Water Sports

The number one New York Times best-selling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race....

A former Obama speechwriter moves to the Jersey Shore and learns to surf with the help of his brother-in-law: a tattooed, truck-driving Joe Rogan superfan.

A deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer by the acclaimed New Yorker writer....

Challenged by an expert who said it couldn’t be done, Joshua Slocum, a fearless New England sea captain, set out in April 1895 to prove that a man could sail alone around the world....

Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the 21st century, we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits....

Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and one of the best swimmers ever to compete Katie Ledecky shares a candid and inspiring memoir.

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher - as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life...

Dana, a law student turned sailor for health reasons, sailed in 1834 on the brig Pilgrim for a voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California....

Ross Edgley famously ran a marathon pulling a 1.4-tonne car and climbed a rope the height of Everest (8,848 m), after living with Yamabushi warrior monks in Japan and partaking in Shamanic pain rituals with fire ants in the Amazon jungle....

Conceived as an audiobook, this extended personal conversation is an invaluable course in how to get started sailing, what boat to buy and how to pay for it, and the value of forever directing our imagination beyond the horizon ahead....

In Into the Ice, Mark and his crew race against time and treacherous storms in search of answers to the greatest mystery of all time: What is it that drives someone to risk it all in the name of exploration?

A "normal" Caribbean hurricane travels from east to west, but Lenny was anything but normal. Spawned south of Cuba in 1999, this late-season storm defied all predictions by moving steadily east toward the Leeward Islands....

Aged just seven, Suzanne Heywood set sail with her parents and brother on a three-year voyage around the world. What followed turned instead into a decade-long way of life, through storms, shipwrecks, reefs and isolation, with little formal schooling....

The inspiring true story of Jessica Watson—an Australian teenager who set out to sail solo around the world....

From surfer and writer Stuart Holmes Coleman, Eddie Would Go is the compelling story of Eddie Aikau's legendary life and legacy, a pipeline into the exhilarating world of surfing, and an important chronicle of the Hawaiian Renaissance and the emergence of modern Hawaii.

Legendary account of the author's voyage around Cape Horn in a 32-foot sailboat, sailing east to west (thus the Horn is to starboard, or on the right)....

When you read about someone sailing around the world, it’s usually a dotcom millionaire or a professional adventurer. Brave or Stupid? tells an everyman tale about a middle-aged, seasick electrician with no money who suddenly and for no reason decides to sail around the world....

Power Boating For Dummies, Second Edition teaches you everything you need to know about buying, choosing, operating, maintaining, and enjoying a power boat, and provides expert guidance for new boaters....

The world has followed his progress, from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens, and now as a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a peerless record of gold medals....

A story as vast and exhilarating as the open ocean itself, Sailing Alone chronicles the daring, disastrous, and often absurd history of those who chose to sail across the ocean, in very small boats, alone.

Writer Dan Rubinstei shares his unconventional SUP journey to discover how embracing blue space could improve our lives and our world.

Scuba Confidential is a unique audiobook packed full of valuable tips and expert advice, giving you unprecedented access to the secrets of dive professionals and technical divers....

Big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara set the world record for the sport, surfing a 78-foot wave in Nazare, Portugal, in 2011, a record he smashed two years later at the same break....

In July 1973, Bob Tininenko, his wife Linda, and his brother in-law Jim Fisher set sail from Tacoma, Washington, on a 31-foot trimaran, down the West Coast to Costa Rica. The journey was expected to take a matter of weeks, but for 72 days, the trio was lost at sea....

On September 2, 2013, at the age of 64, Diana Nyad emerged onto the sands of Key West after swimming 111 miles, Cuba to Florida, in an epic feat of both endurance and human will....

David, the Yale-educated writer with a fear of sharks, and Matt, the daredevil electrician with a shed full of surfboards, had never been close. But as America’s crises piled up and David spiraled into existential dread, he noticed that his brother-in-law was thriving. He began to suspect Matt’s favorite hobby had something to do with it.

Embark on a voyage towards sustainable seafaring with Smooth Sailing, the definitive guide to mastering resource management on the open waves. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a newcomer eager to explore the vast blue frontier, this meticulously crafted eBook offers invaluable insights into achieving self-sufficiency on your sailboat. Navigating through essential systems, Smooth Sailing begins with the foundational knowledge of marine electrical systems, unraveling the complexities of batteries, and exploring efficient charging alternatives like solar and wind. Learn how to optimize ...

Embark on an extraordinary voyage with "Learning the Essentials," the definitive eBook that will elevate your sailing prowess to new horizons. Whether you're an adventurous novice or a seasoned mariner, this comprehensive guide delves into every facet of advanced sailing, offering invaluable insights for mastering the waves. Uncover the intricacies of advanced sailing skills in the opening chapters, where you'll explore cutting-edge techniques and the physics behind sailing. Navigate with precision as you progress through specialized navigation skills, from advanced chart reading to ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Dock, Mooring, Anchor"—your definitive guide to the enchanting world of life on the water. Whether you're dreaming of a tranquil dockside escape, the allure of mooring in hidden coves, or the freedom of living at anchor, this eBook will navigate you through the intricacies of aquatic living. Step aboard as you explore the appeal of waterfront lifestyles, revealing the myths and realities that come with calling the water your home. Dive into the diversity of docks, from fixed to floating platforms, and discover the joys and hurdles of dockside ...

Set your course for a life of adventure and serenity on the open seas with "Choosing Your Perfect Liveaboard Sailboat." This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion in embarking on a fulfilling journey aboard your dream sailboat. Imagine waking up to the gentle sway of the ocean, surrounded by endless horizons. The allure of the liveaboard lifestyle is undeniable, but with it come both enchanting rewards and common misconceptions. This eBook is your gateway to understanding and successfully navigating the world of life at sea. Dive into a detailed exploration of sailboat types, from ...