Water Sports Books


The Complete Kayak FishermanThe Complete Kayak Fisherman
Best Price: $10.48
In my area, we don't have a local Kayak Shop to rely on for information, advice, and guidance....
Mercruiser Stern Drives 1964  1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)Mercruiser Stern Drives 1964 1991 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)
Best Price: $20.89
This is a very useful and informative manual. I will continue to use it for years to come.
The Morrow Guide to KnotsThe Morrow Guide to Knots
Best Price: $10.85
I was an eagle scout and fisherman in my time so far. I love this book. I read and practice...
Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative (Dover Maritime Books)Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative (Dover Maritime Books)
Best Price: $7.17
I ordered this book in large part because the library copy, also a paperback, had diagrams...
Breakthrough SwimmingBreakthrough Swimming
Best Price: $14.55
I am one of those swimmers Mr Colwin talks about; natural, skilled, elite. Call it what you...


Sail and Rig TuningSail and Rig Tuning
Best Price: $15.62
If you could buy only one book on sailing, have moderate experience and enough common sense not...
The Last Man Across the AtlanticThe Last Man Across the Atlantic
Best Price: $11.15
In 1960, when Sir Francis Chichester first raced single-handed across the Atlantic, it was...
Sailing Alone around the WorldSailing Alone around the World
Best Price: $6.92
In today's era of stainless steel, Dacron and electronics, we can lose sight of what real...
The Fit Swimmer : 120 Workouts & Training TipsThe Fit Swimmer : 120 Workouts & Training Tips
Best Price: $7.20
This book is just about everything you will need if you are looking for swimming workouts. It...
The American Practical Navigator: "Bowditch"The American Practical Navigator: "Bowditch"
Best Price: $32.96
A newfound interest in celestial navigation and all things nautical prompted me purchase this...


Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore SailorsNigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors
Best Price: $27.33
This a great book for "go now and cheap" or "lots of toys" cruisers. It...
Storm Tactics Handbook: Modern Methods of Heaving-To for Survival in Extreme ConditionsStorm Tactics Handbook: Modern Methods of Heaving-To for Survival in Extreme Conditions
Best Price: $19.95
My first copy was pretty worn, so I decided to buy this edition. Really interesting new stories,...
The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and OwnersThe Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners
Best Price: $19.45
As a degreed aerospace engineer, I've used the formula's in this book to easily calculate the...
Sailmaker's ApprenticeSailmaker's Apprentice
Best Price: $14.06
This is by far the most invaluable book that I think should be a part of every sailors book...
Golden Girl: How Natalie Coughlin Fought Back, Challenged Conventional Wisdom, and Became America's Olympic ChampionGolden Girl: How Natalie Coughlin Fought Back, Challenged Conventional Wisdom, and Became America's Olympic Champion
Best Price: $11.91
Not everything Natalie has to say shows everyone in the best of light; that's because not...

Manual of Freediving: Underwater on a Single Breath (Freediving)Manual of Freediving: Underwater on a Single Breath (Freediving)
Best Price: $24.77
This is quite possibly the most informative freediving material I have ever read. There are lots...
Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair (International Marine Sailboat Library)Sailboat Hull and Deck Repair (International Marine Sailboat Library)
Best Price: $11.55
Style wise, this is the opposite of The Sailmaker's Apprentice by Marino. This is not a book to...
Fit to Surf : The Surfer's Guide to Strength and ConditioningFit to Surf : The Surfer's Guide to Strength and Conditioning
Best Price: $6.70
From new surfers all the way through professional, this surfing guide will help you improve your...
Out ThereOut There
Best Price: $5.20
Well it started with Merle's Door. After that wonderful book I wanted to read more about the...
Boating Skills and Seamanship, 13th EditionBoating Skills and Seamanship, 13th Edition
Best Price: $13.73
This book covers a lot of material which is essential for a new boat owner also a good review...

Surfing Photographs from the Seventies Taken by Jeff DivineSurfing Photographs from the Seventies Taken by Jeff Divine
Best Price: $24.00
this is an amazing book- some of the best surf pictures (in my opinion) during one of the most...
Boat Docking (Close Quarters Maneuvering for Small Craft)Boat Docking (Close Quarters Maneuvering for Small Craft)
Best Price: $14.50
I bought this book after I bought my first boat, a Catalina 30 auxiliary sailboat. I wish I...
Michael Phelps: Beneath the SurfaceMichael Phelps: Beneath the Surface
Best Price: $7.02
Although this book leaves swim training to the coaches, this book offers the incredible journey...
The Unnatural History of the SeaThe Unnatural History of the Sea
Best Price: $17.40
This is an eye-opening, informative look at the history of the world's fisheries throughout...
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional RiggingThe Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging
Best Price: $21.28
If you want to simply understand how and your boat is rigged the way it is or you are doing your...

The 12-Volt Bible for BoatsThe 12-Volt Bible for Boats
Best Price: $8.29
Easy to use in wiring a boat or any 12 volt DC wiring. All the things you will need to know to...
Twenty Affordable Sailboats To Take You AnywhereTwenty Affordable Sailboats To Take You Anywhere
Best Price: $12.24
This book is a valuable resource for someone with limited knowledge who is looking for a good...
Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding.Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding.
Best Price: $19.70
For lovers of leather braiding, this work is the Bible. Grant exhaustively covers a wide range...
The Cure for Anything Is Salt Water: How I Threw My Life Overboard and Found Happiness at SeaThe Cure for Anything Is Salt Water: How I Threw My Life Overboard and Found Happiness at Sea
Best Price: $7.49
While I respect the author's courage to make the life change she did as I read the book I felt...
Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding.Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding.
Best Price: $19.70
For lovers of leather braiding, this work is the Bible. Grant exhaustively covers a wide range...

