Water Sports Books


Bandits at Sea: A Pirates ReaderBandits at Sea: A Pirates Reader
Best Price: $22.50
This book is a collection of scholarly essays on the subject of historical piracy the world...
Mercury Outboards, 6 Cylinder, 1965-1989 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)Mercury Outboards, 6 Cylinder, 1965-1989 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)
Best Price: $20.84
I've been doing my own car repairs for many years now. I have purchased the Hayes books to get...
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: $7.45
I love this book Just this April, that my wife and I visited the Grand Canyon for the first...
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: $8.40
The OMG is a required text in the United States Power Squadron's Seamanship class. It was...
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: $4.40
I'm sure this title has been taken already for a review, but you need to be warned. I...


Foghorn Outdoors California Recreational Lakes and Rivers: The Complete Guide to Boating, Fishing, and Water Sports (Foghorn Outdoors)Foghorn Outdoors California Recreational Lakes and Rivers: The Complete Guide to Boating, Fishing, and Water Sports (Foghorn Outdoors)
Best Price: $2.00
I think I got the first copy of this book. It's like nothing ever published by anybody,...
Chris-Craft: The Essential GuideChris-Craft: The Essential Guide
Best Price: $33.59
This book contains information on every Chris Craft built. whith a picture and model info. It...
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...
Sailing Big on a Small SailboatSailing Big on a Small Sailboat
Best Price: $12.29
I wish that they had written about more boats... The categories discussed in the book are all...
Hemingway's HurricaneHemingway's Hurricane
Best Price: $6.80
The hurricane that hit the Florida Keys in 1935 is still listed as the most intense hurricane to...


Janet Evans' Total SwimmingJanet Evans' Total Swimming
Best Price: $11.81
I find Evans book a very good and practical one. It doesn't go into the details of swimming...
The Surfboard: Art, Style, StokeThe Surfboard: Art, Style, Stoke
Best Price: $22.98
Phenomenal. Photos are awesome and the story carries through. A must have for groms and old guys...
Sea Kayaking: Rough WatersSea Kayaking: Rough Waters
Best Price: $12.42
As a dedicated sea kayaker, I found this book to be an excellent addition to my library on sea...
Ship Construction, Sixth EditionShip Construction, Sixth Edition
Best Price: $48.49
This book is the first book that you can read for getting a ideea about building a ship. Easy to...
Boat Navigation for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Way By Eye and ElectronicsBoat Navigation for the Rest of Us: Finding Your Way By Eye and Electronics
Best Price: $8.97
If you travel away from your home port, this book is invaluable. Simple, clear, useful. ...

200 Waterfalls in Central and Western New York - A Finders' Guide200 Waterfalls in Central and Western New York - A Finders' Guide
Best Price: $17.99
Well written book, nice to see Rich and Sue are doing well, I used to work with them at Eastman...
NAUI Scuba DiverNAUI Scuba Diver
Best Price: $22.00
This book is very basic and does a good job of introducing the sport of scuba. I think this is...
Wind and Water: Boating Photographs From Around The WorldWind and Water: Boating Photographs From Around The World
Best Price: $20.00
Got this book for my girlfriend for Xmas and she loved it. Onne has a great eye for sailing...
This Old BoatThis Old Boat
Best Price: $23.07
Covers everything from dings to diesels. A must read for apprentice boatsmiths. This reading...
Dressage with Kyra: The Kyra Kyrklund Training MethodDressage with Kyra: The Kyra Kyrklund Training Method
Best Price: $13.47
This book by Kyra and Jytte Lemkow (International Dressage Judge, journalist and photographer)...

Basic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to PilotingBasic Coastal Navigation: An Introduction to Piloting
Best Price: $18.00
This is a basic introductory textbook for readers who have no previous training in navigation or...
Self-Sufficient SailorSelf-Sufficient Sailor
Best Price: $15.95
The second edition of "The Self-Sufficient Sailor" was published in 1997. For the...
White Hurricane: A Great Lakes November Gale and America's Deadliest Maritime DisasterWhite Hurricane: A Great Lakes November Gale and America's Deadliest Maritime Disaster
Best Price: $8.75
Growing up I had heard stories about this storm from my late grandfather, Hugh McLeod, captain...
How to Build a Wooden BoatHow to Build a Wooden Boat
Best Price: $23.46
Great book for a beginner. There are a lot of details that require more research, but it's a...
International Marine's Weather Predicting Simplified: How to Read Weather Charts and Satellite ImagesInternational Marine's Weather Predicting Simplified: How to Read Weather Charts and Satellite Images
Best Price: $14.28
This is one of four weather books I recommend, the other three are hot-linked below. It is a...

The Helldivers' Rodeo: A Deadly, X-Treme, Scuba-Diving, Spearfishing, Adventure Amid the Off Shore Oil Platforms in the Murky Waters of the Gulf of MexicoThe Helldivers' Rodeo: A Deadly, X-Treme, Scuba-Diving, Spearfishing, Adventure Amid the Off Shore Oil Platforms in the Murky Waters of the Gulf of Mexico
Best Price: $11.91
This book changed my life! I grew up in SE LA fishing my whole life, always wondering what was...
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...
Learn to Fly Fish in 24 HoursLearn to Fly Fish in 24 Hours
Best Price: $7.98
Great book for beginners and intermediates who want to learn all the details on equipment, knots...
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.
Greek Waters Pilot 10th EditionGreek Waters Pilot 10th Edition
Best Price: $46.50
I'm heading for the Cyclades this summer on a yacht. This book has all the information I need...

