Sea swimming is the great leveller; we're all the same in a pair of togs. No one minds who you are or what you've done; the question is 'are you getting in?' Part guidebook, part travelogue, part anal
One of America’s most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a s
Extreme Cliff Diving presents the thrills and spills of this intriguing extreme sport. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comp
The 20 chapters in this volume detail the scientific evidence behind aspects of beach lifeguarding. Life saving and other specialists from Europe, North America, Brazil, New Zealand, and Australia des
Diana Nyad's amazing, inspiring firsthand account of her record-breaking swim, after four failed attempts, from Cuba to Florida, at the age of sixty-four--and of her extraordinary quest to live life a
Swimming is a fun but dangerous activity. Lifeguards help us stay safe while having fun, thanks to their special life-saving skills and first-aid training. Readers learn about these community heroes a
This book discusses the science behind various elements of swimming, particularly a flip turn. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these action
Pictures with liftable flaps present marine animals of different sizes and offers clues to help young readers guess at the marine life underneath the flap, in a book that also contains marine animal f
"Provides information about the fundamentals of scuba, from equipment and moves to superstars and legends. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
The best-selling author of Grayson draws on Navy SEAL training practices and her expertise as an international record-setting athlete to counsel readers on all aspects of open water swimming, from gea
An individual sport at its core, swimming is defined by iconic rivalries such as those between Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, and Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres. Spannin
Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.
