Start Sailing

Smith, Andy; Davison, Timothy

ISBN 10: 1898660557 / ISBN 13: 9781898660552

Published by *Wiley Nautical, 1999

About this Item

Seller Inventory # U9781898660552

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Start Sailing
• Publisher: *Wiley Nautical
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1898660557
• ISBN 13: 9781898660552
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1783580432.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 11268341
• Signed: 7/9/2026 7:00:32 AM
• Seller catalogs:
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  • 9781898660552

About this title

Synopsis

An introduction to dinghy sailing, aimed at beginners of all ages.

This simple and easy to read book covers all aspects from essential equipment to tides, weather and man overboard drills. The information is presented clearly with just the right amount of detail for the newcomer to the sport.

From the Back Cover

This book is your introduction to a new passion. It is clear and concise and will soon have you skimming over the water.

• Rigging.
• Launching.
• Using the wind.
• The five essentials.
• Manoeuvres.
• Capsize drill.
• Landing.
• Knots.
• Safety.
• Seamanship.

Starting sailing is based on the world-famous Royal Yachting Association Method. It covers levels 1 & 2 - roughly a five-day course - teaching you to handle a dinghy on your own in sheltered waters.

The wind is free - let's go use it!