Learning to Sail: In Dinghies or Yachts: A No-Nonsense Guide for Beginners of All Ages

Covers how to start sailing, the different kinds of boats you will sail in, various parts of a boat, rigging and launching a dinghy, getting going in a yacht, how a boat sails, handling ropes and tying knots, the effect of the tide, the weather, living aboard a yacht and what is on a chart. This book is intended for those learning to sail.