It has been published by world sailing for over 40 years and is available to download online. The mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the deli. Throughout the book there are anecdotes from nicks sailing career. First published in 1906, the mirror of the sea was the first of joseph conrads two autobiographical memoirs. Surprisingly good reference for open canoe sailing, including dimensioned drawings for leeboards and rudders. The mirror book books and dvds chandlery rooster sailing. The mirror book ebook by peter aitken rakuten kobo. Read the mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish by peter aitken available from rakuten kobo. If you buy a mirror, this would be a good little book to own. Sky mirror sky mirror malaysia homepage sky mirror. Packed with practical advice and illustrated with stepbystep photographs, it teaches you how to sail the uks most iconic and bestloved dinghy there are over 70,000 of them.
There have been many editions of this book and its easy to find. Demonstrate how to use the signal mirror to your sailing crew or partner. A message from ian walker about sailing mirrors to find out more about the mirror book visit. Resumo mirror book mirror sailing from s the mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. Sailing dinghy similiar to mirror i have the book that drawing came from, and while worcesters drawings are very informative, none of them are suitable for building. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun.
Packed with practical advice and illustrated with stepbystep photographs, it teaches you how to sail the uks most iconic and bestloved dinghy there are over 70,000. Peter aitken was formerly the uk national mirror coach. Best glide make sure to add a signal mirror to your life raft survival gear, ditch bag, and personal flotation device. The book is well written and suited to most if not all basic aspects of sailing smaller boats. About the author roy partridge has been sailing mirrors since 1964, and has won the world, european and british national championships. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish. Written by the national uk mirror coach, this fully illustrated book covers everything you need to know including rigging, sailing theory and practice, reefing, launching and landing, capsizing, it also includes four master classes to get the reader to an advanced racing standard. This book tells you everything you need to know about sailing the bermuda and gaffrigged mirror. Mirror dinghy 18026 is an older plywood sailing dinghy in excellent condition. A good alternate title might be, sailing the mirror, for dummys. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Uk mirror sailing the classic family dinghy for training.
Finding and restoring an old mirror dinghy in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic class. A nice book geared specifically to the mirror sailing dinghy. The critically acclaimed interactive picture book series continues. Coronavirus update we are still processing web and telephone orders as normal, but our shop is closed. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Dec 10, 2012 this sailing classic, first published in 1985, is now available as an ebook. Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls.
The case book details interpretations of the racing rules of sailing. The uk mirror class association have contributed to this update and it is endorsed by dave wade, double mirror national champion, who says. Packed with practical advice and illustrated with stepbystep photographs, this book teaches you how to sail the uk s most iconic and bestloved dinghy. In this delightfully interactive read aloud companion to bunny slopes and hungry bunny, eager children will get to blow to put wind in bunnys sails, rock the book to make waves, knock on the window of a sunken ship, and literally appear in a mirror embedded inside the book.
Mirror sailing from start to the mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. Theres also a range of larger training dinghies from builders such as rs, topper, laser and hartley boats. If you own a mirror 16 get in touch, there is a register of m16s worldwide and the group would be interested to hear from you. Whatever your standard and whether you sail for fun or race competitively, this book will tell you how to get the best out of your mirror. Mar 01, 20 the mirror world sailing championship is on lough derg, ireland, from july 27 to august 2, and the uk mirror class national championships are in pembrokeshire on august 11 to. Although most popular in the uk, mirrors are also sailed in other. The mirror dinghy is a british sailing icon and continues to evolve, keeping up with modern sailing technology and requirements. Feb 25, 2015 finding and restoring an old mirror dinghy in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic class.
The mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. This is a how to sail book specifically for mirror sailors. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish by. Sailing the mirror by roy partridge, published by fernhurst books isbn 0 906754 01 1 published in 1980 and no longer in print. This book reminds me of joseph conrads first book the mirror of the sea, which was a memoir from his life as a ship captain and a reflection on what a life at sea can teach an observant and thoughtful person. I have attempted here to lay bare with the unreserve of a last hours confession the terms of my relation with the sea, which beginning mysteriously, like any great passion the inscrutable gods.
