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Learn to Sail in a Weekend (Paperback)

~ Dorling Kindersley Ltd (Author)
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Learn to Sail in a Weekend provides in one clear handbook a concentrated, highly structured program that shows the novice--step by step, hour by hour--how to master the fundamental skills of sailing in one weekend.


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Learn to Sail in a Weekend provides in one clear handbook a concentrated, highly structured program that shows the novice--step by step, hour by hour--how to master the fundamental skills of sailing in one weekend.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 95 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf (August 11, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375703217
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375703218
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,101,151 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dinghy heaven!, March 31, 2003
By Rich Kokoska (Mansfield Center, CT United States) - See all my reviews
This title is one of those lush photo-illustrated productions that Dorling Kindersley and other British publishers are famous for: the future of the book in the age of computer and television will be assured if this type of publishing becomes widespread.
That said, there are a couple of caveats for the self-learner and beginner. The first is that the author does not clearly point out the distinction between sailing dinghies, that is, small racers or day-sailors without weighted keels or cabins, and keelboats, which are not covered. Many of the techniques and warnings found in the text do not apply to keelboats, such as pulling up your centerboard on different points of sail. Also, capsize on a keelboat is uncommon and the techniques for righting dinghies will simply not work if the boat hasn't already righted itself. And there is the usual problem of a British book using British terminology: in America the "kicking strap" is the "boom vang". The book is written from the point of view of a British instructor preparing beginners for dinghy racing, emphasizing racing techniques and specialized equipment (including clothing), but it's good to see the whole method laid out this way--few other books have done it as completely.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for beginners and sailing instructors alike!, September 1, 2001
By "osleker" (Makati City Philippines) - See all my reviews
The book is an easy read with the most appropriate of illustrations. This is the best manual for beginners I have ever seen. Though designed as a self-teach manual for beginners the book is best used as a manual by both instructor and student as training boats vary everywhere and not all readers may have access to the same dinghy design as the Laser 2 used in the book. The instructor would benefit from the well laid out schedule of activities that a trainee interested in basic sailing skills should undergo. An interested student on the other hand would be more comfortable with the daunting sailing terms they usually encounter in training classes as the book explains them well and the manual organizes training activities such that they are easy to follow.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for learning baiscs quickly, nice photos, December 12, 2000
By Jean Junker (Midland, Tx USA) - See all my reviews
An excellent book for learning about sailboats and sailing in short order. The book is well laid-out and has lots of excellent high quality photos from various perspectives to illustrate equipment, setup and techniques. This is the best book I have found for getting informed about sailing basics in a hurry. Well worth the price even if you just want to learn about sailboats and not even sail.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the beginners
This book contains very limited and basic knowledge adorned with beautiful color photos, but very useful for those who wish to have an idea about sailing in a weekend with limited... Read more
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