Ebook: Learn To Sail: the Simplest Way to Start Sailing

A jargon-free guide covering everything you need to know to get out on the water, and start having fun.;Cover; Contents; Title; Copyright; Introduction; Know Your Boat; The Basics; The hull; Sails; Rigging; Rudder; Knots; Figure-of-eight; Reef knot; Round turn and two half hitches; Clove hitch; Bowline; Your Sailing Environment and Safety; Introduction; Buoyancy aids; Winds; Tides; Boat condition; Clothing; Beware of the sun; Other safety matters; Rules of the Road; Why have rules?; Avoid a collision; Who has priority?; Sail versus power; Points of sailing; Rigging; Introduction; Bermuda rig; Unstayed mast; Rudder; De-rigging; Reefing; Introduction; Points of Sailing.