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Sailing a Serious Ocean

Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea

de John Kretschmer ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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10 hora 37 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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
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Cape Horn to Starboard

de John Kretschmer ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

Completo

6 hora 52 minutos

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). This is a notoriously difficult and dangerous passage, especially in a boat this size. ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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). This is a notoriously difficult and dangerous passage, especially in a boat this size.
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Making Waves at River View Cottage

An escapist, heartwarming read from Jennifer Bohnet

de Jennifer Bohnet ...

Narrado por Julia Franklin ...

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7 hora 20 minutos

***'***Making Waves at River View Cottage is a delightful, well-written novel in an idyllic setting. What more could you ask for?' Jo BartlettLife doesn’t always give you a second chance to make another choice…Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to realise there must be more to life.In-between working at the family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two children, she ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

***'***Making Waves at River View Cottage is a delightful, well-written novel in an idyllic setting. What more could you ask for?' Jo BartlettLife doesn’t always give you a second chance to make another choice…Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to realise there must be more to life.In-between working at the family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two children, she
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Mon premier Vendée Globe. Carnet de bord

de Violette Dorange ...

Narrado por Marie Oppert ...

Completo

4 hora 21 minutos

En novembre 2024, à 23 ans, j’ai pris le départ du Vendée Globe, le tour du monde à la voile en solitaire, sans escale ni assistance, sur un monocoque de 18 mètres. Avec mon bateau, DeVenir, nous avons bouclé cette course mythique en 90 jours. Vous vous apprêtez à écouter le carnet de bord de l’aventure la plus folle de ma vie, le journal intime dans lequel j'ai consigné chaque jour durant trois ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

En novembre 2024, à 23 ans, j’ai pris le départ du Vendée Globe, le tour du monde à la voile en solitaire, sans escale ni assistance, sur un monocoque de 18 mètres. Avec mon bateau, DeVenir, nous avons bouclé cette course mythique en 90 jours. Vous vous apprêtez à écouter le carnet de bord de l’aventure la plus folle de ma vie, le journal intime dans lequel j'ai consigné chaque jour durant trois
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RYA Foiling (A-G110)

The Only Book to Cover Foiling for Both Sailors and Windsurfers, RYA Foiling Will Get You Ready for Take-off!

de Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrado por Chris Ryle Wright ...

Completo

1 horas 13 minutos

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 has launched the SAILfoiling and WINDfoiling courses to enable you to learn how to take part safely in this exciting activity, and this brand-new book will help ... Leer más

$16.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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 has launched the SAILfoiling and WINDfoiling courses to enable you to learn how to take part safely in this exciting activity, and this brand-new book will help
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Sailing Alone around the World

de Joshua Slocum ...

Narrado por Bernard Mayes ...

Completo

7 hora 26 minutos

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. A little over three years and forty-six thousand miles later, the proof was complete. This is Slocum’s own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage of the Spray.Whether Slocum was more ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

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. A little over three years and forty-six thousand miles later, the proof was complete. This is Slocum’s own account of his remarkable adventures during the historic voyage of the Spray.Whether Slocum was more
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Flirting with Mermaids

The Unpredictable Life of a Sailboat Delivery Skipper

de John Kretschmer ...

Narrado por Mitch Crawford ...

Completo

8 hora 40 minutos

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. In Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them.He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. In Flirting with Mermaids, he recounts the most memorable of them.He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic
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Farewell Mr Puffin

A small boat voyage to Iceland

de Paul Heiney ...

Narrado por Hugh Kermode ...

Completo

6 hora 55 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Farewell Mr Puffin by Paul Heiney, read by Hugh Kermode.It would be hard to imagine a more thoughtful, intelligent and companionable person to go to sea with than Paul Heiney.' Bill Bryson'High comedy on the high seas. Informative and warm and freezing. It's quite a combination.' Griff Rhys JonesThe writer and broadcaster Paul Heiney set sail from the east coast of England ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Farewell Mr Puffin by Paul Heiney, read by Hugh Kermode.It would be hard to imagine a more thoughtful, intelligent and companionable person to go to sea with than Paul Heiney.' Bill Bryson'High comedy on the high seas. Informative and warm and freezing. It's quite a combination.' Griff Rhys JonesThe writer and broadcaster Paul Heiney set sail from the east coast of England
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Two Years before the Mast

de Richard Henry Dana ...

Narrado por Bernard Mayes ...

Completo

16 hora 31 minutos

Richard Henry Dana referred to this book as "a voice from the sea." Influencing such authors as Conrad and Melville, it has become a maritime classic that has inflicted legions of men with a passion for the sea.Dana, a law student turned sailor for health reasons, sailed in 1834 on the brigPilgrimfor a voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California. Dana Point was named as a result of this ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

Richard Henry Dana referred to this book as "a voice from the sea." Influencing such authors as Conrad and Melville, it has become a maritime classic that has inflicted legions of men with a passion for the sea.Dana, a law student turned sailor for health reasons, sailed in 1834 on the brigPilgrimfor a voyage from Boston around Cape Horn to California. Dana Point was named as a result of this
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Surviving the Deep

Brain and Body Outlasting Ocean Storms

de Azhar ul Haque Sario ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Completo

6 hora

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Surviving the vast, indifferent ocean requires more than physical endurance; it demands a radical, often violent, restructuring of the human mind and cellular biology.The ocean is indifferent to human courage. When a vessel fails, a planned journey violently pivots into forced confinement. You are no longer a traveler. You are a survivor. You are ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Surviving the vast, indifferent ocean requires more than physical endurance; it demands a radical, often violent, restructuring of the human mind and cellular biology.The ocean is indifferent to human courage. When a vessel fails, a planned journey violently pivots into forced confinement. You are no longer a traveler. You are a survivor. You are
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Salt in the Blood

Two philosophers go to sea

de Patrick Dixon, Sheila Dixon ...

