Publisher's Synopsis
On Yachts and Yacht Handling is a comprehensive guide to sailing and handling yachts, written by Thomas Fleming Day and originally published in 1901. The book covers a wide range of topics, from basic sailing principles and yacht design to navigation, racing tactics, and the art of seamanship. It also includes detailed instructions on rigging and sail handling, as well as advice on how to deal with a variety of weather conditions and emergency situations at sea. With its clear, practical advice and wealth of technical information, On Yachts and Yacht Handling remains an essential reference for sailors and yacht enthusiasts today.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.
