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A lone man in a small sailboat races around the world with no competitors and gives birth to an exciting new sport; a teenage New York City bicycle messenger circumnavigates the globe alone in lieu o

Just after 10.00 on the night of February 7th 2004, Ellen MacArthur crossed an imaginary line in the sea off Brittany to become the fastest person ever to sail solo round the world. The record was held by a Frenchman, Francis Joyon. He''d slashed over 20 days off the previous record and many thought his extraordinary new benchmark would stand for 10 years or more. Most experts thought that the record would be beyond MacArthur.

Oliver DewarThe first book to bring together an original collection of extreme sailing challenges; Pictures that make the stomach churn of the most hardened sailor; A gazetteer with details of events and competitions; Perfect gift (in the same series as the successful Extreme Golf) Sailing is becoming more and more extreme, as technological advancements mean that vessels are getting faster, while sailors are better equipped than ever to conquer the elements and explore uncharted waters with sophisticated satellite navigation systems. Todays sailors have an insatiable desire to smash records and make history, conquering near-impossible weather conditions and treacherous icy waters in the process. Maritime marathons such as The Race, in which competitors circumnavigate the globe in as fast a time as possible, are springing up around the globe and attracting more and more fearless individuals. Extreme Sail is a circumnavigation of the most extreme maritime featsincluding the Vendee Globe, the Sydney-Hobart, the America's Cup, and the Ostar. Engaging text is accompanied by visually breathtaking photographs capturing the true spirit of extreme sailing. There are also quotes throughout from sailors who have participated in extreme events, and a gazetteer at the back of the book gives information on all the races, events, and competitions mentioned.

On September 5, 1984, eighteen-year-old Geoff Holt dived into an idyllic tropical sea, and his life changed forever. A broken neck cut short a promising career as a yachtsman and left him paralyzed, with his horizons reduced to an uncertain future in a wheelchair. On September 5, 2007, after a journey of 109 days and 1445 miles, Geoff Holt crossed the finish line in the Solent and reached the summit of his "Personal Everest." He was the first quadriplegic yachtsman to sail single handed around Britain. Walking on Water is Geoff''s very personal story of his life before the accident: how he learned to live with his disability, how he achieved remarkable success in spite of it, and, in particular, how he rediscovered the sea and helped to promote sailing opportunities for disabled people. It is also the story of how he conceived, organized, and completed the dangerous Personal Everest voyage. Moving, uplifting, and written with humor, it is above all a journey through a remarkable life

A clinker design that sails equally fast and well whether it is made from wood or fiberglass, the Nordic Folkboat has been around for 60 years. Many lighter, sleeker and faster boat classes have come and gone during those decades, yet, the Folkboat is still going strong. The class enjoys a remarkable popularity in some of the world's most beautiful and challenging sailing areas, including Scandinavia, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. Designed during the early years of World War II, the 25-foot Folkboat is not a mere survivor of difficult times. Its minimalism, robustness and sea kindliness prevailed during the following years of prosperity and have helped it resist radical modifications. Costs have been kept in check and boats of all ages are still sailed and participate successfully in many regattas.

Ofrece una exposición clara y concisa encaminada al aprendizaje práctico de la vela. Desde la tabla de vela pasando por el catamarán y el velero de playa, toda la técnica de la vela ligera está recog

Este libro desarrolla las materias de estudio necesarias para obtener la titulación náutica de Yate, según establece el R.D. 875/2014. El objetivo del libro es ayudar al aspirante a Patron de Yate a comprender y aprender los conceptos básicos para una navegación segura, no simplemente aprobar el examen. Ayuda al alumno tanto si estudia por sí sólo como si se prepara en una academia náutica. Se acompaña de numerosos ejemplos y ejercicios, en concreto en la parte de Ejercicios de Navegación, los que suelen ofrecer mayor dificultad para el alumno. Los ejercicios se desarrollan tanto con calculadora como con "Tablas del Navegante" y se enseña a usar ambas, por lo que el alumno podrá decidir el método que le resulta más fácil.

405 preguntas de test de examen del nuevo programa de 2014.

Test y ejercicios resueltos de Navegación y Meteorología. De utilidad para el examen de Patrón de Yate

De gran utilidad en los primeros pasos y en el perfeccionamiento de la navegación a vela.

1. Gobierno de embarcaciones de recreo a motor de hasta 8 metros de eslora, siempre que la embarcación no se aleje más de 5 millas en cualquier dirección de un puerto, marina o lugar de abrigo. 2.

La recreación en el agua en un buen complemento de la práctica deportiva convencional, por cuanto significa una forma relajada y amena de iniciarse en los deportes acuáticos. El autor ha querido plasmar en esta obra la gran diversidad de juegos que se pueden realizar en el agua, tanto en la playa como en la piscina, utilizando gran variedad de materiales sencillos, como aletas, gafas, corcheras, o tan atractivos como el pulpo, colchoneta gigante, rollos cilíndricos.El libro nos muestra en cada juego los pasos a seguir, las variantes dentro del juego y el material necesario para realizarlo, acompañado en todo momento por dibujos que nos demuestran lo fácil que es la recreación y diversión en la playa o en la piscina.

Equipamiento básico y especializado, seguridad y rescate, evolución y trucos, navegación con olas, regatas, slalom, navegación de velocidad, maniobras radicales... Todo lo necesario en definitiva para disfrutar de un feliz planeo.

El libro afronta de forma especialmente gráfica y sencilla la enseñanza y el perfeccionamiento de las técnicas de nado: crol, espalda, braza, mariposa, así como las salidas y virajes. Estructurado en tres partes, el libro se centra en la búsqueda de una correcta técnica con el mayor ahorro de energía. Incorpora, además, un fácil sistema de 'autoevaluación' de cada estilo, para ser utilizado directamente por el propio nadador.