The Experts' Book of Boating

For all yachtsmen and women - beginners to advanced - an all-inclusive guide to good seamanship by the world's foremost authorities on power, sail and outboard boating. Light blue cloth, gilt titles to spine, illustrated (clipped) dust-jacket, illustrated endpapers (international code flags and pennants, numerical pennants). Covers design of modern yachts; sails; the inboard engine; outboard motors; yachtsmen's weather; anchors and anchoring; how to win a race; rope for the boatman; a compass you can trust; coast piloting; handling a power boat in big seas; the fundamentals of sailing; stormy weather seamanship; the seagoing cook; electrical systems; seeing stars; celestial navigation; boating safety; comfort below deck; in and out of commission; yacht insurance; first aid, supplies and procedure; some thoughts on yachting etiquette.