Go Dinghy Sailing by Barry Pickthall

Go Dinghy Sailing by Barry Pickthall

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 - Getting the most out of time on the water Colour photographs illustrate each section, showing novices exactly what to do and inspiring newcomers to get out on the water and give sailing a try.

Well packed with pictures, diagrams and advice * Cumbria *
An excellent entry level guide for would-be sailors of all ages * Sailing magazine *
..this easy-to-read book gives newcomers everything they need to get afloat in the most accessible and least expensive of all sailing activities. * Welsh Coastal Life *

Barry Pickthall is an award winning yachting journalist, photographer and author. A former boatbuilder and naval architect, he was yachting correspondent for The Times for 20 years, and he has written 18 books about sailing, including Blue Water Sailing and Going Foreign, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

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ISBN 13	9781408154144
ISBN 10	1408154145
Title	Go Dinghy Sailing
Author	Barry Pickthall
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2012-05-24
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.