(Hardback)

A beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a factual, scientific account of why winter swimming gives such a boost to body and soul.

(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback)

A first-hand account by the family whose yacht sank beneath them in the Pacific Ocean, forcing them to take their chances in a rubber raft where they survived for nearly four months. They tell the story of their struggle for survival and of their adaptation to alien conditions.

(Paperback)

Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life."

(Paperback)

In this follow-up to the bestseller, A Funny Old Life", Des Sleightholme returns with further yarns about the hilarious happenings throughout his life."

(Paperback)

In A Wave Away, surfer and author Matt Griggs escapes to some of the planet's most intriguing surfing locations. From far-off places such Israel, Chile and Spain, to the more commonly known beach breaks in Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, he and his friends from the surfing world explore the landscape as well as the swell.

(Paperback)

Accompanied by an eight-part series, this is the story of Adam Nicolsons adventure in a small boat around the western coast of the British Isles.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Covers a range of techniques and skills needed when constructing a boat, from interpreting the plans to hints on working different timbers. The author answers many of those puzzling questions, which need to be solved in a clear manner. This book is a useful reference to the home builder or a newly trained apprentice in a fitting out yard.

(Paperback)

The five-time world-champion water-skier offers instruction, advice about equipment, and tips on competition for the more than 16 million waterskiing enthusiasts nationwide. Duvall explains the basic skills and introduces techniques of trick skiing and jumping as well as advice on building a slalom course and boat driving. 170 photographs; 27 line drawings.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

If you are ready to get serious about SCUBA diving as a career choice, this book will be a fast-pass through some of the mental, motivational and administrative obstacles that many of us have had to overcome when becoming a diving professional.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Surfing provides inspiration, a time for reflection, personal challenge and sheer exhilaration. This is especially true in NZ, where we have an affinity with the sea, and a disproportionately high number of artists, writers and musicians surf. Aaron Topp explores the role surfing plays in the creative lives of a selection of leading NZ artists.

(Paperback)

Why are growing numbers of young people taking up surfing, spending hours floating silently on their boards, studying wave patterns, and are ready to risk serious injury for a few moments of harmony with the ocean's force This work interweaves history and mythology to introduce the art of surfing.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

An essential on-board guide to dealing with medical emergencies at sea where urgent help may not be forthcoming, guiding the layman through procedures step by step in non-medical language, illustrated with detailed photos and instructive diagrams.

(Paperback)

(Paperback, 5th edition)

The long-established classic on working with GRP to repair and improve your fibreglass boat.

(Paperback)

Flat Water Kayaker is the story of my time spent on and around the upper Musconetcong River watershed and surrounding waters in north west New Jersey. It explores my passion and expereinces kayaking local waters. It is the story of not only kayaking local but also how I developed my passion of the water and nature in general as well through sharing my encounters with the flora and fauna.

(Paperback)

What do novelist Tim Winton, classical violinist Richard Tognetti, and celebrity chef Steve Snow have in common. In a word, surfing. Profiles the surfing world's most intriguing characters.

(Paperback, 4th edition)

A guide that is designed to take the novice step-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailing boats, explaining the reasons behind the procedures and using typical lines plans and working drawings to help understanding.