Supplement your learning at home with these great resources!
- Lacey Books
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
Resources for Sailors:
Do you have a kid who just can't get enough sailing?? Or maybe they need some supplemental help to really understand the concepts of sailing. Here is a list of great resources!
- Let's Go Sailing
"The American Sailing Association's LET’S GO SAILING is the official manual for the ASA Basic Small Boat Sailing Course. Want to learn to sail in a small boat? This book will be the foundation of your sailing life forever. Featuring extraordinary images, and written by best-selling author Peter Isler, this book brings the sport of sailing alive."
- The Complete Sailing Manual
"Whether you’re a seasoned seafarer or just starting out, this fully revised and updated sailing manual is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn how to handle any sailing situation with thorough coverage of all aspects of sailing and boat ownership"
-The Complete Sailor
"If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, The Complete Sailor is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor."
And here are some YouTube channels they can check out to learn more about sailing as well:
Sailaboattv
"Sailboat is a "How to" sailing channel. We have created 109 short training videos across 23 playlists to help you understand how to sail a small boat. Clearly learning to sail is best done in a boat and we recommend you attend a recognised training course for your first sessions afloat Our videos are designed to hep you learn how to sail or remember what to do after you have attended a course or if you are returning to sailing after a break."
Carpe Diem Sailing Magazine
"Online sailing magazine. Your number one resource for professional on line sailing instruction, gear reviews, boat reviews and maintenance tips."
