Sailing for Kids

by Steve Kibble and Tim Davison

Imprint: Fernhurst Books

48 Pages, 6.75 x 9.5 in, 155 Halftones, color; 41 Diagrams

Paperback
9781909911260
August 2015
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Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular children’s sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to race.

Foreword

1. Parts of the boat

2. Rigging

3. Your first sail

4. Launching

5. Reaching

6. Beating

7. Running

8. Sailing a circular course

9. Landing

10. Safety

11. How the wind moves your boat

12. Knots

13. The rules

14. How to go faster

15. What’s next?

Steve Kibble is a keen sailor who was heavily involved in the Optimist Class’ administration and training for several years.

Tim Davison competed regularly on the International Laser racing circuit in the 1970s and 1980s, and was on the podium for both the Open Worlds and European Championships and won the Masters European and UK National Championships during this time. He has won the British Moth national Championships four times as well as competing successfully in many other classes.

“Whether you end up sailing for fun, club racing or aspire to reach Olympic standard, this book is an excellent starting point … The Optimist Class Association in the UK is delighted to recommend this book.” ~UK Optimist Class Association