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Who wouldn’t want to ditch the rat race and sail around the world? This book follows the adventures of someone who did just that, but this isn’t your average how-to book. From sinking in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, surviving vicious storms, or navigating blindingly dense fog making unlit and fast-moving fishing boats invisible at sea, this gripping true story follows a series of disasters and comedy of errors on both land and sea. The wacky edge-of-disaster tale is rife with unforgettable characters from around the globe, a fun-loving cruising community, and a dream they shared. ...

Are you interested in trying your hand at fishing but don't know where to start or are you a seasoned pro? Fishing can be one of the most rewarding, therapeutic, and exciting hobbies you can try, helping you learn important traits such as patience, perseverance, and hard work. Without any guidance, the world of fishing can feel extremely alien, and it is pretty much impossible to know where to start. This inspired me to create The Complete Fishing Guide, a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn everything about fishing, from the basics to some of its most incredible stories. Within ...

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. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.

Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming events. Time and again, the question is posed to her family, her coaches, and to her—what makes her a champion? Now, for the first time, she shares what it takes to compete at an elite level.

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance, and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English-speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his often challenging voyages. Now you can take a seat next to John - at a lesser cost - and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure.

Beginner's Guide to Boating is everything an absolute beginner needs to get out there on the water and start enjoying life far from the madding crowd, out where it is just you and the sea and sky. If you're planning on buying a boat or already have one that's not being used, it's time to learn how to use it. You can start this great learning journey by reading Beginner's Guide to Boating. Beginner's Guide to Boating is a simple and no-nonsense approach to recreational boating. It’s a manual that you will find useful from start to finish. This book lets you in on the secrets to boating ...

Ready for a new career? Ready to dump your boss? Ready for true freedom? How to Make Money From Boats is a step-by-step instruction guide to over 50 onboard businesses. Learn how to make money delivering yachts, chartering, repairing sails, selling artwork, shipping, buying and selling land, hiring local labor, running wireless internet services, working aboard private yachts, treasure hunting, salvage, diesel fuel polishing, changing engine, skiff building, building wind generators, computer upgrades, laying cork decks, virtual marinas, bottom cleaning, painting custom boat names, scuba ...

Only a few hundred vessels have ever transited the Northwest Passage, stretching through Canada’s north from Maine to Alaska—and substantially fewer have completed the treacherous journey in a fiberglass-hulled boat like Polar Sun. But Mark Synnott was determined to add his name to the list, and in doing so, also investigate a 175-year-old mystery, that of what happened to the legendary captain Sir John Franklin and his crew aboard the legendary HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.

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In this episode, Jacqui and Oliver discuss how proper coaching gets you fitter faster and enjoying the journey.Key Takeaways:Mistake 1: Rushing into high-intensity training too soon. After a winter of base training, it's tempting to jump into high-intensity workouts right away as the weather improves. However, this can lead to injury and burnout. Instead, gradually increase the intensity and volume of your workouts over time.Mistake 2: Ignoring recovery. Recovery is an essential part of the training process, especially during the transition from winter to spring. Make sure to schedule regular ...

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This hour the Scuba Magician joins the crew to continue the celebration. Plus the ScubaRadio ScubaSquad share how the show has affected their diving life. Looking for HOUR1?

Hello, fellow gardeners! I’m Erin Rhatigan, a former customer turned co-owner of GeoMosquito. As spring approaches, many of us in the Atlanta area are eager to get our hands dirty and rejuvenate our gardens. Let’s explore some essential tips for successful spring planting, including selecting deer-resistant plants, preparing your garden beds, and ensuring a comfortable, […] The post Spring Planting in Atlanta: Tips for a Beautiful and Mosquito-Free Garden first appeared on Geo Mosquito - Natural & Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control l Roswell.

Of all three disciplines in triathlon, swimming is the one dreaded the most by age-group triathletes, many of whom have had little formal experience in the water. Fortunately, of the three sports, swimming might be the easiest in which to make improvements. Triathlon Swimming Foundations provides a simple, straightforward system developed By a triathlete for triathletes, allowing them to become comfortable and confident in the water using a system of triathlon-specific drills and techniques. Triathletes who follow this program are sure to breathe easily in the water.

Tania Aebi was an unambitious 18-year-old, a bicycle messenger in New York City by day, a Lower East Side barfly at night. In short, she was going nowhere - until her father offered her a challenge: Tania could choose either a college education or a 26-foot sloop. The only catch was that if she chose the sailboat, she'd have to sail around the world - alone. She chose the boat, and for the next two and a half years and 27,000 miles, it was her home.

Tourists visit popular islands of the Caribbean by the planeload. What they don't see from their resort hotels are the hundreds of out-of-the-way, uninhabited islands sprinkled along the West Indies, from Florida to South America. This alluring archipelago, strung with beaches accessible only by boat but spaced temptingly close together, led Mississippi adventurer Scott B. Williams to embark upon an open-ended quest to see how far south he could go in a 17-foot sea kayak.

Pulitzer Prize, Biography, 2016. Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.

For the first time in 12 years, Oakland introduced a new head coach of women's basketball, Keisha Newell! I was there at the press conference, and here are my thoughts!Check Out The GioMoShow Podcast on All Audio Platforms, Distributed by 88.3 WXOUSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Sd6lndhn6C0mnO5gi0SPK?si=30b1ed4aa2ee4dd2Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giomoshow/id1732931459 Follow me on social media!https://linktr.ee/mocerig

This week Greg The Divemaster and friends celebrate 28 years of ScubaRadio! Plus we connect live with the Beneath the Sea dive show in New Jersey. Looking for HOUR2?

Heat four of the men’s 200 fly preliminaries had an odd technical malfunction that is leading to the heat being reswum before the three-way 200 back swim-off.