Get in a Surfer State of Mind Whether you live near the ocean or can only dream about being out in the water, you can achieve those sun-kissed locks and cheeks, that stellar physique, and the no-holds-barred spirit of the quintessential surfer girl. Get in the swim with this one-of-a-kind guide to all things surfer. Surf Like a Girl covers all the basics: how to ride the waves, what to wear, safety and etiquette, and loads of advice for the landlocked surfer girl. It's a perfect resource, whether you're about to paddle out and catch a wave or you just want to look like you pulled a wicked cutback.

Are you tired of the hassle of loading your SUP onto your vehicle and transporting it to the water? Build Your Own SUP Trailer provides you with 16 pages and 47 pictures of step-by-step directions to build your own SUP trailer. The trailer is inexpensive and easy to build PLUS the design is sturdy and stable. Why pay hundreds of dollars for a SUP trailer when you can build your own today? The materials list will prevent repeat trips to the hardware store, saving you time and money. Order your copy today

This compelling compilation of stories puts the reader right in the moment with detailed descriptions of open water rowing events, sprinkled with thoughtful poems, humorous anecdotes, and stories about family, food, wine, parties, fishing, cats, benches, tomato sandwiches, life, death, salt shakers, and karma.

Because there Is a right way to dive

The Scuba Snobs remain avid and active Divers, and have more than 24 years of recreational diving experience. After publication of the original The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Etiquette, they embarked upon a year of diving, public appearances, on line interaction with readers, and now expand their "rules" for divers with The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Etiquette, Book 2. Have fun reading both books, and visit the Scuba Snobs at their website, scubasnobs.com.

Technical Book on Sculling and Sweep Rowing for Beginners to Elite from the perspective of Stability and the Preservation of Momentum with sections on Drills and General Rowing Topics

This book is an introduction to the sport of rowing. It covers the history, the basics of rowing, the types of boats, equipment, rowing technique, the handling and rigging of boats, the role of the coxswain, the different types of races, clubs and associations, and regattas. This book includes advice and tips for those who are new to the sport and want to quickly get an understanding of the details of rowing.

There's probably a little bit of Huck Finn in all of us that yearns for the chance to drift quietly down river, or challenge the bubbling rapids of a mountain stream, savoring nature at its' best. Tubing can be as simple or involved as you like, and as safe or risky as you make it. It can be done in small or large groups for a few minutes, a few hours or a few days if you are so inclined. There are no boats to trailer, no outboards to gas up, and relatively little expense or preparation. River tubing has enjoyed tremendous popu-larity in Arizona over the past decades and more reports are coming in all the time of the sport catching on in other parts of the country. The information in this book along with a little common sense should help equip you for an enjoyable tubing season with a minimum of risk. Whether you are tubing in Arizona or Alaska, these basics should help prepare you for many safe, fun days ahead.

The Scuba Snobs' Guide to Diving Etiquette is filled with humorous to hilarious stories illustrating the need for "rules" of etiquette for scuba divers, above and below the water. The tips for divers are spot on, the stories entertaining, and the net result is a delightful little read that anyone, not only divers, can enjoy. From packing to puking, swim wear to story telling, boats to buoyancy, the authors' stories and rules illuminate every facet of diving and dive travel. This book is fresh, insightful, entertaining and not too long. And it is, in fact "Seriously Funny! and Mostly True!"just like the cover says.

This is story about a lake surfer who comes to the end of himself and becomes a believer in Jesus Christ. He not only gives his life to God but also his surfboard. God gives his surfboard back to him and takes him and his family to Hawaii for almost 30 years to plant a church in Waikiki Beach. Then brings him and his wife back to the Midwest to plant a church on WEKO beach and surf on lake Michigan. Read chapter one for free: http: //southshorefellowship.org/lakesurfer. Jack has two other books. "Wave Chasers" is available at www.createspace.com/3825034 and "S.U.R.F Journal" is available at www.createspace.com/3441835

