How to Sail: An Introduction to Sailing for Beginners

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail? How to Sail: An Introduction to Sailing for Beginners will have you sailing in no time! You will learn the basics of sailing, the different types of sailboats and their parts, sailing terms and everything else that you need to know before you get on the water. Happy Sailing!

Sailing is a timeless pursuit, sport and recreation that is steeped in tradition, but yet remains on the cutting edge of physics and technology.

This book was written as a practical guide designed to get you involved in learning the basics of sailing with a basic keel boat. In particular, you will learn how a sailboat works, some common commands and sailing terminology and everything in between.

Whether you have never been sailing or would like to know enough to be helpful on your friend's boat or plan to get your own boat this book has something for you. Use it as a tool to launch your exploration into sailing.

Once you have read this book you should be familiar with:

• how to leave a mooring;
• how to return to a mooring;
• how to make a sailboat go where you want it to go;
• how to identify the points of sail;
• how to adjust the sails to use the wind;
• and much more.

Welcome Aboard!