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This is the true story of Ted, Viscount Deerhurst, the son of the Earl of Coventry and an American ballerina who dedicated his life to becoming a professional surfer. Surfing was a means of escape, from England, from the fraught charges of nobility, from family, and, often, from his own demons. Surf, Sweat and Tears takes us into the world of global surfing, revealing a dark side beneath the dazzling sun and cream-crested waves. Here is surf noir at its most compelling; a dystopian tale of one man’s obsessions, wiped out in a grisly true crime.

Danie Couchman grew up on the move, her family never staying still long enough for her to say where she's from. At 25, and living in her 17th home, she finds herself drowning in the rush of London life and makes an impulsive decision: to buy a narrowboat and make it her home. Surrounded by an eclectic and itinerant community in the uncharted territory of the capital's urban wilderness, Danie becomes fully immersed in this hidden world. Each day on board her boat, Genesis, is an adventure full of disaster and magic.

On Christmas Eve 2013, off the coast of East Antarctica, an abrupt weather change trapped the Shokalskiy - the ship carrying earth scientist Chris Turney and 71 others involved in the Australasian Antarctic Expedition - in a densely packed armada of sea ice, 1400 miles from civilization. With the ship's hull breached and steerage lost, the wind threatened to drive the vessel into the frozen continent, smashing it to pieces.

Are you looking to catch the ultimate prize in sport fishing? Look no further than The Complete Guide to Fishing for Yellowfin Tuna. Written by avid anglers with years of experience, this comprehensive eBook contains everything you need to know to catch the elusive yellowfin tuna. From the basics of getting to know these magnificent fish to selecting the right tools and equipment for the hunt, this guide covers it all. Learn about the types of live bait to use, how to rig it properly, and techniques for trolling for yellowfin tuna. Discover how to use Fish Finders and Sonar to locate your ...

It’s the sixties. Everything’s groovy. Teenagers bask in the freedom of a country transformed. Counterculture is on the rise, and the times, they-are-a-changing. Everything, that is, except the author’s young life. She doesn’t swoon for the Beatles or scream for the Stones. She doesn’t protest the Vietnam War or fight for women’s rights. Instead, from age seven to sixteen, she accompanies her father to a dilapidated barn on the edge of a dusty little town located on the outskirts of San Francisco, where she works after school building a ship that is supposed to set her free.

Discover the ultimate guide to extended cruising mastery with "The Long Haul," an all-inclusive, essential eBook that covers everything you need to know about provisioning, storage, and survival during extended marine expeditions. Embarking on a long-term boating adventure requires careful preparation, efficient use of space, and seamless organization. "The Long Haul" takes you step-by-step through the entire process, providing invaluable advice on budgeting, meal planning, and shopping for supplies, as well as selecting and storing non-perishable foods and fresh produce for longevity. This...

Are you yearning for a life of freedom, adventure, and inner peace? Imagine combining the thrill of the open sea with the calming power of mindfulness and wellness practices. "Sail into Serenity" is your ultimate guide to transforming your life—whether you’re a seasoned sailor or someone seeking personal growth through new experiences. Discover how sailing can be more than just a physical journey—it’s a pathway to mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual renewal.

The former captain from the reality TV show “Wicked Tuna Outer Banks”. Dale Lisi has compiled several aspects of considerable consequence that have taken place in his life and assembled them into literary form in "Good and Evil". Traveling to desolate remote regions, deliberately placing himself in life threatening situations; the mountains in the winter, the desert, and taking his 24' boat over 200 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean until it ran out of fuel and then attempted to sink it - no radio, no food, no life raft.

Ellen Keane spent most of her teens uncomfortable with her limb difference and battling to hide her insecurities. It was only when she embraced her difference that she found her superpower. She started to believe in her unique abilities and gradually find the success that she had never dreamed possible. Perfectly Imperfect is for anyone struggling to accept who they are. With anecdotes from her own life, practical advice and good-natured humour, Keane challenges you to let go of waiting until everything is perfect and instead embrace your imperfections and accept who you are, flaws and all.

Through exhaustive research and real-life experiences sailing the world with two beagles, we share 100 tips about how to plan, prepare, and potty train for fun, safe sailing with your four-legged crew members. Learn about traveling with pets by air and by sea, potty training and exercising on board, first aid at sea, establishing routines, and keeping your pet SAFE! We also cover detailed customs requirements for US- and European-based dogs entering dozens of countries in Europe, Northwest Africa, Atlantic South America, the Caribbean, and North America.

She has two choices: marry a man she does not love, or chase the man she does love into the jaws of high-seas danger… Lady Gwendolyn Montgomery has defied her father, dressed as a boy and bargained passage aboard a merchant ship to save her beloved, who has been banished to the Caribbean. But what will happen when her ship is waylaid by the flashy and dangerous Captain Lady Rackham? Will she join the pirates and risk the hangman's noose? Or will she sail into the teeth of a trap set by Blackbeard himself? “Lady Rackham” is the first of Alydia Rackham’s tales about this intrepid ...

An inciteful conversation with Sports Psychologist Gareth Shaw exploring the many aspects of learning to swim. In this episode we look at children, adult beginners and the athlete and how the brain and the psychological aspects impact on the journey.

A compulsive and unforgettable study of intensity, These Heavy Black Bones meditates on Blackness, identity, and the ecstasy of peak physical performance. In stunning prose, Rebecca charts her career's ascent, her singular love of the water, and lays bare the pressures within her swimming world.

Welcome fellow sailors and maritime enthusiasts! You're in for a treat with our latest eBook, Sea Talk - the ultimate guide to communication at sea. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or novice seafarer, we've got you covered. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of maritime communication to advanced techniques such as utilizing satellite connectivity and mastering SSB radio communication. We know how crucial communication is at sea, and that's why we've included tips for troubleshooting communication equipment, extending battery life, and utilizing signal boosters and ...

On an overcast April day in 2003, David and James Livingston raced against each other in the 149th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Watched by over seven million people, it was the first time for over 100 years that brothers had battled against each other in this gladiatorial contest. Only one could be victorious. In Blood Over Water, David and James tell their stories for the first time, giving an intimate insight into one of our best-loved national sporting occasions, whilst also describing a brotherly relationship tested to breaking point.

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Monopolists, the incredible story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall and the psychiatric syndrome that makes him believe he stars in a television show of his life.

Solo circumnavigation of the globe. Fewer than 300 sailors in history have accomplished it, less than the number of people who have climbed Mt. Everest, or even those who have gone to space. In 1990, Istvan Kopar set out to earn his place among this elite fraternity - and to do so with only one stop.

The world-famous Fastnet Race takes yachts from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and back. The 1979 race began in perfect conditions, but was soon engulfed by the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing. By the time it passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable, and fifteen sailors had lost their lives.

A quality survival kit is one of the critical keys in prevailing during a backcountry emergency. Survival instructor Tony Nester shares what essential gear to carry and how to design a tailor-made kit to fit your specific needs. Drawing upon the past 26 years of teaching field courses, Nester provides a pragmatic look at the crucial elements that should go into a personal survival kit and the steps to help ensure that you don't get lost in the first place.

Set against the backdrop of the first world's fair in London, America's Victory takes listeners into a world rich in adventure and history in an unforgettable story of skill, daring, and honor at the heart of our national identity