Young Sailor by Basil Mosenthal

Young Sailor by Basil Mosenthal

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Designed to provide an introduction to sailing, boats and the sea, this book covers such topics as boat types, basic sailing principles, boat handling and care, ropes and knots, watching the weather, understanding tides and finding your way using charts and a compass.

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Young Sailor by Basil Mosenthal

This book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to sailing, boats and the sea for children from the age of 8 upwards. Each subject has been carefully chosen to appeal to a child's interest and is well illustrated to assist understanding. The aim is to encourage young adventurous children to find out more about boats and the sea. Topics covered in this book include boat types, basic sailing principles, boat handling and care, ropes and knots, watching the weather, understanding tides, finding your way using charts and a compass, identifying lighthouses and buoys, flags and a special section on sea terms. A glossary and sailing quiz are also included.
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ISBN 13 9780713637830
ISBN 10 0713637838
Title Young Sailor
Author Basil Mosenthal
Series World Of Cruising
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1993-08-26
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.