nautical terms. The first part of the book gives you a “tour” of a typical small sailboat. The next section shows the concepts of how a boat moves through the water using the wind as “fuel.” The middle section puts you on board the boat and describes how to steer and trim the sails to go where you want to go. The book wraps up with seamanship skills that make sailing safer and easier.
Sailing can bring you relaxing days on the water, adventurous family fun or challenging competition. You will be able to choose how you want to enjoy recreational sailing as you practice and gain experience. This book will help you learn basic sailing skills. Instruction from a certified US SAILING instructor will make the learning process safer and faster.