Water Sports Books


Bluewater Gold Rush/The Odyssey of a California Sea Urchin DiverBluewater Gold Rush/The Odyssey of a California Sea Urchin Diver
Best Price: $16.95
This book was an excellent journey through one mans life lived on and off the California coast,...
River Guide: Maine, 4th (AMC River Guide Series)River Guide: Maine, 4th (AMC River Guide Series)
Best Price: $10.48
Whether a novice canoeist or experienced whitewater kayaker, no paddler should be without an AMC...
The San Juan Islands (Afoot & Afloat)The San Juan Islands (Afoot & Afloat)
Best Price: $7.50
"The San Juan Islands (Afoot and Afloat)" is indespensable to a first-time visitor to...
Carolina Whitewater, 9th (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)Carolina Whitewater, 9th (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)
Best Price: $4.95
This is indeed THE guide to paddling in the western Carolinas, but it contains one extremely...
Painting & Varnishing (The Woodenboat Series)Painting & Varnishing (The Woodenboat Series)
Best Price: $16.21
I bought this book because I wanted to know more about wood finishes that would stand up under...


Marine Life of the Galapagos: Divers' Guide to the Fish, Whales, Dolphins and Marine Invertebrates, Second Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)Marine Life of the Galapagos: Divers' Guide to the Fish, Whales, Dolphins and Marine Invertebrates, Second Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
Best Price: $15.94
The Gal?pagos Marine Reserve, a World Heritage site, is home to many species of...
High Performance RowingHigh Performance Rowing
Best Price: $15.61
I think one of the greatest contribuition of this book is that it covers so many aspects that...
Nautical Almanac 2008 Commercial Edition (Nautical Almanac (Commercial Edition))Nautical Almanac 2008 Commercial Edition (Nautical Almanac (Commercial Edition))
Best Price: $15.64
This must-have for off-coast mariners has been published yearly since the eighteenth century. It...
Trekka Round the WorldTrekka Round the World
Best Price: $15.16
Excellent accounting of Mr. Guzzwell's travels over the years he was sailing his small boat...
Evinrude Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 1.5 to 125 Hp 1956-1972Evinrude Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 1.5 to 125 Hp 1956-1972
Best Price: $24.95
I found this book to be a very good shop manual, as it includes most of the repair procedures...


A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Kentucky, 5th (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Kentucky, 5th (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)
Best Price: $6.93
If you live in Kentucky and do any kayaking or canoeing, you need this book. If there is a more...
Canoeing the Delaware RiverCanoeing the Delaware River
Best Price: $11.67
"A bunch of the boys were whooping it up at the Malamute Saloon." A mere verse by...
The Kayak CompanionThe Kayak Companion
Best Price: $3.99
The author seems more interested in building his macho paddler image with tales of paddling in...
The Waterproof Coach:  The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and TriathletesThe Waterproof Coach: The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and Triathletes
Best Price: $29.95
This is a wonderful book to help plan your swimming workouts. I used to go to the pool and just...
Paddling Iowa: 96 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide) (Trails Books Guide)Paddling Iowa: 96 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak (Trails Books Guide) (Trails Books Guide)
Best Price: $12.33
This guide is excellent! The organization is easy - just choose an area or a type of trip. Then...

The Lo-Tech NavigatorThe Lo-Tech Navigator
Best Price: $11.37
As a former sailor, I purchased this book as a resource to help introduce my children to the...
Championship Laser RacingChampionship Laser Racing
Best Price: $12.19
Great book, many go fast tips and tricks. A great review for those new and old to the art of...
Fatal Depth: Deep Sea Diving, China Fever, and the Wreck of the Andrea DoriaFatal Depth: Deep Sea Diving, China Fever, and the Wreck of the Andrea Doria
Best Price: $4.75
I'm an avid reader of anything related to scuba diving and freediving. This book filled my...
Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson (Anything You Can Do... New Sports Heroes for Girls)Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson (Anything You Can Do... New Sports Heroes for Girls)
Best Price: $8.68
Swimming is a sport that attracks so many girls, and this book can help them get a picture of...
Nautical Knots IllustratedNautical Knots Illustrated
Best Price: $6.06
both my 11 year old and myself have found this book to be a MUST for several reasons: It's...

