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David Lewis and his small yacht, Ice Bird, set sail from Sydney,
Australia, on a search for high adventure. The voyage, full of
drama, emotion and pain, takes place in the least hospitable and
most fascinating part of the earth, the Antarctic. No one had ever
sailed a yacht single-handed to Antarctica until David Lewis'
attempt. Along the way, he would not touch land for more than
fourteen weeks, facing mountainous seas, constant gales, snow
storms, and freezing temperatures. Twice his small yacht was
capsized and once it was dismasted 3,500 miles from help. His
survival was a miracle of fortitude, skill, and some luck. Ice Bird
is one of the great true sea stories of the twentieth century. It
is also a tale of human endurance, a testimony of one man's will to
overcome almost anything and everythinguphysical and
psychologicaluto stay alive.
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This complete redesign of our 2900 Firth of Clyde chart pack now
include more detailed coverage of the area and comes as a paper and
digital edition. Created in association with the Clyde Cruising
Club for use alongside their sailing directions, coverage includes
detail of this delightful area of Scotland with passages to
Northern Ireland and references to the popular large scale Antares
Charts. The 16 sheets in this pack provide all the necessary
information for passage planning, detailed approach to yacht havens
and marinas, and the numerous anchorages and sailing areas
recommended for small craft. Coverage includes the Firth of Clyde,
lochs to the north of the Upper Clyde, the Kyles of Bute and Loch
Fyne, and Kilbrannan Sound to the Mull of Kintyre. This expanded
edition also includes coverage of the North Channel, detailing
passage from the Firth of Clyde and Loch Ryan to Belfast Lough.
Charts included: 1. Firth of Clyde (1:210 000) 2. The North Channel
(1:210 000) 3. Aisla Craig to Ayr (1:75 000) includes plans Girvan
(1:6000), Ayr (1:10 000) 4. Ayr to Ardrossan (1:75 000) includes
plans Troon (1:12 500), Irvine (1:17 500), Ardrossan (1:10 000) 5.
Pladda to Lamlash Harbour (1:30 000) 6. South of Bute & the
Cumbraes (1:30 000) includes plans MiIlport (1:15 000), Largs Yacht
Haven (1:15 000) 7. Upper Clyde (1:50 000) includes plans Kip
Marina (1:15 000), Rothesay Bay (1:10 000), Rothesay Harbour
(1:5000) 8. Long Loch & Gareloch (1:50 000) includes plans
Continuation of Long Loch (1:50 000), Continuation of River Clyde
(1:100 000), Dumbarton (1:15 000), Bowling (1:15 000), Approaches
to Rhu (1:15 000), Holy Loch Marina (1:12 500) 9. Kyles of Bute
(1:30 000) includes plans Continuation of Loch Striven (1:30 000),
Continuation of Loch Riddon (1:30 000), Port Bannatyne Marina (1:10
000), Burnt Islands (1:10 000), Caladh Harbour (1:10 000) 10.
Inchmarnock Water (1:30 000) 11. Lower Loch Fyne (1:50 000)
includes plans Portavadie (1:25 000), East Loch Tarbert (1:8000),
Ardrishaig (1:10 000) 12. Upper Loch Fyne (1:50 000) includes plans
Continuation of Loch Fyne (1:50 000), Loch Gair (1:25 000), Minard
Narrows (1:25 000), Invaray (1:25 000) 13. Inchmarnock to
Kilbrannan Sound (1:50 000) includes plan Loch Ranza (1:22 500) 14.
