| Description |
1 online resource (130 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; 1. GETTING STARTED; 2. WHERE TO SAIL FROM?; 3. CHOOSING A BOAT; 4. LEARNING TO SAIL; 5. GETTING AFLOAT; 6. FIRST STEPS; 7. LEAVING AND RETURNING TO SHORE; 8. CAPSIZE AND RECOVERY; 9. BASICS OF WEATHER; 10. FIRST STEPS TO RACING; 11. SAFETY AFLOAT; GLOSSARY; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; INDEX; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; W. |
| Summary |
Assuming no prior knowledge, this entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try. Conveying the fun, accessibility and exhilaration of sailing, it covers everything the beginner needs to learn about, whether they are young, middle aged or taking up sailing as a family. Topics include: - How to get started - Where (and how) to find a club - Choosing the right type of boat - The differences between cruising and racing a dinghy - Learning to sail - Trolleying, trailing, launching and recovery - and much, much more Colour photographs illustrate each section. Also inclu. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Sailing.
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Dinghies.
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Sailboats.
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Sport & Recreation.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Sailing.
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Dinghies. (OCoLC)fst00893915
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Sailing. (OCoLC)fst01103513
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pickthall, Barry. Go Dinghy Sailing. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, ©2012 9781408154144 |
| ISBN |
9781408159149 (electronic bk.) |
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1408159147 (electronic bk.) |
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