Sailing for Kids

by Steve Kibble, Tim Davison

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781909911260
Publisher:	Fernhurst Books
Publication date:	08/15/2015
Edition description:	2nd edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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?

Editorial Reviews

"A great little book, liberally illustrated with full colour pics and illustrations... simple to follow."

Sailing Magazine

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

This volume should go down a treat with any aspiring young racers.” (Yachts & Yachting)
“Aimed at children aged 8-15 who aspire to sail. It is packed full of pics and diagrams, straightforward and easy to understand making it a perfect introduction to the sport. It's a great little book, liberally illustrated and is simple to follow.' (Sailing Magazine)
“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)
"The ultimate 'how-to' book for Oppi sailors. Sailing for Kids gets you on the water and around the course with easy to understand step-by-step manoeuvres, illustrated with logical diagrams and instructive photos, all of Oppis." (OptiNews).

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