Carradale to Sanda Island (1:75 000) includes plans Campbeltown
Loch (1:35 000), Campbeltown Harbour (1:7500), Sanda Island (1:30
000) 15. Aisla Craig to Loch Ryan (1:75 000) includes plan
Stranraer (1:12 500) 16. Belfast Lough to Carnlough (1:90 000)
includes plans Carrickfergus (1:15 000), Bangor Bay (1:17 500)
Chart scale 1: 350 000 Plans included: Figueira da Foz (1:15 000)
Nazare (1:15 000) Porto de Peniche (1:10 000) Cascais (1:15 000)
Lisboa Approaches (1:65 000) Lisboa (Lisbon) (1:30 000) Sesimbra
(1:15 000) Entrance to Rio Sado (Setubal) (1:40 000) Setubal (1:40
000) Sines (1:30 000) On this edition the chart specification has
been improved to show coloured light flashes. There have been
numerous updates to harbour developments across the chart, this
includes completed harbour works at Sines. The plan of Lisbao
Approaches has been extended westward so to include larger scale
approaches to both Lisboa and Cascais. There has been general
updating throughout.
Pirates of the Carolinas discusses thirteen of the most intriguing
buccaneers in the history of piracy, including Henry Avery, Anne
Bonny, Mary Read, Calico Jack, Stede Bonnet, and Captain Kidd.
These men and women are all connected somehow to the Carolinas. In
this new edition you?ll find an all-new chapter on Blackbeard.
Includes new sections such as The Truth about Piracy, How to Talk
Like a Pirate, a list of pirate movies, a pirate quiz, and more.
One person, one boat and mile upon mile of open sea. Ever since
Joshua Slocum circumnavigated the world in 1895-1898, sailors have
dreamed of taking to the high seas alone and many have devoted
their lives to doing just that. Sir Francis Chichester sailed
around the world in 266 days in 1966 and, two years later, Robin
Knox-Johnston became the first to do it non-stop. If one skipper
could do it fast, then others thought they could do it faster. From
the first Observer Single-handed Transatlantic Race (Ostar) in
1960, the idea of lone sailors pitting their wits against each
other and the elements aboard such delicate-seeming craft has
captured the public's imagination. This text explores the
background of all the major single-handed sailing races from the
pioneering Ostar to the Vendee Globe. Each chapter traces the
history of each race and includes a detailed map of the route.
Feature spreads on celebrated skippers and their dramatic stories
are included, along with an exploration of the impact these
fearless men and women have had on boat design, as their quest for
sailing excellence has continued to challenge boat technology.
A captivating look at two centuries of surfing-"the Sport of
Queens"-from Native Hawaiian royalty to the breakout style and
jaw-dropping feats on the waves today. Few subjects in the world of
sports and or the outdoors is more timely or compelling than
women's surfing. From smart, strong, fearless women shattering
records on 80-foot waves to professional athletes fighting for
equal pay and a more fair and just playing field, these amazing,
wave-riding warriors provide an inspirational and aspirational cast
of powerful role models for women (and men) across all backgrounds
and generations. Over the past two-hundred years, and especially
the past five decades, the surfing lifestyle have become the envy
of people around the world. The perception of sun, sand, surf,
strong young women and their inimitable style, has created a
booming lifestyle and sports industry-and the sport that is set to
make its Olympic exhibition debut in Tokyo 2021. A massive shift
from when colonizers tried to extinguish all traces of Native
Hawaiian surfing and its sacred culture. What is it about the
surfing that intrigues people of all ages, from all corners of the
world? The beaches and idyllic locations? The unique style and
mystique that surfers project? These women, on the beach and riding
giant waves, or in the media, have made their mark on not just
their sport, but our wider culture. Women on Waves is filled with
phenomenal athletic performance, breakthrough female achievements,
and plenty of inspiration and fun to see us through until the time
when we can all hit the surf once more! Spanning a millennia from
Hawaii to Malibu, New York to Australia, South Africa to the South
Pacific and beyond, Jim Kempton presents a fascinating new
narrative that will captivate anyone who loves sports and the
outdoors.
POWER CONSUMPTION
Everything you 'switch on' consumes electricity, even the panel
lights and voltmeter, Add up the amp hours per day of everything
you use to see what battery capacity and charging arrangements are
necessary. Although the fridge is 'ON' all day, the compressor runs
only as demanded by the outside temperature and the thermostat
setting. All other consumptions are a guess at how long each item
is used per day.
