The author discusses the several types of modern sailboats suitable for various conditions and localities and establishes the basic sea language needed. Then, in clear and simple text, with plenty of diagrams and drawings, he takes the reader aboard his boat, hoists the sails, drops his mooring and conducts him through all the sailing evolutions until he has confidence in himself and may safely and joyfully join America's great fleet of sailing craft. Dangers are pointed out and instructions given on their avoidance. Included are brief data on elementary navigation, seamanship, tuning up,...
The author discusses the several types of modern sailboats suitable for various conditions and localities and establishes the basic sea language ne...
This book is a complete guide to yacht cruising under sail and power, with information on a variety subjects ranging from plumbing to decorating. Highly accessible and full of useful information, The Cruiser's Manual will be of considerable utility to modern sailors, and constitutes a must-have addition to sailing collections. Contents include: Why Cruise?, The Boat, The Cruising Boat on Deck, The Cruising Boat Below Decks, Rest-Awake and Asleep, Illumination, Plumbing, Ventilation, Warmth And Coolth, Cooking and Dining, Radiophone and Radio, Ship's Medicine Chest, Engine and Sails Your Power...
This book is a complete guide to yacht cruising under sail and power, with information on a variety subjects ranging from plumbing to decorating. High...
