Dinghy Sailing : The Essential Guide to Equipment and Techniques

by sarah-ell

*The perfect resource for getting started with small boatsThis practical guide to the world of sailing is a must for beginners. The classes of dinghy detailed in the book are the single-handed Byte, International Topper, Laser, and Splash; and the double-handed Enterprise, International 420, Laser 2, and Mirror. Includes step-by-step instructions on launching, retrieval, and tacking of the dinghy plus tips on developing the proper sailing skills and safety techniques.Sarah Ell is an experienced dinghy sailor who lives in New Zealand. For other books in the Essential Guide series, see page 84 of the catalog. Also, coming to the series in Fall 2002, Caving and Orienteering.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Dave Riley · Rating 3 out of 5]

For the likes of me -- a DIY sailor sailing a canoe -- this is the sort of 101 basics I need. You have to adapt the information a bit as he does more or less stick with a set number of dinghy classes, but the book ticks the main boxes.

It's generic enough to be general enough.