Learning to Sail: In Dinghies of Yachts - Couverture souple

Mosenthal, Basil

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0713659238 ISBN 13 : 9780713659238

Editeur : Adlard Coles Nautical, 2001

Synopsis

This text is for beginners of all ages who want to learn to sail in either dinghies or yachts. Topics include: how to start sailing; parts of a boat; rigging and launching a dinghy; living on a yacht; handling ropes and typing knots; the effect of the tide; the weather; and what is on a chart.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book is easy to read with lively colour illustrations. This is a no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages and is valuable as a back-up to sailing courses or for anyone learning to sail with a friend. It covers how to start sailing, the different kinds of boats you will sail in, various parts of a boat, rigging and launching a dinghy, getting going in a yacht, how a boat sails, handling ropes and tying knots, the effect of the tide, the weather, living aboard a yacht and what is on a chart, as well as steering the boat and GPS navigation. 'A useful first introduction' The Little Ship 'An ideal book for the absolute beginner...a no-nonsense primer' Kelvin Hughes

Biographie de l'auteur

For almost all his life, Basil Mosenthal has sailed all over the world. The author of several bestselling books for Adlard Coles Nautical, he has a talent for explaining, very simply, subjects that may at first seem rather complicated. Recent books include Young Sailor, Learn to Navigate, Learning the Rule of the Road, The Powerboater's Guide, Learning to Crew, Getting Afloat, Test Yourself on the Rule of the Road.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0713659238
• ISBN 13: 9780713659238
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible