Sailing For Dummies

JJ Fetter is a two-time Olympic medalist (1992 & 2000) and multiple world and national champion in sailing. She has been inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame and is a four-time U.S. Sailing Yachtswoman of the Year.Peter Isler is a world-renowned sailor, sports commentator, and writer. He has sailed and won races all over the world and continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge of this diverse sport.

• Introduction 1Part 1: Before You Get Your Feet Wet 5Chapter 1: Ready, Set, Go: Time to Start Sailing 7Chapter 2: Where You Can Learn: Classes and Sailing Schools 21Chapter 3: Planning Ahead: What to Wear and What to Bring 35Chapter 4: Before You Leave the Dock 47Part 2: Casting Off and Sailing Away 75Chapter 5: Going Sailing: Just the Basics, Please 77Chapter 6: Leaving the Dock (And Coming Back) 105Chapter 7: Safety: One Hand for the Boat, One Hand for Yourself 127Chapter 8: All about Weather: Red Sky at Night 157Chapter 9: Navigation: Holding Your Course 177Chapter 10: Anchors Away: Anchoring Your Boat 209Part 3: Sailing Fast: Taking Your Sailing to the Next Level 231Chapter 11: The Need for Speed: Sailing Fast 233Chapter 12: Trimming Your Sails for Speed 255Chapter 13: Kiteboarding and Windsurfing 279Chapter 14: Racing Sailboats: Going for the Gold 299Part 4: Sailing Away for a Year and a Day 313Chapter 15: Encountering Sailing Emergencies (And Handling Them) 315Chapter 16: Caring for Your Craft 333Chapter 17: Cruising with Children 351Chapter 18: Chartering: Changes in Latitude 359Part 5: The Part of Tens 369Chapter 19: Ten Nautical Knots and How to Tie Them 371Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying a Sailboat 381Part 6: Appendixes 389Appendix A: Glossary 391Appendix B: First Aid Afloat 399Index 405

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