Book
Learning to sail : a no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages / Basil Mosenthal. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1554079608
- ISBN: 9781554079605
- Physical Description: 74 p. : col. ill.
- Publisher: Buffalo : Firefly Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.95 |
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| Subject: | Sailing. Boats and boating. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 797.124 Mos | 31681002305027 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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Presents the basics of sailing, from the essential clothing and equipment to the different kinds of boats, the parts of a boat, and learning how to sail crafts of different sizes from dinghies to yachts. - Firefly Books Ltd
Praise for the UK edition: "It is simplicity itself, whether you plan on stepping into a dinghy or aboard a yacht." -- Sailing - Firefly Books Ltd
Praise for the UK edition:
"It is simplicity itself, whether you plan on stepping into a dinghy or aboard a yacht."
-- SailingLearning to Sail is the ideal guide for new sailors. It is also valuable as a backup to sailing courses and useful as a refresher course on the basics. Lively color photographs and clear diagrams highlight expert instruction on topics that range from the various parts of a boat to advanced knots, reading charts and navigation.
This straightforward and comprehensive guide covers:
- How to get started
- What things are called
- How a boat sails
- Sailing a dinghy
- Yachts -- getting to know the ropes
- Crewing a yacht
- The tide
- The weather
- How to navigate
- Some useful knots
- A comprehensive glossary.
Learning to Sail is suitable for all ages and learning environments. It is designed specifically to give novice sailors the information and guidance they need to set sail safely and with confidence.
