Sailing For Dummies: 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 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