Sailing For Kids

Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport. It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular children's sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to race.

Praise for Sailing For Kids

"Aimed at children aged 8-15 who aspire to sail. It is packed full of pics and diagrams, straightforward and easy to understand making it a perfect introduction to the sport. It's a great little book, liberally illustrated and is simple to follow."
— Sailing Magazine

"This volume should go down a treat with any aspiring young racers."
— Yachts & Yachting

"Whether you end up sailing for fun, club racing or aspire to reach Olympic standard, this book is an excellent starting point … The Optimist Class Association in the UK is delighted to recommend this book."
— UK Optimist Class Association

"The ultimate 'how-to' book for Oppi sailors. Sailing for Kids gets you on the water and around the course with easy to understand step-by-step manoeuvres, illustrated with logical diagrams and instructive photos, all of Oppis."
— OptiNews

About the Authors

Tim Davison has owned 20 Lasers over 40 years and medalled at World and European championships. He has won the British Moth National Championships 5 times and cruised extensively from Sweden to Turkey and across the Atlantic. He is author of over 18 sailing books, with The Laser Book being his first and most successful, and the title that launched Fernhurst Books when first published in 1979.

Steve Kibble is a keen sailor who was heavily involved in the Optimist Class' administration and training for several years.

About Fernhurst Books

Fernhurst Books was founded in 1979, initially publishing books related to dinghy racing. The list soon expanded to include cruising and other watersports. In 2006 the business was sold to John Wiley, but in 2013 a group of sailing enthusiasts (including the original founder) bought the list and name back, once again creating an independent nautical publisher owned and run by sailors. Fernhurst continues to publish books that instruct, inform and inspire those with a passion on, in or under the water. Their 140+ titles range from how-to guides to narrative to coffee-table books, covering sailing, surfing, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, swimming, diving and fishing.