A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing - Scholar's Choice Edition

A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing - Scholar's Choice Edition

Author: Dixon Kemp

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02-08

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9781294947233

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Singlehanded Sailing

Singlehanded Sailing

Author: Andrew Evans

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2014-09-05

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0071836543

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"It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book." -- from the Foreword by Bruce Schwab The ONLY bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and alone Solo sailing is within any sailor's grasp with a little forethought--and this essential guide. Got a 35-foot sailboat? No problem. Is the wind blowing 20 knots? No problem. Are you racing offshore overnight? Even better. Singlehander Andrew Evans learned the hard way how to sail and race alone--with lots of mishaps, including broaches and a near tumbling over a waterfall--and in Singlehanded Sailing he shares the techniques, tips, and tactics he has developed to make his solo sailing adventures safe and enriching. Learn everything you need to know to meet any solo challenge, including: Managing the power consumption aboard a boat to feed the electric autopilot Setting and gybing a spinnaker Finding time to sleep Dealing with heavy weather


The Art and Science of Sails

The Art and Science of Sails

Author: Tom Whidden

Publisher: St Martins Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 9780312044176

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Guide for both cruisers and racers that takes a look at the latest materials and rigging methods and simplifies the purchase and upkeep of a proper sail inventory.


Class

Class

Author: Paul Fussell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0671792253

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This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.


Leaving the Safe Harbor

Leaving the Safe Harbor

Author: Tanya Hackney

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-31

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781989059753

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A couple from middle-class America get married and pursue the American Dream. When they become boxed in by life, they decide to revisit the dreams of youth, leave the safety of suburbia to live aboard a sailboat with their five children.