Water Sports category: 1998 books

Youre probably familiar with the difficulty of dealing with service departments when getting a vehicle repairedbut what happens when that vehicle is a boat? Those encounters are harrowingand even if youre only boating on a seasonal basis, they occur frequently. From general boat repairs, annual...

This book is a collection of historical articles about yachting, with information on design, construction, maintenance, repairing, sailing, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest...

Getting started with fishing is easier than you might think. This book was created for the beginners who'd like to try freshwater fishing - full of tips and valuable advice. If you are a beginner, stay away from beach fishing, and instead look for freshwater fishing spots in your area. The best time...

The Science of Sport - Swimming is a complete guide for swimming training through the application of physiological, biomechanical, psychological, strength and conditioning, nutritional and injury management methods that can be used to optimize performance. Practical examples are included on the components...

With his last-gasp victory as part of the Great British coxless four team at the Athens Olympics, Matthew Pinsent clinched an historic fourth Olympic Gold to add to the three already won with his legendary rowing partner Steve Redgrave. In an uniquely exciting and evocative autobiography, Pinsent...

Mark Batmale is a lifelong adventurer with a sense of humor and a gentle spirit. In his true stories he introduces a host of memorable characters, ranging from the genteel to the hardcore. Batmale masterfully weaves tales of excitement, wonder, humor, heart and triumph. Bat Tales will bring...

Weight Lifting

Sailing strategies from beginner to winner. International author, competitive sailor and successful business strategist Brett Bowden shares over 3 decades of wisdom of what it takes to be successful. Brett shares not only his own experiences, but a collection of wisdom from world champions...

L'édition 2010 de la Route du Rhum, reine des courses au large, a été vraiment palpitante. Toujours rude, mais sans excès, la météo a laissé le premier plan à la tactique, la science de la course, l'endurance des marins. La compétition a pris le pas sur l'aventure : la Route 2010 fut...

Stress-free Motorboating is the answer to all single- or short-handed crews' prayers. Highly illustrated with step by step photographs, this unique handbook tackles the most common motorboating situations anyone cruising along the coast or river will have to manage - whether cruising along a river...

La pratica Outdoor, mette in grado le persone di scoprire i segreti della natura umana, proponendo un incontro suggestivo con la natura all’aria aperta (plein air). Attraverso lo sport e l’avventura, la natura può diviene uno strumento per andare incontro a se stessi e agli altri. Vivere Outdoor...

Ein Besuch der Apnoe-Weltmeisterschaft wird für James Nestor zum Beginn eines persönlichen Abenteuers: Fasziniert von der Kompromisslosigkeit dieses Sports, erlernt er selbst das Freitauchen. Und fortan zieht es ihn immer tiefer in die verborgene Welt der Ozeane hinab: Er besucht eine Forschungsstation...

Una barca che, vibrando, “parla” con chi la manovra. Questo è il plot, il sottile filo che un po’ alla volta legherà il personaggio del racconto alla barca. Episodi legati alla vita sul mare, in particolare nei dintorni dell’Elba, dove l’autore trascorre le proprie vacanze, si intrecciano...

OUTDOOR CANOA la Guida a colori con i migliori percorsi per tutti, in Italia e nel sud Europa con 250 itinerari per canoa, rafting, kayak, floating, tubing, hydrospeed, sup, sit on top, sit inside. Vivere Outdoor, significa praticare l’attività della Whitewater river, sviluppando nella persona...