Sailing For Dummies/Парусный спорт для чайников

Книга на английском языке.
Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. And, it pays to know what to bring aboard and what to leave on shore. Nothing can beat the feel of the warm sun on your back, the gentle wind in your hair, and a swaying deck under your feet. If you long to take to the open water and sail wherever the wind takes you, you’ll find everything you need to know in Sailing For Dummies. This friendly guide offers information for beginning and intermediate captains. Discover everything you need to know to confidently navigate your vessel through whatever waters - rough or smooth - you may encounter. Whether your goal is to explore a nearby lake, sail down the Mighty Mississippi, or take to the open sea, Sailing For Dummies explains how to launch your vessel, tie knots, turn sails, read the water, and more. Whether you’re dipping your toe in the water or knee deep in your pursuit of sailing excellence, this reference will come in handy as you set your sights on sailing. After spending some time with Sailing For Dummies - and even more time on the water - you’ll know the ropes!

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