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.
How To Dryland Train For SwimmingYour Step By Step Guide To Dryland Training For Swimming
If you want to train swimming without dipping into the water and without getting expose to sunlight, then you need to grab a copy of this "How To Dryland Train For Swimming" guide. In this step-by-step guide you will be able to reap the following benefits: - Learn how to swim easily and quickly at the comfort of your own home. - Practice swimming without getting wet and sunburns. - Learn how to swim without worrying of getting your skin exposed to the heat of the sun. - Learn the different core exercises in relation to the 4 swimming strokes. - Perform proper stretching exercises and positions before starting the training. - Learn how to strengthen your power, agility and endurance. - Discover techniques on how to boost the power of your leg and upper body. - Perform Stretch Cordz exercises to develop swimming movements. - See proper positions in doing routines. - And much more. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
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
A Hat for Two HeadsAHat for Two Heads
Faith LeBlanc resembles a modern Alice In Wonderland when she follows a thief from her New Orleans home. If Faith is a jaded Alice, then the thief is a dysfunctional Robin Hood and upon shadowing him under the cover of live oaks, she trips down a rabbit hole of mystery, voodoo, and boats. Suddenly, no one is who they seem. As this Louisiana senator's daughter battles emotional scars delivered by a mother missing from her childhood and a father more interested in power and polls than family, her journey bestows distance from anxieties while leading to new perspectives and redemption from manipulations. When seeds of love, even from unlikely sources, are planted in barren fields, strength blooms.
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.
Rowing Tales 2019
Every rower in the world, every coach and every coxswain has told a story to someone about their experience of rowing. This book curates tales from around the world - some are the highest Olympic representatives; others enthusiastic club members. The lighthearted "banter" between coaches and the hilarious attempt to commentate in a foreign language will make you smile. Insights about famous athletes like Eric Murray and Drew Ginn from their former coaches help us understand what it takes to become a champion. Joe Rantz's daughter from the "Boys in the Boat" fame tells us more tales about her Father beyond his rowing career winning Olympic gold in 1936. Each tale is re-told with wry smiles and the gleam of remembrance of past regattas. We have tales from athletes re-visiting a race from their youth, others finding their first experience of a regatta overwhelming. Some of the tales started through the RowingChat podcast, hosted by Rebecca Caroe.
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.
Surfing the Sea of Chi
In an effort to overcome her lifelong fear of all things water, Lea takes up the challenge of surfing at forty years old. Even in the clear, shallow waters of Cocoa Beach, with her friend and avid surfer Mersea at her side, she struggles to catch her breath in waist-deep water because of her intense fear. But, using tai chi and qigong breath work techniques, she is able to calm her breathing and quickly realizes surfing is a lot like tai chi.Although going mostly unnoticed, breathing is the key to not only Lea's surfing success but also living a healthy, vibrant life. She explains how a healthy breath creates mind-body health. She also teaches us that the opposite is true: a panic, fear-based breath creates a life of anxiety. Each chapter begins with words from the primary Taoist text, the Tao Te Ching, and then uses those principles to explore surfing as a form of Taoism.Lea provides evidence of how chi arts can help heal many individual, societal, and environmental diseases in a cost-effective manner. Lea recognizes "spirit" as a simple, natural energy, not out of the ordinary. For complete health, people need harmony of mind, body, and spirit. Interwoven throughout her surf story is the need for self-responsible daily choices in order to achieve balance and harmony. You will be left with a sense of empowerment and the knowledge of simple chi arts techniques that have profound personal and planetary health impacts.
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 Seven Seat
Harvard University coach and acclaimed rowing author, Dan Boyne, tells a humorous story of his first year of freshman crew, including a sub plot of personal redemption against an insufferable football player who has bullied him throughout high school. After being accepted at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, Boyne decides to take up rowing, the only sport that takes place far off campus, on the adventurous waters of The Connecticut River. There, he quickly experiences the unique rigors, rewards, and colorful personalities of the sport, not knowing that his nemesis has decided to try out for crew, at rival school Coast Guard Academy. As racing season approaches, Boyne becomes part of an exceptional freshman lightweight boat, with high hopes to win the National Championships in Philadelphia that year, but his final fears are realized when he discovers that his old high school archenemy is also doing well, and rowing in the very same position as he is--the seven seat. The authors previous book, The Red Rose Crew earned a starred Kirkus review and became a Boston Globe bestseller in 2001., In 2008, Dan was awarded first prize in the category of biography in the Premier Book Awards for Kelly., Motion picture rights for The Red Rose Crew have been sold, and the script is now being written.
