Kids in the Cockpit: A Pilot Book to Safe and Happy Sailing with Children - Softcover

Schinas, Jill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713672293 ISBN 13: 9780713672299

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical, 2005

Synopsis

This book, based on 13 years of research and personal experience, is the bible of boating with babies and children. Immensely practical and highly entertaining, it contains a wealth of information on every aspect of the business, including: Introducing children to sailing, ideas to keep them from being bored on board, and tips for turning a mutineer into a midshipman Safety and suitability of different types of yacht; features to look for and those to avoid Dinghies suitable for use as both tender and sailing craft Personal safety and an in depth look at different types of children's lifejackets Ideas to help you cope with seasickness, or even avoid it altogether Absolutely everything you need to know about sailing or cruising with a baby Ocean cruising with kids, including home education.

About this title

Review:

'An excellent pilot for taking kids afloat.' World Cruising Club Magazine (Spring/Summer 2007)

About the Author:

When Jill Schinas fulfilled her ambition to cross the Atlantic, she fell in love with the skipper and found herself on an openended, globe-trotting cruise. Jill and her husband have raised three crew, the eldest of whom is now 13 years old.

About this edition

• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0713672293
• ISBN 13: 9780713672299
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192