Water-based tourism, sport, leisure, and recreation experiences / [edited by] Gayle Jennings.

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9780750661812

Title:

Author:

Jennings, Gayle, 1955-

Publication Information:

Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2007.

Physical Description:

xviii, 260 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Water-based tourism, sport, leisure, and recreation experiences / Gayle Jennings -- Section 1. Sailing and boating: Sailing/cruising / Gayle Jennings -- Motorboating / Gayle Jennings -- Section 2. Sport or extreme sport?: Motorized water sports / Harold Richins -- Surfing and windsurfing / Chris Ryan -- Sport fishing and big game fishing / Les Killion -- Scuba diving, snorkling, and free diving / Kay Dimmock -- Section 3. Adventure: Whitewater rafting / Lilian Jonas -- Kayaking / Simon Hudson and Paul Beedie -- One-day boating adventures / Gianna Moscardo -- Sail training adventures / Gary Easthope -- Section 4. Sustainability: Sustainability and future directions / Gayle Jennings.

Subject Term:

Lakes -- Recreational use.

Rivers -- Recreational use.

Aquatic sports.

Sports and tourism.

Outdoor recreation.

Added Author:

Jennings, Gayle, 1955-

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Books

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Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0713/2007273314-d.html

Publication Date:

2007

Publication Information:

Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2007.

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Summary

Written by a team of international contributors, from Australia, Europe and the USA, the text uses international case studies and examples to illustrate and highlight discussion. Contributors include: Paul Beedie, De Montfort University, UK; Kay Dimmock, Southern Cross University, Australia; Gary Easthope, University of Tasmania, Australia; Simon Hudson, University of Calgary, Canada; Gayle Jennings, Griffith University, Australia; Lilian Jonas, Jonas Consulting, USA; Les Killion, Central Queensland University, Australia; Gianna Moscardo, James Cook University, Australia; Harold Richins, Sierra Nevada College, USA; Chris Ryan, The University of Waikato, New Zealand.

Author Notes

Gayle Jennings is an Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel and Sport Management, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia

