Water Sports Books


Whitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate GuideWhitewater Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide
Best Price: $14.99
The second edition with its colour illustrations and colour coding of the chapters, makes it an...
ROWING AGAINST THE CURRENT: On Learning to Scull at FortyROWING AGAINST THE CURRENT: On Learning to Scull at Forty
Best Price: $2.99
Strauss has given us a surprising and unique rowing memoir here. In part a blatant excuse to...
101 Offensive Water Polo Drills101 Offensive Water Polo Drills
Best Price: $10.95
Great book. It outlines excellent drills, and the reasons for doing them. I would recommend it...
Paddling Southern Wisconsin: 83 Great Trips by Canoe And KayakPaddling Southern Wisconsin: 83 Great Trips by Canoe And Kayak
Best Price: $13.57
From powerful whitewater to calm runs, this book profiles trips for paddlers of all levels....
The Boatowner's Guide to CorrosionThe Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion
Best Price: $10.69
This is a subject most boatowners are clueless about. And when you read the book you'll realize...


Boatbuilding ManualBoatbuilding Manual
Best Price: $19.79
This is a beautifully illustrated book, easy to read, and simple to understand. It is really...
You Gotta Have WaYou Gotta Have Wa
Best Price: $5.98
Sure, the book is dated, but the truths and cultural differences highlighted remain in tact. The...
Johnson/Evinrude Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1956-70Johnson/Evinrude Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1956-70
Best Price: $23.44
I ordered this book May 12th. When I followed up on June 6th, I was informed the order was...
Two Years Before the Mast (Signet Classics)Two Years Before the Mast (Signet Classics)
Best Price: $3.32
This book has two distinct appeals--it is a compelling account of "the sailor's life"...
Fastnet, Force 10: The Deadliest Storm in the History of Modern Sailing, New EditionFastnet, Force 10: The Deadliest Storm in the History of Modern Sailing, New Edition
Best Price: $5.65
Although I am not a sailor (and was occasionally left beind by Rousmaniere's use of sailing...


Caribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's GuideCaribbean Passagemaking: A Cruiser's Guide
Best Price: $15.00
This book has not only convinced me that I can take my own boat down to the Caribbean, but is...
The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road (United States Power Squadrons Guides)The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road (United States Power Squadrons Guides)
Best Price: $8.70
The OMG is a required text in the United States Power Squadron's Seamanship class. It was...
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...
Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Small Boat HandlingChapman Piloting Seamanship & Small Boat Handling
Best Price: $34.00
This is the real deal. I first used this book in a class for the USPS when I was around 13 years...
How Boat Things WorkHow Boat Things Work
Best Price: $10.95
As we have gone through the process of bare boat chartering certification, I have always gotten...

The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica & SW NicaraguaThe Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica & SW Nicaragua
Best Price: $21.95
I've been surfing Costa Rica for 9 years and bought one of the earliest published versions of...
WindsurfingWindsurfing
Best Price: $20.90
He writes well and knows his stuff. He is entertaining (more so in his videos) and methodical. ...
Coaching Swimming SuccessfullyCoaching Swimming Successfully
Best Price: $10.36
The book is somewhat outdated, refers to freestyle as the "crawl stoke". Nothing is...
Dutton's Nautical NavigationDutton's Nautical Navigation
Best Price: $30.00
I thought that Dutton's explanation of basic celestial navigation was easier to understand and...
A Manual of Sail TrimA Manual of Sail Trim
Best Price: $12.00
I would be hugely pleased to have the author of this book on my sailboat at any time... partly...

The Lo-Tech NavigatorThe Lo-Tech Navigator
Best Price: $11.15
As a former sailor, I purchased this book as a resource to help introduce my children to the...
Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing Through 2008Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing Through 2008
Best Price: $20.38
Each time the US Sailing rules change, I order my replacement copy of "Understanding,"...
The Craft of Sail: A Primer of SailingThe Craft of Sail: A Primer of Sailing
Best Price: $5.50
I was hooked at the dedication page, which reads "These friends are anchor and compass to...
Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 2005-2008 Rules (Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing)Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 2005-2008 Rules (Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing)
Best Price: $13.72
Yes, it's getting close to the end of 2008, but get either this book or the next version, for...
Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Florida Keys (Lonely Planet)Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Florida Keys (Lonely Planet)
Best Price: $15.13
This book is very informative, with good pictures and descriptions of the most popular dive...

Fix It and SailFix It and Sail
Best Price: $10.81
I had just purchased a boat exactly like this and I was looking for info. A web group refrenced...
Sunk Without a Sound : The Tragic Colorado River Honeymoon of Glen and Bessie HydeSunk Without a Sound : The Tragic Colorado River Honeymoon of Glen and Bessie Hyde
Best Price: $7.25
I love this book Just this April, that my wife and I visited the Grand Canyon for the first...
Yoga for Scuba DiversYoga for Scuba Divers
Best Price: $11.66
This is a great book to learn some breathing techniques and become focused prior to doing any...
Kayak: The New Frontier: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater TechniqueKayak: The New Frontier: The Animated Manual of Intermediate and Advanced Whitewater Technique
Best Price: $8.48
What a great book, the drawings are wonderful to see what to do when kayaking.
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...