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.
Paddling Kentucky
Kentucky's waters hold a wealth of riches, and Paddling Kentucky features forty of the best river and trips for avid paddlers, floaters, and anglers. With detailed route descriptions and information on put-in and take-out points, as well as gorgeous photography and maps, this guide is the only book you need to get out on the water and enjoy the Bluegrass State!
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.
Oconee River User’s Guide
From its small headwaters in Hall County, Georgia, the North Oconee winds nearly seventy miles, tumbling over granite outcroppings at Hurricane Shoals and on to Athens, where it meets the Middle Oconee. From there, the Oconee courses 220 miles through east-central Georgia to meet the Ocmulgee convergence near Lumber City, forming the Altamaha River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. As the Oconee's importance as a recreational amenity has grown over the years, University of Georgia students and instructors, the Altamaha Riverkeeper, Georgia River Network, Upper Oconee Watershed Network, and the North Oconee River Greenway have worked together to create a plan for water trails and recreational trails along the river as it flows through Athens. In the Oconee River User's Guide, both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts will find all the information required to enjoy the river, including detailed maps, put in and take out suggestions, fishing and camping locations, mile-by-mile points of interest, and an illustrated guide to the animals and plants commonly seen in and around the river. Daytrippers will enjoy Joe Cook's fascinating description of the cultural and natural heritage of this richly diverse waterway. The Oconee River is home to seventy-four species of fish, including the Altamaha shiner, found only in the Altamaha River basin, as well as thirty-seven species of salamanders and frogs and forty-three species of reptiles, including the American alligator, found in the lower Oconee downstream of Milledgeville. FEATURES: an introduction and overview of the river chapters describing each river section with detailed maps and notes on river access and points of interest a compact natural history guide featuring species of interest found along Georgia's rivers notes on safety and boating etiquette a fishing primer notes on organizations working to protect the river
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 fully illustrated 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.
New to Synchronized Swimming?
As a parent new to synchronized swimming, I wanted to support my daughter in her new adventure of learning the sport. But I didn't know where to turn. A Google search and an Amazon search only disclosed so much. That's why I decided to put this guidebook together - to help other parents. As a non-swimming family, until now, I searched for resources and found very little. I was starting at ground zero, so I hunted for information from speed swimming and other synchronized swimming families and coaches. I've compiled the information in a format for first time parents (based on what I have learned through my daughter's club). When I refer to first time parents in this guidebook, it is those family members or legal guardians who are supporting a child new to this sport. Should your daughter try? My answer is "of course!" Especially, if your daughter danced, swam or participated in gymnastics or cheerleading, she will understand and enjoy this sport.
The Art of Wooden Boat Repair
This book presents the experience and insights gained by Allen Taube through 40 years of boat building, owning and sailing wooden schooners, marine surveying and wooden boat repair. His original book, "The Boatwright's Companion," published in 1986, became the wooden boat owners' bible. This third edition is updated, enlarged and destined to continue to be a wooden boat owner's and wooden boat lover's favorite classic book.Taube outlines and details wooden boat repairs in a clear and informal style, taking time and care to answer the many legitimate questions a boat carpenter or boat owner might ask. More than 100 illustrations by the author supplement the text.This clearly written book takes the mystery out of wooden boat repair. You'll feel confident and have the information you need to work, repair and maintain your own wooden boat.
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.
Wanderer
The autobiography of Sterling Hayden: actor, (Dr. Strangelove, The Godfather, Asphalt Jungle), sailor, officer, writer (Voyage), one-time communist, and constant wanderer. Since its publication in 1963, Sterling Hayden's autobiography, Wanderer, has been surrounded by controversy. The author was at the peak of his earning power as a movie star when he suddenly quit. He walked out on Hollywood, walked out of a shattered marriage, defied the courts, broke as an outlaw, set sail with his four children in the schooner Wanderer--bound for the South Seas. His attempt to escape launched his autobiography. It is the candid, sometimes painfully revealing confession of a man who scrutinized his every self-defeat and self-betrayal in the unblinking light of conscience.
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!
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.
