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Practical Boat-Sailing: A Concise and Simple Treatise on the Management of Small Boats and Yachts Under All Conditions, With Explanatory Chapters on ... and Advice as to What Is Proper to Be Alone
Excerpt from Practical A Concise and Simple Treatise on the Management of Small Boats and Yachts Under All Conditions, With Explanatory Chapters on Ordinary Sea-Manœuvers, and the Use of Sail, Helm and Anchor, and Advice as to What Is Proper to Be Alone in Different Emergencies
There is no doubt but what there may be a differ ence of Opinion amongst yachtsmen and boatmen as to the best manner of executing many sea-evolutions. The author has chosen those which have stood the test of time, and are comparatively Simple, and easy of execution, fitted for small craft, and perfectly safe.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
There is no doubt but what there may be a differ ence of Opinion amongst yachtsmen and boatmen as to the best manner of executing many sea-evolutions. The author has chosen those which have stood the test of time, and are comparatively Simple, and easy of execution, fitted for small craft, and perfectly safe.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
150 pages, Hardcover
First published June 4, 2010
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January 29, 2025
This book focuses on the basics of sailing a small boat. Those looking for modern innovations in sailing might be disappointed.
This charming and engaging book artfully describes what's involved in sailing, explaining terminology along the way. Modern sailors might be looking for something discussing electronic bells and whistles such as depth sounders, power winches, fiberglass repairs, or mounting of solar panels. Obviously, those types of topics will not be found in a book written in the 19th century.
This book covers timeless basics for the small sailboat sailor and what it's like to be out on a day sail, while familiarizing the reader with nautical terms and concepts. Given its continuing applicability for learning the basics of sailing today, it serves its purpose well.
This charming and engaging book artfully describes what's involved in sailing, explaining terminology along the way. Modern sailors might be looking for something discussing electronic bells and whistles such as depth sounders, power winches, fiberglass repairs, or mounting of solar panels. Obviously, those types of topics will not be found in a book written in the 19th century.
This book covers timeless basics for the small sailboat sailor and what it's like to be out on a day sail, while familiarizing the reader with nautical terms and concepts. Given its continuing applicability for learning the basics of sailing today, it serves its purpose well.
August 10, 2015
Charming but a tad old
I liked this because it shows much of sailing has not changed, including the language. But it was a little difficult to read because of the author's voice - that being one who spoke in the manner of his time around the turn of the century. Of course, that also contributed to its charm.
I liked this because it shows much of sailing has not changed, including the language. But it was a little difficult to read because of the author's voice - that being one who spoke in the manner of his time around the turn of the century. Of course, that also contributed to its charm.
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