The Stand Up Paddle Book is the complete guide to stand up paddle surfing etiquette, equipment, and surfing technique Nate Burgoyne, founder and editor of Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine, who is also and founder and instructor of Rainbow Watersports Adventures stand up paddle school in a Hawaii on the North Shore of Oahu, guides you through the exciting journey from window shopping for your first board to catching your first waves to taking your stand up paddle surf skills to a higher level in this, the first book ever published, on the sport. Fun illustrations, comprehensive information, real life stories, and conversational voice packed into 268 pages make The Stand Up Paddle Book the best book for learning how to stand up paddle. TESTIMONIALS: "This clear and easy to read book is a great resource that takes you step-by-step so you can get out on the water and enjoy stand up paddling. Nate does a beautiful job of keeping things simple to understand and easy to read." - Blane Chambers, Shaper and Founder of Paddle Surf Hawaii "In a cyber age where any fool with a keyboard can become an instant expert on stand up paddling, Nate Burgoyne is a breath of fresh air." - Dave Chun, Shaper and Founder of Kialoa Paddles

2014 expanded edition - Longboard + Shortboard - it's all here. New Shortboard section* with multiple images and analysis of common moves including off-the-lip and aerials, plus common errors to avoid.
New information, additional graphics, more detailed explanations.
New layout for easier reading (and Kindle viewing).
*For an all-shortboard experience try the DVD: "Surf Better - Shortboard" in both Regular and Goofy-foot editions.

Surf Better is a must-have book for surfers, ocean-goers and anyone looking for a simple, effective way to get in shape and stay there. A complete surfing program including fitness, tactics and techniques, wave knowledge, and more. Fully illustrated.
Instructional surfing photos
Surfing technique and check list
Dry Land Surf School with workouts and agility drills
Understanding waves and swell direction
Surfing a new break
How to read waves, rips and boils
Using tides and currents.

PART I: SURFING TECHNIQUE
Preparation and takeoff - Turns - Shortboard Moves - Integrated vs. delayed rotation - Off the lip - Air - Foot position - Frontside vs. Backside - Technical practice checklist - Leash management and the "Houdini Moment"

PART II: KNOW YOUR OCEAN
Sea, swell and waves - Wave formation and propagation - How waves travel - How fast do waves move? - What defines "deep water" and "shallow water?" - Ocean facts

PART III: KNOW YOUR BREAK
Swell direction and the "magic number" - Tides - Wave refraction and Island wave shadows - The effects of wind - How waves behave in shallow water - Interpreting swell information - Understanding size vs. power - Using reef boils - Using currents

PART IV: DRY LAND SURF SCHOOL
Full flexibility, agility and surf simulation section with dozens of exercises and workout packages.

..".then he floated an "Off the lip, center my ass by bringing my board back under me recovery"-pretty awesome move and proof that his book is working."

The biography of the comic actor Thomas Doggett and the famous Coat and Badge Race which he founded for watermen on the River Thames. Contents: Part I. The Man By Theodore Andrea Cook Chapter I The Fame of Actors 3 Chapter II Bartholomew Fair 10 Chapter III Drury Lane 21 Chapter IV Pugnacious Thomas 31 Chapter V River Traffic and London Theatres 36 Chapter VI Off the Stage 48 Chapter VII Doggett's Bequest 60 Part II.aCThe Race By Guy Nickalls Chapter VIII Thames Watermen 71 Chapter IX Some Famous Watermen, 1700-1800 81 Chapter X History of Doggett's Race 86 Chapter XI List of Winners 98 Chapter XII Some Famous Winners 109 Chapter XIII Accounts of the Best Races 116 Chapter XIV Other Thames Wagers 167 Appendices Appendix I Epitome of The Country Wake 171 Appendix II Notice of the Race Published in 1901 174 Appendix III The Competitors for 1906 176 Appendix IV Gravesend Watermen 177

