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OverviewDinghy Sailing is the perfect book if you are new to sailing and want to learn the basics, or are an experienced sailor who wants to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide is packed with clear illustrations and photographs and contains everything you need to know, including basic principles, what to wear, preparing to sail, the first sail, advanced sailing and racing. Get on the water and take to the helm with confidence with this practical guide. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Barry PickthallPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.374kg ISBN: 9780470697542ISBN 10: 0470697547 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 27 February 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9781912621071 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsGetting started; Basic principles; Preparing to sail; First sail; Advanced sailing; Basics of racing; Glossary of terms; IndexReviewsAuthor InformationBarry Pickthall is a respected sports writer and photographer and has been covering all aspects of sailing and boating for the past 35 years, 20 of them as a yachting correspondent to The Times newspaper. He has been covering the international stage for the past 4 decades from the Olympics to America's Cup and Round the World Races. Barry is also a qualified sailing instructor - having graduated from one of the first courses held at the UKSA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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