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Storm: Stories of Survival From Land and Sea

by Sebastian Junger ...

Narrated by Terence Aselford ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

Most people associate storms and other big weather with death—with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they’re likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that. ... Read more

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Most people associate storms and other big weather with death—with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they’re likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that.
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Deep Blue: Stories of Shipwreck, Sunken Treasure and Survival

by Patrick O'Brian ...

Narrated by Barrett Whitener ...

Unabridged

6 hours 33 min

For those who dare, things often go wrong under the sea. Such tragedies, spurred by the booming interest in the Titanic and the Andrea Doria, have been the focus of tremendous literature form the world's finest authors. Deep Blue offers compelling tales of shipwrecks and salvage, submarine adventure and free diving, nautical survival and cannibalism. ... Read more

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For those who dare, things often go wrong under the sea. Such tragedies, spurred by the booming interest in the Titanic and the Andrea Doria, have been the focus of tremendous literature form the world's finest authors. Deep Blue offers compelling tales of shipwrecks and salvage, submarine adventure and free diving, nautical survival and cannibalism.
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A Sea of Gold

Thomas Kydd 21

by Julian Stockwin ...

Narrated by Christian Rodska ...

Series Audiobook 21 - Thomas Kydd
Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail. Thiswill be the twenty-first novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.1809. After his heroic actions during the retreat to Corunna, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is the toast of London society. Here he falls in with the legendary frigate captain, Lord Thomas Cochrane.So begins ... Read more

$25.19 USD

Perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell, and swashbuckling adventure during the great Age of Sail. Thiswill be the twenty-first novel in Julian Stockwin's acclaimed Thomas Kydd series.1809. After his heroic actions during the retreat to Corunna, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is the toast of London society. Here he falls in with the legendary frigate captain, Lord Thomas Cochrane.So begins
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Sieben Quadratmeter Glück

Mein Leben im Camper

by Marion Hahnfeldt ...

Narrated by Lena Drieschner ...

Unabridged

4 hours 23 min

Weil weniger so viel mehr bedeuten kann: Minimalistisch leben im WohnmobilMein Haus, mein Auto, mein Boot – wer hat, der kann, und wer nichts hat, zieht in den Caravan? Das mag früher so gewesen sein, und noch immer ist das Leben in einem Wohnwagen eher ungewöhnlich und verhältnismäßig günstig.Doch die Idee von Marion Hahnfeldt ist eine andere. Nämlich herauszufinden, was man im Leben wirklich ... Read more

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Weil weniger so viel mehr bedeuten kann: Minimalistisch leben im WohnmobilMein Haus, mein Auto, mein Boot – wer hat, der kann, und wer nichts hat, zieht in den Caravan? Das mag früher so gewesen sein, und noch immer ist das Leben in einem Wohnwagen eher ungewöhnlich und verhältnismäßig günstig.Doch die Idee von Marion Hahnfeldt ist eine andere. Nämlich herauszufinden, was man im Leben wirklich
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22 Minutes

The USS Vincennes and the Tragedy of Savo Island: A Lifetime Survival Story

by Jeff Spevak ...

Narrated by Kyle Tait ...

Unabridged

6 hours 36 min

Ernie Coleman survived the worst open-sea defeat in US Navy history. But he paid a price and buried the horrific memories for decades. In the manner of Mitch Albom’s highly successful Tuesdays with Morrie, 22 Minutes is a searing account of a survivor coming to terms with an incident he had suppressed for sixty years and the writer who painstakingly put together the clues about what had happened. ... Read more

$22.95 USD

Ernie Coleman survived the worst open-sea defeat in US Navy history. But he paid a price and buried the horrific memories for decades. In the manner of Mitch Albom’s highly successful Tuesdays with Morrie, 22 Minutes is a searing account of a survivor coming to terms with an incident he had suppressed for sixty years and the writer who painstakingly put together the clues about what had happened.
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Sports Audio Books Bundle: Ice Hockey, Tennis, Poker, Bridge, Yachting and Jump Rope Workout

by My Ebook Publishing House ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

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 ... Read more

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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
... Read more
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The Call of the Sagas

by Pekka Piri ...

