The Small Yacht, Its Management And Handling For Racing Sailing, With Chapters On Construction

"The Small Yacht, Its Management And Handling For Racing And Sailing, With Chapters On Construction" offers a comprehensive guide to the world of small yachts as it was understood in the early 20th century. Written by Edwin Augustus Boardman, this book delves into the intricacies of managing and handling these vessels, specifically for racing and general sailing purposes. It includes detailed explorations of yacht construction, offering insights valuable to both seasoned sailors and those new to the craft. Boardman's work provides a historical snapshot of yachting techniques and design philosophies of the period. Readers will discover practical advice on boat handling, racing tactics, and the structural elements of small yachts. This book is a treasure trove for maritime history enthusiasts, model boat builders, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of sailing technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.