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Go Sailing: The Complete Beginner''s Guide to Getting Afloat

English

By (author): Simon Jollands

Sailing is fun for everyone. No matter where you are or how old you are, anyone can get involved. There are only two things you need to get afloat a kitbag full of enthusiasm, and this book. In this ultimate beginners guide, yachtsman and writer Simon Jollands takes the helm to show newcomers of any age that sailing is easier than people sometimes think. He quickly covers how to get afloat before exploring what you can do when you are on board: - Learn how to steer the boat - Understand how sails work, and how to hoist them - Find out how to use an anchor and how to get free again! - Learn how to tie useful knots - Know what to do if theres a man overboard - Discover the curious intricacies of how toilets work on a boat All the simple stuff is covered too, from what clothes to wear to getting on board safely. With a glossary of boating terms, and clear colour diagrams and photos throughout, this book makes everything easy to understand, so even somebody who has never stepped foot on a boat before can quickly learn the ropes. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 232g
  • Dimensions: 135 x 216mm
  • Publication Date: 30 Apr 2020
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781472969002

About Simon Jollands

Simon Jollands is a former TV producer. A lifelong sailing enthusiast he has filmed many major sailing events as well as writing and directing several sea safety films for the RNLI. He is the co-founder of app developer The Other Hat which specialises in producing nautical reference apps. He is also the author of Safe Skipper and Reeds Lights Shapes and Buoyage Handbook both published by Adlard Coles.

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