Dinghy Sailing by Bob Bond

Dinghy Sailing by Bob Bond

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An introductory guide to mastering the techniques of dinghy sailing, designed to take the beginner through every stage of learning, from rigging the boat and getting it afloat to advanced techniques of trapezing and using spinnakers. Photographs and drawings illustrate the text.

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Dinghy Sailing by Bob Bond

This is a practical, introductory guide to mastering the techniques of dinghy sailing. It is designed to take the beginner through every stage of learning to sail from getting the boat afloat to advanced techniques of trapezing and using spinnakers. It aims to teach the first-time sailor to become familiar with essential techniques in a logical sequence, progressing from the basics of rigging, clothing and safety equipment to handling a boat in rough weather and ultimately putting the newly acquired skills to the test in competitive dinghy racing. Each procedure is explained and demonstrated with step-by-step photographs or drawings. There are also sections on tuning a boat, knots and ropework and car-topping and trailing. Bob Bond was the first National Sailing Coach for the Royal Yatching Association and went on to become Training Manager. Steve Sleight is a qualified RYA yachtmaster and coach examiner.
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ISBN 13 9780720714517
ISBN 10 0720714516
Title Dinghy Sailing
Author Bob Bond
Series Pelham Practical Sports
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1983-05-23
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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