Young Sailor: An Introduction To Sailing And The Sea (World of Cruising)

by Basil Mosenthal (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $5.21

  This book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to sailing, boats and the sea for children from the age of 8 upwards. Each subject has been carefully chosen to appeal to a child's interest and is well illustrated to assist understanding. The aim is to encourage young adventurous children to find out more about boats and the sea. Topics covered in this book include boat types, basic sailing principles, boat handling and care, ropes and knots, watching the weather, understanding tides, finding your way using charts and a compass, identifying lighthouses and buoys, flags and a special section on sea terms. A glossary and sailing quiz are also included.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.38

  Aiming to familiarise seven to eleven year olds with yachts and family sailing, this is the ideal book to help the young sailor feel part of the family crew. It explains, with the help of clear and colourful illustrations, how a boat sails, and describes the different types of boats, flags, ropes, knots, weather and tides. Colour photographs will help inspire the young sailor, and with the help of a glossary and a sailing quiz, they will soon be able to understand, enjoy and participate in activities on board a yacht.