Narrado por Patrick Dixon, Sheila Dixon ...

Completo

10 hora 50 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Salt in the Blood by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon, read by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon.“Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas – what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.”Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Salt in the Blood by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon, read by Patrick Dixon and Sheila Dixon.“Everything creaks and bends in heavy seas – what will not bend will simply snap. So many times I wondered how much load we could carry in a powerful storm without breaking apart. If we flooded any faster I would drown in seconds.”Patrick Dixon spent years working as a doctor at
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RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook (A-G35)

Learn How to Transport, Launch, Use, Recover, and Maintain Your Personal Watercraft in a Safe, Fun, and Thorough Way.

de Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrado por Chris Ryle Wright ...

Abreviado

2 hora 45 minutos

The RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook is the premier publication for learning how to use these exciting machines.It supports the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course. You will learn how to transport, launch, use, recover, and maintain your personal watercraft in a safe, fun, and thorough way. This edition is the best thing you can ... Leer más

$18.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook is the premier publication for learning how to use these exciting machines.It supports the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course. You will learn how to transport, launch, use, recover, and maintain your personal watercraft in a safe, fun, and thorough way. This edition is the best thing you can
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Sports Audio Books Bundle: Ice Hockey, Tennis, Poker, Bridge, Yachting and Jump Rope Workout

de My Ebook Publishing House ...

Narrado por Matt Montanez ...

Completo

4 hora 41 minutos

Now, for the first time ever, and only for a limited time, you can get this value-priced, limited edition box set.The Sports Audio Books Bundle includes six best-selling audiobooks.Audiobook #1: Ice Hockey Guide, by Steve RobertsonLearn more about the high powered, fast paced game of professional hockey. The rules are often misunderstood and confused. Ice Hockey Guide '" Basic Rules breaks down ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Now, for the first time ever, and only for a limited time, you can get this value-priced, limited edition box set.The Sports Audio Books Bundle includes six best-selling audiobooks.Audiobook #1: Ice Hockey Guide, by Steve RobertsonLearn more about the high powered, fast paced game of professional hockey. The rules are often misunderstood and confused. Ice Hockey Guide '" Basic Rules breaks down
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Soul of the Hurricane

The Perfect Storm and an Accidental Sailor

de Nelson Simon ...

Narrado por Nelson Simon ...

Completo

8 hora 46 minutos

The harrowing true story of an inexperienced crew member on a ship that sailed into the perfect storm.Nelson Simon didn’t want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The harrowing true story of an inexperienced crew member on a ship that sailed into the perfect storm.Nelson Simon didn’t want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down
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Til søs i evig sommer

de Benta Biinfeldt ...

Narrado por Agnethe Bjørn ...

Completo

7 hora 45 minutos

Da Arne Birch Jensen i 1978 gik på pension efter 40 års lægegerning, besluttede han sig for at udleve sit livs store drøm. På trods af at han havde rundet de 70, stak han til søs på sejlskibet Marco-Polo uden anden besætning end sin tidligere lægesekretær, Benta Biinfeldt, og de næste 6 år sov han ikke en eneste nat på land."Til søs i evig sommer" er Benta Biinfeldts personlige beretning om de ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Da Arne Birch Jensen i 1978 gik på pension efter 40 års lægegerning, besluttede han sig for at udleve sit livs store drøm. På trods af at han havde rundet de 70, stak han til søs på sejlskibet Marco-Polo uden anden besætning end sin tidligere lægesekretær, Benta Biinfeldt, og de næste 6 år sov han ikke en eneste nat på land."Til søs i evig sommer" er Benta Biinfeldts personlige beretning om de
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Maverick Marketer

de Bob Johnstone ...

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13 hora 6 minutos

Maverick Marketer is the story of National Sailing Hall of Fame marketing guru, Bob Johnstone, who built the leading performance brands of J/Boats in sailboats and MJM Yachts in powerboats.“A rollicking tale of a life well-lived. Anyone who loves sailing or is interested in building a new business brand will find Bob Johnstone’s memoir fascinating and inspiring.”ROBERT SIMONS, Baker Foundation ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Maverick Marketer is the story of National Sailing Hall of Fame marketing guru, Bob Johnstone, who built the leading performance brands of J/Boats in sailboats and MJM Yachts in powerboats.“A rollicking tale of a life well-lived. Anyone who loves sailing or is interested in building a new business brand will find Bob Johnstone’s memoir fascinating and inspiring.”ROBERT SIMONS, Baker Foundation
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Passage to Juneau

A Sea and Its Meanings

de Jonathan Raban ...

