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In this abridgement of River-Horse, the pre-eminent chronicler of American back roads -- who has given us the classics Blue Highways and Prairyerth -- recounts his singular voyage through American waters from sea to sea. Along the route, he offers a lyrical and ceaselessly fascinating shipboard...

Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at University College Hospital, while his wife, Sheila, was a magistrate - high-pressure careers that demanded long hours away from their home, family and passion for sailing. It is a frustrating story many occasional sailors can relate to, but unlike most, Patrick and Sheila realised early enough that they could only bend so far before something snapped; they could only take on so much before they drowned.

When Countrywise presenter Paul Heiney's son, Nicholas, committed suicide aged 23, Paul and his wife, Times columnist Libby Purves, were rocked to the core. Nicholas had been a highly gifted, promising young man, although he had struggled to keep his head above water at times as severe depression slowly dragged him down over many years.

Boat Girl is the heartbreaking memoir of growing up aboard a sailboat. Throughout the 1980's and 90's, Melanie's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the US East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. But the cruising life was not all fun in the sun. The family had to work hard to pay for their way of life. They dodged hurricanes, overzealous federal agents and bullying land-kids. And they endured a boatload of family drama.

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are revised and published every four years by World Sailing, the international authority for the sport. This handy guide audiobook is a simplified view of the basic racing rules and has been updated to reflect the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028.

As a journalist for the Independent, Emma Bamford is swept along with the London rat race, lost amongst the egos of Fleet Street. Surrounded by budget cuts and bullies, the thrill of a breaking news story is no longer enough. And at 31, still struggling to get to a fourth date and surrounded by friends settling down to married life and babies, Emma decides to grasp her life by the roots and reclaim her freedom...by running away to sea and joining a complete stranger (and his cat) on a yacht in Borneo.

Das Ocean Race ist der härteste Teamwettbewerb im Segeln: Über sechs Monate auf sieben Etappen führt das Rennen um die ganze Welt, und die längste Etappe umfasst unglaubliche 23.000 Kilometer, von Kapstadt über Kap Hoorn nach Itajaí in Brasilien. Der deutsche Weltklassesegler Boris Herrmann und sein Team Malizia sind mit der neu gebauten Yacht "Seaexplorer" gegen vier andere Teams angetreten: fünf Menschen auf engstem Raum, die sich aufeinander verlassen, jeder Handgriff muss sitzen, bei Sturm wie bei Flaute.

From a Jack-the-lad from Southend being expelled from one of the most prestigious schools in the country to becoming the fastest man through water on the planet and a television favourite, Mark takes listeners on a remarkable journey.

A deep look into the surf therapy movement, the therapists at the forefront of this radical new treatment, and its many applications for treating anxiety, PTSD, and more.

200m平泳ぎインターハイ優勝や全国大会で20個以上のメダルを獲得している平泳ぎ太郎が、平泳ぎに特化して「コツ」「考え方」「経験談」などを発信していきます。 中、高、大学生の現役スイマーの方やその親御さん、大人のマスターズスイマーの方に向けて有益な情報をお伝えします。

Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to adventure swimmers, winter dippers, marathon swim coaches, marine conservationists and more to find out how they got started and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode. Contact me via swimchatswithshona at gmail dot com. Support the podcast and become a Swim Buddy via patreon.com/SwimChats

Wyl Menmuir’s The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination. ‘A beautiful portrait of lives shaped by the swell of...

Eisbaden ist keine neue Erfindung - aber du kannst dich damit neu erfinden. Stell dir vor, du freust dich plötzlich auf den Winter und genießt es, wenn´s endlich richtig kalt ist. Was Eisbaden genau ist, wie du damit anfängst, was es mit dir und deinem Körper macht, wann es gefährlich werden kann und was so in der Eisbadewelt los ist, das erfährst du ab jetzt alle zwei Wochen hier. Ich spreche mit alten Eishasen, begleite Neulingen, mache für dich Interviews mit Experten aus der Weltraummedizin und Sportpsychologie, rede mit Gurus und mit Zuschauern, die lieber eingemummelt vom Ufer ...

In De Zwemclub neemt Mariëlle je deze winter mee het water in. Een podcast over buitenzwemmen, kou, dippen en de magie van vroeg opstaan en zwemmen in natuurwater. Elke maand duikt ze met haar trainers in een nieuw thema: van hoe je begint tot waarom koffie en taart na afloop minstens zo belangrijk zijn als de duik zelf. Voor iedereen die buiten zwemt of dipt, dit wil gaan doen en wat meer kennis wil opduiken of wat meer motivatie kan gebruiken. Bij De Zwemclub is iedereen welkom! Zwem of dip je met ons mee? Laat vooral van je horen als je ook mee zwemt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

The Odell Buckenflush Chronicles 5 is the unforgettable conclusion to Steve Spencer’s beloved series of river adventures, where outdoor education meets laugh-out-loud storytelling. Dr. Odell Buckenflush—part myth, part mischief, and entirely unforgettable—returns in a final collection of forty-eight tales that blend canoeing escapades, survival lessons, family misadventures, and tongue-in-cheek philosophy. From battling sudden floods in the Ozarks to surviving paddling mishaps that turn into life lessons, these chronicles remind us that the river is both a teacher and a trickster.

An unforgettable memoir from New York City’s first female lifeguard chief, this coming-of-age story plunges into the rough-and-tumble, sun-soaked world of Rockaway Beach in the 1970s and 1980s. The first time I ever saw a lifeguard get horned was in the summer of 1974. So begins the singular...

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The object of this audiobook edition of the RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power is to help you gain a fuller understanding of boat handling by dealing with a wide variety of situations in a thoughtful and logical way.

If you want to learn how to train, race, and succeed in triathlons as a triathlete, then check out HowExpert Guide to Triathlons.Imagine spending months or years dedicated to a specific goal and the euphoria associated with the moment when the work has paid off. That is a feeling unlike any other and exactly how it feels to cross the finish line of a triathlon. However, crossing that line is not happenstance. The outcome is reflective of months of hard work and requires a process and a plan that can be difficult to navigate without knowing where to start.

Ride the Waves is the ultimate beginner’s guide to jet skiing, designed to help you master the basics of riding, stay safe on the water, and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time rider or looking to sharpen your confidence, this book gives you everything you need to enjoy every ride.