Smooth Sailing: A 6-step practical guide to small-boat sailing

By Jan Stephen Kent

Ever dreamt of owning an affordable sailboat?

Smooth Sailing focuses on small sailboats under 7 metres (21 feet), which are easily manageable for a couple or solo, can be kept at home, are towable by the family car, yet offer accommodation and a cruising lifestyle for one night or a longer getaway.

Enjoy the glorious wilderness that Australia offers, whether on fresh or salt water, rivers, lakes or coastal bays, and take up the noble pursuit of gunkholing, where yachts dare not go.

Smooth Sailing is ideal for those new to sailing or wanting to return to sailing in retirement and offers an affordable alternative to 'grey nomading'.

Jan Stephen Kent takes you step by step through:

the type of boat to consider, where to find a boat, and an inspection checklist before buyingthe basic boat parts, terminology, safety and key equipmentassessing and gaining sailing skills, and basic DIY maintenanceplanning a trip and what to packthe key sailing manoeuvres, anchoring and communicationstips on trailering your boat to your sailing destination.

Think smaller, embrace simplicity and start sailing now.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764886909
• ISBN13: 9781764886901
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Jan Kent
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.4" x 7.5"