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    Sailing for Kids
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    Sailing for Kids

    By Tim Davison and Steve Kibble

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    About this ebook

    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFernhurst Books Limited
    Release dateJul 14, 2015
    ISBN9781912621002
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    Sailing for Kids
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    Tim Davison

    Tim Davison is a National and European sailing champion with thousands of cruising miles in his wake. He is a highly experienced skipper who regularly welcomes new crew on board his own yacht.

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