For anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book
is easy to read with lively colour illustrations. This is a no-nonsense
guide for beginners of all ages and is valuable as a back-up to sailing
courses or for anyone learning to sail with a friend. It covers how to
start sailing, the different kinds of boats you will sail in, various
parts of a boat, rigging and launching a dinghy, getting going in a
yacht, how a boat sails, handling ropes and tying knots, the effect of
the tide, the weather, living aboard a yacht and what is on a chart, as
well as steering the boat and GPS navigation.
'A useful first introduction' The Little Ship
'An ideal book for the absolute beginner... a no-nonsense primer' Kelvin Hughes
| Published | 15 Jan 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 4th |
| Extent | 80 |
| ISBN | 9781408131145 |
| Imprint | Adlard Coles |
| Illustrations | colour with diagrams |
| Dimensions | 240 x 171 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
