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Esta obra prop繭e uma nova abordagem para a educa癟瓊o aqu獺tica, na qual se aposta a necessidade de mudar e repensar os cen獺rios aqu獺ticos de ensino e desenvolvimento da compet礙ncia aqu獺tica.Por esse motivo, al矇m de desenvolver o conceito de "compet礙ncia aqu獺tica" e descrever sua evolu癟瓊o no n穩vel comportamental, afetivo e cognitivo, apresenta uma maneira concreta de ensin獺-lo e avali獺-lo: o M矇todo Aqu獺tico Compreensivo. ? uma metodologia motivadora que incentiva ? a癟瓊o, que melhora a aten癟瓊o e o tempo de rea癟瓊o, transfere o que foi aprendido para o contexto social e favorece a regula癟瓊o das emo癟繭es positivas. Est獺 focado no aluno e leva em considera癟瓊o as diferen癟as individuais em rela癟瓊o aos fatores metacognitivos-cognitivos, motivacionais- afetivos, evolutivos e sociais. Tudo isso em fun癟瓊o de aprender a usar a intelig礙ncia para direcionar ativamente a a癟瓊o de seu comportamento em prol de sua autonomia.Assim descrevemos tanto os comportamentos apropriados e inapropriados como suas consequ礙ncias, usando termos expl穩citos e claros. Os alunos s瓊o incentivados a buscar metas desafiadoras - mas que est瓊o ao seu alcance - e a regular seu comportamento. O sucesso 矇 considerado em termos de melhoria e n瓊o em compara癟瓊o com outros, o que ocorre como resultado do esfor癟o, este tamb矇m de forma癟瓊o.Por aprender fazendo, por descobrir por si mesmos os princ穩pios, conceitos, teorias e leis, para o profundo entendimento produzido pelo racioc穩nio pr獺tico, cr穩tico e criativo e pelos efeitos permanentes que pode produzir, este m矇todo de ensino pode significar um ponto de inflex瓊o para o leitor comprometido com este trabalho.Juan Antonio Moreno Murcia 矇 Professor Universit獺rio e exerce seu trabalho de ensino e pesquisa na Universidade Miguel Hernandez, em Elche (Espanha). ? autor de mais de 10 livros relacionados a atividades aqu獺ticas e presidente da Associa癟瓊o Iberoamericana de Educa癟瓊o Aqu獺tica, Especial e Hidroterapia (AIDEA). Luis Miguel Ruiz P矇rez 矇 Professor Universit獺rio e exerce seu trabalho de ensino e pesquisa na Universidade Polit矇cnica de Madri (Espanha). ? Diretor do Laborat籀rio de comportamento motor e social do esporte da Faculdade de Ci礙ncias da Atividade F穩sica e Esporte (INEF) da Universidade Polit矇cnica de Madri e seu campo de pesquisa 矇 a Psicologia do Esporte, Desenvolvimento Motor, Aprendizagem Motora e Desportivo.
The Spirit Of Bronte
For those that know, it is indeed an honour to play the great game of water polo, but even greater glory lies in becoming champions against some of the very best clubs in the sport. This history is dedicated to the perseverence and commitment of members of the great Bronte Amateur Water Polo Club, across its brief but stellar existence, which spanned from 1943 to 1975. Bronte became both metropolitan and NSW champions on a number of occasions, and it was rare to find a State Team throughout that period without a representative from Bronte. While the club sadly fell away in 1975, no one has ever been able to put their finger on the cause of Bronte's downfall, until the explanations outlined in this book. From the founders of this great club right through to those who were there at the end, all felt an immense pride at having been involved with the legendary Bronte Water Polo Club.
Th矇orie pour plongeur sportif avanc矇 Partie 2
Ce livre est id矇al pour tous les plongeurs qui s'矇panouissent dans leur passion et qui aimeraient s'impliquer davantage dans leur sport. Il comprend les connaissances th矇oriques compl癡tes n矇cessaires ? la formation Advanced Open Water Diver et pour devenir un plongeur 2 矇toiles. Il montre 矇galement quelques exemples pratiques sur la base de petites s矇quences de films qui peuvent 礙tre consult矇es sur Internet ? l'aide de diff矇rents codes QR. Ce livre n'est pas surcharg矇 pas de connaissances (une fois de plus) inutiles, mais ? pour but de conduire ? l'obtention du badge de plong矇e reconnu au niveau international pour les plongeurs amateurs avanc矇s. Le livre contient 矇galement les deux cours sp矇ciaux d'orientation sous-marine et de direction de groupe, qui sont prescrits par l'Association mondiale de plong矇e CMAS.
