Learning to Sail - Softcover

Basil Mosenthal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408131145 ISBN 13: 9781408131145

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press, 2011

Synopsis

Suitable for beginners of all ages, this book is intended for anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts on sailing school courses or flotilla holidays. It covers how to start sailing, handling ropes and tying knots, the effect of the tide, the weather, and more.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

'Whether out on the water in a dinghy or yacht, the new edition of Learning to Sail will help the beginner get started.' * All at Sea (January 2011) * 'A lovely little book...excellent for any cruiser if they are unsure of the basics.' * Sailing Today (June 2011) * invaluable as a backup to practical instruction * Sailing *

About this edition

• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1408131145
• ISBN 13: 9781408131145
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 80