John 'The Oom' Whitmore, also known as the 'Doyen' and 'Mr Hobie Cat', was the driving force behind many firsts that shaped much of South Africa's ocean and water sports heritage.A pioneering Cape Town skin diver and the first to ride a surfboard on its Atlantic coast, Whitmore was a true innovator. Among his many achievements, he crafted the country's first foam surfboards, founded Springbok surfing in the 1960s, and introduced the Hobie Cat and the Morey Boogie to South Africa, t...

How To Surf is the comprehensive guide to learning how to surf in South Africa. With all you need to know about the surfing lifestyle in SA, this book gives you the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the ultimate freedom of riding the ocean's waves. From understanding the weather and how waves are created, to how they break and where, and what conditions are best for beginners, through to beach safety and equipment, all the important aspects of surfing are covered. There are d...

You deserve to fly!…literally. Kitesurfing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports in the world (Hey, we even almost knocked Windsurfing out of the 2016 Olympics…).As a Kitesurfer you'll get to enjoy the free natural power of the wind and water in a way that most people will never experience – as often as you like, at no cost.But here's the problem – Kitesurfing is not quite as easy as it looks. Hurting yourself or someone else, damaging your gear or ...

The Scuba Snobs Guide to Diving Etiquette is filled with humorous to hilarious stories illustrating the need for rules of etiquette for scuba divers, above and below the water. The tips for divers are spot on, the stories entertaining, and the net result is a delightful little read that anyone, not only divers, can enjoy. From packing to puking, swim wear to story telling, boats to buoyancy, the authors stories and rules illuminate every facet of diving and dive travel. This book is fresh,...

This highly readable account of the author's year dedicated to fly-fishing in New Zealand, relates the highs and lows, the intricacies and finesse, of pursuing trout in wild places and pristine waters.

Even as a very young child, Simon King was passionate about the natural world. Being savaged by a rabid cheetah, charged at by rhinos and elephants and defecated upon by a long list of birds and other animals may sound like hell to some. But these, along with countless other experiences alongside all things furry, scaly, slimy and feathery have provided him with an enormously rich bank of tales to relive and retell.With his professional life starting aged ten, acting in a television...

This ebook covers the following topics:-Tools Of The TradeBass Fishing Facts And More!Knowing And Going Where The Fish Are!Techniques For Bass Fishing Like A Pro!You Have Made The Right Choice With A Bass Fishing Boats!Mistakes And Secrets To Bass Fishing!Styles And Specialty Bass Fishing Techniques!Bass Fishing Tackle-Sparing Some Advice From It!The Practical Bass Fishing Tips For A Successful Fishing Experience!The Sm...

Sixty Years A Fisherman is the long awaited and updated new edition of much-loved angler John Wilson's memoirs, an icon of the angling world! John reveals the real life story behind the camera lens of a man who was once a cruiseship hairstylist and who later became one of the most recognised TV personalities to have come into the world of angling. Packed full of fishing anecdotes and stories of his travels around the world, Sixty Years A Fisherman is beautifully illustrated with John's own...

Its a fact of flyfishing that there is no prescriptive manual for ensuring success. It is an activity that defies simple evaluation, with enough variables to leave even the experts scratching their heads from time to time. For example, why is it that a trout will respond to a certain fly one day, but ignore it entirely in identical conditions on another day? Respected flyfishing author Philip Weigall attempts to answer this question and many more in this engaging book.

Fishing For Dummies, UK Edition, provides you with a thorough introduction to all types of fishing - sea fishing, game fishing, and coarse fishing. This authoritative covers everything you need to know about this fantastic sport, including instruction on:Identifying the key species of fish found within and off the coasts of the British IslesSelecting the right rods, reels, line, and tackleMastering casting techniquesTying knots like a se...

Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to bossAuthor John Robison uses hundreds of pictures--comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrateevery aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques,etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining,easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easyfor you to pick up his techniques and use themon the waves.Robison covers every aspect of thesport, from paddling out through the surf z...

Adam Walker is not your everyday record-breaking sportsman. He took on arguably the toughest extreme sport on the planet – to swim non-stop across seven of the world’s deadliest oceans wearing only swim trunks, cap and goggles. It is not a test for the faint-hearted.In 2007, Adam, then a toaster salesman, was inspired by a film about a man attempting to change his life by swimming the English Channel to try to emulate the feat. After a year of rigorous training without a coach, Adam...