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The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths...

Schwärmen Sie davon, einen unbeschwerten Bootsurlaub in Eigenregie zu verbringen? Möchten Sie sich endlich Ihren Kindheitstraum von der Kapitänsmütze erfüllen? Oder stecken Sie bereits in den Vorbereitungen auf die große Prüfung? Dann sorgt dieser Ratgeber für ordentlich Wind in den Segeln und macht Sie im Handumdrehen fit für den Sportbootführerschein! Ob mit Segel oder Motor, ob auf Chiemsee, Rhein oder Ostsee: Als Steuermann seines eigenen Sportboots unterwegs zu sein, bietet einzigartige Freiheit und unvergleichliche Erlebnisse.

Join Amy Tan on an incredible journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. After a terrifying first dive left her full of fear, Amy avoided the ocean for thirty years, despite once loving it deeply. Now, she's ready to face her past fears and reconnect with the sea. Her story unfolds on the beautiful Tioman Island, where she shares her emotional and spiritual growth as she dives back into the ocean.

Welcome to today’s episode of Recovery and Wellness Podcast. In this episode, we’re discussing a popular and increasingly essential tool in the world of fitness and recovery—ice baths. Specifically, we’re diving into why you should buy ice bath Melbourne and how it can transform your recovery routine. Cold therapy, or ice baths, have been used for years by professional athletes to reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery. But it’s not just athletes who benefit—many fitness enthusiasts and wellness seekers are now incorporating ice baths into their routines to optimize both ...

"Michael Phelps Audio Biography" is a captivating podcast that delves into the life of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Michael Phelps. Listeners will be taken on a journey through Phelps' remarkable career, from his early days as a prodigy to his unprecedented success as the most decorated Olympian in history. Explore the challenges he faced, the triumphs he achieved, and the legacy he has left on the world of sports. This in-depth biography provides a unique and insightful perspective on the life and legacy of the legendary swimmer, Michael Phelps. For more info go to https://...

Triathlon Podcast Hosted by Liam Openshaw and Sam Hughes, 2 Junior Triathletes currently training and studying at the University of Bath. Give us a listen as we dive into the world of Triathlon!

From one of Outside magazine’s “Literary All-Stars” comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever through the Grand Canyon, atop the legendary Colorado River flood of 1983. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of...

Con orígenes en la Depresión norteamericana y a pocos años de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Daniel James Brown narra la epopeya del equipo de ocho remeros y su timonel de la Universidad de Washington, y su épica misión de ganar la medalla de oro en 1936 en los Juegos Olímpicos del Berlín de Hitler. El equipo de remo estadounidense que sorprendió al mundo y que transformó este deporte atrajo la atención de millones de personas.

In 1976, after graduating from Harvard College, Mike Jacker embarked on a year-long voyage aboard Rhiannon with two friends named Louis and Clark. The three Midwestern boys had never experienced ocean sailing. Mike's captivating narrative takes you along on his remarkable adventures at sea and on land.

Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award and now a major film. When paramedic Bruce Pike is called out to deal with another teenage adventure gone wrong, he knows better than his colleague, better than the kid's parents, what happened and how. Thirty years before, that dead boy could have been him. A relentlessly gripping and deeply moving novel about the damage you do to yourself when you're young and think you're immortal.

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.

A Speck on the Sea chronicles the greatest ocean voyages attempted in the littlest boats.

Rising from the depths of the North Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just 15 feet below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth.

Breeze is made an offer he can't refuse. A three-million-dollar yacht is his for the taking, but there are strings attached. He's sent to Panama to repossess the vessel from its current captain, who becomes an unlikely ally during a mission to Colombia. He desperately wants to get home to Florida, but the return trip is fraught with problems and complicated by the uneasy relationship with his passenger. Any attempt to come to terms with the loss of his lover must wait for the completion of the journey. 

This short piece outlines the adventures I had both in the air and on the sea. My travels took me on a flying safari across Australia and cruising around the coasts of Tasmania and New Zealand's South Island. Both spectacular, breathtaking places in their own rights. Let me tell you, the rewards outstripped the risks by a long way.

Mit diesem Hörbuch lernen Sie die amtlichen Prüfungsfragen zum Sportbootführerschein (SBF) Binnen bequem und einfach von unterwegs...

The Last River: The Tragic Race for Shangri-la is a breathtaking account of the ill-fated October 1998 expedition of an American whitewater kayaking team who traveled deep into the Tsangpo Gorge in Tibet to run the Yarlung Tsangpo, known in paddling circles as the "Everest of rivers." For Wick...

Every swimmer has a story to tell. Writer and swimmer Shona Riddell chats to adventure swimmers, winter dippers, marathon swim coaches, marine conservationists and more to find out how they got started and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you’re a swimmer yourself, or just interested in stories about the sea and people expanding their comfort zones, you'll enjoy these swim chats. Please hit the 'Follow' button so you don’t miss an episode and leave a star rating. Support the podcast via patreon.com/swimchats, or make a one-off donation via https://ko-fi.com/swimchats

Dive into the ultimate resource for mastering the art of swimming and ensuring your safety in the water with Swim Safe: A Comprehensive Guide to Swimming and Self-Rescue in Water. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced swimmer looking to refine your techniques, this book is your go-to guide for everything you need to know about staying safe and confident in the water.

Welcome to SWIM ROOTS. Hosts Bryce Davies and Nicky Young share stories from the people who define the Culture of Open Water swimming. Athletes. Rebels. Dippers. Risk takers. Lifeguards. Adventurers. Pioneers. Community leaders. Pirates. We explore the Drive and Passion that draws each of us to the water, and celebrate the diversity of community. Misfits who share a calling.