Sailing for Kids
Tim Davison author Steve Kibble author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Fernhurst Books Limited
Published:15th Jul '15
£10.99
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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.
“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)
ISBN: 9781909911260
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 136g
48 pages
2nd edition