Adventure Sports in Florida FROM THE PUBLISHER
Adventure Sports in Florida will take you on a rollicking, adrenaline—charged ride across Florida. More than a guidebook, this is a lively chronicle of the author's adventures as he enrolls in each new school. Sometimes he excels, and sometimes he flounders, but he always comes away with a new eye—opening experience to tell about. His vivid descriptions put you in the "hot seat" every time, and you'll find yourself holding your breath until the ride is over. Find out what it's like to learn how to skydive, race cars, and fly hot—air balloons. Probe Florida's prehistoric underwater caves with the experts, and soar on rising thermals in a sailplane. Blast down the quarter mile at the home of the Gatornationals in a 600—hp dragster. Pull a six—G loop while dogfighting in the skies over central Florida. Spin out a 100mph while racing a Formula Ford at Sebring.
Author Biography: Bruce Hunt is a native Floridian with a taste for adventure. He tests prototype parachutes for the sport parachute industry, races his Honda CRX in SCCA road racing competitions, skydives, paraglides, scuba dives, and rock climbs.
SYNOPSIS
Each chapter describes a different high—adrenaline adventure sport in Florida and includes everything you need to know about how to try it for yourself, including location, costs, equipment, time involved, and special tips.
FROM THE CRITICS
Naples Daily News
Author Bruce Hunt takes readers on a baker's dozen activities that will be attractive to anyone with a penchant for thrills and a wallet to accommodate your whims.
Ft Myers News Press
If you're looking for places to skydive, drive race cars or sail about in hot—air balloons while in the Sunshine State, there's a new book that can help Adventure Sports in Florida.
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