The Commercial Diver’s Handbook
For several generations, the U.S. Navy Diving Manual has been considered the Bible of both military and commercial diving, regardless of where in the world these operations were performed. In the past, the U.S. Navy Diver's Handbook was the go-to source for military and commercial divers when they were in the field and did not wish to carry the complete manual with them. The last official printing of the handbook was in 1994, and after that time there was a desperate requirement for a handbook for the commercial diver.Originally published in 2013, The Commercial Diver's Handbook filled that requirement and more. It presented the three most commonly used air decompression tables world-wide, along with mixed gas tables, treatment tables, up-to-date diving medicine, a section on chamber operations, and a section on nitrox operations. Technical editing was performed by CP01 Charles Trombley, Canadian Navy. He was formerly with Canada's Experimental Diving Unit and later retired as Chief Diver, Fleet Diving Unit, Atlantic.This second edition of The Commercial Diver's Handbook has a few changes worth noting. First and foremost is the update of the U.S. Navy Diving Tables from Rev. 6 to 7. Secondly, the size of the book has increased slightly and there is larger print. The decompression tables are now in color for ease of use. As for the chamber medical kits, the handbook now specifies DMAC 15, Revision 4, and the appropriate lists are provided. In addition, the reader will notice other small changes made to keep information current in almost every section, from diving medicine through to emergency medical care. As with the previous edition, this handbook will again prove to be a valuable tool in every commercial diver and supervisor's possession, no matter where in the world they are working.
Learning To Swim When You’re Scared
A step by step journey that will help you face your fears and move beyond them.Are you an adult who has always wanted to learn to swim but are simply too scared to try? Are you tired of sitting on the sidelines or the sand while your friends and family enjoy the pool or the ocean? Or have you just decided that NOW is the time to finally learn to swim so you can cross it off your Bucket List? If so, Learning to Swim When You're Scared is just the book to help you! Created specifically for adults who want to swim but lack the confidence to do so it focuses on the steps you need to undertake with simple, positive language and helpful illustrations.If you're looking for a short cut or the previously unpublished "secrets" to becoming a proficient swimmer then keep looking. Learning To Swim When You're Scared doesn't make unrealistic promises or offer a guarantee of success. Rather it gives you the tools you need to make it happen.There are many reasons why people are afraid of learning to swim - some are simple and some are complex. But that doesn't matter. You can conquer your fear and move beyond it as long as you are prepared to roll your sleeves up and have a go.Learning to swim as an adult isn't "easy" - if it was you would have done it already, right? That's not to say it's difficult either, you just need the right information to help you. Learning To Swim When You're Scared will not have you swimming laps in a magically short time frame, rather it's function is to prepare you for formal lessons by getting you confident with submerging, floating and kicking.Learning To Swim When You're Scared starts with some preparation: Pinpointing why you're scaredComing to terms with previous negative experiencesSome simple at home "baby steps" to get the ball rollingThe importance of a support personIt then moves on the nitty gritty - getting in the pool and your head under the water. Full submersion is the key to becoming a swimmer and it is a skill that can take time to learn. This book will guide you each step of the way. Once you can go under the water confidently it then moves onto other basic water skills inclduing: Getting your feet off the bottomLearning to float on the front and backThe correct way to kickWhile seemingly simple these core skills will set you on the path to becoming a proficient swimmer. Spending time and effort on them right at the beginning will pay huge dividends down the track.Everybody can learn to swim!Any lover of swimming and the water will tell you there is nothing quite like it. You don't have to continue being a non-swimmer just because you always have been. It doesn't matter how old you are, if you are overweight or if you have tried and failed before. If you are willing to put in the work you can do it.Don't sit on the sidelines any longer! Come on in the water is great.
Pool Maintenance Log
This home Pool Maintenance Log journal is a great way to keep all your important information about your pool all in one place and ensure you don't forget anything, record any problems, repair needs, essential measures for maintaining your pool, etc. The interior includes prompts and space to record: Check List - Filter, pumps, temperature, testing water level, pH, chlorine, clean & check skimmer/ baskets, brush sides, leaf skimming, vacuum pool, stock of chemicals, first aid supplies, check fences & gates, overall water clarityItems PurchasedItems Needed To PurchaseNotes & Further Observations SectionsDaily Inspection RecordBi-Hourly Water TestsLogbooks & books are a perfect gift. Size is 6x9 inches, 102 pages, quality white paper, soft matte finish cover, black print, paperback.
Mit S.Y. Braveheart durch Hurrikan Debie
Hier soll aufgezeigt werden, das ein ?berstellungst繹rn nicht immer ein "Honiglecken" ist. Wieso M繹chtegernskipper den Profis die Arbeit wegnehmen indem sie f羹r einen ?berstellungst繹rn den Charterfirmen noch Geld bezahlen, nur weil sie Seemeilen sammeln wollen. Was an einem nur vier Jahre alten Charterboot alles kaputt sein kann. Wie die Angestellten und der Sachverst瓣ndige ein Boot 羹bergeben, da? alles andere als der Seemannschaft entspricht. Wie die Hafenkapit瓣ne in der Karibik die Crews erpressen wollen. Wenn ein f羹r zehn Tage veranschlagter ?berstellungst繹rn durch Hurrikan Debie dann 43 Tage dauern kann.
History of the World from the Back of a Boat
Through the beautiful Aegean Sea, the great jungle-clad ranges of Papua New Guinea, the pristine beauty of Tasmania and the incredible inland waterways of Europe, our path crosses those of many of history's greats. Julius Caesar extracting vengeance on pirates on a remote Greek island, Odysseus looting Troy, Winston Churchill organising some epic Mediterranean disasters, the rapacious Barbarossa's from Lesbos, the despicable crusaders sacking Constantinople the greatest city on earth, the remarkable scientists of the first Age of Enlightenment and the Christians who destroyed it, powerful Emperors and Empresses, Sultans and Sultanahs, the sailors and entrepreneurs who for a time made the Netherlands the richest and powerful nation on earth and the place where democracy really started to flourish. And many more, some famous, others not so much - the man who invented red wine, the most beautiful girl in the world, tribal warriors in the Sepik, Otto-Wilin Peterswalde. All carefully examined from the back of a boat with a glass of local red at hand.
