The Ultimate Diver's Log Book (Mini) is the colourful 50-dive log book. This is a thoughtfully-designed, book-format scuba diving log book. It contains boxes for all the essential details a sport diver might like to record in a clean simple layout. Each dive gets a two-page spread to record all the dive site information. You can also log kit details you might want to refer to again. There is scaled graph paper (time/depth) to record dive profiles (or use however you wish). Almost a whole page is available for sketches, notes and stamps. As with the larger Ultimate Diver's Log Book there is the innovative Visibility Scale - a range of colours from which to pick the water colour and compare with the visibility. There is also room at the front for personal details and lined pages at the back for additional notes. Two colourful pages per dive. Space for 50 dives. Log depths, times, buddies, gases and consumption. Visibility Scale. For recreational divers this is the Ultimate Diver's Log Book (Mini). Slightly shorter and narrower than it's big brother (Ultimate Diver's Log Book: ISBN 978-1-909455-10-6) but the same great quality.

I spent my summers growing up at the Jersey Shore and many of those summers as an ocean lifeguard. As you can imagine, I am very comfortable in the ocean. During those summers, 13 children drowned after hours when the beaches were not guarded. I wanted to do something to help prevent this from happening again and that's when I came up with the idea to write a children's book with the hopes that parents would read the book to their children. My book would then educate the parents and children at the same time about water safety in the ocean. If this book saves one life, it's worth everything to me. Follow the Sands family on their vacation to the shore town of Seaside Delight. Little Sean and his sister, Summer, along with their parents will learn some important safety tips about swimming in the ocean while making some very special friends. Find out who their new friends are and what valuable lessons they learn on this vacation.

Use your weight to help you swim, while you lose that weight with swimming and triathlon training. Buy this book for your triathlete, adult swimmer, or you. Learn the applied physics behind swimming as you learn to use your mass with your stroke velocity to create the momentum that you want while swimming. Learn to see, breathe, position your weight and use your arms to guide your swim while you protect your head when swimming with others. Learn to swim your size and shape. Learn to swim given your flexibility and level of coordination. Learn what natural swimmers take for granted and don't really think about while they swim.

A book of three parts; Freediving manual, sustainable marine foraging guide and introduction to sustainable and ethical spearfishing.

In this full colour, large format (8.5"x11") publication by master freediving instructor and expert marine forager Ian Donald, you will be taught in a step-by-step manner how to freedive, forage for marine foods and spearfish, all with sustainability in mind.

DISCOVER the vast array of sustainable foods available from above and below the water and acquire the skills to collect them. Full colour photographs of seaweeds and other edible sea-shore plants, molluscs and crustaceans.

LEARN the art of freediving, working through the skills in a logical manner, so you too can be a freediver, including: Equipment, breathing, relaxation, equalisation (basic and advanced), posture, movement, safety and many other skills.

UNDERSTAND how to fish in the most sustainable way, with this introduction to spearfishing. Starting with the basics, including how to rig a gun, what gun to buy, how to shoot, where to hunt, and how to stay safe. Full colour photographs of sustainable fish with hunting instructions for each one.

UNCOVER the truth behind our impact on the seas, and how by becoming an underwater forager, you can start to make a difference. Learn about freediving and foraging cultures of the past and present and how their part in underwater foraging history has influenced us.

Written in plain English and avoiding confusing technical jargon wherever possible, let this book become your guide to the beautiful underwater realm of the breath-hold diver and forager.
The marine life featured in this book are of predominately Northern Atlantic origin, but the freediving and foraging skills are universal.

"Sewing for Gymnasts" is the third title in Marie Porter's "Spandex Simplified" series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable leotards for gymnasts of all disciplines - Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Tumbling, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Aerobic Gymnastics, and more. This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performance" athlete's point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. "Spandex Simplified: Sewing for Gymnastss" will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of practice or competition leotard imaginable. Given the cost of decent competition leotards - or even practice leos - this manual will more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project Sewing for Gymnasts is written in laymans' terms, featuring carefully explained, step by step instructions, as well as many full colour photos and sketches. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished leotard in one book

Whatever happens on your dives they won't be as colourful as the Ultimate Diver's Log Book. With 200 high-quality colour pages at a low price this log book is like no other. There are two pages for each dive so there is plenty of room - no more cramped information. The Ultimate Diver's Log Book can help speed up logging a dive or ensure you keep every detail you might find useful in future. It has pre-filled units (both metric and imperial). There's a section to record any kit configuration you want to remember. It can accommodate multiple gas mixes (for the techier ones among us). A guided calculation will also help you work out your breathing rate. The graph paper can be used to draw dive profiles or scale drawings. There's a large plain area for comments, sketches and stamps. And if anything goes wrong, there's even a section for that too. The Visibility Scale is a range of colours - circle or tick the one closest to the water colour on the dive. Then compare this with the depth and visibility on other dives. There are also pages at the front for personal details and some lined note pages at the back for general use. Easy-use colour-coded pages.Space for 100 dives with two pages per dive. Log depth, time, buddies, gases and consumption. Plus kit, issues, conditions - Innovative Visibility Scale. The ultimate recreational diver's log book is the ideal gift for any serious diver.