Narrado por Jonathan Raban ...

Abreviado

3 hora 5 minutos

Acclaimed travel writer Jonathan Raban invites us aboard his boat, a floating cottage cluttered with books, curling manuscripts, and dead ballpoint pens. ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Acclaimed travel writer Jonathan Raban invites us aboard his boat, a floating cottage cluttered with books, curling manuscripts, and dead ballpoint pens.
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At the Mercy of the Sea

The True Story of Three Sailors in a Caribbean Hurricane

de John Kretschmer ...

Narrado por Jonathan Yen ...

Completo

7 hora 53 minutos

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. Eventually building almost to Category 5 strength, Lenny squatted for two days between the Virgin Islands and St. Martin, whipping the ocean with 155 mile-per-hour winds and ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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. Eventually building almost to Category 5 strength, Lenny squatted for two days between the Virgin Islands and St. Martin, whipping the ocean with 155 mile-per-hour winds and
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First Light

Sailing Solo but Not Alone

de Cole Brauer ...

Narrado por Cole Brauer ...

Completo

7 hora

**A thrilling memoir from the first American woman to race a sailboat solo, nonstop around the world.“A must-read for every young woman with a dream.”—BILLIE JEAN KING“Brauer’s strength and resilience inspire us to challenge ourselves to venture out of our safe harbor and experience the high seas of life.”—CHRISTIE BRINKLEY**In 2024, Cole Brauer became the first American woman to race solo around ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

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**A thrilling memoir from the first American woman to race a sailboat solo, nonstop around the world.“A must-read for every young woman with a dream.”—BILLIE JEAN KING“Brauer’s strength and resilience inspire us to challenge ourselves to venture out of our safe harbor and experience the high seas of life.”—CHRISTIE BRINKLEY**In 2024, Cole Brauer became the first American woman to race solo around
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Maiden Voyage

de Tania Aebi ...

Narrado por Tania Aebi ...

Completo

11 hora 26 minutos

What begins as the sheer desire for adventure turns into a spiritual quest as a young woman comes to terms with her family, her dreams, and her first love.Tania Aebi was an unambitious eighteen-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 ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

What begins as the sheer desire for adventure turns into a spiritual quest as a young woman comes to terms with her family, her dreams, and her first love.Tania Aebi was an unambitious eighteen-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
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Sailing Adventures in Paradise

South Seas Cruising in a Sailboat

de Vincent Bossley ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Cole G ...

Completo

9 hora 44 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Vivid chronicle of the authors four year sailing adventures in the paradise of the South Seas. Told through the eyes of his sailboat it is a most refreshing and knowledge filled narrative with many insights and problem solving events. Great reading for anyone planning or contemplating planning their own sailing adventure cruise. Includes '101 Dollar ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Vivid chronicle of the authors four year sailing adventures in the paradise of the South Seas. Told through the eyes of his sailboat it is a most refreshing and knowledge filled narrative with many insights and problem solving events. Great reading for anyone planning or contemplating planning their own sailing adventure cruise. Includes '101 Dollar
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Afloat

Small Boats, Swell and Seaspray

de David Gange ...

Narrado por David Gange ...

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8 hora 22 minutos

'Prose that is precise and beautiful as northern light … this book is an absolute delight' MOYA CANNONJoin David Gange on a seabound journey along Atlantic coasts and islands, exploring places and ways of life that have been built on small rowed or paddled boats.These small boats outnumber decked ships by at least fifty to one. Yet almost all history writing is about big boats. This is a strange ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

'Prose that is precise and beautiful as northern light … this book is an absolute delight' MOYA CANNONJoin David Gange on a seabound journey along Atlantic coasts and islands, exploring places and ways of life that have been built on small rowed or paddled boats.These small boats outnumber decked ships by at least fifty to one. Yet almost all history writing is about big boats. This is a strange
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Boating: The Ultimate Guide to Learn How to Choose the Perfect Boat

de Red Katys ...

Narrado por Todd Studer ...

Completo

35 minutos

Do you want to own your very own boat and spend your days sailing, fishing, or exploring new places?Do you want to vacation on a boat but dont know where to go?Are you new to the idea and want advice on the best boat for your needs?There is nothing more exciting than taking a trip on a boat, sailing around a coastline, dropping anchor for a night, or mooring at a small port to soak up the local ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Do you want to own your very own boat and spend your days sailing, fishing, or exploring new places?Do you want to vacation on a boat but dont know where to go?Are you new to the idea and want advice on the best boat for your needs?There is nothing more exciting than taking a trip on a boat, sailing around a coastline, dropping anchor for a night, or mooring at a small port to soak up the local
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RYA Competent Crew Skills (A-CCPCN)

de Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrado por David Crawford ...

Abreviado

1 horas 19 minutos

RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew Course.Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This audiobook has been created using the knowledge of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques explained are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.This audiobook is designed to ... Leer más

$21.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA's popular Competent Crew Course.Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This audiobook has been created using the knowledge of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques explained are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.This audiobook is designed to
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