Small-Boat Sailing: An Explanation of the Management of Small Yachts, Half-Decked and Open Sailing-Boats of Various Rigs, Sailing on Sea and on River, Cruising, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Small-Boat Sailing (Classic Reprint)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a guide to sailing, written to provide a foundation in the art of sailing for those who have a true love for the sea and want to sail their own vessel, whether that be a small open boat or a ten-ton cutter. It discusses the different types of boats available, their characteristics and the conditions in which they perform best, and provides advice on selecting a second-hand craft and the precautions that must be observed. There are chapters on the effects of the wind on a boat, stability, lateral resistance, and the action of the rudder, informing the reader on how to interpret the behavior of their vessel and the forces acting upon it. The author, an experienced sailor and boat owner, emphasizes the importance of understanding the theory of sailing before taking to the water, helping the reader to become a more effective and safer sailor. By reading this book, individuals will gain the theoretical knowledge they need to sail with confidence and enjoyment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333715625_0

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