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First Light

Sailing Solo but Not Alone

by Cole Brauer ...

Narrated by Cole Brauer ...

Unabridged

7 hours

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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 ... Read more

$20.00 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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
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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

$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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Making Waves at River View Cottage

An escapist, heartwarming read from Jennifer Bohnet

by Jennifer Bohnet ...

Narrated by Julia Franklin ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

***'***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 ... Read more

$25.49 USD or Free with 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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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

$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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Sailing Alone around the World

by Joshua Slocum ...

Narrated by Bernard Mayes ...

Unabridged

7 hours 26 min

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 ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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RYA Start Sailing (A-G3)

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by Chris Ryle Wright ...

Abridged

1 hour 41 min

RYA Start Sailing is, quite simply, the audiobook you must have if you want to learn to sail.If you are on a course at an RYA Training Centre then this audiobook is packed with the essential knowledge that you need to get afloat, regardless of your age.The RYA's long-established methods have never been bettered and this audiobook will help you gain both confidence and knowledge. ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

RYA Start Sailing is, quite simply, the audiobook you must have if you want to learn to sail.If you are on a course at an RYA Training Centre then this audiobook is packed with the essential knowledge that you need to get afloat, regardless of your age.The RYA's long-established methods have never been bettered and this audiobook will help you gain both confidence and knowledge.
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RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook (A-G14)

The Essential Book for Both Experienced and New RYA Instructors

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by Chris Ryle Wright ...

Abridged

6 hours 15 min

The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone wanting to teach sailing in dinghies, keelboats, or multihulls, using the RYA's famous method.This audiobook covers comprehensively all the information that an RYA Instructor needs to know, both on and off the water. As well as detailing the instructing and coaching qualifications that are available, and explaining how ... Read more

$26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone wanting to teach sailing in dinghies, keelboats, or multihulls, using the RYA's famous method.This audiobook covers comprehensively all the information that an RYA Instructor needs to know, both on and off the water. As well as detailing the instructing and coaching qualifications that are available, and explaining how
... Read more
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RYA Advanced Sailing (A-G12)

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by Chris Ryle Wright ...

Abridged

2 hours 40 min

The RYA National Sailing Scheme's higher-level modules for small-boat sailing are covered comprehensively in this audiobook. As well as the information for Seamanship Skills, Day Sailing, Sailing with Spinnakers, Performance Sailing, and Start Racing, there is extra detail on dealing with capsizes, trapezing, and foiling.Following on from the audiobook RYA Start Sailing, RYA Advanced Sailing will ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The RYA National Sailing Scheme's higher-level modules for small-boat sailing are covered comprehensively in this audiobook. As well as the information for Seamanship Skills, Day Sailing, Sailing with Spinnakers, Performance Sailing, and Start Racing, there is extra detail on dealing with capsizes, trapezing, and foiling.Following on from the audiobook RYA Start Sailing, RYA Advanced Sailing will
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Mon premier Vendée Globe. Carnet de bord

by Violette Dorange ...

Narrated by Marie Oppert ...

Unabridged

4 hours 21 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Rigged Justice

How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man’s Life

by John Vandemoer ...

Narrated by Graham Halstead ...

Unabridged

7 hours 9 min

Theformer Stanford University sailing coach sentenced in the Varsity Blues collegeadmissions scandal tells the riveting true story of how he was drawnunwittingly into a web of deceit in this eye-opening memoir that offers adamning portrait of modern college administration and the ways in which justiceand fairness do not always intersect.Foreleven years, John Vandemoer ran the prestigious Stanford ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Theformer Stanford University sailing coach sentenced in the Varsity Blues collegeadmissions scandal tells the riveting true story of how he was drawnunwittingly into a web of deceit in this eye-opening memoir that offers adamning portrait of modern college administration and the ways in which justiceand fairness do not always intersect.Foreleven years, John Vandemoer ran the prestigious Stanford
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Audiobook

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

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
Audiobook

Maiden Voyage

by Tania Aebi ...

Narrated by Tania Aebi ...

Unabridged

11 hours 26 min

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 ... Read more

$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
... Read more
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Selviytyjä

by Tapio Lehtinen, Ari Pusa, Timo Numminen ...

Narrated by Jari Nissinen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 56 min

Yksinpurjehtijan selviytymistarina.Merellinen tosielämän seikkailukertomus kertoo rohkeudesta, sisukkuudesta ja huumorin sävyttämästä elämänasenteesta, jolla selviää tiukoistakin paikoista.Tapio Lehtisen toinen purjehdus maailman vaativampana pidetyssä Golden Globe Race -yksinpurjehduskilpailussa katkesi 75 päivän jälkeen dramaattiseen onnettomuuteen Intian valtameren ja Eteläisen jäämeren rajalla ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Yksinpurjehtijan selviytymistarina.Merellinen tosielämän seikkailukertomus kertoo rohkeudesta, sisukkuudesta ja huumorin sävyttämästä elämänasenteesta, jolla selviää tiukoistakin paikoista.Tapio Lehtisen toinen purjehdus maailman vaativampana pidetyssä Golden Globe Race -yksinpurjehduskilpailussa katkesi 75 päivän jälkeen dramaattiseen onnettomuuteen Intian valtameren ja Eteläisen jäämeren rajalla
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Desperate Journeys, Abandoned Souls

True Stories of Castaways and Other Survivors

by Edward E. Leslie ...

Narrated by John Lescault ...