Situated on the south side of the Firth of Forth, the port of
Leith, Edinburgh, is a major harbour for warships and cruise
liners. Over hundreds of years it has been a trading port and a
military dockyard. With Rosyth Dockyard situated further west, this
busy waterway has two historically-important destinations for
vessels and over time, many vessels were sunk during storms, failed
to avoid collisions or were wartime victims of U-boats or aircraft.
From Leith Docks the river widens forming a huge estuary filled
with volcanic islands and submerged pinnacles that are blasted by
fierce tidal streams, providing an opportunity for some fantastic
scenic diving. This is also the final resting place of hundreds of
shipwrecks, many of which are of especial historical importance.
For the diver there is so much to explore in these new and exciting
deeper wrecks that have the added attraction of being little known.
These wrecks include an aircraft carrier, a German light cruiser
that saw action at the Battle of Jutland, aircraft and even
steam-powered submarines are all there waiting to be dived. Unlike
the well-documented and dived River Clyde wrecks on the west coast,
or those in the English Channel, these in the Firth of Forth are
rarely mentioned - although many lie within a 20-mile radius of
Edinburgh. The author has dived all the 100 sites and wrecks in the
book and as a professional underwater photographer has provided
truly atmospheric images that capture the special identity of these
East coast wrecks and reefs. As well as his detailed knowledge of
the sites, the author has also given his recommendations for dive
sites, including their GPS positions, safety, and skill level
required. Practical information such as dive centres, dive boats,
accommodation and onshore activities is also included. This guide
will help divers select the best dives to suit local weather
conditions and to find the best scenic sites. It includes all the
new and exciting dive sites recently found in areas such as
Burntisland, North Berwick, Dunbar, St. Abbs and Eyemouth and
information on how best to dive them - an absolute must for divers
visiting this area!
Plans included: Porto Novo (Ilha de Santo Antao) (1:10 000) Mindelo
(Porto Grande) (Ilha de Sao Vicente) (1:20 000) Ilha de Santa Luzia
(1:not known) Porto de Tarrafal (Ilha de Sao Nicolau) (1:8500)
Porto da Preguica (Ilha de Sao Nicolau) (1:8500) Baia da Palmeira
(Ilha do Sal) (1:15 000) Porto de Sal-Rei (Ilha da Boavista) (1:30
000) Porto da Praia (Ilha de Santiago) (1:22 000) Cavaleiros (Ilha
do Fogo) (1:10 000) Porto da Furna (Ilha Brava) (1:10 000)
Since the first edition was published, Pass Your Day Skipper has
helped thousands of students through their shore-based Day Skipper
course. Concise and comprehensive, this crammer covers all the
essentials of the RYA syllabus, arranged in bite-size chunks to
make revision easier and brought fully up to date in this seventh
edition. Throughout, the theory is set in a practical seagoing
perspective, and helpful hints on exam tactics are provided too.
And to relieve the tension of all that studying, each section is
enlivened with Mike Peyton's best-loved cartoons. The new edition
has been updated throughout to reflect changes to the syllabus and
the latest developments around electronic navigation, including
updated sections on chart plotters, satellite positions, weather
information and safety equipment. The revision guide covers:
-Electronic navigation and chartwork -Tides and tidal streams
-Pilotage -Weather - the weather system, local weather and coping
with bad weather -Anchoring, mooring and ropework -Passage planning
-Safety - SOLAS, radio distress, man overboard and first aid
Plans included: Rada di Gaeta (1:35 000) Golfo di Pozzuoli and Rada
di Napoli (1:65 000) Approaches to Acciaroli (sketch plan) Capo
Palinuro (sketch plan)
Well-travelled divers all acknowledge that the best diving in the
world is found in the warm waters of tropical Asia. No other region
on earth presents such a rich variety of marine life, and none can
boast as many different types of dive sites: tiny, isolated atolls,
World War II wrecks draped in beautiful soft corals, shallow,
bommie-filled fringing reefs and pinnacles, all swarming with fish
and vibrant color. Diving in Southeast Asia is a comprehensive
diving guide covering Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and
Thailand. It presents in great detail the very best dive sites in
the tropical western Pacific. Our seasoned diver-authors have an
aggregate half-century of experience exploring these waters, and
each site receives thorough coverage, including detailed maps,
color photos, and a full description of access, conditions, and
facilities. This Southeast Asia diving guide features:
Practicalities: Detailed travel information for every budget,
including accommodations, transportation, prices, seasons, and dive
operators. Information: Local history, diving lore, site
conditions, and more than 50 maps. Photography: More than 100 color
photographs by top photographers.
