Sailing for Kids [Paperback]

A practical guide introducing sailing basics for children ages 8-15, featuring the Optimist dinghy, safety, setup, wear, and beginner-to-race tips.Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular childrens sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to race.A brilliant introduction to sailing aimed at children aged 8-15 using the Optimist dinghy, packed full of photo sequences and diagrams.Whether you end up sailing for fun, club racing or aspire to reach Olympic standard, this book is an excellent starting point & The Optimist Class Association in the UK is delighted to recommend this book. A great little book, liberally illustrated with full colour pics and illustrations... simple to follow. Foreword1. Parts of the boat2. Rigging3. Your first sail4. Launching5. Reaching6. Beating7. Running8. Sailing a circular course9. Landing10. Safety11. How the wind moves your boat12. Knots13. The rules14. How to go faster15. Whats next?BG