On Yacht Sailing : A Simple Treatise for Beginners upon the Art of Handling Small Yachts and Boats

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Day, Thomas Fleming, 1861-1927

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"On Yacht Sailing" by Thomas Fleming Day is a practical manual intended for beginners interested in the art of handling small yachts and boats. Written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s, this instructional guide provides comprehensive insights into sailing techniques, boat handling, and nautical terminology. The book aims to demystify the process of learning to sail for those with little to no prior knowledge, focusing on safety and care in sailing practices. The book delves into essential sailing topics, including the anatomy of boats, the mechanics of rigging, and various sailing maneuvers. Day emphasizes the importance of understanding boat nomenclature, the function of sail types, and how to handle a boat in different wind conditions. He also discusses crucial safety measures, such as learning to swim before sailing and managing the number of passengers on board. Through detailed explanations and practical advice, "On Yacht Sailing" serves as an invaluable resource for novice sailors looking to build confidence and competence in their sailing abilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Special remarks

General remarks

The boat and rig

The sides and tacks

The helm

Nomenclature of rigging and sail

Sailing on the wind

Sailing off the wind

Reefing and jibing

Taking care of the boat

Maneuvers

Rules of the road

Glossary

Diagrams and plans

List of books.

Credits:

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Marc-Andre Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-04-25