Written by the national uk mirror coach, this fully illustrated book covers everything you need to know including rigging, sailing. Learn all the essentials, from sailing theory and rigging to faster upwind and downwind sailing. The mirror was from the start promoted as an affordable boat, and as a design it has done a great deal to make dinghy sailing accessible to a wide audience. Built using the stitch and glue method of constructions first kits cost 69 and bell woodworking marketed a complete version ready to sail. The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish wiley. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far. Jun, 2008 the mirror is one of the uks bestloved dinghies. The story of his voyage from north wales to the black sea in a mirror dinghy, its the most whimsical travel book ive ever read, written by a true eccentric. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Sailing has come a long way in terms of technology and creature comforts since the authors voyages more than 30 years ago with her husband, chris knight, aboard leucothea, their bermuda 30 ketch.
Discussing it, he called the book a very intimate revelation. Mirror sailing from start to finish, the mirror book, peter aitken, davison tim, fernhurst books limited. Probably responsible for introducing more people to the delights of sailing than any other design, some have even gone on to win olympic medals, the latest being. The evolution of the sailing ship, 12501580 keynote studies from the mariner s mirror and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Packed with practical advice and illustrated with stepbystep photographs, this book teaches you how to sail the uk. First photographs of the mirror dinghy designed by barry bucknell and jack holt as an 11ft car toppable sailing dinghy sold in kit form for home building. Sailing the mirror by roy partridge, 9780906754016, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Tour tickets here with our online ticket reservation system travel to sky mirror malaysia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Good information and a great addition to a nautical library.
Written by the national uk mirror coach, this fully illustrated book covers everything you need to know including rigging, sailing theory and practice, reefing, launching and landing, capsizing, racing and transportation. Conrad published an elegy of sorts with a book of essays called the mirror of the sea 1906. Mirror book mirror sailing in aus the definitive book of australian mirror sailing many of you will know that peter russell, one of the mirror class longest and most enthusiastic supporters both in his home of canberra and at a national and world level, has been compiling an extensive history of the people and goingson in the mirror class. Pdf the laser book laser sailing from start to finish. Twelve of the best training boats sailing schools, clubs and training centres use a variety of boats with beginners, including singlehanders such as the pico, hartley 10 and the rs quba, the latter having three rigs catering from entry level to more experienced sailors. See more ideas about mirror dinghy, dinghy and mirror. Armed with this book, your understanding of mirror sailing techniques will grow, and your results will improve. Most of us are day sailors or fairweather cruisers with the occasional out of the comfort zone experience, so its nice to live vicariously through a good book about the polar opposite.
Mirror sailing in aus mirror dinghy sailing in nsw. The sailing book which first fired up my enthusiasm to go cruising was bill robinsons deep water and shoal with its inspiring foreword by weston martyr about savaging the bowler hat, telling the 7. This book teaches you how to sail and race one and how to get the best out of it. Apr 01, 2019 a message from ian walker about sailing mirrors to find out more about the mirror book visit. These go back to sailing cadets in the 1980s to more recent experiences in dones, oks, merlin rockets and the endeavour trophy. Because of nicks amazing success in such a variety of classes he can cover tactics in singlehanders, symmetric spinnaker boats and asymmetries. Kretsch just may be our own modernday conrad, which in my book is no small thing.
The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish epub. Best books for sailors, sailing, and cruising cruising world. Sailing survival pack this forgotten lifesaving gear. The mirror book tells you everything you need to know about mirror sailing. Mirror book, mirror sailing start to finish boat books. The sailing ship floats over its pages as an ethereal ghost of cobwebs and gossamer. It is written by peter aitken, formerly the uk national mirror coach, who has coached teams to win world championships in the mirror, cadet and 420 classes, and tim davison, a successful racer and author of countless books on sailing.
Built using the stitch and glue method of constructions first kits cost. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to sail and to compete at the highest levels. This is a rather simple book regarding the venerable mirror sailing dinghy. The mirror book this book tells you everything you need to know about sailing the bermuda and gaffrigged mirror.
A howto book of building basic and advanced sailing canoe rigging equipment. A followup book, pebble in the water ao creative, 2008, amplifies the authors american nightingale experience from an idea written on a wendys napkin to. His book about a heroic world war ii nurse, american nightingale atria books, 2004, was featured on abcs good morning america and was a finalist for the oregon book award. No prior knowledge of sailing is required, yet sailing the mirror contains all the information you need whether you plan to potter or to win a championship. The mirror will send a good reflection to the intended target. Mirror dinghy sailing the mirror is the worlds most popular double handed sailing dinghy, low in price, light, seaworthy and easy to sail, the mirror quickly achieved its objectives. Over 120 black and white photographs and drawings show you in simple logical steps how to rig, sail. Learn all the essentials, from sailing theory and rigging to faster upwind and downwind sailing and the fundamentals of racing.