Sailing
(2011)
By:
Porter, Suzie
Nonfiction
Book
Series:
Call Numbers:
J/797.124/PORTER,S
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Availability
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PUBLISHED
New York : PowerKids Press, 2011
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781448832972 (lib. bdg.), 1448832977 (lib. bdg.), 1448832977 :
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
NOTES
What is sailing? -- Why go sailing? -- How to get started -- Sailing equipment -- Understanding the wind -- Getting afloat -- Changing direction -- Making a turn -- In deep water! -- The next step -- On the open water -- Competition racing -- Sailing challenges
Learn about the active sport of sailing, including the terminology unique to sailing, how to stay safe on the water, and the basic techniques needed by every sailor, such as safely tying secure knots