Stitch-and-Glue BoatbuildingStitch-and-Glue Boatbuilding
Best Price: $14.01
The book is very well written and very informative. The plans are a bit small, but since they do...
How to Design a BoatHow to Design a Boat
Best Price: $12.27
Was a gift not sure if it's liked and i particulary don't care if he likes it cause if do not...
The Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)The Alaska River Guide: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Rafting in the Last Frontier (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)
Best Price: $11.55
I purchased this book solely for information on a couple of rivers I am considering canoeing in...
To Honolulu in Five Days: Cruising Aboard Matson's S.S. LurlineTo Honolulu in Five Days: Cruising Aboard Matson's S.S. Lurline
Best Price: $7.95
Fascinating and one of the only definative accounts of a wonderful and now bygone experience in...
Mississippi Solo: A River QuestMississippi Solo: A River Quest
Best Price: $1.49
An enjoyable read and journey down the river. Thought it was going to be a day to day river trip...

Lost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North WoodsLost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North Woods
Best Price: $10.47
I was one of the Scouts personally involved with Dan Stevens' rescue, and it was surely a case...
Cruising Cuisine: Fresh Food from the GalleyCruising Cuisine: Fresh Food from the Galley
Best Price: $10.43
I absolutely love this cookbook because it is simple and no-nonsense but yet full of very nice...
By the Grace of the Sea : A Woman's Solo Odyssey Around the WorldBy the Grace of the Sea : A Woman's Solo Odyssey Around the World
Best Price: $8.60
Order was processed and delivered, in the condition described, beyond my expectations and am...
Scuba Diving SafetyScuba Diving Safety
Best Price: $13.69
It does say on the cover that it is the survival guide - it really is. I read quite a few...
Cruising The Florida Keys (Cruising the Florida Keys)Cruising The Florida Keys (Cruising the Florida Keys)
Best Price: $22.32
The book is very informative, and detailed. The only problem is that is is very large almost...

The Marine Electrical and Electronics BibleThe Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible
Best Price: $37.28
Must have for all boaters and workers in the industry.
Weekend Canoeing in Michigan: The Rivers, The Towns, The TavernsWeekend Canoeing in Michigan: The Rivers, The Towns, The Taverns
Best Price: $11.66
I never tire of vacationing in Michigan, there is so much to do and see, and Weekend Canoeing in...
Volvo-Penta Stern Drives, 1968-1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)Volvo-Penta Stern Drives, 1968-1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)
Best Price: $21.20
Great manual, lots of helpful pictures. This book helped us get our 1973 Glaston running better...
Triathlon Training BasicsTriathlon Training Basics
Best Price: $6.50
I found this book very easy to read...in fact it only took me about 1.5 hours to get through the...
Red Fox and His Canoe (I Can Read Book 1)Red Fox and His Canoe (I Can Read Book 1)
Best Price: $1.19
Our class learned how to make canoes by reading this book. The book was very funny when the bear...

Atlantic Cruising Club's Guide to Chesapeake Bay Marinas: Cape May, New Jersey to Hampton, VirginiaAtlantic Cruising Club's Guide to Chesapeake Bay Marinas: Cape May, New Jersey to Hampton, Virginia
Best Price: $28.38
Book with CD-ROM C&D Canal to Hampton Roads Including the Delmarva Atlantic Coast and...
The Blue EdgeThe Blue Edge
Best Price: $11.53
I confess that I'm a fan of Carlos Eyles. This is the first of his several books that I've...
The Why Book of Sailing: The Curious Sailor's Guide to the Science of Sailing and SeamanshipThe Why Book of Sailing: The Curious Sailor's Guide to the Science of Sailing and Seamanship
Best Price: $5.98
This book has more than the basics..... it includes the science behind various aspects of...
Get Your Captain's License, 4/E (Get Your Captain's License)Get Your Captain's License, 4/E (Get Your Captain's License)
Best Price: $38.86
Every year approximately 10,000 people take the exams to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard captain's...
A Field Guide to Sailboats of North AmericaA Field Guide to Sailboats of North America
Best Price: $4.15
Hundreds of sailboat reviews with line drawings, profiles, and boat specs. One of my favorite...