Narrated by Jonathan Hutchings ...

Unabridged

9 hours 13 min

A THRILLING TRUE STORY THAT MADE NAUTICAL HISTORYIn the year 1994, skipper Pekka Piri and navigator Matti Pulli piloted a 7-meter motorboat from Helsinki over the Baltic Sea, North Sea and North Atlantic to Iceland.Both 48 years old, Piri had lost his career as a personnel manager, and Pulli had lost his ship, the freighter m/s Finnpolaris, in a wreck off the west coast of Greenland. Now what they ... Read more

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A THRILLING TRUE STORY THAT MADE NAUTICAL HISTORYIn the year 1994, skipper Pekka Piri and navigator Matti Pulli piloted a 7-meter motorboat from Helsinki over the Baltic Sea, North Sea and North Atlantic to Iceland.Both 48 years old, Piri had lost his career as a personnel manager, and Pulli had lost his ship, the freighter m/s Finnpolaris, in a wreck off the west coast of Greenland. Now what they
... Read more
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RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 (A-RRS25)

Including the RYA Prescriptions

by World Sailing, Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Abridged

6 hours 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook must be used as an abridged companion to the print or eBook version of RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 (RYA product code RRS25).The RYA Racing Rules of Sailing is essential reading for racing sailors, club and race officials. The latest edition has been updated to reflect the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028. There have been a ... Read more

$15.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook must be used as an abridged companion to the print or eBook version of RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025–2028 (RYA product code RRS25).The RYA Racing Rules of Sailing is essential reading for racing sailors, club and race officials. The latest edition has been updated to reflect the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028. There have been a
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Godforsaken Sea

Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters

by Derek Lundy ...

Narrated by Michael Tezla ...

Abridged

6 hours 4 min

An electrifying account of human courage and endurance, this is the story of the 1996 Vendée Globe, the most dangerous of all sailing races, as experienced by the fourteen men and two women competitors. ... Read more

$16.98 USD

An electrifying account of human courage and endurance, this is the story of the 1996 Vendée Globe, the most dangerous of all sailing races, as experienced by the fourteen men and two women competitors.
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Sailing a Serious Ocean

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

by John Kretschmer ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

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 ... Read more

$22.49 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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First Light

Sailing Solo but Not Alone

by Cole Brauer ...

Narrated by Cole Brauer ...

Unabridged

7 hours

**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 ... Read more

$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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Sailing to Success

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Running a successful boating and rowing club is a multifaceted undertaking, requiring a blend of administrative acumen, financial prowess, community building skills, and a deep-seated passion for the sport. This book, "Sailing to Success," aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricacies of managing such a dynamic ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Running a successful boating and rowing club is a multifaceted undertaking, requiring a blend of administrative acumen, financial prowess, community building skills, and a deep-seated passion for the sport. This book, "Sailing to Success," aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricacies of managing such a dynamic
... Read more
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Der Milliardär und der Mechaniker

Wie Oracle-Chef Larry Ellison den America's Cup gewann - und warum er den Automechaniker Norbert Bajurin dazu brauchte

by Julian Guthrie ...

Narrated by Matthias Lühn ...

Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

Der America's Cup, erstmals 1851 ausgelobt, ist die älteste internationale Sporttrophäe – und bis heute heiß begehrt. Bis auf einen Schweizer "Ausrutscher" waren es in den letzten Jahrzehnten vor allem die Neuseeländer, die eine Art Daueranspruch auf den Pokal des America's Cup anmeldeten. Bis. ja, bis Larry Ellison, milliardenschwerer Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer des Softwareimperiums Oracle, ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Der America's Cup, erstmals 1851 ausgelobt, ist die älteste internationale Sporttrophäe – und bis heute heiß begehrt. Bis auf einen Schweizer "Ausrutscher" waren es in den letzten Jahrzehnten vor allem die Neuseeländer, die eine Art Daueranspruch auf den Pokal des America's Cup anmeldeten. Bis. ja, bis Larry Ellison, milliardenschwerer Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer des Softwareimperiums Oracle,
... Read more
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Sea Trial

Sailing After My Father

by Brian Harvey ...

