
Length1h 41m
About this audiobook
In "Hints to Young Yacht Skippers," Thomas Fleming Day provides an essential guide for novice sailors venturing into the world of yachting. Through a blend of practical advice and engaging narrative, Day elucidates crucial principles of seamanship, navigation, and yacht management. The book is structured to combine technical expertise with accessible language, making complex concepts digestible for the uninitiated while maintaining an authoritative tone. Situated within the broader context of early 20th-century maritime literature, this work resonates with the era's burgeoning interest in recreational sailing and reflects the values of adventure and self-sufficiency prevalent among yachting enthusiasts of the time. Thomas Fleming Day, a notable figure in yachting circles and an accomplished sailor himself, drew upon his extensive experience to craft this accessible handbook. His background as an editor and writer, paired with a deep-seated passion for the sea, greatly informed the informative yet conversational style of this book. Day's firsthand encounters with the challenges of yachting lend authenticity to his insights, resulting in a text that not only instructs but also inspires. "Hints to Young Yacht Skippers" is a vital resource for aspiring sailors eager to navigate the complexities of yachting. Readers will find both guidance and encouragement in its pages, making it an indispensable tool for those looking to embark on their sailing journey. This book is highly recommended for anyone passionate about the sea and seeking practical knowledge to enhance their maritime adventures.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length1 hr 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Crew, stations for:
2Hints TO Young Yacht Skippers BY THOMAS FLEMING DAY Editor “The Rudder,” Author of “On Yachts and Yacht Handling,” “Songs of Sea and Sail,” Etc. Illustrations by Warren Sheppard NEW YORK AND LONDON The Rudder Publishing Company 1904
27Crew stations for getting underway:
3Buying a Boat:
28Light sails, handling:
4Buying a Racer:
29Crew stations for reefing:
5Buying a Cruiser:
30Crew stations for setting a spinnaker:
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6Buying a Boat Afloat:
31Sails:
7Buying From Fads:
32Sails:
8Buying From Reason:
33Sails:
9Buying out of repair:
34Sails:
10Buying through a broker:
35Hoisting sails:
11Inventory:
36Stowing sails:
12Nautical instruments, charts, etc.:
37Sail covers:
13Boat’s name:
38Storm jibs:
14Masts:
39Shifting jibs in heavy weather:
15Masts:
40Coils of gear:
16Booms:
41Running gear:
17Rigging on racing craft:
42Running rigging:
18Hoops:
43Jib sheets:
19Blocks:
44Peak downhaul:
20Spinnaker pole, how to rig it for racing:
45Mainsail hoisting on track:
21Spinnakers:
46Reefing at night:
22Spinnakers:
47Reefing:
23Spinnaker, to shift one from side to side:
48Tacks for reefing:
24Spinnaker, to set a, when rigged with a lift:
49Pendants for reefing:
25Spinnaker pole:
50Reefing: