This book is a complete manual on boat handling, operation, maintenance, and seamanship. This vintage, highly comprehensive volume quickly became the single most reliable and detailed reference book for all aspects of small boat ownership and operation in the mid-20th century.
Dealing with everything required for successful boat sailing and management, this volume will be of considerable utility to novice and seasoned enthusiasts alike, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.
Contents include:
Handling Boats Under Oars
Handling Boars Under Sail
Handling Boats Under Power
Government Regulation
Rules of the Road
Ground Tackle
Bridge and Quarter-Deck
Signals and Signalling
The Instruments of Piloting
Aids to Navigation
Navigation
Boat Maintenance
Marlinspike Seamanship
This indispensable classic is a must-have reference for boat owners, maritime mechanics, cruising enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a single, authoritative guide to the practical realities of owning and operating a vessel.