A History of the Lifeboat - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Origins, Development and Rescue Missions of Lifeboats
This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of life boats, providing information on their history, development, notable historical rescue mission, and much more. Timeless and informative, these articles will appeal to those with an interest in all things nautical, and would make for worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Life-Boat and Its Story--Noel T. Methley", "The Lifeboat - Its History and Heroes-- F. M. Holmes", and "Francis' Metallic Lifeboat Company--George F. Allen". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of boating.
A Guide to Marine Engines - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Mechanics and Specifications of Various Boat Engines
This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts and motor boating, with information on boat engines, different varieties of boat from across the globe, repairing and maintaining boats, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to novice boating enthusiasts, and would make for fantastic additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Canoeing, Sailing and Motor Boating", "Fishing Boats of the World", "Motor Boating for All", "Motor Boats: Construction and Operation - An Illustrated Manual for Motor Boat, Launch and Yacht Owners, Operators of Marines Gasoline Engines, and Amateur Boat-Builders", "Practical Conversions and Yacht Repairs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on boat building.
One More BreathThe Memoir of a Whitewater Kayaker
It sometimes seems like my life has been framed with the vignette of old spruce hanging over the river with a snow-capped mountain in the distance behind me. In my mind, I am still using all of my strength and all of my skill; my lungs are pushing me as my shoulders pull. I am a monster fighting to become the seamless and smooth on a ripple in the earth. A fault line, a creek that offers me the best that I have to give. The choice is mine, my lungs have filled with fresh cool spruce soaked air as my hands have gripped the paddle.Into the river that never leaves me, I'm drawn by the raw power, rage without anger. Benevolent yet stifling, there is an art that exists here, a pendulum that must be timed to a moment of a breath.The risk is simply breathing, it's between those breaths that I really live. The decisions I make between paddle strokes, striving to match the vision in my mind. We are always at the edge of something, always afraid to breathe, but we do, and we must. When the light becomes soft, and the quiet smoke becomes wedges that defy gravity I realize somehow, I am a part of it, or moreover, it's a part of me.This life on the river... I just need one more breath.
Turtle Envy
Learn to scuba alongside Alycea, a claustrophobic bubble watcher determined to overcome her anxiety and explore the reefs.After a failed scuba class triggered her panic, Alycea swore never to try diving again. But when her husband fell in love with the sport, she faced a decision: overcome the fear or accept her fate as a bubble watcher.Alycea clung to her identity as a free-spirited explorer as she struggled to master the mechanics of diving. Her focus on self-reliance blocked her from trusting her dive buddy and this conflict extended beyond diving. Was she harming her marriage with her inability to rely on others?In lyrical prose, this journey is fraught with panic, humor, and dogged determination. From the coral reefs of Florida to the muck sites of Indonesia, you'll revel in the beautiful scenery and triumph in overcoming fear so you can live the life you choose.This memoir will have you cheering for small successes and reflecting on what it means to trust your partner.
The Swimmers Training Journal
The Swimmers Training Journal is the Ultimate Training Tool to record your training sessions, track each of your training sessions, and develop a system to improve your overall performance. The Swimmers Training Journal is the perfect training and performance tool that is ideal for swimmers looking to build data and metrics on their training sessions.The Swimmers Training Journal provides the ideal format for recording the essential details in a physical format that provides 'real-time' accountability that some online systems and training software programs fail to deliver. The Journal includes: Section 1 > Performance Goals - Develop your Goals for Training and Season Swim MeetsSection 2 > Training Logbook - Over 80 Template Training Session Pages to record all of your information Plus an individual insert page after every 7th training session to monitor and track performance. Record coach feedback, distances, and times in training.Section 3 > Swim Meet Logbook - Record all Swim Meet Details and track your performance and feedback.Section 4 > Collect notes, messages, and add photos of your training sessions, coach instructions, and swim meets for an excellent keepsake for reflection at the end of each season.Perfect size of 8 x 11 inch Swimmers looking to improve their performance understand the importance of developing goals, tracking and monitoring their training sessions, and recording race information, and improving their results. This journal tick's all those boxes. Maintaining an accurate log of your Training and Swim data will provide highly valuable information that can then be used to track and ultimately improve performance. 'The Swimmers Training Journal' is your perfect training companion!
The Haiku Guide to Cruising
A celebration of aha! moments aboard a small trawler on a 1700 nautical-mile cruise from Puget Sound through the San Juan and Canadian Gulf islands into Alaska. Dramatic, artistically-enhanced photographs accompany the inspiring haiku poetry.
The Haiku Guide to Cruising
A celebraton of aha! moments aboard a small trawler on a 1700 nautical-mile cruise from Puget Sound through the San Juan and Canadian Gulf islands into Alaska. Dramatic digitally-enhanced photographs visually enhance the inspiring haiku poetry.
