Learning to Sail: In dinghies or yachts: A no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages

by Basil Mosenthal

For anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book is easy to read with lively colour illustrations. Now in a larger format, 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.
'A useful first introduction' The Little Ship

'An ideal book for the absolute beginner? a no-nonsense primer' Kelvin Hughes

80 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A one-hour read, I enjoyed reinforcing my new learning about sailing. Someday I'll actually start to remember (and be able to USE while sailing I hope!) all those nautical terms. This one was written by a Canadian and I found some terms were not what I'd learned in my other books and instructions. Oh well, keeps us flexible, right?