From Beaton to Beach Haven
The present book focuses on a twenty-eight foot wooden Catboat called Ghost. She belongs to a class of boats unique to Barnegat Bay in New Jersey. The class originated in 1922 and by 1924 was recognized as a racing class under the name A Cat. The class was seriously affected by the Great Depression, but it survived and began a renaissance in 1980, when David Beaton and Sons built Wasp, a new A Cat, following plans dating to 1923. Ghost was Beaton's second A Cat and was an immediate success. Not only did she win seven consecutive Bay championships, 1994-2000 but also exhibited extraordinary craftsmanship. We might say that Ghost was and remains a paradigm of excellence in the construction of wooden boats. Happily the building process was photographed in detail and is now recorded in book form. Photos paired with explanation take the reader from making patterns and preparing the woodshop to a celebratory launch at Beaton's rigging dock. That is followed by an account of Ghost's initial disaster on the race course, a remarkable recovery and then twenty-two years of continuous competition. What made Ghost fast on the race course and what did not work are recorded for the reader's consideration. The conclusion focuses on Ghost's new home at the New Jersey Maritime Museum.
Paddling the Ozarks
With gushing springs, clear-water streams, lush hardwood forests, and limestone bluffs rising hundreds of feet, the Ozarks offer enough paddling to fill a lifetime, including seven streams in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers system and three rivers protected by national parks. Paddling the Ozarks details 40 of the region's best paddling trips--classic floats, hidden gems, scenic lakes, and challenging whitewater. Waterways ranging from southern Missouri to northern Arkansas to Oklahoma's Cookson Hills with year-round classics like the Current River, Jacks Fork, NF White, and Eleven Point make this the essential guide to paddling the Ozarks. Paddling the Ozarks reveals that what some call flyover country is better described as paddle-through. Look inside to find: GPS coordinates for every put-in/takeout Detailed river descriptions Maps showing access points and river milesLevel of difficulty, optimal flows, rapids, and other hazards
Swimming
Are you tired of being a weak swimmer? Do lesser athletes continue to surpass you in the pool?Whether you want to (1) learn the basics of swimming, (2) master advanced strokes or (3) get a powerful edge on the competition, this book will teach you everything you need to know.Do you wish you could swim fast and look good at the same time?No matter the stroke you choose, swimming is a complicated action, involving the coordination of many of moving parts, with breathing thrown in to add to the complexity. However, with practice, you can swim each of the main strokes with confidence, knowing that you are using the proper technique to propel yourself across the pool in the most efficient manner possible.See how easily you can improve your stroke.Whether you hit the pool for fun or are swimming with your eye on the competition, a little effort to improve on the technical aspects of your stroke can greatly enhance your performance and enjoyment of swimming. I have broken down each of the basic swimming strokes into small parts that are easily practiced, so you can focus on each critical detail of getting your stroke right. As you develop proficiency in your technique for each aspect of the stroke, I work with you, step by step, to combine these components into an effective and efficient swimming stroke. Before long you will have a fluid and efficient swimming stroke that is sure to improve your times.Get all the benefits of increasing your swimming endurance.Let's face it; it's no fun getting tired. The basic truth is that the more you actively swim, the better you will become at handling yourself in the water. At the same time, if you're looking to increase your strength and stamina in the water, physical conditioning is key. In this book you will find professional swimming exercises designed specifically to improve your ability to swim for endurance, while optimizing you're breathing and developing the muscle strength and energy essential for you to be a swimming powerhouse.There are certain foods that give swimmers the edge.Normally, we don't consider eating as a part of swimming prowess. However, as every athlete knows, what you put in your body makes a huge difference in your energy levels and your ability to perform. Whether you're swimming for the fun of it or training for the next competition, you need the right fuel to perform at your best! In this book you will discover some of the best foods to eat in order to train and swim with power and energy. Nutritional guidelines are also included along with valuable energy-boosting recipes that are sure to give you an advantage both in and out of the water.What will you learn about swimming? The four basic strokes and how to master their techniques. How to have your arms, legs, torso, and head work in perfect unison for each stroke. Relaxation techniques for boosting your swimming proficiency. The best ways to start a race, including diving and bursting off the wall. How to effectively reverse direction with flips, turns, and glides. You Will Also Discover: How to progress from a basic swimmer to a powerful one. Tips for handling yourself outside the pool in rough water. Strategies for boosting your mental toughness for competition. How to swim smoothly and powerfully in the water. Stop guessing at what works and start swimming like a pro. Swim better now: Buy It Now!
