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From Susan Casey, bestselling author of The Devil’s Teeth, an astonishing book about colossal, ship-swallowing rogue waves and the surfers who seek them out. For centuries, mariners have spun tales of gargantuan waves, 100-feet high or taller. Until recently scientists dis­missed these...

David L. Mearns has discovered some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. The Shipwreck Hunter chronicles his most intriguing finds. It describes the extraordinary techniques used, the detailed research, and mid-ocean stamina and courage required to find a wreck thousands of feet beneath the sea, plus the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies. Combining the adventuring derring-do of Indiana Jones with the precision of a scientist, The Shipwreck Hunter opens an illuminating porthole into the shadowy depths of the ocean.

The Vendée Globe Race is one of the world’s toughest sporting events: a single-handed, non-stop lap of the planet, with no assistance. The route takes competitors around the fringes of Antarctica, tackling terrifying conditions in the Southern Ocean before rounding Cape Horn. In My Element is the gripping and uncompromising story of Pip’s incredible journey, but it’s about so much more than sailing.

The Great Ocean Road extends 400 kilometres, or 248-and-a-half miles, along the southwest coastline of Victoria, which is Australia’s most southern mainland state. It takes the traveller through sandy coastal villages and glitzy holiday towns, from dramatic beach cliff-faces to old-growth rainforests and from surfing havens to waterfalls. To drive the length of it takes about four hours from near Victoria’s capital city of Melbourne to the impressive coastal rock structures known as the Twelve Apostles.

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher - as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John’s adventures have taken him several times around the world.

Across Islands and Oceans is the memoir of 25 year-old James Baldwin and his epic two-year, solo circumnavigation in Atom, his trusty but aging 28-foot sailboat.

Chris and Chrissy Rouse, an experienced father-and-son scuba diving team, hoped to achieve widespread recognition for their outstanding but controversial diving skills. Obsessed and ambitious, they sought to solve the secrets of a mysterious, undocumented World War II German U-boat that lay...

In his number-one best seller The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger describes Linda Greenlaw as "one of the best sea captains, period, on the East Coast." Now Greenlaw tells her own riveting story of a 30 day swordfishing voyage aboard one of the best-outfitted boats on the East Coast, complete with danger, humor, and characters so colorful they seem to have been ripped from the pages of Moby Dick. The excitement starts immediately, even before Greenlaw and her five-man crew leave the dock.

Humankind has explored every continent on earth, climbed its tallest mountains, and gone into space. But the largest areas of our planet remain a mystery: the deep oceans. At over 36,000 feet deep, these areas closest to earth’s core have remained nearly impossible to reach - until now. Technological innovations, engineering breakthroughs and the derring-do of a unique team of engineers and scientists, led by explorer Victor Vescovo, brought together an audacious global quest to dive to the deepest points of all five oceans for the first time in history.

Sri Lanka – a stunning island country located in South Asia. Also known as “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka is known for its rich culture and heritage, stunning beaches and scenic coastline, diverse wildlife, and delicious cuisine. From ancient ruins and temples to modern cities, Sri Lanka offers a unique blend of the old and the new, making it a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Whether you are interested in learning about the country's history, exploring its natural wonders, or simply relaxing on a beautiful beach, Sri Lanka has something to offer ...

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Recently recovered from his epic bicycle journey that took him from the Delaware shore to the Oregon coast, distinguished climate scientist David Goodrich sets out on his bike again to traverse the Western Interior Seaway - an ancient ocean that once spread across half of North America. When the waters cleared a geologic age ago, what was left behind was vast flat prairie, otherworldly rock formations, and oil shale deposits.

Welcome to The Ocean Sailor Podcast.The Ocean Sailor Podcast is for the ocean sailor looking to find out more about offshore bluewater sailing. The podcast is presented by renowned yachting Journalist, Dick Durham, and Dick Beaumont - the founder and owner of Kraken Yachts & Ocean Sailor.They talk all things ocean sailing, explore the origins and motivations behind Kraken Yachts & Ocean Sailor, and delve deep into the fundamentals of what it takes to sail around the world. Visit Kraken Yachts for more features and articles https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailorThe podcast is brought to you by ...

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Spend a few minutes with Rev. Kirk Lawton for insight and encouragement through the word of God. The longtime Chaplain for Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been an inspiration to thousands of campground guests from all over North America. Located on 310 oceanfront acres in Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Lakes is one of the largest family-owned campgrounds in the United States and has welcomed travelers for nearly 50 years. The non-denominational Church Service is held in the Recreation Center every Sunday at 9 AM with up to 800 in attendance.

La première émission intégralement consacrée aux arts musicaux du Pacifique. Tea, animateur et musicien ambiance ses invités avec son ukulélé ou sa guitare et se lance dans un bœuf improvisé : dépaysement et bonne humeur garantis.

Chats with friends along coastlines and out at sea, exploring different passions and how they find a path and place within today's society.

The my Ocean Life podcast showcases seafarers and shares their stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Road to the Ocean, ajourneytoward what theworldand its people can teach us, a walk around the differentculturesthat enrich our collectiveconsciousness.Travelling and learning languagesenhances our life, make us understand other ways to see the things and open our minds, making us become a wiser person. Travelling also makes our life more exciting, diverse and interesting."The World Is a Book and Those Who Do Not Travel Read Only One Page"— St. Augustine.If you would like to travel more than you do, these podcasts will inspire you and give you practical advice:How to live a life visiting ...