Download or read book Wings on the Ice written by Frederic Merrick Gardiner and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Time on Ice written by Deborah Shapiro and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Shapiro and Bjelke sailed from Sweden to Antarctica in 1992, their goal was to be alone with the last great wilderness on earth. In fine prose and dramatic color photos, the adventurers share the storytelling in alternate chapters. 12 color photos. 304 p.
Download or read book Ice Boating the Latest Opinions of the Foremost Authorities in America written by Herbert Lawrence Stone and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... PAGE Plan of Typical Ice-Yacht--"Jack Frost" ... 25 Elevation and Details of Runners and Rudder of Typical Ice-Yacht 27 Backbone, Runner-Plank and Plan of Hull ... 38 Detail of Backbone and Runner-Plank .... 39 Details of Construction and Rig 44 Section of Runners 49 Detail of Runners, Chocks, and Steering Gear . . 51 Rudder Post Details 56 Sail Plan 60 Sail Plan and Measurements of Ice-Yacht ... 64 Detail of Backbone and Runner-Plank of 350-Square footer 65 Detail to Scale of Runners of 350- and 400-Square Footers 67 Detail of Iron Work of 350- and 400-Square Foot Classes 68 Sail Plan and Measurements of 400-Square Footer 70 Dimensions and Plans of 400-Square Footer . . 71 Detail of Runners to Scale 75 Details of Iron Work 77 Details of Mast Step 78 Gammon Iron at Inboard End of Bobstay . . . 79 Plans of Improved Ice-Boat 86 Old Style Ice-Boat 87 Plans Showing Relative Position of the Load in Regard to the Line of Support 8g Courses Old and New Boats Must Follow in Rounding a Mark 90 Details of Runners and Runner-Plank .... 93 Details of Runners and Steering .Gear .... 95 Conventional Type of Ice-Boat 102 Plan of New Type with Movable Backbone . . . 103 Profile of New Type 105 Diagram Showing Increase of "Righting Moment" 108 Modification of Stanbrough Boat . . . . . . 112 Sail Plan of 14-Foot Scooter 163 Construction Plan of Scooter 171 Cross Section of Scooter 173 Details of Runner Construction of Scooter ... 175 CHAPTER I The History And Development Of IceBoat In America A LTHOUGH ice-boating, or ice-yachting as it is sometimes called, has been an organized sport in this country for nearly half a century, but little comprehensive information in regard to it is obtainable, no data have been kept of the evolution of th
Download or read book Ice boating written by Herbert Lawrence Stone and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ice written by Tristan Jones and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of The Incredible Voyage sets out on a “simply tremendous” and death-defying adventure sailing through the Arctic Ocean (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Retiring on a pension after being torpedoed in WWII, Tristan Jones embarks on a test of endurance that will last over two years, nearly killing him more than once. Attempting to sail farther North than anyone ever has, he embarks from Iceland on the Cresswell in the summer of 1959. His only companion? A three-legged, one-eyed Labrador named Nelson. He spends his first winter holed up near an Eskimo village in a Greenland fjord. After a violent snowstorm and without an adequate supply of food, he spends a full week digging himself out of enormous snow drifts until he is able to be seen and rescued. This incident kicks off a series of impossible adventures as he voyages to the treacherous waters of the North Pole. His second winter at sea finds him trapped in an enormous ice pack in the Arctic Ocean. For 366 days he is marooned on the craft. As he faces his loneliness and the possibility of his own death under the dazzling Northern lights, Tristan Jones's incomparable sailing adventure reaches an unimaginable climax. ICE! is a classic tale of adventure, its author acclaimed by Time magazine as "someone Lindbergh would have understood".
Download or read book To the Ice and Beyond written by Graeme Kendall and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Kiwi yachtsman Graeme Kendall was the first person to sail the Northwest Passage solo non-stop. Sailing east to west, he knocked off the "Everest of sailing" in just 12 days - the fastest recorded - as part of his extraordinary solo circumnavigation of the globe. This is a story of determination, meticulous planning and rugged courage. All alone for 193 days in his purpose-built yacht Astral Express, Kendall crossed 28,000 miles of ocean, facing some of the Earth's most terrifying seas. An enthralling adventure, To The Ice And Beyond will inspire you to live your dreams, and to never give up."--Jacket.