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Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Contributors	p. xv
Chapter 1 Water-Based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences	p. 1
Why a Focus on Water-Based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences?	p. 2
Background	p. 2
A Brief History of Some Water-Based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences	p. 5
Participation Overview	p. 6
Boating	p. 7
Scuba Diving	p. 7
Sport Fishing and Big Game Fishing	p. 7
Motorized Watersports	p. 7
One-Day Tours	p. 8
Sail Training Experiences	p. 8
Surfing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, and Whitewater Rafting	p. 8
Determination of Participation Rates in Water-Based Experiences	p. 8
Overview of Definitions and Terms	p. 9
Tourism	p. 9
Recreation	p. 10
Leisure	p. 11
Sport	p. 12
Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation: Blurred Boundaries	p. 12
Overview of Theoretical Concepts	p. 13
Self-Actualization and Flow	p. 13
Serious Leisure	p. 14
Overview of Water-Based Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation Experiences	p. 15
References	p. 16
Section 1 Sailing and Boating	p. 21
Chapter 2 Sailing/Cruising	p. 23
Overview	p. 23
Background	p. 23
History	p. 25
Remaining Chapter Purpose	p. 32
Long-Term Ocean Cruising and Cruisers	p. 32
Market Profile of Cruisers	p. 33
Cruising Motivations	p. 34
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 35
Impacts	p. 36
Future Directions	p. 38
Purpose of Case Study	p. 38
Case Study: Long-Term Ocean Cruisers-Roles and Responsibilities	p. 39
References	p. 42
Websites	p. 45
Chapter 3 Motorboating	p. 46
Overview	p. 46
Background	p. 48
History of Motorboating	p. 48
Contemporary Motorboating Experiences	p. 49
Market Profile of Boaters	p. 50
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 51
Advantages	p. 51
Disadvantages	p. 51
Impacts	p. 53
Socio-Cultural Impacts	p. 53
Environmental Impacts	p. 53
Economic Impacts	p. 54
Future Directions	p. 55
Case Study: Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation	p. 56
References	p. 58
Websites	p. 63
Section 2 Sport or Extreme Sport?	p. 65
Chapter 4 Motorized Water Sports	p. 69
Overview	p. 69
Market Profile	p. 72
Advantages	p. 74
Impacts	p. 75
1 Direct Physical Stresses on Aquatic Organisms	p. 78
2 Biological Effects of Pollutants	p. 79
3 Negative Impacts on the Physical Environment	p. 80
4 Impact on Human Leisure Experience	p. 81
Guidelines and Regulations	p. 84
Case Studies	p. 86
Folkestone Marine Park and Reserve, Barbados	p. 86
Noosa River Plan, Australia	p. 87
Concluding Discussion	p. 88
Future Directions	p. 89
References	p. 89
Chapter 5 Surfing and Windsurfing	p. 95
Overview	p. 95
Background and Market Profiles	p. 95
Becoming Established	p. 95
Technological Change	p. 100
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 105
Impacts	p. 107
Future Directions	p. 108
Case Study: Surfers Against Sewage	p. 109
References	p. 110
Websites	p. 111
Chapter 6 Sport Fishing and Big Game Fishing	p. 112
Overview	p. 112
Background	p. 113
Market Profile	p. 116
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 118
Impacts	p. 120
Future Directions	p. 121
Case Study: Catch and Keep or Catch and Release	p. 123
Case Study Reflections	p. 124
References	p. 125
Recommended Reading	p. 127
Websites	p. 127
Chapter 7 Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Free Diving	p. 128
Overview	p. 128
Historical Overview	p. 128
What Are Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Free Diving?	p. 129
Differentiation Among Sport, Leisure, Recreation, and Tourism Activities	p. 129
Market Profile	p. 130
Supply and Access	p. 133
Management of Diving Operations	p. 133
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 137
Impacts	p. 137
Future Directions	p. 140
Conclusion	p. 142
Case Study: Julian Rocks	p. 142
References	p. 144
Section 3 Adventure	p. 149
Chapter 8 Whitewater Rafting	p. 153
Overview	p. 153
Background	p. 155
Market Profile	p. 156
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 160
Impacts	p. 163
Future Directions	p. 164
Case Study: Constructing Whitewater Adventure	p. 165
References	p. 167
Websites	p. 170
Chapter 9 Kayaking	p. 171
Overview	p. 171
Background	p. 172
Market Profile	p. 174
Advantages	p. 179
Disadvantages	p. 180
Impacts	p. 181
Case Study	p. 183
References	p. 185
Chapter 10 One-Day Boating Adventures	p. 187
Overview	p. 187
Change and Challenge	p. 187
Types of One-Day Boating Adventures-Diversity and Competition	p. 190
Market Profiles	p. 193
Descriptions of Specific One-Day Boat Tour Markets	p. 193
Factors Associated with Visitor Satisfaction	p. 194
Benefits and Challenges	p. 195
Negative Impacts	p. 197
Future Directions	p. 197
Emerging Concerns	p. 198
Understanding Change in One-Day Boat Tour Participants on the Great Barrier Reef	p. 198
References	p. 201
Websites	p. 206
Notes	p. 206
Chapter 11 Sail Training Adventures	p. 207
Overview	p. 207
Types of Sail Training Adventures	p. 208
Market Profile	p. 208
What Does Sail Training Offer?	p. 209
What Motivates People to Undertake Sail Training Adventures?	p. 210
Summary of Motivations	p. 214
Impacts	p. 215
Future Directions	p. 216
Lady Nelson: A Case Study in Serious Leisure	p. 216
Glossary of Nautical Terms	p. 219
References	p. 219
Websites	p. 220
Notes	p. 220
Section 4 Sustainability	p. 221
Chapter 12 Sustainability and Future Directions	p. 223
Reflections on Sustainable Tourism, Sport, Leisure, and Recreation	p. 223
Advantages and Disadvantages	p. 228
Impacts	p. 228
Environmental Impacts	p. 231
Economic Impacts	p. 231
Socio-Cultural Impacts	p. 231
Future Directions	p. 234
References	p. 243
Index	p. 253

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