This logbook is not only a convenient place to keep all the
specific notes that need constant referral during a long voyage,
but also a sailing record of the boat, ports visited, interesting
sights, and people invited aboard. This revised edition includes
new material relating to the advent of GMDSS.
The #1 New York Times-bestselling story about the American Olympic
rowing triumph in Nazi Germany-from the author of Facing the
Mountain. Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George
Clooney For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the
Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and
finding hope in the most desperate of times-the improbable,
intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American
West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit
really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team
composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the
University of Washington's eight-oar crew team was never expected
to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet
they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team
rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with
Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not
only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real
place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys' own journals
and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has
created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a
remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young
man's personal quest.
Step-by-step instructions for every knot and splice the boatowner
will ever need to know.
Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to
far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable
adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in Flirting with
Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them. He crosses the
Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching
ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war,
and endures a North Atlantic crossing during which he disocvers the
existence of Force 13 winds. Approaching Japan at the end of a
particularly trying delivery, he finds himself sailing in "a high
impact debris zone," but his resolve is unshaken. "If a piece of
rocketship jetsam fell out of the sky and sank [me] after
encounters with Hurricane Floyd, General Noriega,a tsunami, an
erupting volcano, and Typhoon Roy, then it was meant to be."
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"Outstanding. Its combination of historical material, maps, photos,
and travelogue brings the fur trade era alive. Seldom has the past
and the present been brought together so successfully." -George
Melnyk, University of Calgary "The reader is exposed to hundreds of
points of interest, historical rock paintings, landmarks,
campsites, local histories, and folklore...[the book] will tell any
canoeist or adventurer almost all they need to know." -James
Winkel, Saskatchewan History An invaluable resource for paddlers
preparing to face the challenges of Canada's old fur trade highway,
Canoeing the Churchill is also an exhilarating trek into the past
for the "armchair voyageur." With routes for both beginners and
experts, Canoeing the Churchill provides practical "on the water
advice" for the entire 1,100 km route--from Methy Portage to
Cumberland House. Canoeing the Churchill "will introduce the beauty
of the north and its rich cultural heritage to readers from all
parts of the world." -Keith Goulet, Cumberland House Cree Nation
The Learn to Swim book is a superb how-to guide for parents and
caregivers to teach their baby the basics of swimming and water
familiarization in the lead up to, and in conjunction with,
swimming lessons. Each chapter focuses on a new skill for the
parent and baby to learn together in the bath or pool. The
skills-illustrated by detailed photos, key learning points, and
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FAQ section that will also answer the age-old question: "Will my
baby drink the water?" Finally, key safety information-including
supervision, swim wear, floaties, pool fences, and a special
chapter on babies with special needs-are all expertly addressed.
Surf Travel is an illustrated guide to the planet's most thrilling
surf destinations. From classic surf destinations like Hawaii to
less well known areas like Madagascar, the best breaks in each
region are described by a team of experienced travelers with all
the inside info. Packed with stunning photos, practical advice and
up-to-date information, Surf Travel is the essential travel guide
for surfers of all ages and abilities.
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