Kids in the Cockpit: A Pilot Book to Safe and Happy Sailing with Children

Kids in the Cockpit: A Pilot Book to Safe and Happy Sailing with Children

by JillSchinas (Author)

Synopsis

This book, based on 13 years of research and personal experience, is the bible of boating with babies and children. Immensely practical and highly entertaining, it contains a wealth of information on every aspect of the business, including: Introducing children to sailing, ideas to keep them from being bored on board, and tips for turning a mutineer into a midshipman Safety and suitability of different types of yacht; features to look for and those to avoid Dinghies suitable for use as both tender and sailing craft Personal safety and an in depth look at different types of children's lifejackets Ideas to help you cope with seasickness, or even avoid it altogether Absolutely everything you need to know about sailing or cruising with a baby Ocean cruising with kids, including home education.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 27 Sep 2005

ISBN 10: 0713672293
ISBN 13: 9780713672299
Book Overview: An entertaining, hands-on guide to sailing with children First hand advice from a mother and sailor who has 'been there' for 12 years Helpful guidance and ideas whether for coastal and day sailing or more extended cruising No other books on the subject are available on the market The author is well known for her Practical Boat Owner articles

Media Reviews
'An excellent pilot for taking kids afloat.' World Cruising Club Magazine (Spring/Summer 2007)
Author Bio
When Jill Schinas fulfilled her ambition to cross the Atlantic, she fell in love with the skipper and found herself on an openended, globe-trotting cruise. Jill and her husband have raised three crew, the eldest of whom is now 13 years old.