Boat LogRecord Trip Information, Captains Expenses & Maintenance Diary, Vessel Info Journa
Surfing Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks
Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks share an incredibly rich surfing history. Virginia Beach is home to major surfing institutions so iconic and long lasting they are simply referred to as "ECSC," "WRV" and "17th Street." Of course, the Outer Banks has the
She SurfThe Rise of Female Surfing
Join the celebration of the diverse, vibrant, and engaged community of women riding and making waves around the globe.While surfing is usually seen as a male domain, women have long been nurturing their own water stories and claiming their rightful place in the world of this sport. She Surf hails the females, past and present, who are engaged in expanding the art of surfing. Through exclusive interviews and evocative imagery, the book travels from the iconic waves of Hawaii to remote locations in Morocco. Learn about the forgotten stories of Polynesian surfing princesses, pioneering wave riders from the 1960s, and the contemporary movers and shakers shaping the scene. This book is an exciting reflection on what it means to be a female surfer and what it means to be moved to action by the beauty of the sea.
Charlie’s Charts
This guide has a detailed sketch of all anchorages and marina facilities in the Hawaiian Islands. The introduction discusses significant topics such as weather, navigation, provisioning, entry procedures, pets, radio communication and diving. The Appendices include a chart list, weather forecasts a list of Wx and Fax frequencies and a beautifully illustrated marine animal identification guide of turtles, whales and sharks found in coastal waters. "Charlie's Charts are probably the most used guides to Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii and Polynesia. No cruiser worth his salt would depart for a cruise in those areas without them." Bob Bitchin, Publisher/Editor of Latitudes and Attitudes
Charlie’s Charts
This cruising guide provides navigation information for a boater departing from Victoria and traveling along the British Columbia and Southeast Alaskan coasts following the protected waters of the Inside Passage to Glacier Bay, Alaska. It is divided into eight sections with full-color photographs and a sketched chart indicating marinas or anchorages where a cruising boat can find moorage as it travels along the coast. Each location has a detailed sketch and description of a safe approach, recommended anchorages and shore facilities. Crucial portions such as the transit of passes and the passage of Cape Caution are given particular attention with guidelines for timing and recommended routes. A customized weather map provides excellent information. For cruisers unable to make the entire trip to Alaska shorter trips to spectacular areas on the coast are described such as to Princess Louisa Inlet, Desolation Sound, Broughton Archipelago, Fiordland Recreation Area, Kitimat and the Kitlope.
Paddling in the Western Maine Mountains
A paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western Maine mountains and foothills by a seasoned Registered Maine Guide, with more than twenty outings included,
Reflections on San Francisco BayA Kayaker’s Tall Tales: Vol 15
For a group of San Francisco Bay Area residents, Thursday nights are reserved for kayaking on the bay. Islands, bights, caves, and more . . . no corner of the bay and its history are left unexplored. While the tales in this volume chronicle only the paddles in 2014, they are part of a longer time flow, starting in 2000. Better than any travel guide on San Francisco Bay, these volumes capture the flavor of one of the world's most renown bodies of water.
The juice is worth the squeeze
Building and managing a robust swim team is challenging both for novice and veteran coaches. Elite programs are defined by the influential coaches who create and execute dynamic strategies. Aaron Dorfman, a highly successful USA Swimming and YMCA coach for over 20 years, has produced a guidebook titled The Juice is Worth the Squeeze for swim coaches of all experience levels.In 2004, Aaron launched a team in Southwestern Ohio that rose to the top 10% in country within six years. The club grew from 5 athletes to almost 300 in his tenure! Throughout the process, he learned how to source and retain coaches, create a winning culture, connect with parents, develop athletes and most importantly, figured out how to build a sustainable club.In this book, Aaron shares best practices and methods to curate a well-rounded program. He's been vetted by several coaches, both regionally and nationally, for his ability to connect with his athletes and grow a program.Whether your goal is to build a more efficient swim team or to refine your process, The Juice is Worth the Squeeze offers techniques to improve the outcome.This step-by-step book touches these essential points.-Creating a season plan, budget, practice schedule and meet schedule for your team.-Developing athletes through training, mentoring, and coaching.-Hiring coaches to ensure the proper fit for your culture and objectives.-Taking care of yourself (the coach) through nutrition, fitness, and mental preparation.-Connecting your coaching style with the swim parents.-Providing confidence to coaches that they can build a significant program.
