Joshua Slocum's own background as a seasoned sailor and his deep passion for the sea undoubtedly influenced the writing of this book.

"John Rousmaniere, author, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship and Fastnet: Force 10 Bill Seifert has sailed 100,000 offshore miles and has thirty years of experience as a yacht builder, racer, manager, and delivery skipper.

This book combines direct, common-sense instruction with tales of experiences sailing a Wianno Senior around Cape Cod.

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The book unravels the mysteries of reading the wind, guides the reader through his or her first tenuous steps aboard, and then beyond to navigation, safety, seamanship and even trailering, conveying the magic as well as the nuts and bolts ...

Whatever your level of ability, this book is packed with useful hints and essential tips that will make sailing a safe, rewarding and enjoyable experience.

With a glossary of boating terms, and clear colour diagrams and photos throughout, this book makes everything easy to understand, so even somebody who has never stepped foot on a boat before can quickly learn the ropes.

Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster.

Bryon D Anderson is a writer and scientist with a special interest in sail.

Getting Afloat is a handy pocket guide packed with essential information for young dinghy sailors.