Sailing for Kids

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 photos 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 children’s sailing dinghy worldwide, and is 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.

"Whether you end up sailing for fun, club racing or aspire to reach Olympic standard, this book is an excellent starting point." - UK Optimist Class Association

Chapters

1. Parts of the boat
2. Rigging
3. Your First Sail
4. Launching
5. Reaching
6. Beating
7. Running
8. Sailing a Circular Course
9. Landing
10. Safety
11. How the Wind Moves Your Boat
12. Knots
13. The Rules
14. How to go Faster
15. What's Next?