Ελεύθερη Κατάδυσ
Στις πρωταθλητικές ελεύθερες καταδύσεις σε βάθη ρεκόρ οι δύτες αντιμετωπίζουν την νάρκωση των αερίων όπως το άζωτο, που εκδηλώνεται στο με τα δικά της συμπτώματα στην ελεύθερη στη φάση κατάδυσης ή στο μέγιστο βάθος και με τρόπο ανάλογο όσων γνωρίζαμε μέχρι σήμερα για την αυτόνομη κατάδυση.Στο βιβλίο αυτό διατυπώνεται για πρώτη φορά μία νέα θεωρία από τον συγγραφέα η θεωρία της νάρκωσης στην ανάδυση από τα ακραία βάθη, από το διοξείδιο του άνθρακα. Μία θεωρία που ερμηνεύει όσα περιστατικά υπήρξαν μέχρι σήμερα με πρωταθλητές που χάνουν τις αισθήσεις τους ή υποφέρουν από νάρκωση στη διάρκεια της ανάδυσης από ένα βάθος ρεκόρ. Μία εντυπωσιακή εξήγηση ενός φαινομένου που απειλεί την ασφάλεια των μεγάλων πρωταθλητών της ελεύ&thet
D.U.K.W.s to Water
The G.M.C. 6x6 Two and a Half Ton D.U.K.W. 1942D=1942 U=utility K=Front wheeled drive W= Two rear drive axlesFrom the world war two bloody beaches of Anzio, D-Day and countless Pacific amphibious DUKW campaigns, the revolutionary military vehicle, the GMC 6x6 two and a half ton DUKW became a legend forged in fire and war. Once the guns fell silent, the engines of the DUKW did not, as they found new waters, in a new role in a career that would bring them right to our doorsteps.Unpublished archives now relate a fascinating story of courage and heroism on the coastline of Northern England, as the six wheeled amphibian, together with its crews of weather hardened Lifeguards, saved the lives of over 600 men, women and children over four decades. If that was not enough, the D.U.K.W. became a favourite with the public at large.SHE IS STILL PLUNGING INTO THE WAVES TODAYTAKE THEN A D.U.K.W. TO WATER!
Becoming Coastal
In this collection of narratives Victoria technologist, environmentalist and writer Alex Zimmerman tells stories not only of self-propelled travel and adventure but also of nature, the magnificent environment and of interesting people that he meets on the coast of British Columbia. Zimmerman is not the first to paddle and write about the BC Coast, but he brings a fresh and personal perspective as he details how he learns the necessary physical and mental skills of solo traveling. His encounters with the non-human inhabitants of the coast, the whales, wolves, bears and a super-pod of dolphins, are brought to life with a thrilling immediacy. Zimmerman's writing evokes vivid visual imagery and he conveys to the reader a strong sense of being there. You will share with him the wonder, joy, fear and awe he experienced as he discovered the coast's geography, its ecology, its people and his own growing capabilities in the process of "becoming coastal." Becoming Coastal is an awe-inspiring collection of memories that describes a transformation from land-dweller to ocean adventurer. Passages call us alongside to hear of trials and errors, exhilarating achievements, and lessons learned. With each paddle stroke from his hand-made crafts, Zimmerman helps us understand the benefits and joys of traveling slowly, deliberately, and respectfully - and the inner growth that comes with it."- Byron Ricks, author, & Maren Van Nostrand, illustrator, Homelands - Kayaking the Inside Passage "Alex Zimmerman describes a journey through life where watercraft were instrumental in his development as a human being. Alex is a member of a diminishing breed of people who are still exploring the inaccessible parts of our huge world. His writing builds an enthusiasm to visit the rare and remote treasures he has discovered. In spite of the seriousness of his ventures, Becoming Coastal contains many laugh-out-loud moments. The reader gets pulled into his story until they are there, paddling along with him." Peter Freeman, author of Cape Horn Birthday "Alex Zimmerman's absorbing account of his 25 years of exploring British Columbia's vast coastline in human and wind-powered boats is more than a travelogue; it is a story of discovery, determination and love of place. As a long-time expedition paddler, I know how encounters with boisterous whales, stealthy cougars and ambling bears can be simultaneously magical and terrifying. I understand the unpredictability - and the allure - of the remarkable places he visits, and writes so eloquently about. Join Alex in a land of double rainbows, midden beaches and glistening sea mammals. You won't be disappointed!"- Susan Marie Conrad, author of Inside, One Woman's Journey Through the Inside Passage
Practical Boat Bits and Tips
Judith Binder has forty years of experience finishing and maintaining vessels, furniture, and houses. She is also an accomplished sailor with 150,000 miles under sail, so she knows what stands the test of time. Living afloat continuously for thirteen years, raising and educating her two sons while they sailed to over eighty countries, she learnt how to organize, victual, and manage small ships.Practical Boat Bits and Tips has the best features of her vessel, recently rebuilt after crossing nearly every ocean and housing a family afloatWhen we first began building our vessel in 1970, finding good ideas to do boatie things was far harder than actually doing the work. For us, if we could see it, we could build it. This photo book illustrates the things we have found easy to do and invaluable for those with the desire to enjoy life afloat.
