Practical Boat Sailing: A Concise And Simple Treatise On The Management Of Small Boats And Yachts Under All Conditions (1879)

Practical Boat Sailing is a guidebook written by Douglas Frazar in 1879, which provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of the management of small boats and yachts in all conditions. The book is designed to help sailors of all levels become more proficient in their sailing skills, and covers topics such as rigging, handling, navigation, and safety. The author provides practical advice on how to handle different types of boats, including sailboats and rowboats, and offers tips on how to deal with various weather conditions, such as storms and high winds. The book is written in a concise and simple style, making it easy for readers to understand and follow. Practical Boat Sailing is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their sailing skills and become a more confident and capable sailor.With Explanatory Chapters On Ordinary Sea Maneuvers, And The Use Of Sails, Helm, And Anchor, And Advice As To What Is Proper To Be Done In Different Emergencies. Supplemented By A Short Vocabulary Of Nautical Terms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.