Learn to Sail at Home

Feeling like purchasing a book? The Team has found the best books for you to start with, and learn everything you need to know about sailing.

1. You are still as busy as usual, while everyone is staying inside, but want to learn something new? Your regatta to knowledge is ‘Fast Track to Sailing’! The book is written by a couple that owned a sailing school, so you can be sure you’ll get to know everything effectively. The title promises to get you out into the water in just three days.
2. Who hasn’t heard about the ‘… for dummies’ books? And yes, there is one for sailing a well. This bible will get you from sailing terminology to chartering. Before you know, you’ll be cruising the ocean leaving your friends astonished.
3. The Voyager’s handbook is something you should keep near if you are an experienced sailor. Full of crucial information, you will find things that broaden your knowledge, help planning… Recommended by professionals and passionate sailors, you should have this book on board.
4. There is no better way to make plans and dream than sitting at home in your rocking chair. Have you thought about getting some inspiration from other sailors trips? The #1 trending book in sports travel is… Yes! A sailing story. ‘Escape from the ordinary’ is written by Julie Bradley and contains adventures she has been through with her husband, in the furthest corners of the world.
5. We don’t have to tell it to those who own one. Maintenance of a boat takes a lot of time and energy, but necessary if you want to keep it in good shape. But don’t worry, from the top of the mast to stir, Don Casey covers everything you need to know in his +800 page illustrated sailboat maintenance manual.
6. For our little sea enthusiasts we have a couple suggestions as well. If you are busy, but your kids love reading a book together, you can have someone else read a book aloud for your kids. Give Brilliant Boats a shot, filled with rhimes by Tony Mitton and drawings by Ant Parker.