| I've passed on my passion of teaching sailing to | | | | that you become fluent, just like learning a second |
| hundreds of folks, and one thing I've noticed time | | | | language. This will help you grasp the concepts, |
| and again. If you start out the right way when | | | | understand the boat and her sails, and get the |
| you learn to sail, you will become a better | | | | best performance from the boat in speed and |
| sailor--more relaxed, confident, and skilled. | | | | power. |
| Here are three sailing tips to get you sailing faster | | | | As a professional writer, I use hundreds of |
| and easier... | | | | different books when writing about sailing tips and |
| Start Small | | | | techniques. But most sailors cut their teeth on |
| You don't need to start out in a small, open | | | | just a few really great ones. |
| dinghy, but the best sailors in the world seem to | | | | Here are a couple you will want to look for at |
| have this in common. Small sailboats puts you in | | | | your local bookstore. You can purchase them |
| touch with wind and water like no big boat can. | | | | online, but be sure and look for discounted, used |
| You feel every puff and have to work to keep | | | | copies from vendors too. You can save up to |
| the boat moving, and upright! | | | | 50% on your purchase this way. |
| If you're a bit apprehensive about going so small, | | | | 1. Royces Sailing Illustrated |
| just start out in the smallest boat you are | | | | Many sailors started out with this little classic. |
| comfortable in. You will learn faster and moving up | | | | Small enough to throw in a jacket pocket, you will |
| to a bigger boat will be a cinch! | | | | want this on board anywhere you go. Great |
| Hire a Personal Coach | | | | illustrations and chock full of easy-to-read text. |
| Nothing will get you up to speed faster than | | | | 2. The Annapolis Book of Seamanship |
| one-on-one coaching. I've been trained by some | | | | Just the illustrations alone are worth the price of |
| of the best. Nothing beats a good coach. | | | | this marvel. Takes the sailor through all steps |
| He or she will work on your strengths so that | | | | from beginner to advanced. |
| you can understand the wind and boat parts | | | | Now you know three valuable sailing tips that will |
| faster. If money is tight, hire the coach for one | | | | get you on the road to learn to sail. Put these into |
| or two sessions. It'll be money well spent. | | | | play today and you will soon be infected with the |
| Buy a Good Basic Book | | | | sailing bug that will give you joy for a lifetime! |
| You need to understand the language of sailing so | | | | |