The Cure for Anything Is Salt Water: How I Threw My Life Overboard and Found Happiness at SeaThe Cure for Anything Is Salt Water: How I Threw My Life Overboard and Found Happiness at Sea
Best Price: $7.49
While I respect the author's courage to make the life change she did as I read the book I felt...
All in the Same Boat : Living Aboard and CruisingAll in the Same Boat : Living Aboard and Cruising
Best Price: $7.74
This book is outstanding! This is the most thorough, down to earth, well thought out how to...
The Handbook Of SailingThe Handbook Of Sailing
Best Price: $8.88
I took up sailing this summer, and found that, while no book can replace the physical experience...
A Voyage for MadmenA Voyage for Madmen
Best Price: $3.51
I found this book captures the spirit of the adventurers, provides insightful background and...
Kayak Fishing: The Ultimate GuideKayak Fishing: The Ultimate Guide
Best Price: $12.64
Basically a well written and complete book on kayaking basics. Most of the book deals with the...

Ship Modeling Simplified: Tips and Techniques for Model Construction from KitsShip Modeling Simplified: Tips and Techniques for Model Construction from Kits
Best Price: $5.99
Great book for the first time model ship builder. Full for great tips and short cuts. It's worth...
The Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating SituationThe Practical Mariner's Book of Knowledge: 420 Sea-Tested Rules of Thumb for Almost Every Boating Situation
Best Price: $8.85
This is a well written book with short,to the point bits of information. Think of it as a...
The Swim Coaching BibleThe Swim Coaching Bible
Best Price: $15.44
I'm halfway through the book and just about to start coaching. Although it is meant for more...
The RaftThe Raft
Best Price: $3.02
I love using this book in my class. After I read it aloud, I have all my students write down...
Become an Ironman (Ironman Edition)Become an Ironman (Ironman Edition)
Best Price: $10.27
Wonderful insight from a gracious, older and experienced female Ironman athlete! I found...

Swimming FastestSwimming Fastest
Best Price: $31.93
Maglischo is writing about physics as much as he writing about swimming. If you wanted to...
The Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can BuildThe Strip-Built Sea Kayak: Three Rugged, Beautiful Boats You Can Build
Best Price: $10.53
I have learned all the needed information required to build a Strip kayak. Yet! the kayak...
The Complete Sea Kayaker's HandbookThe Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook
Best Price: $8.49
I like to browse the boating sections of outdoor stores and listen to the staff recommend...
The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat PropellersThe Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers
Best Price: $10.44
this book was not made for the typical boater working on his/her own boat. Very difficult to...
Buehler's Backyard BoatbuildingBuehler's Backyard Boatbuilding
Best Price: $15.14
I was expecting some good, useful information from this book. Oh yes, it has that and much...

Rowing FasterRowing Faster
Best Price: $14.94
Unfortunately, I just returned this book because I didn't find it very useful to me personally. ...
Dive Atlas of the World: An Illustrated Reference to the Best SitesDive Atlas of the World: An Illustrated Reference to the Best Sites
Best Price: $22.15
This was purchased as a gift for my husband. It was delivered in a very timely manner (the day...
Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You AnywhereTwenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
Best Price: $19.95
I enjoyed the book and feel that it enables someone(like myself)who is taking the first steps...
Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, 13th edCruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, 13th ed
Best Price: $16.94
My boyfriends parents are going to be travelling to the Virgin Islands next spring, so for...
Catamaran Sailing: From Start to FinishCatamaran Sailing: From Start to Finish
Best Price: $14.88
I'm a relatively inexperienced sailer and just getting into catamarans, and have read several...

Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Handling, and GearSeaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Handling, and Gear
Best Price: $10.99
Although ostensibly about identifying the many the features neccesary to have in a blue water...
West of Jesus: Surfing, Science, and the Origins of BeliefWest of Jesus: Surfing, Science, and the Origins of Belief
Best Price: $8.19
With dry wit and self-deprecating humor, Steven Kotler examines surfing from a Spiritual...
Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the BoardSoul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Best Price: $1.50
To be honest, this was an enjoyable and quick read. The writing style of the book was not...
Exploring the Boundary Waters: A Trip Planner and Guide to the BWCAWExploring the Boundary Waters: A Trip Planner and Guide to the BWCAW
Best Price: $14.45
This book has given me the tools I need to plan my first wilderness canoe camping trip with my...
Flirting With Mermaids: The Unpredictable Life of a Sailboat Delivery SkipperFlirting With Mermaids: The Unpredictable Life of a Sailboat Delivery Skipper
Best Price: $8.95
I have no experience with sailing but I do have experience in traveling; this book might be set...

Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic ChampionMark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion
Best Price: $11.99
Great book on this Olympic icon. Very timely with the Olympics coming up. Don't have to be a...
Learn to SurfLearn to Surf
Best Price: $6.49
This book is a great book for the beginning surfer. It's easy to read and very informative.
   
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