On Yachts and Yacht Handling by Thomas Fleming Day
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"On Yachts and Yacht Handling" by Thomas Fleming Day is a practical guide on seamanship and yacht operation written in the early 20th century. This instructional work is designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of sailing and yacht handling techniques rather than simply memorizing rules. With over thirty years of personal experience in the field, Day shares insights into seamanship, boat types, and best practices for enjoyable, safe
sailing. The opening of the book establishes the author’s intent and philosophy regarding teaching sailing. Day emphasizes that this guide is intended for those learning to handle small vessels and aims to provoke thought rather than impose rigid rules. He discusses the importance of personal experience and critical thinking in successful seamanship, encouraging readers to question established norms and tailor their learning to their unique circumstances. In laying the groundwork for the chapters to follow, Day highlights the value of experience, self-trust, and preparation in the art of maritime navigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Day, Thomas Fleming, 1861-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | On Yachts and Yacht Handling |
| Contents | On this book -- On seamanship -- On boats in general -- On one-man boats -- On sea-going boats -- On rigs -- On sail as an auxiliary -- On reefing -- On anchors and anchoring -- On rigging -- On stranding. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Marc-André Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Yachting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44230 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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