Practical Boat-Sailing: A Concise and Simple Treatise on the Management of Small Boats and Yachts Under All Conditions, with Explanatory Chapters on ... and Advice as to What Is Proper to Be Alone - Softcover

Douglas Frazar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332180167 ISBN 13: 9781332180165

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the basics of small-boat sailing, from rig and sails to safe anchoring, with clear, practical guidance.

This concise handbook covers the core skills needed to manage small boats and yachts in a variety of conditions. It explains common rigs, names of sails and ropes, essential knots, and how to set and reef sails. The book also provides practical advice on steering, anchoring, and maneuvering in different seas, plus practical notes on safety, watchkeeping, and navigation aids like cross-bearings.

• Understand boat types and rigs for coastal, harbor, and open-water sailing.


• Learn key knots, lines, and sailing hands-on techniques for safe handling.


• Get step-by-step guidance on anchoring, heaving to, and mooring in various conditions.


• Explore basic navigation concepts, signals, etiquette, and lookout procedures.

Ideal for readers new to boating or those seeking a practical, field-ready reference for small-boat sailing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332180167
• ISBN 13: 9781332180165
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148