Tim Davison

Steve Judkins

This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.

How To Tie the Right Knot For Every Job

Knot Know-How

Sie möchten zum ersten Mal als Crew mitsegeln, haben aber keine Ahnung, was Sie erwartet? Darauf können Sie sich vorbereiten, denn dieses Buch verrät Ihnen alles, was Sie als Einsteiger über das Segeln wissen sollten: • Was muss ich zum Segeln mitnehmen und wie komme ich an und von Bord? • Wie heißen die Teil einer Yacht und wie geht die "Seemannssprache", die man beim Segeln benutzt? • Welche Aufgaben erwarten mich als Einsteiger? Darüber hinaus stellt das Buch einige nützliche Knoten vor und enthält Grundwissen über Maschine, Segelmanöver, Navigation und Verkehrsregeln. Schritt-für Schritt-Fotos der Aktivitäten beim Segeln sowie anschauliche Zeichnungen in den theoretischen Teilen (Knoten, Navigation) unterstützen das leichte Verstehen der Anleitungen auch für Einsteiger. Mit diesem Buch im Kopf und im Handgepäck ist jeder Segelneuling für seinen ersten Segel-Törn gerüstet und wird von seinem Skipper als kompetenter Mitsegler geschätzt – und bestimmt auch zu einem weiteren Segel-Törn eingeladen.

Basiswissen für Einsteiger

Aktiv mitsegeln

Ian Pinnell

This book unravels the mystery of boat tuning: it clearly explains what each control does and how to set it up for different conditions.

Tuning to Win

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know about navigation: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. It covers all the essentials: charts, compass, tides, dead reckoning, estimated position, course to steer, lights, GPS and buoyage in a highly illustrated easy-to-understand format - ideal when you need an answer fast!

Navigation Companion

Steve Kibble

Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular children’s sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to race.

Sailing for Kids

The Laser is the world's most popular adult dinghy and comes with three rigs: Standard (used by men at the Olympic games), Radial (used by women at the Olympic games) and 4.7 (used by young people moving up from the Optimist). But the boat is not restricted to top athletes; its versatility means that it is an ideal boat for beginners and club racers too. Lasers can be found at nearly every sailing club throughout the world. Targeted at the club sailor, The Laser Book covers the techniques and skills needed to succeed in Laser sailing, for those starting out through to those striving to win their Club Championship. Whether you are a youngster moving up to a 4.7 or a club sailor looking to improve your results, expert advice from author Tim Davison, plus contributions from Laser gold medallists, world champions and their coaches, will take your Laser sailing to the next level. Beginning with setting up the boat, Davison takes you through your early sailing experiences and caring for your Laser. Developing your skills on all points of sailing, you will then be introduced to race tuning and racing itself. This is detailed for all three Laser rigs, including the new Mk2 Standard sail. Over 350 photographs show you exactly how it's done and 50 diagrams illustrate key boat parts, the different points of sailing and complex on-the-water scenarios with clarity. Whatever your background, your current level or the extent of your ambition, this book gives you all the tools you need to get out on the water and improve your Laser sailing.

Laser Sailing from Start to Finish

The Laser Book

Peter Aitken

The Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the Mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to sail and to compete at the highest levels. With this second edition, The Mirror Book has been bought into the Start to Finish series format alongside such revered books as The Laser Book, The Topper Book, The Catamaran Book and The Foiling Dinghy Book. Like these titles, this book tells you everything you need to know about sailing the boat (whether it be the original gaff-rigged boat or has the newer Bermuda rig). Written for those starting out through to those striving to win a championship, the book is packed with practical advice and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. It covers: setting up the Mirror and early sailing experiences; developing skills on all points of sailing and with the spinnaker; racing & masterclasses to become a championship winner. Over 180 photographs show you exactly how it’s done, and 72 diagrams illustrate key boat parts, the different points of sailing and complex on-the-water scenarios with clarity. It is written by Peter Aitken, formerly the UK National Mirror Coach, who has coached teams to win world championships in the Mirror, Cadet and 420 classes, and Tim Davison, a successful racer and author of countless books on sailing. The UK Mirror Class Association have contributed to this update and it is endorsed by Dave Wade, double Mirror National Champion, who says: “Armed with this book, your understanding of Mirror sailing techniques will grow, and your results will improve. I thoroughly recommend it.”

Tim Davison

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