Whether you want to race or just cruise at a leisurely pace, Sailing For Dummies will speed you along your course to sailing mastery. If youve never sailed before, heres the primer you need to get started and choose the right sailing school for you. If youve already gotten your feet wet, youll now be ready to take your next stepswhether they include sailing around the world, racing, or just safely including your children in the adventure.

A textbook, users manual, and reference book all in one, Sailing For Dummies introduces you to the exciting world of sailing, and shows you everything from how to tie the right knots to how you should dress when you take to the seas. Sailing For Dummies gives you practical, easytofollow advice from buying the right equipment and gear, and setting sail for the first time to watching races on TV. Inside, youll also discover how to:

• Select the best boat to buy or rent for your sailing needs
• Navigate like a proday or nightwith the help of charts, satellites, and compasses
• Handle mishaps such as torn sails and leaks
• Recover from a capsize, tow a boat, and keep safety a priority
• Understand U.S. federal boating regulations and other rules of the sea
• Find a sailing school that fits your schedule and your budget
• Make sailing fun for the entire familyfrom toddlers to teens
• Locate the best cruising destinations around the world

Featuring photos, illustrations, and tips Sailing For Dummies can help you tell the difference between a sailboat and a catamaranand get you sailing in no time!

Synopsis
Advice and jargon busting diagrams, to break down the myths and barriers for everything from buying the right equipment, finding your way around a sail boat, setting sail for the first time and becoming an accomplished sailor.

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