Freediving 101
Have you ever wanted to connect with the ocean? Are you curious about holding your breath? Are you seeking a way to calm your mind? Freediving may be for you! This is when people explore the underwater world while holding their breath. Imagine you're swimming over a colorful coral reef, with no SCUBA gear, just complete freedom. The fish are calm, the water is clear, and your lungs are full. Freediving may seem like an extreme sport, but in reality it is incredibly peaceful. It is relaxing, spiritual, and Zen. Freedivers find themselves in states of presence and bliss. In this guide we discuss the ins and outs of this amazing sport. You could even say we go 'in-depth'. Learn to increase your breath hold time and explore deeper in the ocean. Freediving is all about technique and relaxation, this guide will help you master these practices. Learn about different freediving disciplines for a better understanding of competitive freediving. This knowledge will also help you branch out and try new things as a freediver. There is also information about rescue techniques and safety procedures. It is important to be a safety conscious freediver. It isn't an inherently dangerous sport, but a little information and practice can save a life. About the Expert Julie Shoults is passionate about freediving. This passion has taken her all over the world to freedive in remarkable places. She is a PADI SCUBA and Freediving Instructor. Julie is from Florida in the United States, but now she is a world traveler. Julie started her freediving journey in the Middle East where she was working as a SCUBA Instructor. It is with a lot of patience and Vitamin Sea that she gradually improves her freediving practice. She has been freediving in the beautiful lakes of East Africa, with whale sharks, turtles, manta rays, and on countless coral reefs. At the time of publication she is living in Bali, Indonesia, where she can reach depths right from the shore! Her goal is to study science and continue traveling. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Noc Stories
NOC Stories describes the Nantahala Outdoor Center's first 25 years, a time of explosive growth in whitewater sports and instruction. NOC Stories by Payson Kennedy and Greg Hlavaty presents a history of the Nantahala Outdoor Center as seen through the eyes of early leaders and some of its dedicated staff. This history spans the years 1972-1997 and approaches the story of the NOC's inception and growth in conjunction with the explosive growth of paddlesports and paddle instruction; in a very real sense, the great strides in paddle instruction and the growth of whitewater sports parallels the growth of the NOC. Many people today see the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) for what it has become: a seminal Southeastern paddling hub and profitable business. What they don't know is that the NOC started with a semi-utopian vision, the idea that friends could work together at pursuits they were passionate about, and that this endeavor would not only be profitable for the company, but also life-changing for the individual. That's not something many businesses can say, but in the case of NOC, it's turned out to be true. If you asked current culture-makers and business owners in the whitewater industry about their formative years, you'd find many were previous staff members, clinic participants, and visitors at the NOC. You'd likely also hear that the NOC was instrumental in refining their skillset and in inspiring them to become pioneers in their field. From rafting to river rescue, paddling instruction to Olympic competition, the one thing this diverse group has in common is the NOC. These people are the stories that have become the NOC's legacy, and this book is an attempt to collect and make sense of them. But the book also features a very human element, a tinge of adventure that sets it apart from your standard history text. The stories in this book, in addition to their historical value, offer a testament to the experiential aspect of working at the NOC, that ineffable change that has affected so many staff and that forms the basis for outdoor adventure programs. The NOC was, and is, a dream; these are the stories of its dreamers.
The Eton Book of the River - With Some Account of the Thames and the Evolution of Boat-Racing
First published in 1935, this fascinating volume traces the history of English boat-racing from its origins as a forbidden pastime, to the respected sport that sport that it is today. This book will appeal those with an interest in the history of boat-racing and Eton college, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "The Thames Highway", "River versus Road", "Bathing up to 1840", "Bathing after 1840", "Black Potts to Brocas Clump", "Brocas Meadow to Monkey Island", "Eton College Boat House", "Floods and Frosts", "The Boats", "School Races", "The Eight", "Racing Boats", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text.
Spalding's Athletic Library - How to Play Water Polo
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to playing water polo. Primarily designed for the beginner, it gives instructions on preparatory work, rules and strategy, as well as providing some historical information on the development of the game. This profusely illustrated guide is ideal for those with little previous experiences and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Introduction", "Evolution of the American Game", "How the Game is Played To-day in America", "Preparatory Work", "How to Develop the Green Player", "Choosing the Players", "Developing the Team", "On Fouling", "Preparing for a Contest", "A Few Points for the Game", and "American Rules of Water Polo". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive and we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition.
Narrowboat Life
'A colourful and comprehensive guide to life on the waterways. Practical, pretty and accessible, it's charmingly designed while providing excellent advice.'BBC Countryfile Magazine Full-time life on a narrowboat is a novelty for so many of us, and is endlessly fascinating. How do people downsize their lives and belongings into what looks like a large, crayon-coloured floating toy-box? Narrowboat Life answers all the questions we've wanted to ask about the ins and outs of liveaboard life on the inland waterways. The book is filled with beautiful, enthralling photography of the waterways themselves, the narrowboats that occupy them and, most importantly, every nook and cranny of their insides. Should you become seduced, the author gives solid hands-on advice about how to make a narrowboat (or widebeam, cruiser or small Dutch barge) your home. Accompanying these absorbing images, the playful and always informative text satisfies our curiosity to know, among other things: - How do you fit all of your stuff into such a restricted space?- How much does a narrowboat cost?- How do you hold down a job if you're always on the move?- Does s/he (the cat, dog, parrot) live on the boat as well?- Is it cold in the winter? This revised edition of Narrowboat Life features new and expanded sections on ecological living on the waterways - recycling, upcycling and living green - and the costs of living aboard in cities and countryside versus living on-land, as well as new 'step-aboard' profiles of more beautiful boats.
Surfing
Russell Ord's spectacular images have won him worldwide recognition, and deservedly so. In Surfing: Water Is Freedom, Russell teams with writer Anthony Pancia to share the stories of the individuals and culture behind the waves. With true stories of passion and adventure as well as stunning photography, Surfing: Water Is Freedom is a beautiful, awe-inspiring, must-have book for any lover of the ocean.
Powerboating
Part of the Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides series, this book delivers an introduction to powerboating. Addressing a range of issues that concern women, it covers almost everything, from getting started and driving the boat to reading weather and mastering the art of anchoring. It also considers the details of effective maintenance.