Honey, Let's Get a Boat... A Cruising Adventure of America's Great LoopHoney, Let's Get a Boat... A Cruising Adventure of America's Great Loop
Best Price: $19.84
This is a delightful book if you keep in mind what it is. It is informative, light, enjoyable to...
Advanced Marine Electrics and Electronics TroubleshootingAdvanced Marine Electrics and Electronics Troubleshooting
Best Price: $19.08
I just got ABYC instructor Ed Sherman's new book on Advanced Marine Electronics "Advanced...
Blue HorizonsBlue Horizons
Best Price: $12.61
Very engaging story. The transformation from everyday life to a simpler one connected with...
Left for Dead: The Untold Story of the Greatest Disaster in Modern Sailing HistoryLeft for Dead: The Untold Story of the Greatest Disaster in Modern Sailing History
Best Price: $14.18
Quite Quickly, you are riding the storm with Nick Ward. The book is so well written, that you...
Godforsaken Sea: The True Story of a Race Through the World's Most Dangerous WatersGodforsaken Sea: The True Story of a Race Through the World's Most Dangerous Waters
Best Price: $2.00
I'm sure this title has been taken already for a review, but you need to be warned. I...

Building Outrigger Sailing CanoesBuilding Outrigger Sailing Canoes
Best Price: $12.61
Excellent! The proof is in the pudding. I plan to build the T-2, one of the proas covered in...
Boats with an Open Mind: Seventy-Five Unconventional Designs and ConceptsBoats with an Open Mind: Seventy-Five Unconventional Designs and Concepts
Best Price: $17.25
When I first showed my copy of Boats with an Open Mind to a friend with a custom-built, gold ...
Spirit Of SailingSpirit Of Sailing
Best Price: $10.89
Millions of people have seen Michael Kahn's stunning seascape and sailing images in art...
Simple Kayak NavigationSimple Kayak Navigation
Best Price: $6.25
Well-written, in a humourous style, this little book contains a wealth of information for the...
The Old Outboard BookThe Old Outboard Book
Best Price: $13.79
This book is one to get for all ages.It lists all the brand motors of old. It gives the history...

Paddling Montana, 2nd (Regional Paddling Series)Paddling Montana, 2nd (Regional Paddling Series)
Best Price: $10.31
As the book points out there are many critical putins, takeouts, channels and obstacles to miss...
Amazing PaceAmazing Pace
Best Price: $4.97
Michael Phelps has always been generous with reporters, so many scattered profiles of him exist....
A Sea Vagabond's World: Boats and Sails Distant Shores Islands and LagoonsA Sea Vagabond's World: Boats and Sails Distant Shores Islands and Lagoons
Best Price: $12.71
Bernard Moitessier was born in 1925. He spent many years sailing in Southeast Asia, the...
Seasoned by Salt: A Voyage in Search of the CaribbeanSeasoned by Salt: A Voyage in Search of the Caribbean
Best Price: $10.53
I liked this book. It was fairly informative and gave some great tips. I like the different...
Gary Jobson's Championship Sailing : The Definitive Guide for Skippers, Tacticians, and CrewGary Jobson's Championship Sailing : The Definitive Guide for Skippers, Tacticians, and Crew
Best Price: $7.87
Firstly, I greatly respect the personal and professional achievements of the author. I am at...

Mind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of RowingMind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of Rowing
Best Price: $4.00
Over the top and over writen! I couldn't read more than half of it. I'll never get those hours...
Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series)Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series)
Best Price: $12.53
Definitely a nice book overall, with thorough descriptions of calm bodies of water in New York...
The Complete Canvasworker's Guide: How to Outfit Your Boat Using Natural or Synthetic ClothThe Complete Canvasworker's Guide: How to Outfit Your Boat Using Natural or Synthetic Cloth
Best Price: $11.39
This book is concise and straight to the point. If you are looking for information on how to...
Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing (Start-Up Sports Series)Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing (Start-Up Sports Series)
Best Price: $3.70
A quick and easy read. Clearly describes and illustrates all the skills necessary to begin...
The Complete Guide to Metal Boats, Third EditionThe Complete Guide to Metal Boats, Third Edition
Best Price: $21.83
I found this book to be pretty ordinary and it was more like a showcase of the Authors products...

LifeguardingLifeguarding
Best Price: $34.00
Pencil, Paper and Stars: The Handbook of Traditional and Emergency Navigation (Wiley Nautical)Pencil, Paper and Stars: The Handbook of Traditional and Emergency Navigation (Wiley Nautical)
Best Price: $16.42
Electronic navigation systems are extremely reliable but when they do fail onboard repair at sea...
The Cruiser's Handbook of FishingThe Cruiser's Handbook of Fishing
Best Price: $10.78
Book not that helpful with everyday tips on landing a big one. Book seems to stress exotic cool...
Soggy Sneakers: A Paddler's Guide to Oregon RiversSoggy Sneakers: A Paddler's Guide to Oregon Rivers
Best Price: $12.88
Soggy Sneakers has been in print since the early 1980's - and it has stood the test of time...
Coastal Cruising Under PowerCoastal Cruising Under Power
Best Price: $13.05
If you're brand new to boats and the only thing you know about them is that they're suppose to...
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