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The Book of the Sailboat by A. Hyatt Verrill is subtitled how to rig, sail and handle small boats. The contents list a short history of boats that names rafts and canoes, catamarans, and coracles and goofahs, among others. A list of fore-and-aft sails and rigs names the Leg-o’-mutton sail, the Gunter sail, the Lateen sail, the Sprit sail, the Lug sail and the Cat rig, among others.
The text says it is a mistake to make a boat too light, if it is to be used for sailing, for a reasonably heavy boat will have more headway, will handle better and will be more stable and seaworthy than a very light craft. The text says to always try a new boat or a new rig to see how it will act if the helm is left when sails are set. The text says no one should attempt sailing a boat in strong winds or heavy seas unless thoroughly expert in handling a boat, or unless compelled to do so by necessity.
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- Author
- A. Hyatt Verrill
- Pages
- 149
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Educational
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