Tim Davison Livres

The ideal companion for anyone new to sailing, or those looking to remind themselves of the essential skills.

Learn how to get the most out of the world's most popular adult dinghy: for those starting out through to those striving to win a Club Championship. Covering: setting up the Laser and early sailing experiences; developing skills on all points of sailing; tuning & racing. Features all 3 rigs (Standard, Radial, 4.7), plus the new Mk2 Standard sail.

Bursting with practical advice on rigging, launching and sailing in all conditions, this is the ultimate guide for all Laser sailors, whatever your level.Colour photographs and illustrations help the beginner turn from novice to competent club racer within weeks of getting afloat. The more experienced sailor will find the go-fast tips from sailing champions invaluable.We tell you everything you need to know, from setting up, right through to sailing your Laser. The book also up new control linesMastering the Standard, 4.7 and Radial rigsGoing faster â upwind and downwindAvoiding common mistakesOutsmarting the oppositionWhether youâ re new to sailing or youâ re looking to get a head start when racing, The Laser Book is the only book you need to reach top gear.WORLD CLASS RACERS SHARE THEIR SECRETSPaul Goodison (Standard rig) who is the current World number one Laser sailor, an Olympic Gold medallist, European and British Champion.Steven Cockerill (Radial rig) has been a 6 time Laser Radial National Champion and Radial Masters World ChampionPhilip White (4.7 Rig) who was 4th in the Laser 4.7 Worlds

An essential guide to tying knots in splash proof ring bound format This full colour, clearly illustrated book covers cover the top 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope, and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). It is part of of Fernhurst's highly popular Companion series.

This instructional pack is designed for those eager to master essential knots, making it an excellent gift for sailors and adventurers. It includes three one-meter lengths of colorful rope and a beautifully illustrated 64-page book on knots and splices. This combination provides a practical and engaging way to learn knot-tying skills that will be useful throughout a lifetime of sailing or outdoor exploration.

The perfect pocket guide for anyone going aboard a sailing yacht for the first time to give you the basic knowledge to work the boat, be safe, have fun... and be asked back for more! Written in a friendly and approachable way, it assumes no nautical knowledge and uses diagrams and photographs to demystify the art of sailing.

Learn how to bluff in the sailing club bar and onto sleek yachts and fast dinghies; with tips on what to do, what to wear and what to say. You may even be asked back! Whether racing, cruising or on a sailing holiday you will be able to hold your own in conversation, staggering your audience with your sailing knowledge. Illustrated by John Quirk.

A handy splashproof guide to the navigator's art for yacht and motorboat owners This book tells the navigator how to find out where they are and how to proceed to their destination. Seamanship and navigation are the cornerstones of yacht sailing. This book will cover all the essentials in a small, companion format for easy, onboard use.

Aimed at children aged 8-15 taking their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. A straightforward and easy-to-understand guide, packed full of colour photographs and diagrams. Covers what to wear, setting up the boat, sailing and safety. Based on the globally popular Optimist dinghy and endorsed by the UK Optimist Class Association.

A compact, handy summary of the key things you need to know about navigation: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. It covers all the essentials: charts, compass, tides, dead reckoning, estimated position, course to steer, lights, GPS and buoyage in a highly illustrated easy-to-understand format - ideal when you need an answer fast!