No Safe Harbor: The Tragedy of the Dive Ship Wave DancerNo Safe Harbor: The Tragedy of the Dive Ship Wave Dancer
Best Price: $7.00
I found this to be a very insightful review of a tragic event. It brings to light how in a...
Conquer Your Fear of Water: An Innovative Self-Discovery Course in SwimmingConquer Your Fear of Water: An Innovative Self-Discovery Course in Swimming
Best Price: $16.87
I recently took a course through the Orca Swim school in the Seattle area. They utilize Melon...
Advanced First Aid AfloatAdvanced First Aid Afloat
Best Price: $10.23
I'm very happy to be the first reviewer of this, but a little suprised since it means there are...
Teaching Swimming and Water Safety: The Australian Way (Austswim)Teaching Swimming and Water Safety: The Australian Way (Austswim)
Best Price: $12.80
The book is very well structured, very clear and very rich illustrated with nice and clear...
Yacht Design Explained: A Sailor's Guide to the Principles and Practice of DesignYacht Design Explained: A Sailor's Guide to the Principles and Practice of Design
Best Price: $30.23
This may be the finest book on the general elements of yacht design that I have ever read. It...

The History Of PiratesThe History Of Pirates
Best Price: $10.68
The History of Pirates is a great book on pirates! A must have for all pirate buffs!
Sea Kayaking: A Woman's GuideSea Kayaking: A Woman's Guide
Best Price: $4.99
This book is perfect for new kayakers. It has everything you need to know with good...
Sailing: The Basics: The Book That Has Launched ThousandsSailing: The Basics: The Book That Has Launched Thousands
Best Price: $5.59
With SAILING, acclaimed teacher and racer Dave Franzel moves you quickly from book to boat. It...
Paddling Washington: 100 Flatwater and Whitewater Routes in Washington State and the Inland NorthwestPaddling Washington: 100 Flatwater and Whitewater Routes in Washington State and the Inland Northwest
Best Price: $11.96
The only all-in-one guide to the best paddling routes in Washington state and beyond. This...
The World Stormrider Guide Volume 1The World Stormrider Guide Volume 1
Best Price: $20.00
If you need to prepare a surf trip, you want to go at the best (known) spot, or you're just...

Homo Delphinus, The Dolphin Within ManHomo Delphinus, The Dolphin Within Man
Best Price: $66.30
I first heard of the late Jacques Mayol from the now classic cult movie "The Big...
Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian HeroEddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero
Best Price: $13.18
This book 'Eddie Would Go' is a great read if your are a water man or surfer.
Boat Maintenance: The Essential Guide Guide to Cleaning, Painting, and CosmeticsBoat Maintenance: The Essential Guide Guide to Cleaning, Painting, and Cosmetics
Best Price: $11.97
This is a good book to have if you are a boat owner. We are repairing an old boat and really...
Sea Kayak Strokes: A Guide to Efficient Paddling SkillsSea Kayak Strokes: A Guide to Efficient Paddling Skills
Best Price: $11.03
Sea Kayak Strokes is a concise manual for learning and improving paddling skills. Alderson s...
Why Didn't  I Think of That? : 1,198 Tips from 222 Sailors on 120 Boats from 9 CountriesWhy Didn't I Think of That? : 1,198 Tips from 222 Sailors on 120 Boats from 9 Countries
Best Price: $10.81
This book is about things that are simple and the "why did'n I think of that"...
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