Handmade Houseboats: Independent Living AfloatHandmade Houseboats: Independent Living Afloat
Best Price: $13.57
Russell Conder's Handmade Houseboats is a definitive work on building your own houseboat....
Instant Weather ForecastingInstant Weather Forecasting
Best Price: $4.62
INSTANT WEATHER FORECASTING by Alan Watts (NOT the philosopher Alan Wilson Watts, by the way) is...
Planking & Fastening (The Woodenboat Series)Planking & Fastening (The Woodenboat Series)
Best Price: $15.49
Well, my criticism is not so much about the book, as it is about the lack of detail available...
The Weekend NavigatorThe Weekend Navigator
Best Price: $14.91
When this book was published I gave it a quick look in our library and bought it. I use it in...
A Cruising Guide To The Windward Islands: Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Carriacou, Grenada, BarbadosA Cruising Guide To The Windward Islands: Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Carriacou, Grenada, Barbados
Best Price: $16.90
Before purchasing this book, I did a bit of research on the different guides available. One had...

Scuba DivingScuba Diving
Best Price: $15.26
A very comprehensive theoretical manual that discusses the ocean environment, how the human body...
Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, 4th: Master the Traditional Skills and the Latest Technologies (How to Paddle Series)Fundamentals of Kayak Navigation, 4th: Master the Traditional Skills and the Latest Technologies (How to Paddle Series)
Best Price: $11.07
Burch's legendary book is full of information, but really is not a book I consult to renew my...
Mainsail Trimming: An Illustrated Guide (Wiley Nautical)Mainsail Trimming: An Illustrated Guide (Wiley Nautical)
Best Price: $13.41
This is a truly great book. I read the book and went out to try the techniques. They make a...
A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Georgia (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Georgia (Canoeing & Kayaking Guides - Menasha)
Best Price: $10.09
Very good information about put in/take out places. Directions good. All necessay information on...
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...

Coaching Swimming SuccessfullyCoaching Swimming Successfully
Best Price: $10.07
The book is somewhat outdated, refers to freestyle as the "crawl stoke". Nothing is...
Yacht Design According to PerryYacht Design According to Perry
Best Price: $21.72
My interest in the shape of a hull and the configuration of the rigging is a growing one, but is...
Croatia Cruising CompanionCroatia Cruising Companion
Best Price: $30.25
The Dalmatian coast, with its many unspoilt islands and crystal clear waters, ranks high amongst...
The Exuma Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Exuma Cays : Approaches, Routes, Anchorages, Dive Sights, Flora, Fauna, History, and Lore of the Exuma CaysThe Exuma Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Exuma Cays : Approaches, Routes, Anchorages, Dive Sights, Flora, Fauna, History, and Lore of the Exuma Cays
Best Price: $26.08
I have been cruising the Bahamas for over 30 years. For all these long times there was just one...
Workouts in a Binder for Swimmers, Triathletes, and Coaches (Workouts in a Binder)Workouts in a Binder for Swimmers, Triathletes, and Coaches (Workouts in a Binder)
Best Price: $17.82
When I finally got to using it became my best friend. I would highly highly recommend this to...

Hand, Reef And SteerHand, Reef And Steer
Best Price: $16.47
This book has more information for gaff-rig sailors and builders than other books half of it's...
Understanding Boat Wiring (Understanding)Understanding Boat Wiring (Understanding)
Best Price: $8.06
This is a pamphlet. You'll get as much from the websites of equipment manufacturers. After...
The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea RobbersThe Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers
Best Price: $6.61
The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers is a great book! ...
Swiftwater Rescue: A Manual for the Rescue ProfessionalSwiftwater Rescue: A Manual for the Rescue Professional
Best Price: $22.45
A good text for introducing what you need to understand before taking a course on swiftwater...
Frame, Stem & Keel Repair (The Woodenboat Series)Frame, Stem & Keel Repair (The Woodenboat Series)
Best Price: $18.21
I have used the Woodenboat Series publications in conjunction with woodworking and boat building...

Start Windsurfing Right (US Sailing Certification)Start Windsurfing Right (US Sailing Certification)
Best Price: $10.29
Start Windsurfing Right was developed to build your enthusiasm and make your introduction to...
Exploring Martha's Vineyard by Bike, Foot, and Kayak, 2ndExploring Martha's Vineyard by Bike, Foot, and Kayak, 2nd
Best Price: $7.49
A DETAILED MUST HAVE GUIDE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXPLORE THE VINEYARD'S WATERS, PATHS, AND...
Basic Canoeing: All the Skills You Need to Get Started (Basic How-to Guides)Basic Canoeing: All the Skills You Need to Get Started (Basic How-to Guides)
Best Price: $3.97
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How Boat Things WorkHow Boat Things Work
Best Price: $10.79
As we have gone through the process of bare boat chartering certification, I have always gotten...
NOAA Diving Manual: Diving for Science and Technology, Fourth EditionNOAA Diving Manual: Diving for Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
Best Price: $70.00
I could not find this book anywhere until I ordered it through amazon. And when I say no one had...
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