The Yacht Sailor: A Treatise On Practical Yachtsmanship, Cruising, And Racing (1862)

By William Cooper

Book Overview

""The Yacht Sailor"" is a comprehensive guide to yachtsmanship, cruising, and racing, written by William Cooper and originally published in 1862. The book covers a wide range of topics related to sailing, including the basics of handling a yacht, navigation, sail trimming, and seamanship. It also includes detailed information on cruising, including planning and provisioning for a voyage, anchoring, and dealing with emergencies at sea. In addition, the book provides tips and strategies for yacht racing, including tactics, rules, and techniques for optimizing performance. Written in a clear and accessible style, ""The Yacht Sailor"" is an invaluable resource for sailors of all levels, from beginners to experienced yachtsmen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165147009
• ISBN13: 9781165147007
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"