This book is full of information on how to get into sailing, including finding a sailing school, understanding the wind, the equipment needed and how to stay stafe on the water. Packed with lively, step-by-step photographs, it will guide you through learning first skills and techniques, and show you how to progress to the next level.
Although each of these sports require a variety of different skills and techniques, they all have the love of outdoors in common. They are also accessible to all - from young to old and able-bodied to disabled. The series is inspirational for those readers who want to explore the sports and it also offers information on how to get started and how to participate in the sport, including step-by-step instructions for the key techniques.
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Hachette Children's Group
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
Für Grundschule und weiterführende Schule
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Maße
Höhe: 270 mm
Breite: 220 mm
Dicke: 2 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7502-8876-7 (9780750288767)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Suzie Porter is a keen sailor and the editor of Dinghy Sailing magazine.
1: What is sailing?
2: Why go sailing?
3: How to get started
4: Sailing equipment
5: Understanding the wind
6: Getting afloat
7: Changing direction
8: Making a turn
9: In deep water!
10: The next step
11: On the open water
12: Competition racing
13: What next?
14: Glossary
15: Further information
16: Index