Sailing For Dummies (eBook)

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 1

Part 1: Before You Get Your Feet Wet 5

Chapter 1: Ready, Set, Go: Time to Start Sailing 7

Chapter 2: Where You Can Learn: Classes and Sailing Schools 21

Chapter 3: Planning Ahead: What to Wear and What to Bring 35

Chapter 4: Before You Leave the Dock 47

Part 2: Casting Off and Sailing Away 75

Chapter 5: Going Sailing: Just the Basics, Please 77

Chapter 6: Leaving the Dock (And Coming Back) 105

Chapter 7: Safety: One Hand for the Boat, One Hand for Yourself 127

Chapter 8: All about Weather: Red Sky at Night 157

Chapter 9: Navigation: Holding Your Course 177

Chapter 10: Anchors Away: Anchoring Your Boat 209

Part 3: Sailing Fast: Taking Your Sailing to the Next Level 231

Chapter 11: The Need for Speed: Sailing Fast 233

Chapter 12: Trimming Your Sails for Speed 255

Chapter 13: Kiteboarding and Windsurfing 279

Chapter 14: Racing Sailboats: Going for the Gold 299

Part 4: Sailing Away for a Year and a Day 313

Chapter 15: Encountering Sailing Emergencies (And Handling Them) 315

Chapter 16: Caring for Your Craft 333

Chapter 17: Cruising with Children 351

Chapter 18: Chartering: Changes in Latitude 359

Part 5: The Part of Tens 369

Chapter 19: Ten Nautical Knots and How to Tie Them 371

Chapter 20: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying a Sailboat 381

Part 6: Appendixes 389

Appendix A: Glossary 391

Appendix B: First Aid Afloat 399

Index 405