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.

“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