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This week Greg The Divemaster and friends celebrate 29 years of ScubaRadio! Plus we debut a new confection for Easter! (WAIA) Looking for HOUR2?

A powerfully built man more than six feet tall, Amundsen’s career of adventure began at the age of fifteen (he was born in Norway in 1872 to a family of merchant sea captains and rich ship owners); twenty-five years later he was the first man to reach both the North and South Poles. Lynne Cox, adventurer and swimmer, author of Swimming to Antarctica (“gripping”—Sports Illustrated) and Grayson (“wondrous, and unforgettable”—Carl Hiaasen), gives us in South with the Sun a full-scale account of the explorer’s life and expeditions.

Matthew Moseley has a passion for long-distance swims in sometimes-treacherous waters. Stroke by stroke, Moseley invites you on his journey, as he encounters expected and unexpected adventures along the way. He shares his unique connection to the rivers, lakes, and oceans he swims and the historical and literary luminaries who deepened his appreciation of life in, on, and around water. Facing his greatest test of endurance yet, he also confronts the harsh new reality of the climate crisis in the American West.

Danie Couchman grew up on the move, her family never staying still long enough for her to say where she's from. At 25, and living in her 17th home, she finds herself drowning in the rush of London life and makes an impulsive decision: to buy a narrowboat and make it her home. Surrounded by an eclectic and itinerant community in the uncharted territory of the capital's urban wilderness, Danie becomes fully immersed in this hidden world. Each day on board her boat, Genesis, is an adventure full of disaster and magic.

Wenn Delphine von El Hierro aus auf das Meer blickt, fühlt sie vor allem eines: dass sie nicht an diesen Ort gehört. Doch dann verunglückt ihr Zwillingsbruder beim Tauchen und Delphine bleibt keine andere Wahl, als sich ihren Ängsten zu stellen. Unter der sengenden Sommersonne der Kanaren wird sie schnell von den Schatten der Vergangenheit eingeholt und lang verdrängte Erinnerungen und unterdrückte Spannungen brechen sich Bahn.

"SQA Navigation Theory Volume 1: STCW Competence: Plan a Voyage conduct navigation" is now available as an audiobook, bringing essential maritime knowledge to life through clear, engaging narration. This audio edition covers all aspects of voyage planning and navigation, making it an invaluable resource for maritime professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Whether you're preparing for exams, refreshing your knowledge, or seeking to deepen your understanding of navigation theory, this audiobook offers a convenient way to learn on the go.

This is a book about sailing, which is the ancient and noble art of spending a small fortune to go somewhere very slowly while getting wet, sunburned, and yelled at by ropes. Sailing Through History is a sarcastic, sweary, slightly educational romp through humanity’s long-standing obsession with getting very lost at sea. From ancient Egyptians on reed surfboards to modern billionaires pretending a yacht is a personality, Saša Fegić takes you on a whirlwind tour of naval nonsense, bad decisions, and the occasional heroic disaster. You’ll meet fearless explorers, clueless aristocrats, ...

Faster times and better technique aren't a guarantee when you train hard. What really makes a difference to your speed and efficiency in the water? The Effortless Swimming podcast helps make a complex sport really simple to better your swimming. We cover open water swimming, triathlon swimming and pool swimming. Hosted by Australian National swimmer and coach Brenton Ford.

Welcome Masters swimmers, triathletes, and anyone striving to live well and swim well! Hear powerful interviews with world-class champions, leading experts, and everyday heroes—sharing tips, tools, and stories to boost your motivation, training, and life performance. Hosted by Kelly Palace, Masters Swimming Champion, coach, author, and former NCAA Division I head coach. A podcast that champions you!

Embark on an epic adventure with "Conquering the Mighty Mississippi," your ultimate guide to exploring and mastering the great wilderness of the Mississippi River Valley. This riveting eBook will captivate your imagination, inspire your wanderlust, and turn you into a seasoned adventurer with its engaging and practical contents. Unlock the secrets of the Mississippi River Valley with 22 comprehensive chapters covering essential survival skills, practical navigation techniques, and the diverse regions of this awe-inspiring landscape. You'll gain indispensable knowledge on: Identifying edible...

The stories in this book are all true. Most began with a dream and conscientious study of maps and logistics. Others are true adventures. Most accounts are anecdotes taken from Cliff Jacobson's experiences as a professional canoeist guide in Minnesota and Canada.

Author Jeff Spevak was confronted with a dilemma: How do you tell the story of a man who can’t bring himself to talk about the most epic moment of his life? A clever fellow who’d scrapped to survive in a fashion that seems quaint today, Coleman tested himself as a teenager by swimming across lakes, building homes from foraged lumber, and running a navy carpentry shop as though he were a member of the scamming crew of McHale’s Navy. He was a self-taught sailor who’d become a legend on Lake Ontario. At age 96, Ernie was still sailing.

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Monopolists, the incredible story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall and the psychiatric syndrome that makes him believe he stars in a television show of his life. 

Slow Boat to the Bahamas is a funny look at getting the sailing bug, preparing for, and going on the big trip with a four-year-old and a four-pound dog.

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

This book details the voyage of Bill Soulier (and friends Jack and Todd) on Capaz - a 48 foot sailing ketch - sailing “up” the Pacific from New Zealand to Hawaii over a 2-month period. Starting from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, they sail to Tonga, American Samoa, Suwarrow and Penrhyn (Cook Islands), Kiribati (Christmas Island) and Hawaii. Included are over 50 beautiful, full-color pictures of the trip.

An American adventures to northern Philippines in search of perfect surfing waves and falls in love with a young provincial girl. A non-fiction surfing odyssey, cultural view and romance novel of 60K words. Book 1 of 'The Volcano Trilogy.' (Book 2 is called 'Red Volcano - The Ring of Fire' and book 3 is 'White Volcano - Fifty Words for Love'. All three volumes are available on Kindle, or you can get the paperback which contains all three, entitled 'The Volcano Trilogy - A Philippines Surfing Odyssey')

The fog is just beginning to disperse after sunrise but this is not a problem for navigation because you are just going to follow the western shore. You are the first person in when the gate opens at the West Bay Park and your hand launched vessel slides effortlessly into the water. You are off. You pass a tiny Island 50 yards from the launch. Islands no matter how small always excite my mind. The island is perhaps 20' wide and has one small stick like tree growing on it.

Introducing "Setting Sail" - THE ultimate guide to solo sailing adventures on the open seas! Are you ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime? This comprehensive eBook expertly navigates you through every crucial aspect of preparing for and living your dream voyage. Dive into the first few chapters and learn how to select the perfect sailboat, gather essential tools and equipment, and effectively plan your route with considerations for weather, currents, and passage timing. To ensure your safety and success as a solo sailor, this guide delves into building a solid training foundation ...

Pursuing the inlets of coastal British Columbia, where the mountains drop into the sea, and lifestyles focus on self-assurance and a different sense of purpose. Boating northward from the Strait of Georgia, to Cortes and Quadra Islands, and beyond. Coastal cruising adventures by the author of 'Up the Strait' and 'Off the Grid.'