Assuming no prior knowledge

This entry level guide aims to inspire novices of all ages to give sailing a try. Conveying the fun, accessibility and exhilaration of sailing, it covers everything the beginner needs to learn about, whether they are young, middle aged or taking up sailing as a family.

Topics include:

How to get started

Where (and how) to find a club

Choosing the right type of boat

The differences between cruising and racing a dinghy

Learning to sail

Trolleying, trailing, launching and recovery

and much, much more

Colour photographs illustrate each section.

Also included is a DVD featuring the authors demonstrating what they''ve described in the book, which should inspire newcomers by showing them that they too can learn how to sail a dinghy even if they''ve never been on the water before.