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An accessible, user friendly guide that gives marine VHF radio users all the information they need to use the functions on the radio and to pass the SRC certificate

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Arguably the original sailing classic, this beautifully produced edition includes new maps and a foreword by a high-profile sailor.

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One in a series of introductory sports books, this book on scuba diving combines straightforward, practical text with colour photographs and diagrams. It also includes information about the rules and equipment required.

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365 tips, tricks, hints and cheats relating to all areas of practical seamanship--a daily ready-reckoner to improve skills in boat handling, navigation, living aboard and repairs.

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This reference guide contains all the navigational information and practical seamanship needed by skippers or crew. Its accessible presentation makes it ideal for reference at sea, and its splashproof pages and spiral binding enable it to stand up to the demanding marine environment.

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In 2003 the British public voted Sir Steven Redgrave the Golden Sports Personality of the last fifty years. A fitting award for Britain's most successful Olympian ever, who on 23 September 2000 entered the record books as the only athlete ever to have won five consecutive Olympic gold medals.

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This indispensable visual guide takes the stress out of mooring, with step-by-step photographic instructions helping sailors with mooring and berthing situations in a yacht or motorboat.

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This indispensable guide takes the stress out of motorboating with step by step photographic instructions on how to perform essential boat-handling techniques, regardless of how much help you have available

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An indispensable myth-busting guide to the reality of navigation.

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The evolution of the surfboard, from traditional Hawaiian folk designs to masterpieces of mathematical engineering to mass-produced fiberglass.

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How to live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature.

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The world of wild swimming is changing. As more swimmers surrender themselves to the cold, they emerge with a sense of wellbeing they can't wait to share. This is the story of new connections and communities springing to the surface.

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Is there anything quite so exhilarating as swimming in wild water This swimming tour of Britain offers a frog's-eye view of the country's best bathing holes - the rivers, rock pools, lakes, ponds, lochs and sea that define a watery island.

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When Ellen finished the Vendee Globe, yachting's toughest race aged just 24 the nation took her to it's heart. The depth of the affection for Ellen is extraordinary - she makes people feel like they can do anything! This book presents her story.

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(Paperback, 4th edition)

This extensively updated new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, and provides practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters.

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

Aims to help yachtsmen and motorboaters pass the ICC test - essential for anyone wanting to take their boat to the inland waterways of Europe and to many European coastal waters too. This book explains the syllabus in detail, provides revision notes, and includes a set of self-test questions and answers for each stage.

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Based on a 35-year voyage of discovery into the art of swimming, this work looks at the most popular strokes - front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke and butterfly - focusing on maximum efficiency and minimum strain.Steven Shaw's method takes the Alexander Technique into the pool focusing on releasing tension from the head, neck and back.

(Hardback, 6th edition)

A practical hands-on manual that covers the Day Skipper syllabus in a step-by-step learning system designed to get you straight on the water.

(Hardback, 7th edition)

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On 3 November 1996 sixteen sailors set out from the Bay of Biscay to embark on the Vendee Globe - a single-handed yacht race through the world's most treacherous and isolated seas. Of the sixteen starters only six completed the course, six others withdrew, three were plucked from sinking boats and one disappeared. This book deals with this race.

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