Unabridged

21 hours 25 min

From Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson to Alive! and Adrift, tales of survival have always captivated readers. This powerful collection chronicles the remarkable true stories of real-life maroons, castaways, and other survivors as they struggle to endure against insurmountable odds. From the 1500s to the present, in the most isolated and unforgiving terrains imaginable, they faced ... Read more

$31.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson to Alive! and Adrift, tales of survival have always captivated readers. This powerful collection chronicles the remarkable true stories of real-life maroons, castaways, and other survivors as they struggle to endure against insurmountable odds. From the 1500s to the present, in the most isolated and unforgiving terrains imaginable, they faced
... 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

$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
... Read more
Audiobook

Boating: The Ultimate Guide to Learn How to Choose the Perfect Boat

by Red Katys ...

Narrated by Todd Studer ...

Unabridged

35 min

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 ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with 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
... Read more
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RYA Competent Crew Skills (A-CCPCN)

by Royal Yachting Association ...

Narrated by David Crawford ...

Abridged

1 hour 19 min

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 ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with 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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Sømænd i ØK-stil

by Kaj Lund ...

Narrated by Povl Marstal ...

Series series 2
Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

I "Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj" delte Kaj Lund ud af sine erindringer om livet på nogle af de sidste sejlskibe i fragtfart i 1920’erne. I "Sømænd i ØK-stil" fortæller han om det bratte skift mellem arbejdet på de gammeldags sejlskibe og livet på Danmarks dengang største rederi, ØK-Styles, moderne dampdrevne handelsskibe.Kaj Lund skildrer med både humor og varme livet som sømand i 1930’erne, men ... Read more

$11.99 USD

I "Du bliver aldrig sømand, Kaj" delte Kaj Lund ud af sine erindringer om livet på nogle af de sidste sejlskibe i fragtfart i 1920’erne. I "Sømænd i ØK-stil" fortæller han om det bratte skift mellem arbejdet på de gammeldags sejlskibe og livet på Danmarks dengang største rederi, ØK-Styles, moderne dampdrevne handelsskibe.Kaj Lund skildrer med både humor og varme livet som sømand i 1930’erne, men
... 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

$8.99 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
Audiobook

RYA Powerboat Handbook (A-G13)

by Paul Glatzel ...

Narrated by Luci Fish ...

Abridged

5 hours 33 min

Powerboating is a fun, fast and exhilarating sport. The number of powerboats on the water is increasing and the need for both confidence and competence has never been more important. If you are looking to progress to the intermediate levels of the RYA Powerboat Scheme the RYA Powerboat Handbook is a must.Becoming a capable and safe powerboater comes from a mixture of training, experience, and ... Read more

$30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Powerboating is a fun, fast and exhilarating sport. The number of powerboats on the water is increasing and the need for both confidence and competence has never been more important. If you are looking to progress to the intermediate levels of the RYA Powerboat Scheme the RYA Powerboat Handbook is a must.Becoming a capable and safe powerboater comes from a mixture of training, experience, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Sailing Adventures in Paradise

South Seas Cruising in a Sailboat

by Vincent Bossley ...

Narrated by Cole, Anya ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

Somewhere between the Galapagos Islands en route to the Marqesas Group in the darkest of nights, at approximately six degrees south of the equator a sailboat is whispering along under full sail. The fresh south east trades are pushing her sleek hull through the coal black water at around eight knots. The man standing at the wheel, wearing ragged shorts only in the warm tropical breeze gently ... Read more

$12.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Somewhere between the Galapagos Islands en route to the Marqesas Group in the darkest of nights, at approximately six degrees south of the equator a sailboat is whispering along under full sail. The fresh south east trades are pushing her sleek hull through the coal black water at around eight knots. The man standing at the wheel, wearing ragged shorts only in the warm tropical breeze gently
... 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

$16.99 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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Audiobook

Skibet skal sejle i nat

by Lilian Brøgger ...

Narrated by Lea Baastrup Rønne ...

Series series Min historie
Unabridged

57 min

Skibet skal sejle i nat er Lilian Brøggers stærke og rørende erindringer om en opvækst i en søfartsfamilie i de år i 1950’erne og 60’erne, hvor Danmark blev moderne. Lilian Brøgger har både skrevet og illustreret bogen, der er en kalejdoskopisk collage af øjeblikke."Det skete også i min familie, et forlis. Måske for sidste gang, for med tiden havde dampskibene overhalet sejlskibene, og de var ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Skibet skal sejle i nat er Lilian Brøggers stærke og rørende erindringer om en opvækst i en søfartsfamilie i de år i 1950’erne og 60’erne, hvor Danmark blev moderne. Lilian Brøgger har både skrevet og illustreret bogen, der er en kalejdoskopisk collage af øjeblikke."Det skete også i min familie, et forlis. Måske for sidste gang, for med tiden havde dampskibene overhalet sejlskibene, og de var
... Read more
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El Libro de Nudos Útiles

Cómo Atar los 25 Nudos Más Útiles Hechos con Cuerda

by Sam Fury ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Luis G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Escape, Evasión y Supervivencia
Unabridged

54 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¡Descubre los únicos nudos que necesitarás!El Libro de Nudos Útiles es una guía práctica de nudos que enseña cómo atar los más de 25 nudos de cuerda más útiles.Viene con instrucciones fáciles de seguir, imágenes y consejos sobre cuándo es conveniente usar cada nudo.Puedes ser autodidacta y aprender a hacer nudos hoy mismo, ya que es fácil, divertido ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¡Descubre los únicos nudos que necesitarás!El Libro de Nudos Útiles es una guía práctica de nudos que enseña cómo atar los más de 25 nudos de cuerda más útiles.Viene con instrucciones fáciles de seguir, imágenes y consejos sobre cuándo es conveniente usar cada nudo.Puedes ser autodidacta y aprender a hacer nudos hoy mismo, ya que es fácil, divertido
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