THE #1 International BestSeller in two categories on the Kindle Get the #1 BestSeller in books on Suicide AND books on Extreme Sports Latest update: The Ride Home is now #2 in the Kindle Store in books about WaterSports ATTENTION READERS The Ride Home is the Kindle BestSelling debut novel by Jacob Ray. In this racy page turner, Ray takes us through the excruciating grieving process of a young, drug-addicted Psychology Intern after the death of his best friend, the surf king of Ocean Beach. Chance Feinman and his motley crew of friends, all addicts to both nightlife and surfing the huge waves of San Francisco, ride the waves of misery in the downward spiral of bereavement and further loss as many of the original group of friends taper off into insanity. The tone to this novel is dark. The language offers a frightening glimpse into a tortured inner monologue most addicts have after years of self-destruction. Ray forces the reader to face the ugly, unspeakable suffering addicts accept as the norm the deeper they nosedive into their self-deprecating behavior. The story contains beautiful passages about surfing, the nightlife of San Francisco's Sunset District, and surf culture. The reader is taken all over the globe with storylines based in Kyoto, Japan and Vietnam. A cast of unforgettable characters tell their deepest, darkest secrets in this gripping story. Ray is the step-son of writer Pat Conroy and the son of writer Cassandra King. Guess who influenced him to write? Don't miss this best seller at an economy friendly price sure to rise as the wave of popularity sweeps over the surfing world Don't miss other works by Jacob Ray including: "Pig-Skinned," "PiLL-Billies," "The Bridge Burners," "The Jets of Enceladus," "My O.B." & "The Undead of the Low Country."

Tip of the Blade: Notes on Rowing is a collection of over 100 articles by sculling coach, Marlene Royle; each piece offers a hands-on, practical approach toward improving your understanding of rowing. The topics covered in nine chapters include: flexibility, breathing, posture, core strengthening, coordination, skill acquisition, aerobic conditioning, recovery, sweep and sculling technique, rhythm, stability, bladework, drills, self-coaching, mental training, event planning, starts, sprinting, head racing, marathoning, rigging, erging, and coaching. Whether you are a trainer, competitive sculler, or recreational rower, this anthology has valuable information to help you develop your technique, methods, and results.

This manual provides guidance and technical information relevant to safety and survival equipment/systems used by US Army watercraft. Items listed in Appendix A are provided by the Marine Safety Office as safety equipment recommended for use aboard Army Watercraft. Vessel Technical Manuals and Basic Issue Itemslists should be consulted for required equipment. The manual contains guidance, instructions, technical data, illustrations, and procedures pertinent to theapplication, inspection, modification, maintenance, and the use of safety equipment, safety policies, and survival systems. The primary users of this manual are watercraft masters and key personnel engaged in the supervision, operation, or maintenance of US Army watercraft.

CATCH THE WAVE
Have you always thought surfing looks like so much fun but lacked the confidence to try it? Do you dream of having sun-bleached hair and surf-toned arms? Maybe you'd like to join those surfers you watch from the comfort of your beach towel? With women's surfing booming as never before, now is the perfect time to grab a board and get out there! If you're a girl who longs to mix it up with the boys in the surf, carve graceful lines across the face of a wave, and feel the exhilaration of surfing, this book is for you. "Surf's Up" has it all, including
- what to look for when buying a surfboard
- how to find the right waves
- how to paddle out, catch waves, stand up, and turn your board
- a colorful history of women's surfing, from Gidget to Beachley
- where to find North America's dream surfing spots
Writing with the passion that comes from living the surfing life for more than fifteen years, Louise Southerden brings her love of surfing to every page, offering a glimpse of surfing subculture, surf lingo, the rules of the waves, and helpful tips from other surfer girls who have survived the learning-to-surf journey. "Surf's Up" is encouraging and empowering: a book no surfer girl should be without!

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.
What kinds of relationships exist between recreational uses of water and cultural, social, or political practices? How have such relationships found representation in art, landscaping, or architecture? Who visits water resorts or beaches and what role have these places played in the emergence of collective identities or in lending authority to social distinctions? How does the organization of leisure activities around water reflect ideas about purity and pollution, in a moral, social, or physical sense?
This exciting venture into 'uncharted waters' will fascinate historians, geographers and anyone with a keen interest in European cultural studies, art and landscape.

Veteran seafarers and anyone who has dreamed of running away to sea in their very own boat or simply savoured the smell of the salty air on the water's edge will be inspired by this well-crafted and varied collection. Steady as She Goes is both a testament to women's enduring relationship with the sea and a gripping and illuminating read.Whether commercial fishing in Alaska's unforgiving waters, racing tall ships off the coast of Australia, kayaking in the enchanting Sea of Cortez, or learning the antiquated mechanics of a New York City fireboat, these women work and play at sea, spinning harrowing adventure yarns and relaying quiet moments of revelation surrounded by the vastness of the ocean. This unique and long-overdue collection shatters once and for all the myth that the sea is solely the domain of men.

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.