Jim Saltonstall Libri

The story of Jim Saltonstall and his contribution to Team GBR's Olympic sailing success. From his birth in Yorkshire and joining the Navy at 15 to becoming the first RYA National Yacht Racing Coach and getting more Olympic sailing medals than any other country. Together with Jim's thoughts on youth training, competing internationally and coaching.

This guide takes the reader step-by-step through the basics of learning to sail. The beginner will learn all aspects of sailing from rigging the boat to launching from a beach to hoisting a spinnaker and recovering from capsize.