Publisher's Synopsis
This book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to sailing, boats and the sea for children from the age of 8 upwards. Each subject has been carefully chosen to appeal to a child's interest and is well illustrated to assist understanding. The aim is to encourage young adventurous children to find out more about boats and the sea.;Topics covered in this book include boat types, basic sailing principles, boat handling and care, ropes and knots, watching the weather, understanding tides, finding your way using charts and a compass, identifying lighthouses and buoys, flags and a special section on sea terms. A glossary and sailing quiz are also included.
