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No sea voyage, whether long or short, offshore or within sight of land, should go ahead without adequate planning and this audiobook is your perfect companion to help you prepare thoroughly before setting off. RYA Passage Planning (A-G69) will take you through all you need to know and allow you to work through some examples of different passages. This will show you what you might need to think about on the range of different journeys you may undertake.

RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques describes the basic skills that a skipper and crew require to enjoy their cruising in good conditions. It covers the layout and equipment on a small to medium-sized yacht, the essential safety information that all need to know before getting under way, basic maintenance, manoeuvring in a marina, handling under sail, anchoring and mooring, and, of course, man overboard rescue strategy.

The growth of foiling is the most exciting thing to happen to dinghy sailing and windsurfing in recent years. As well as specialist foiling boats and boards, conversion kits have brought fast, flying fun to sailors seeking speed.

The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone wanting to teach sailing in dinghies, keelboats, or multihulls, using the RYA's famous method. This audiobook covers comprehensively all the information that an RYA Instructor needs to know, both on and off the water...

This handy book for the leisure user is a quick-reference guide to radio procedures (including Urgency, Safety, and Distress messaging); installing and maintaining a VHF radio; the licensing requirements, and GMDSS including Navtex.

Black Country Radio - Afternoon Show (Wednesdays) 12-3pm with Steve Coussens.A lovely interview with Ellie Simmonds in connection with the campaign launch of 'Move Together from Active Black Country.Also chatting about Strictly Come Dancing, Music, and of course Paralympic successes.Just what music was Ellie listening to prior to those big races? Find out now, plus much more.

Pour les nageurs adultes qui ne veulent plus bricoler leurs séances. On parle de compréhension, de pédagogie, et de choix conscients dans l’eau. Chaque épisode gratuit t’aide à : comprendre ce que tu fais dans l’eau (et pourquoi) identifier ce qui bloque réellement ta progression prendre du recul sur ta pratique arrêter de confondre motivation et structure 👉 Le podcast est volontairement un espace de réflexion. Il ne te dit pas quoi nager. Il t’aide à comprendre comment décider. Parce que progresser durablement ne vient pas d’un exercice de plus, mais d’un cadre clair,...

This audiobook is designed to assist you in understanding new concepts and the unique terminology that is used in the world of boating. It is an excellent starting point for those undertaking their first boating experience in order to make sense of the first few days on board, or as a handy reference tool for those returning to the sport after time away from it.

Mollie Hughes has explored some of the wildest environments on earth, from the top of Mount Everest to the vast frozen wastes of Antarctica, where at the age of 29 she skied solo from the edge of the continent to the South Pole in a journey of more than 700 miles through storm-force winds, eight-day whiteouts and temperatures as low as –45C. With reference to her all-extreme experiences, and backed with psychological research, Breathe encompasses tales of bravery, risk and pressure on an epic scale and expertly turns them into valuable lessons that can be applied to more everyday challenges.

Bloomsbury presents Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea, written and read by Julia Jones The extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today. Gender...

Bon alors, dans ce podcast JB explore le monde du triathlon et du sport en générale, sous toutes ses facettes. Interviews, retours d’expériences, avec des spécialistes ou des champions.Retrouvez plein de sujets traités avec sueur et passion, toujours à la recherche de la performance. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

🎙 Benvenuti a "CLORO" – il podcast dedicato al mondo del Nuoto!Notizie fresche dalle competizioni, approfondimenti su tecnica, allenamento e preparazione, raccontati con passione e competenza da Nicola Mascherin, allenatore con oltre 20 anni di esperienza e protagonista nella formazione di molti nuotatori.Attivo prima in Friuli Venezia Giulia e poi in Lombardia, Nicola ha qualificato molti atleti al campionato italiano di categoria e assoluto.Ogni settimana, vi porteremo dentro e fuori dalla vasca: aggiornamenti dalle gare, consigli per nuotatori di ogni livello, e un tuffo nella storia ...

Bloomsbury presents Swimmingly: Adventures in Water by Vassos Alexander, read by Vassos Alexander, Nathalie Buscombe and Simon Darwen 'A hugely enjoyable love letter to swimming and open water adventures' – Sophie Raworth Sports and Virgin Radio Breakfast Show presenter Vassos Alexander found...

Be Fierce & Tri is a IRONMAN Triathlon podcast and endurance training podcast covering Marathon, runDisney and ultra endurance training for athletes who want to train smarter, race stronger, and build long-term performance without burnout. Hosted by triathlon coach, Ironman World Championship qualifier, and endurance athlete Jill “The Tri Mom” Bartholomew, this podcast covers triathlon training, IRONMAN training, marathon training, and endurance training, with a practical, real-world approach designed for busy, motivated athletes. The show also features dedicated conversations around ...

Step aboard Boater, a mesmerising voyage along the tranquil waterways of England, written by former UK Canal Laureate, Jo Bell. ' It's not a lifestyle. It's a life ' For over twenty years, Jo Bell, archaeologist and poet, has travelled the waterways of England (and sometimes Wales) meeting...

The sport of surfing has a mystique and allure that has transformed many of these icons into mythical figures. Surfer Stories brings them together in one definitive collection that will appeal to those who surf and those who don’t!

In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddle board and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. Over 1,200 miles and ten weeks, he explored the healing potential of "blue space"—the aquatic equivalent of green space—and sought out others drawn to their local waters.

In a series of madcap and hilarious adventures we follow Chris from a shaky start in Chichester harbour to his epic Odyssey to Spetses (a bucket would have been handy), and then on to the journey of a lifetime - battening down the hatches on a trip across the North Atlantic. It's a journey crackling with Chris's zest for life, irresistible humour, and unerring lack of foresight. Dry land never looked more welcoming.

A heartwarming novel to fall in love with The day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger with their weekly sunrise swims in their stunning local lake. When they left school, they agreed that, no matter where life...

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer. Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back... When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild...