The Yachtsman's Handy Book For Sea Use: And Adapted For The Board Of Trade Yachting Certificate (1879)

By William Henry Rosser

Book Overview

The Yachtsman's Handy Book for Sea Use, written by William Henry Rosser in 1879, is a comprehensive guide for yachtsmen and sailors. The book is specifically designed to help sailors prepare for the Board of Trade Yachting Certificate, a certification that was required for anyone who wished to operate a yacht in British waters at the time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including navigation, seamanship, meteorology, and the principles of yacht design. It also includes detailed instructions on how to handle a yacht in various weather conditions, how to navigate using charts and instruments, and how to communicate effectively with other sailors.The Yachtsman's Handy Book for Sea Use is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy for sailors of all levels of experience to understand. The book is also illustrated with numerous diagrams, charts, and photographs, which help to clarify many of the concepts discussed.Overall, The Yachtsman's Handy Book for Sea Use is an invaluable resource for anyone who is interested in sailing or yachting. It provides a wealth of information on everything from basic sailing techniques to advanced navigation strategies, and is an essential guide for anyone who wants to become a skilled yachtsman.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: 1167190696
• ISBN13: 9781167190698
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"