Up for the Challenge? Over 60 of the World’s Most Grueling and Spectacular Sports Events

Step back into the golden era of water sports with this comprehensive retro guide to high-speed windsurfing. Released in 1984, this vintage manual captures the exact moment funboards revolutionized the sport with short boards, footstraps, and radical maneuvers. Written by Hawaii-based experts, it delivers a deeply nostalgic look at old-school techniques—from fundamental sailing geometry to advanced water starts, carved gybes, and wave jumping. Featuring classic diagram layouts and period-correct action photography, it stands as a fascinating time capsule and a premium collectors' item for retro surf culture enthusiasts.

Author: Clive Boden and Angus Chater

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Unfold the history of human movement with The Sports Timeline Wallbook by Christopher Lloyd. This unique interactive volume features a detachable two-metre fold-out timeline detailing over two thousand years of athletic achievement, from the ancient Olympics in Greece right up to modern global sporting events. Illustrated by Andy Forshaw, it includes hundreds of detailed drawings, a pocket magnifier for close-up inspection, and a newspaper-style Wallbook Chronicle packed with articles, letters, a crossword, and a 50-question quiz. Perfect for young sports enthusiasts, visual learners, and homeschool reference shelves.

Author: Christopher Lloyd

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Tom Sutcliffe’s collection of angles and anecdotes serves as a brilliant window into a lifetime spent on South African rivers. Moving away from dry technical instructions, this volume delivers narrative-driven reflections on tying traditional patterns, presenting dry flies, and tracking trout across remote mountain streams. A rare asset for local collectors, this specific copy is uniquely enhanced by a personal presentation inscription from the author alongside an original, hand-inked illustration of a fly directly on the title page. Whether you are looking to refine your tactics or get lost in classic angling literature, this volume stands as a testament to the sport.

** First Edition, First Impression 2002 **

** Signed by Tom Sutcliffe **

Author: Tom Sutcliffe

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A memoir of Jim Andrews' lifelong experiences under sail, drawing on decades spent aboard a wide variety of vessels, from dinghies and catamarans to ketches and traditional sailing barges. Recounting voyages along the West Coast of Scotland, the Norwegian coast, and beyond, Andrews combines personal stories with practical sailing knowledge gained over many years at sea. Covering topics such as navigation, trailer-sailing, rigging, weather, safety, and life aboard.

Author: Jim Andrews

Extra Note: The dust jacket shows some wear, but the book itself is still in a very good overall condition.

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Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul is an inspiring anthology capturing the universal triumphs and trials on the fairway. Perfect for any golfing enthusiast, this collection features 101 memorable stories from professionals, caddies, and amateur players alike. Moving tales dive into sportsmanship, overcoming obstacles, and deep lifelong friendships forged on the course. Available now at Mickle & More in Excellent condition for R75.00, this 379-page paperback is the ultimate gift book for sports lovers across South Africa.

Author: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Jeff Aubery, Mark & Chrissy Donnelly

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Looking to understand the science behind scuba diving? Jack Jackson’s comprehensive guide breaks down the core physics and physiology every diver needs to know. It covers everything from basic gas laws and buoyancy theory to a detailed look at how water pressure affects the human body and how to protect yourself against decompression sickness (the bends). Packed with beautiful marine photography, it moves from initial pool training up to advanced open-water techniques.

Author: Jack Jackson

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The ultimate follow-up to the classic Surf African guide, this indispensable resource brings together South African surf spots, lore, history, and culture. Author Steve Pike (Spike) maps almost 3,000 km of incredible coastline, packing the pages with quirky spot descriptions, a striking photo essay of local surfing personalities, and colourful pieces of surf journalism from top writers. This comprehensive volume breaks down the core science of oceanography and travel tips while keeping things light with a hilarious "Surfrican" slang glossary. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photos and regional art, it is the perfect treasure for locals and visitors alike.

Author: Steve Pike (Spike)

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Danny Cartwright is an ordinary man with everything to live for—until he is framed for the murder of his own brother. Sentenced to twenty-two years in Belmarsh prison, Danny’s life is shattered by a ruthless legal conspiracy. But Danny is far from finished.

Author: Jeffrey Archer

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