A Brief History of Surfing
Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet, as evidenced by The History of Surfing, Warshaw's definitive take on the sport. Now, he has honed that book into an abridged and excerpted edition for surfers everywhere. Each spread features a micro essay alongside an image capturing a slice of surf history, from Kelly Slater and the invention of the thruster to shark attacks and localism. Packaged in a small and chunky hardcover, A Brief History of Surfing deftly defines surf culture in an entertaining and irresistible volume with wide appeal.
Mindfulness and Surfing
Mindfulness and Surfing casts a fresh perspective on this popular sport, and explores how riding the waves can be the ultimate meditation. Engaging author Sam Bleakley takes us on a soulful journey across the tideline of his personal and philosophical travels. Through lunar cycles and river surfing to the Taoism of nature, he reveals an acute awareness of what the oceans can tell us about our place in the natural world. Meditating on one of nature's greatest elements - its salty swells, flow and peaks - he shares life lessons in mindfulness that will be relished by surfer and non-surfer alike.
Beneath the Surface
Peek into the mind of a champion swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time (28 medals, including 23 gold) In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents' divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, to surpassing the greatest athlete of ancient Greece, Leonidas of Rhodes, with 13 triumphs in 2016. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps's training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps's evolution from awkward teenager to record-breaking powerhouse, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.
The Total Boating Manual
If you spend some serious time (or want to start spending serious time) on the water, this is the book you need. Whether you're actively chasing trophies in a bass boat, or prefer a lazy afternoon in a pontoon, the Total Boating Manual has everything for the active, passive, new or old boater. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover--this manual is the perfect gift! Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. Month after month, year after year, the magazine provides readers with unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear, open-water techniques, repair and maintenance, and more. The Total Boating Manual pools all the knowledge from the experts at Boating to bring you the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to boating of all sorts. Find the perfect boat: New or used, speedboat to bass rig, how to narrow down your search, get the most bang for your buck, and find the perfect boat for you. Special content on buying a used boat, how to tell if a fixer-upper is worth it, and upgrading your existing boat to the craft of your dreams. Get the gear: From essential electronics to basic aftermarket equipment, to trailers and accessories, we've got you covered. Do you really need a fish-finder? How do tow chains work? What's the best GPS for open water? It's all here. Water Safety: What you need for the everyday excursions to serious deep-sea sport fishing, find all the safety tips and techniques you need to stay safe out there. Insider Hints: Best practices in piloting a boat, essentials of seamanship, all the knots you'll ever need, how to back up a trailer in a dangerously tight spot, and much more. DIY Tricks: From DIY repairs to time (and money) saving tips - get all the insider info straight from the experts. Pick up your copy of the Total Boating Manual to brush up on old techniques, learn some new things and maximize your time on the water. For the novice and the avid amateur boater alike, there's no better resource.
The New Get Rid of Boat Odors, Second Edition
This is the completely-updated 2nd Edition of Peggie Hall's famous book "Get Rid of Boat Odors." "The New Get Rid of Boat Odors, 2nd ed." by Peggie Hall, known by many of her fans as "The Headmistress," will teach you how to eliminate annoying odors on your boat by treating the source instead of perfuming the symptoms. It covers all aspects of marine sanitation as well as other odor-causing problems like dirty bilge areas in an easy to understand format. The focus is to instruct the reader on how to resolve odor problems, not just disguise them. In addition there are extensive appendices providing detailed contact information on equipment manufacturers and schematics of most major brands and models of marine toilets that will allow the reader to make necessary repairs with a high degree of confidence. This second edition contains many new schematics not found in the original book. "The New Get Rid of Boat Odors" is a book for boat owners or professionals in the boat industry alike. It's the most comprehensive guide available to help solve the widespread problem of annoying odors on boats.
The Boat Electrics Bible
Following in the successful footsteps of the groundbreaking Boat Maintenance Bible and Boat Repair Bible comes a new title in this popular series of all-encompassing and accessible technical reference bibles that is sure to be the boater's godsend. Electrics are a notoriously tricky aspect of boat ownership and maintenance. They are both critical to the operation of the yacht or motorboat and prone to breaking down in the damp atmosphere and bouncy conditions. In this book, owners will be taken through all the likely problems and solutions, including making new installations of equipment, reviving an old boat, and correcting electrical faults on their current craft. Equally useful for yacht or motorboat owners and illustrated with detailed photographs, step-by-step diagrams, and instructions, this is a book every owner should keep aboard.
