Dinghy Sailing

Dinghy Sailing
Author: Barry Pickthall
Publisher: *Wiley Nautical
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2009-04-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780470697542

Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish is a complete reference for every level of sailor whether you are a beginner and need a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide or are taking your sailing to the next level and looking for the professional tips and tricks that will get you sailing faster, better, safer and having more fun. It includes single-handed dinghies through to planing speed craft. Full colour with 150 fantastic, clear illustrations and 150 photographs, Dinghy Sailing: Start to Finish gives the reader a thorough, complete and visual guide to life on the water. Packed with expert advice from the professionals at UKSA, the book covers: Basic Principles Parts of the boat - exploded illustrations of a dinghy and components How a boat sails - Sailing theory explained Points of sailing - Sailing a dinghy at different angles to the wind Choosing a dinghy - Types of boat and their suitability Preparing to sail - Safety afloat, practical clothing, rigging to launching. Knots and Ropes - Practical illustrations for basic knots and splices Transporting dinghies -Road trailer to roof racks Sailing for the first time - Balance, sail trim Rowing and paddling Rules of the road - Avoiding other boats, Rights of way, Basic racing rules Understanding tides and currents Weather forecasting - How to spot tell-tale signs of change in wind and weather Basic Techniques Tacking Gybing Beating to windward Reaching Running Spinnaker handling Capsize and recovery Returning to shore Packing the dingy away Maintenance Advanced Dinghy Sailing High performance dinghies and catamarans Trapezing Asymmetric spinnakers - Setting, handling and gybing Singlehanded sailing - dinghies and catamarans Tuning - dinghies and catamarans Heavy weather sailing - dinghies and catamarans The Basics of Racing The start - Practical lessons and rules explained First leg tactics - Practical lessons and rules explained Reaching - Practical lessons and rules explained Running - Practical lessons and rules explained Glossary of Terms

Dinghy Sailing

Dinghy Sailing
Author: Sarah Ell
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811724746

The perfect resource for getting started with small boats.

The Dinghy Cruising Companion

The Dinghy Cruising Companion
Author: Roger Barnes
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-05-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1408179164

A practical and engaging guide to dinghy cruising, covering everything from getting set up to embarking on more adventurous cruises. A wonderful read with a huge amount of useful advice.

Learn Sailing Right!

Learn Sailing Right!
Author: United States Sailing Association
Publisher: U.S. Sailing Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Sailing
ISBN: 9780982167687

Learn Sailing Right Intermediate Sailing is the next logical step in the progression of skills. Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing is about sailing faster and smarter with greater confidence. As an intermediate sailor, you no longer need to think about how to tack, return to the dock or rig your boat. These maneuvers are now as natural as breathing. Where sailing is simplified for beginners as they learn fundamental skills and concepts, intermediate sailors are ready for deeper explanations and some of the details behind how a sailboat works.

The boat they laughed at

The boat they laughed at
Author: max liberson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2012-01-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1471043606

Buying a 42' ferro-cement boat for £1500 and what started as a retort to a wind-up led to the adventure of a lifetime. RYA Yachtmaster Max Liberson had been drawn to the sea all his life, but it was the chance acquisition of a yacht that apparently only he could see the potential of that allowed him to fulfil a dream. What followed was a true story of ingenuity, persistence and more anecdotal tales of woe than most sailors would want to admit to as their own. For anyone aiming to make a similar voyage, the story goes into detail of his plans beforehand and the many pitfalls and triumphs he encountered on his 9-month round trip from Battlesbridge in Essex over to the Carribean.

Go Dinghy Sailing

Go Dinghy Sailing
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2012-05-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1408159147

Assuming no prior knowledge, this entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try. Conveying the fun, accessibility and exhilaration of sailing, it covers everything the beginner needs to learn about, whether they are young, middle aged or taking up sailing as a family. Topics include: - How to get started - Where (and how) to find a club - Choosing the right type of boat - The differences between cruising and racing a dinghy - Learning to sail - Trolleying, trailing, launching and recovery - and much, much more Colour photographs illustrate each section. Also included is a DVD featuring the authors demonstrating what they've described in the book, which should inspire newcomers by showing them that they too can learn how to sail a dinghy even if they've never been on the water before.

Teach Dinghy Sailing

Teach Dinghy Sailing
Author: Gaz Harrison
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2008-08-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1912177498

Whether drifting in Optimists or skimming the water in a catamaran, the principles of instruction are the same and the major difficulty is communicating knowledge. This is a step-by-step course in how to teach beginners to sail safely and effectively. It takes you through the basics of teaching someone to sail from their point of view and gives constant tips on how to help the student understand new ideas. For every new concept introduced there are off-the-water instructions, plus exercises to do once on the water. The book is illustrated with step-by-step photography and artwork, and every section includes 'Top Tips' and 'Watch Out!' information. Whether you are embarking on a career coaching sailing or looking to teach your children to sail, this step-by-step guide will get the best out of you and your students.

Basic Dinghy Sailing

Basic Dinghy Sailing
Author: Paul Ainsworth
Publisher: Paul Ainsworth
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2014-01-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Dinghy Sailing Start to Finish

Dinghy Sailing Start to Finish
Author: Barry Pickthall
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2021-01-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1912621207

Dinghy Sailing Start to Finish is the perfect book for you if you are new to sailing, or if you are an experienced dinghy sailor wanting to broaden your skills and develop your techniques. You will enjoy your dinghy sailing more with greater knowledge. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide takes you through the basic principles, preparing to sail, your first sail, advanced sailing and the basics of racing. It includes advice on choosing a dinghy, essential gear, sailing manoeuvres, tides, wind and weather, all taken from the courses delivered by the UK's biggest sailing school, the UKSA. This book is accessible to all levels, giving those new to sailing straightforward advice, and showing experienced sailors how to take their sailing to the next level with tips on how to sail faster and safer. It covers single-handed and double-handed dinghies and catamarans. This book is packed with hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and is a great way to learn, develop and refresh your sailing skills.

Sailing Made Easy

Sailing Made Easy
Author: American Sailing
Publisher: American Sailing
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 098210250X

Sailing Made Easy is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity. This book, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learn-to-sail guide to date. It is also the official textbook for the ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (ASA 101). Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. The text’s most distinguishing feature is its user friendly "spreads" in which instructional topics are self-contained on opposing pages throughout the book. There are also chapter end quizzes and a glossary to help those new to sailing to navigate their way through the extensive nautical terminology.