The Book of Sailing Knots: How to Tie and Correctly Use Over 50
In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is tops when it comes to learning how to master tying the most common sailing knots. With color illustrations and step-by-step instructions, the author explains how to correctly tie and use more than fifty knots―including stopper knots, bends, loops, and hitches―and in which situations each one is most useful.
The World Stormrider Surf Guide
The biggest, most comprehensive, reference guide to the waves on "Planet Surf" The World Stormrider Surf Guide explores every dynamic surf zone known to man, from world-famous beaches to obscure reefs on the fringes of the known surf world. With completely revised and updated text, as well as painstakingly researched maps, this mammoth book is the largest collection of surf-spot information ever compiled. Each zone includes detailed analysis of the surf spots and swell forecasting, plus the lowdown on when to go, weather, accommodations, food, culture, hazards, the local scene and much more. A unique set of symbols and statistics make vital surf information instantly accessible. As an added bonus, The World Stormrider Surf Guide includes a global gallery of professional surf photographs. With over 260 detailed maps and 600 superb photos, this mammoth book is an essential tool and the ultimate surf travel resource for all globe-trotting waveriders.
Paddle il Dark
This solo wilderness, kayaking journey began many years ago, years before I even knew anything about kayaks and paddling down remote, legendary rivers. Poring over maps of those places revealed very little. The blank spaces spread far and wide. At last, after decades of dreaming, I stood on the shore of Lake Atlin in British Columbia, where the headwaters of the Yukon River are. I stood there and thought about all those hope-filled years and was thrilled at the anticipation of leaving that morning in mid-June. Crossing the expanse of Lake Atlin in a fine mist, I guided the kayak toward Graham Channel, which would take me to Tagish Lake. There I met Jim and Marion Brook at their cabin. After hot coffee and freshly baked cookies, they sent me on my way. They were the first of many people who helped me on my journey. That evening, having found the "perfect" campsite, I inspected the area for bear tracks. Finding none, I started a large campfire before setting up the tent. Supper had been eaten at a previous stop, so there was no cooking where I stayed for the night. This was the procedure I followed every night. It kept animals bigger and hungrier than me from visiting my campsites. As I paddled down the lakes, I stopped at villages such as Tagish, I paddled down Marsh Lake and down dangerous Lake Laberge, and I stopped in historic towns such as Whitehorse and Dawson City. I passed by wrecked and beached steamboats from the gold rush days and finally crossed the US/Canadian line into Alaska. I had paddled through a forest fire so immense that it took a day to pass the flames. The current carried me past Eagle, Circle City, though the Yukon flats (where the river was ten to twenty miles wide); and I crossed the Arctic Circle at Fort Yukon. Then came the small villages of Beaver, Stevens Village, and then the oil pipeline. I paddled on to Rampart, where the fierce head wind nearly drove me back upstream. Next, I passed through Tanana, where I met Emmet Peter, who won the Iditarod long ago, then on to Ruby, Galena, Nulato, and Holy Cross, where Bergie Demientieff served me coffee and gave good advice. Finally, I arrived at Russian Mission, where I ran out of time after fifty-one days and two thousand miles of paddling my kayak. There Harvey Pitka and his wife, Ester, fed me a wonderful dinner before I flew out. As the plane climbed and banked toward Bethel, I knew that I would return one day to finish my kayak trip to the Bering Sea.
The Practical Guide to Kayaking & Canoeing
Paddling in kayaks and canoes offers enormous scope for young children, teenagers and adults alike in terms of recreational fun, touring and camping holidays. This book provides practical advice on where to paddle, clothing and equipment, how to get into a kayak and a canoe, how to capsize safely, how to hold the paddle, and the skills needed to move and roll the boat. There is essential advice on clothing and equipment, reading weather conditions and understanding hydrodynamics. It also explores the fast and furious sports of white water paddling, play boating and surfing, and the competition scene. Illustrated with step-by-step sequences and over 600 inspirational photographs, this practical guide is a one-stop reference source for aspiring paddlers everywhere. How-to instruction in every technique, this is the ultimate guide to the exciting water sports of kayaking and canoeing, both for novices and more experienced intermediate-level paddlers, from expert instruction on mastering the basic skills as a beginner on flat water, and progressing to the challenges of white water, open water and the sea.
Kayak
Laugh and learn kayaking skills, from basic to advanced, through detailed text and more than 400 humorous illustrations!If you want to learn how to paddle--and laugh out loud while doing so--William Nealy's classic illustrated kayaking-skills manual remains dead-on hilarious. Kayak demonstrates important paddling techniques through humorous illustrations, along with detailed explanations from the renowned kayaker.This book is perfect for beginners and more experienced paddlers, from hardcore hippy hairboaters who used to catch air in their block-long Dancers to insane youngsters clattering tiny plastic boats down steep creeks with more rocks than water. You'll get to know everything from kayak and rapids anatomy to paddling techniques to river rescue methods.Inside you'll find Over 400 illustrations that break down even the most complex kayaking skillsCarefully crafted information to reflect the latest in paddling technologyHow-to descriptions that make even difficult whitewater techniques understandableWilliam Nealy is back and more useful and entertaining than ever. You may break a rib laughing, but with him holding your hand, you'll be less likely to break a bone while boofing an insane rapid or even an entire waterfall!
