Ideal for anyone learning to sail in either dinghies or yachts, this book is easy to read with lively colour illustrations. It is a no-nonsense guide for beginners of all ages and is valuable as a back-up to sailing courses or for anyone learning to sail with a friend.

'Whether out on the water in a dinghy or yacht, the new edition of Learning to Sail will help the beginner get started.' All at Sea (January 2011)

'A useful first introduction' The Little Ship

'An ideal book for the absolute beginner...a no-nonsense primer' Kelvin Hughes

For almost all his life, Basil Mosenthal has sailed all over the world. The author of several bestselling books for Adlard Coles Nautical, he has a talent for explaining, very simply, subjects that may at first seem rather complicated. Recent books include Young Sailor, Learn to Navigate, Learning the Rule of the Road, The Powerboater's Guide, Learning to Crew, Getting Afloat, Test Yourself on the Rule of the Road.