Narrated by Jason Gray ...

Unabridged

12 hours 40 min

Shortlisted for the 2019 Governor General’s Literary Award for Non-FictionAn adventure story set against the backdrop of a son trying to understand his fatherAfter a 25-year break from boating, Brian Harvey circumnavigates Vancouver Island with his wife, his dog, and a box of documents that surfaced after his father’s death. John Harvey was a neurosurgeon, violinist, and photographer who answered ... Read more

$22.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Shortlisted for the 2019 Governor General’s Literary Award for Non-FictionAn adventure story set against the backdrop of a son trying to understand his fatherAfter a 25-year break from boating, Brian Harvey circumnavigates Vancouver Island with his wife, his dog, and a box of documents that surfaced after his father’s death. John Harvey was a neurosurgeon, violinist, and photographer who answered
... Read more
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Stars to Steer By

Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea

by Julia Jones ...

Narrated by Julia Jones ...

Unabridged

14 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea, written and read by Julia JonesThe extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.Gender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship’s crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as ‘she’, ... Read more

$18.90 USD

Bloomsbury presents Stars to Steer By: Celebrating the 20th century women who went to sea, written and read by Julia JonesThe extraordinary stories of the fearless women who set their sights on the sea in an all-male world, paving the way for the female sailing superstars of today.Gender issues are stark at sea. Historically a ship’s crew is all male, and although vessels are referred to as ‘she’,
... Read more
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Afloat

Small Boats, Swell and Seaspray

by David Gange ...

Narrated by David Gange ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

'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 ... Read more

$23.39 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
... Read more
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Havets børn

by Joseph Conrad ...

Narrated by Peter Damm-Ottesen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 36 min

Da skibet Narcissus forlader havnen i Bombay, er der en tuberkuløs sort mand om bord. For at forhindre smitte må han holde sig alene i sin egen kahyt det meste af tiden, men efterhånden begynder de andre sømænd at tvivle på, om han overhovedet er rigtig syg. Og selv hvis han er, kan han så tillade sig at blive i sin kahyt, da en voldsom storm truer, og der er brug for alle mand på dæk?Joseph ... Read more

$10.79 USD

Da skibet Narcissus forlader havnen i Bombay, er der en tuberkuløs sort mand om bord. For at forhindre smitte må han holde sig alene i sin egen kahyt det meste af tiden, men efterhånden begynder de andre sømænd at tvivle på, om han overhovedet er rigtig syg. Og selv hvis han er, kan han så tillade sig at blive i sin kahyt, da en voldsom storm truer, og der er brug for alle mand på dæk?Joseph
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Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj

by Kaj Lund ...

Narrated by Povl Marstal ...

Unabridged

8 hours 27 min

I sine erindringer fortæller Kaj Lund om sit liv på nogle af de sidste sejlskibe, der var i fragtfart, inden de moderne maskindrevne handelsskibe i 1930’erne for alvor tog over. Kaj Lund fortæller så levende om skibskost, at man næsten selv kan smage det, og så medrivende om indefrysninger og overisning, at man selv gyser ved tanken.Erindringsbogen "Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj" efterfølges af ... Read more

$10.79 USD

I sine erindringer fortæller Kaj Lund om sit liv på nogle af de sidste sejlskibe, der var i fragtfart, inden de moderne maskindrevne handelsskibe i 1930’erne for alvor tog over. Kaj Lund fortæller så levende om skibskost, at man næsten selv kan smage det, og så medrivende om indefrysninger og overisning, at man selv gyser ved tanken.Erindringsbogen "Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj" efterfølges af
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Rough Water: Stories of Survival From The Sea

by Sebastian Junger ...