No one who has ever seen Matthew Mitcham perform one of his heartstopping dives or make Olympic history would ever guess the obstacles he had to overcome just to be a contender. 'People kept remarking on how they were surprised that a gold medal and fame hadn't changed me. I always responded, "Why would I change? Being me is the easiest person to be." I was lying. It wasn't.' At the Beijing Olympic Games, Matthew Mitcham made history with an unforgettable dive, scoring perfect tens, and winning gold for Australia. there was no hint of the harrowing battle this talented young dynamo had fought with clinical depression, self-harm, and his addiction to alcohol and drugs including crystal meth (also known as Ice). Joyously out and proud, Matthew was a role model for his courage both in and out of the pool. Yet even after Beijing and ranking No 1 in the world, beneath that cheeky, fun-loving exterior he was painfully aware of how easily it could unravel. Unbeknownst to everyone, even those closest to him, Matthew turned to crystal meth as a way of dealing with his personal demons some of which stemmed from his childhood. When injury further threatened his London Olympic hopes, he struggled to overcome his addictions, and balance his perfectionism with the old fear of self-doubt. He may not have won gold but he triumphed over his physical and emotional pain - and showed us the true meaning of sportsmanship. twists and turns is an inspiring story of a true champion, in and out of the pool. "A searingly frank memoir" - Deborah Snow, the Sydney Morning Herald

The Essential Diver's Log Book is a good value book-format easy-to-use scuba diving log book. It contains boxes for all the essential details a sport diver might like to record after a dive in a clean simple layout. There is room for 50 dives - each with a two page spread. At the front you can record personal details and at the back there's lined paper for notes. Each individual log has boxes for key details - depth, time, cylinder size, gas in/out etc. There's also space for notes on equipment used, conditions and any issues encountered. You'll find graph paper for drawing dive profiles or scale drawings. There's also plenty of space for sketching or writing about the things seen on the dive. Two pages per dive. Space for 50 dives. Log depths, times, buddies, gases, consumption etc - Small, lightweight, ideal for the travelling recreational diver this is the paperback Essential Diver's Log Book.

Learn how eight of the greatest male swimmers in recent swimming history progressed from summer league swimming to collectively win 28 Olympic Gold Medals. Included are technique tips from the swimmers themselves and practice samples from each stage of their development. The legendary swimmers included are: Matt Biondi - Olympics 84, 88, 92 Dave Berkoff - Olympics 88, 92 Mike Barrowman - Olympics 88, 92 Josh Davis - Olympics 96, 2000 Lenny Krayzelburg - Olympics 2000, 2004 Ian Crocker - Olympics 2000, 04, 08 Grant Hackett - Olympics 2000, 04, 08 Aaron Peirsol - Olympics 2000, 04, 08

"This book is as autobiographical as it is biographical . . . a book that juxtaposes two adventurers, one with her own challenges still unfolding and the other with his position fixed in history . . . a book worthy of the centenary celebration of Amundsen's trek to the South Pole."--"San Francisco Chronicle"
Today the North and South Poles are home to research stations and film crews, but just a century ago they were forbidding lands seldom seen by human eyes. Those who journeyed there were the last true explorers, and one of the most successful ever was Roald Amundsen. Known as "the last of the Vikings," the Norwegian-born Amundsen began his career of adventure at age fifteen and by forty had become the first man to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage, and to reach both the North and South Poles.
As a girl, Lynne Cox read of Amundsen's exploits, which inspired her to follow her own adventurous dreams of open-water swimming. Here, she gives an account of Amundsen's life and expeditions while detailing her own experiences swimming (without a wetsuit) in the same polar regions he first explored. At once a biography, history, and memoir, "South with the Sun "holds something for any lover of adventure.
"Not to miss . . . It's fascinating to read about the Norwegian hardman through the eyes of Cox."--"Outside"

The Swimming Triangle: A Holistic Approach to Competitive Swimming is a unique, innovative, and essential guide to achieving superior mental, technical, and physical fitness in one of the world's greatest sports. Whether you're a coach or a swimmer, former Olympic coach Nick Baker's wholly integrated approach can help you maximize your true potential. In this book Coach Baker offers proven, results- oriented methods for gaining-and keeping-a competitive edge, including: 75 winning mental concepts to use in training and competition 75 elite-level technical concepts A complete breakdown of all starts, strokes, turns, and finishes More than 100 stroke errors to avoid 100 progressive stroke drills 30 sample practices for novice-, junior-, and senior-level swimmers Intensive dry-land training circuits More than 100 strength and flexibility exercises

How To Swim Faster will show you everything you need to know about swimming faster.

Once you have learnt how to swim, the next stage is how to swim faster. I will reveal the valuable secrets you must know to quickly achieve success.

Swimming lessons will give you the basics. This book will go further than your swimming lessons and give you the winning advantage.

Dive into this challenge and make the most of your effort. Don't miss your chance to discover the techniques used by professionals.

