Yachting, Vol. 1

A practical and historical survey of yachting that combines technical explanation, first-hand recollection, and advisory guidance. Chapters cover ocean and deep-sea cruising, racing yacht evolution, sliding-keel and centreboard designs, schooner racing memories, rules of racing and rating, dinghy and small-yacht handling, outfitting for foreign voyages, Baltic cruising, and insurance considerations. The text balances naval-architecture diagrams and profiles with anecdotal recollections and procedural advice for fitting out and racing various classes. Extensive illustrations and plans accompany the discussions to clarify hull forms, fittings, and racing practices. Intended as a how-to compendium for owners and enthusiasts, it emphasizes practical experience and contemporary standards.