Download or read book In the Kingdom of Ice written by Hampton Sides and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and heroism in the Gilded Age from the New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers. • “A splendid book in every way…a marvelous nonfiction thriller.” —The Wall Street Journal On July 8, 1879, Captain George Washington De Long and his team of thirty-two men set sail from San Francisco on the USS Jeanette. Heading deep into uncharted Arctic waters, they carried the aspirations of a young country burning to be the first nation to reach the North Pole. Two years into the harrowing voyage, the Jeannette's hull was breached by an impassable stretch of pack ice, forcing the crew to abandon ship amid torrents of rushing of water. Hours later, the ship had sunk below the surface, marooning the men a thousand miles north of Siberia, where they faced a terrifying march with minimal supplies across the endless ice pack. Enduring everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms and labyrinths of ice, the crew battled madness and starvation as they struggled desperately to survive. With thrilling twists and turns, In The Kingdom of Ice is a spellbinding tale of heroism and determination in the most brutal place on Earth.
Download or read book Sailing on Ice written by Jack Andresen and published by Oak Tree Publications. This book was released on 1974 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hudson River Lighthouses written by Hudson River Maritime Museum and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouses were built on the Hudson River in New York between 1826 to 1921 to help guide freight and passenger traffic. One of the most famous was the iconic Statue of Liberty. This fascinating history with photos will bring the time of traffic along the river alive. Set against the backdrop of purple mountains, lush hillsides, and tidal wetlands, the lighthouses of the Hudson River were built between 1826 and 1921 to improve navigational safety on a river teeming with freight and passenger traffic. Unlike the towering beacons of the seacoasts, these river lighthouses were architecturally diverse, ranging from short conical towers to elaborate Victorian houses. Operated by men and women who at times risked and lost their lives in service of safe navigation, these beacons have overseen more than a century of extraordinary technological and social change. Of the dozens of historic lighthouses and beacons that once dotted the Hudson River, just eight remain, including the iconic Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor's great monument to freedom and immigration, which served as an official lighthouse between 1886 and 1902. Hudson River Lighthouses invites readers to explore these unique icons and their fascinating stories.
Download or read book High Latitude Sailing written by Jon Amtrup and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sailing in cold waters is challenging, but hugely rewarding. And when you venture into the high latitudes you find yourself in some of the world's last real wildernesses. In recent years climate change has made these regions more accessible to small boats, and it is now possible to venture further afield in search of adventure. With practical advice, stunning photography and first-hand accounts of voyages from world-renowned experts, this book offers hard-won wisdom on all aspects of sailing in cold waters: · Preparing yourself: good routines, assessing risk and preparing your crew · Preparing your boat: design, heating, engine, steering, anchors and electrics · Sailing in ice: instrumentation, charts, and what to do when you get stuck · Safety: MOB, polar bears, glaciers and dinghy procedure · Communication: VHF, satellite and SSB · Weather: interpreting GRIB files and reading ice charts · Anchoring and mooring: types and numbers of anchors and mooring lines · Clothes: hiking and skiwear; the three-layer principle · Cruising areas: Svalbard, Antarctica, South Georgia and many more Whether it's tackling the North-West Passage aboard your own yacht or a more modest voyage, heading to Antarctica or keeping your boat in the water for the quieter and often more beautiful winter season, this book is essential reading for all sailors preparing for enjoyable and safe sailing in cold waters.
Download or read book Sailing Directions for Antarctica written by United States. Hydrographic Office and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sailing Directions for Antarctica written by United States. Defense Mapping Agency. Hydrographic Center and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sailing Directions for Antarctica written by United States. Naval Oceanographic Office and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ice Bird written by David Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic book, first published in 1975, recounts one of the greatest small-boat journeys of all time: David Lewis's solo attempt to circumnavigate Antarctica in 1972-74 on his yacht 'Ice Bird'. During the journey he capsized three times and survived some of the most extreme conditions.
Download or read book Sailing Directions for the Northern U S S R written by United States. Defense Mapping Agency. Hydrographic/Topographic Center and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sailing Directions for Northern U S S R Mys Kanin Nos to Ostron Dikson written by United States. Hydrographic Office and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sailing Directions for the Northern U S S R written by and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