Surf Tribe
An incomparable new photo book about the international surf culture by Stephan VanfleterenShowcases captivating portraits of some of the world's surf iconsShort video for the title hereWith Surf Tribe, photographer Stephan Vanfleteren shows that there is far more to surf culture than just sport and competition. Surfing is also about a deep admiration and respect for the ocean, as well as the feeling of insignificance when confronted with the forces of nature. Surfers use the waves for fun, but also to forget and to battle, both with others and with themselves. Vanfleteren looks beyond the traditional borders of the United States and Australia and searches the globe for people who live in places where sea and land meet. He documents a fluid community, with nature as its sole leader. He has sought out young talent, living icons, and old legends, both competitive and free surfers. The photographs here are serene black and white portraits in Vanfleteren's well-known, haunting style; as always, he reaches below the surface and goes to the core of his subjects. Included, amongst many others, are Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, John Florence, Mickey Munoz, Filipe Toledo and Stephanie Gilmore. Surfer, journalist, and actor Gerry Lopez has contributed the Foreword. Surf Tribe has been exhibited in Knokke-Heist (Belgium), Kunsthal Rotterdam (Netherlands), Gallery Kahmann Amsterdam (Netherlands). The next exhibition will be in June 2019 in France. If you are interested in the stories behind the book, go to: www.surftribe.be
Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook
From the United States Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard, the official, legally required handbook for every boat owner--covering safety, collision avoidance, towing and pushing, and more. Navigation Rules and Regulations fulfills the legal requirement to have a copy of these guidelines on your vessel at all times. Updated to accommodate the most recent changes to marine law and standard operating procedure, this handbook provides the Coast Guard's official rules for operating your boat in international and domestic waters. It will serve as a complete reference for: Steering and sailing in all levels of visibility, including how to avoid collisionsConduct when another boat is in sight, including navigating in head-on and crossing situationsRequirements for flags, shapes, and lights, and how to identify other vesselsSending and receiving sound and light signals from other ships, such as distress signalsThe Inland General Rules included in this handbook require that "the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these Rules." Operate your vessel safely and legally with the latest Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook.
Noc Stories
True Stories of Outdoor Adventure and Inspiration All fans of whitewater sports have been impacted by the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in one way or another. In 1972, the NOC was the outgrowth of an idea that friends working together to pursue their outdoor passions could change lives for the better. Today, the center is a seminal Southeastern paddling hub. Compiled by Payson Kennedy and edited by Greg Hlavaty, NOC Stories is a collection of 62 entertaining stories by NOC staff veterans--memories that describe the center's first 25 years. It approaches the story of the NOC's inception, a time of exponential growth in whitewater sports and instruction, a time when the NOC's contribution to paddling technique and instruction reverberated around the world. It is both a history of NOC's leading role in the evolution of commercial river running and an overview of when kayaking, as a sport, exploded in the United States. The remembrances presented here blend history with adventure as they document the NOC's singular vision.
Boats Made in Holland
Author Geoffrey Reynolds explores the story of Holland, Michigan's unique legacy of maritime craftsmanship.Holland's boat-building tradition took root in the 1840s, as Dutch immigrants crafted flatboats and watercraft for residents. Just a century later, the city's commercial boat-building industry flourished. The innovation of fiberglass-reinforced plastic changed the traditional structure of boats, revamped the industry and re-created the blueprint for U.S. pleasure boats following World War II. The Roamer Boat Company's masterfully-welded sheet steel cabin cruisers led to the 1955 purchase by the Chris-Craft Corporation to create the Roamer Boat Corporation. Local craftsmen, like the Jesiek brothers, found the transition from furniture building to boat building seamless. But with the success of larger manufacturers, smaller boat shops declined.
A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands
A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands, 2nd ed. is the completely updated version of Steve Pavlidis' comprehensive Windward Islands guide that covers the stretch of islands from Martinique to Trinidad and Tobago known as the Windward Islands. Now in full-color with many new charts and full-color aerial photos of principal harbors. It contains 370 pages of text with 112 full-color sketch charts including GPS accurate data that is based on surveys personally conducted by the author. In addition it contains detailed piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, aerial photos, approaches and routes, anchorages, services, dive sites, history, basic information for cruising in the Caribbean, extensive appendices, index, bibliography and more. A Cruising Guide to the Windward Islands, 2nd ed. will greatly enhance your cruising experiences in this region by giving you valuable information based on actual experience and local knowledge. Features New Completely Updated Second Edition of this Pavlidis Guide! New Full-color Aerial Photos All Original Charts Based on Personal Surveys Conducted by the Author Extensive Navigational Instructions, and GPS Waypoints Coverage Area: Martinique St. Lucia Carriacou The Tobago Cays Grenada Trinidad Barbados Tobago St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Start to Win
Start to Win is Eric Twiname's sailing classic. Out of print for over 20 years, it has nevertheless retained its position as the book on simple racing principles. Considered unequalled by its many fans, it is the only book that sets out the techniques of sailing in such a clear, understandable and straightforward manner. By the same author as The Rules Book, Start to Win will be welcomed back by its many followers, and read for the first time by many more. With an updated section on the Racing Rules, this classic is set to help sailors achieve their racing best for many years to come.
