everyone said was simply impossible. This is the story of his incredible journey.
In this wise and thrilling book, Criag Lambert turns rowing--personal discipline, modern Olympic sport, grand collegiate tradition--into a metaphor for a vigorous and satisfying life.
Alaska has few roads and even fewer trails-only a few hundred miles of maintained footpaths exist outside the cities-so paddling the state's thousands of miles of rivers and lakes is the best way to get off the beaten track. Paddling Alaska describes the best and most accessible routes-thirty-six classics in all, from downtown Anchorage to the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys and the Kenai Peninsula, and from the southern interior north to the Yukon. Carefully chosen to accommodate most beginning-to-intermediate paddlers, each route is within easy driving distance of population centers, providing quick access to wilderness for city residents and visitors alike. Look inside to find: * Detailed river descriptions * Maps showing access points and river miles * Level of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids and other hazards * Gear and packing recommendations specific to Alaska conditions
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Fiji. Discover Fiji's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring secluded beaches on the distant islet of Nacula; to visiting the limestone caves of Sawa-i-Lau, a jaw-dropping testament to the artistic powers of the ocean; and scaling the volcanic plus of Vatuvula, looming above the island of Wayasewa. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Fiji travel guide: Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Fiji effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Fiji Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Beqa to Rainbow Reef and the Mamanucas Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel Connect with Fijian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers: Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu; Mamanuca & Yasawa; Ovalau & Lomaiviti; Vanua Levu & Taveuni; Kadavu & Lau. Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Fiji.
America's pioneer in athletic water rehab has her first book back in print after 40 years! Author Lynda Huey didn't think about it at the time, but her book was the first fitness book in America to feature African American sports models such as basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, Olympic gold medalist Evelyn Ashford, NFL player Bernie Casey, and Olympic silver and broze medalist Kim Gallagher. Huey simply asked her athletic friends to be in her book, which contains beautiful photos to accompany the instructions to 100 exercises for pool, hot tub, shower, and bath tub. Chapter titles include: Water Magic, Shower Exercises, Water Stretch, The Basic Waterpower Workout, Eight Tips for Improved Waterpower, Sport-Specific Training, Water Rehabilitation, Arthritis Water Therapy, Prenatal Waterpower, The Hot Tub Workout.
For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide(R) has set the
standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors
experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the
endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
Here, for the first time, canoeists and kayakers can find helpful
itineraries for exploring the large lakes of Yellowstone and Grand
Teton national parks. Information includes park regulations,
permits required, location of campsites, how to prepare for day or
overnight trips and proper safety.
Detailed information on rivers, including river profiles with a
visual gradient for each mile.
Hauptman provides step-by-step instructions on basic methods and equipment for beginner fishermen. Expert advice on all types of tackle for baitcasting, spinning, spincasting, flycastinga "and the most popular speciesa "panfish, gamefish, trout.
Nature sports such as skiing, climbing, and surfing have had a significant influence on Western popular culture since the mid-twentieth century and participation in such sports continues to grow. Written in a clear and accessible style, this important book provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of nature sports. Philosophy and Nature Sports offers an engaging inquiry into how nature sports differ from mainstream sports, how these differences are related to their value as human activities, and the role of the environments in which such sports take place. Addressing the claim that the most distinctive feature of nature sports is the relationship between participants and the natural world, the book also examines a wide range of topics, such as ethics, risk, gender construction, the social role of nature sport subcultures and the aesthetic experiences of nature sports athletes. Tying these together is the question of what it is that attracts us to nature sports and why they hold meaning for us. This is a valuable resource for students and academics in fields such as alternative sports, alternative sport subcultures, sport philosophy, sport and social issues, ethics, and phenomenology. It is also a fascinating read for outdoor educators and practitioners.
Dancing on the beach after a swim in the Mediterranean, taking the
waters in fashionable Baden-Baden, boating on the Black Sea - the
myriad uses of water imply that the term itself possesses multiple
meanings. Focusing on Europe, this book addresses how using water
for relaxation intersects with ideas about class, gender,
nationality, and consumption. It also explores the ways Europeans
have turned to water for pleasure, relaxation, and profit over the
last two hundred years as the enjoyment of free time developed from
a privilege into a right. Contributors capture key moments of
social and cultural transition in the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries -- moments during which new social distinctions emerged,
debates about nationalism and cosmopolitanism flourished, concepts
of hygiene became politicized, and attitudes about travel and
vacationing developed.
Watching surfers is mesmerizing. It looks like they are magically gliding over the water. But what looks like magic is actually science in action! Surfers use science to select the right surfboards and to understand the motion of the ocean. Learn about the science behind surfing with this high-interest title! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math! |
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