Handbook of Sailing - by Charles D White (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This Dover edition, first published in 2020, is an unabridged republication of the edition published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company, New York, in 1947"--T.p. verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A comprehensive guide to the exhilarating sport of sailing, this illustrated volume originated in a class taught by author Charles D. White at his local yacht club in the 1940s. Suitable for sailors of all ages, the three-part approach starts with the basics, including terminology, ropes and knots, and bending, hoisting, and trimming the sails. Completion of Part I helps readers qualify as an ordinary seaman.<br>Part II advances to the principles of sailing and their development by addressing the actual handling of a boat. The work outlined in this section enables the student to be a full-fledged sailor, capable of commanding a vessel under ordinary circumstances or standing in for the skipper. Part III introduces the fundamentals of racing, navigation, and sailing etiquette, completing the reader's education with the rank of mate. A helpful Glossary is included.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Charles D. White was an architect by trade and an avid sailor who taught a series of sailing classes at his local yacht club.
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