Step-by-step advice takes you through everything you need to know to get afloat and start having fun on your boat.

This is a jargon-free guide, allowing complete novices to get out on the water with the minimum of fuss. One- and two-person dinghies are covered, along with rigging, knots, safety, handling and much more. Unique on-board photography and diagrams make learning easy – this really is the simplest way to start sailing.