Swim faster. Train better. Win more often. Achieve your goals.

Topics covered in How To Swim Faster include:
- What speeds you should be aiming for
- Techniques to improve your individual strokes
- Overcoming drag to increase your speed
- How to increase propulsion
- A better catch and pull technique
- What should you do with your recoving hand
- How often should you include speedwork in your training for maximum results
- How to position yourself for a great dive to give you a lead from the start
- Outdoor swimming and open water swimming
- AND SO MUCH MORE

You've got an important decision to make. Do you want to discover how to swim faster?

Unlock your potential today by reading this incredible book.

Teach Yourself (or your kids) To Swim In One Minute Steps is the new science of swimming instruction based on physics and psychology of learning principles. You start to learn how to swim at home without a pool with 30 easy steps using a wash basin, dressing mirror, mattress, and bath tub. 1046 pictures in skill sequences and easy to read instructions teach you how in easy-to-master steps you can learn and practice at your own pace. You can reference and share this resource book with family, relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to help save more lives. Learn correctly from a master swim instructor's instructor. The curriculum includes advanced floating skills, freestyle with breathing, backstroke, water safety resting skills, water safety concerns, elementary backstroke, and breastroke. Several advanced competitive skills are included after you master the basic fundamentals.

"Synchro Swimwear" is the first in Marie Porter's "Spandex Simplified" series, and is all about designing and creating spectacular and durable competitive synchronized swim costumes. This book is appropriate for beginner to advanced levels of sewing ability, and is written from both a designer, and former "performance" athlete's point of view. It will teach everything from the basics, to tricks of the trade. "Spandex Simplified: Synchro Swimwear" will prepare the reader to design and make almost any design of competitive synchro swim suit imaginable. Given the cost of decent competition suits, this manual will more than pay for itself with the savings from just one project The entire book is written completely in layman terms and carefully explained, step by step. Only basic sewing knowledge and talent is required. Learn everything from measuring, to easily creating ornate applique designs, to embellishing the finished suit in one book

A memoir of a boy's love of swimming and his quest to become an Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) frogman. Black describes the mentors of his youth who became his models for swimming. He provides a history of the UDT and SEALs. He tells of an injury while in UDT training that denied him his life-long dream, but led to a life-long profession. The story also tells of how high achievers---such as Andre Agassi, Tiger Woods, and Julia Child---dedicated themselves to a work ethic which led to the fulfillment of their dreams and goals. The book recounts the author's experience in the Vietnam War, including the Tonkin Gulf incident, Marine raids, and the historic Danang beach landings. Black describes how and why we must "put in the time" if we are going to have any chance of success. With himself as the model, he explains how average people can be successful if they are dedicated to their efforts. He analyzes Malcolm Gladwell's outlier concept and David Brooks' comments on Gladwell's views on social determinism.

Created by a Divemaster this Dive Log is simple to use with graphical locations for all the important information that divers want to keep track of. Included is a graphical weighting chart designed to help divers get their weighting perfect for every dive configuration. Additionally there are custom designed pages used to track multiple day repetitive dives.

Anyone Can Learn to Swim Swimming is a healthful and rewarding sport. It provides as much fun and exercise for young people as it does for grownups. And anyone can learn In fact, some babies have been taught how to swim before they were one year old If you don't know how to swim, then now is the time to start learning. And even if you already swim, you can always learn to be a better, more proficient swimmer with added practice.The best way to learn is through personal instruction. Many communities have learn-to-swim programs where instruction is given by experts. You can easily obtain information about these classes, where and when they are held, and how you can join them. If you do join such a class, you can use this book as a study aid at home.However, if a learn-to-swim program is not available in your community, or if you don't want to wait until one is held, then you can learn to swim by carefully following the instructions in this unique guide. But there is one rule in learning to swim that you must never break: Always have someone with you when you take a lesson. This person must know how to swim so that he can help you practice and correct anything you are doing wrong. This manual is divided into three main parts. The first tells you about the fundamentals of swimming, such things as water safety, breath control, kicking, and floating. The second will tell about the different strokes, that is, the ways of moving yourself through the water. The third discusses swimming in organized racing. If you want to learn how to swim, then this book is for yo

Whether you have been diving for years or just thinking about sticking your fins in the water for the first time, The First 130 Feet: True Stories from the Dive Deck will take you on underwater adventures you won't ever forget. Journey with author Ken Barrick as he explores hidden underwater worlds, from the Inner Harbor of Baltimore to Australia's Coral Sea. This collection of short stories entertains, educates, and inspires. Experience the terror of being face-to-face with a fourteen-foot hammerhead shark in "Getting Hammered" or the exhilaration of swimming with a pack of wild dolphins in "The Company of Dolphins." In "Lost at Sea," you'll discover the helpless feeling of watching your boat drift away toward the horizon-without you aboard, and in "Did You Know?" you'll be amazed by "walking" sharks. Each story in The First 130 Feet is a unique and delightful journey into a fascinating underwater world. Prepare to dive in