Narrated by George Guidall ...

Unabridged

5 hours 19 min

Hear the stories of men and women battling the elements, and sometimes each other, to stay alive, confronting savage storms, rogue waves, icebergs, sharks, starvation and their own fear and suffering.From Sebastian Junger’s The Whale Hunter to Herman Wouk’s The Caine Mutiny to Lawrence Beesley’s The Loss of The S.S. Titanic, Rough Water is a unique collection of the finest writing on why men and ... Read more

$22.46 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hear the stories of men and women battling the elements, and sometimes each other, to stay alive, confronting savage storms, rogue waves, icebergs, sharks, starvation and their own fear and suffering.From Sebastian Junger’s The Whale Hunter to Herman Wouk’s The Caine Mutiny to Lawrence Beesley’s The Loss of The S.S. Titanic, Rough Water is a unique collection of the finest writing on why men and
... Read more
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Sea, Sun & Taraipo

Millionaires in Time

by John Jameson ...

Narrated by John Jameson, Nicole Kilchoer ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

If you are thinking about a healthy, life changing, totally immersive, climate friendly, adventurous voyage, listen to our story: Tales of the oceans, sharing life with indigenous people in remote locations, alternating solitude with deep and joyous relationships, confronting danger, storms and shipwreck. We survive to tell the story, in a gentle, easy to listen to, style. ... Read more

$7.65 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you are thinking about a healthy, life changing, totally immersive, climate friendly, adventurous voyage, listen to our story: Tales of the oceans, sharing life with indigenous people in remote locations, alternating solitude with deep and joyous relationships, confronting danger, storms and shipwreck. We survive to tell the story, in a gentle, easy to listen to, style.
... Read more
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Blind Without Barriers

by David Hume, Peter R Murray ...

Narrated by Robert de Graaw ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

Sent blind soon after birth David Hume stubbornly refused to live the limited life well-meaning elders and social norms expected. 'I do not wake in the morning and regret I'm blind. No, I wake and look to another win in a busy life.' To date, that encompasses years in a blind institute, two marriages, grieving for two outstanding wives, founding recruiting firms, devising marketing techniques, ... Read more

$17.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sent blind soon after birth David Hume stubbornly refused to live the limited life well-meaning elders and social norms expected. 'I do not wake in the morning and regret I'm blind. No, I wake and look to another win in a busy life.' To date, that encompasses years in a blind institute, two marriages, grieving for two outstanding wives, founding recruiting firms, devising marketing techniques,
... Read more
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The Gathering Wind

Hurricane Sandy, the Sailing Ship Bounty, and a Courageous Rescue at Sea

by Gregory A. Freeman ...

Narrated by David Drummond ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

In October 2012, a replica of the famous HMS Bounty, an eighteenth-century tall sailing ship, was on a collision course with a storm that would become the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic—a clash that would prove dramatic, tragic, perplexing, and ultimately one of the most unforgettable stories of Superstorm Sandy.Crewed by an eclectic team of seafarers, the Bounty was led by Robin ... Read more

$16.19 USD

In October 2012, a replica of the famous HMS Bounty, an eighteenth-century tall sailing ship, was on a collision course with a storm that would become the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic—a clash that would prove dramatic, tragic, perplexing, and ultimately one of the most unforgettable stories of Superstorm Sandy.Crewed by an eclectic team of seafarers, the Bounty was led by Robin
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Cape Horn to Starboard

by John Kretschmer ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

6 hours 52 min

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. ... Read more

$17.99 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.
... Read more
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At the Mercy of the Sea

The True Story of Three Sailors in a Caribbean Hurricane

by John Kretschmer ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

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 ... Read more

$17.99 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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