The Book of the Sailboat: How to rig, sail and handle small boats

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The Book of the Sailboat: How to rig, sail and handle small boats

by A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill

EN·~4 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

THE BOOK OFTHE SAILBOAT

0:50
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:49
3

CHAPTER I A SHORT HISTORY OF BOATS

12:02
4

CHAPTER II WHAT BOAT TO USE

12:25
5

CHAPTER III PARTS OF BOATS

27:24
6

CHAPTER IV VARIOUS RIGS

28:30
7

CHAPTER V HOW TO SAIL A SMALL BOAT

42:02
8

CHAPTER VI THE CARE OF BOATS

22:20
9

CHAPTER VII MARLINSPIKE SEAMANSHIP

1:27:57
10

CHAPTER IX BUILDING SMALL BOATS

23:04

Description

This volume takes listeners on a concise journey through the long, winding history of the smallest vessels that have ever plied the water. From the first hollowed logs and bark canoes of ancient peoples to the sleek flat‑bottomed craft still favored by anglers today, the author sketches each type with clear illustrations and vivid anecdotes. Along the way, readers learn how diverse rigs—from simple leg‑of‑mutton sails to more complex sloop and yawl arrangements—evolved to meet the needs of different waters and cultures.

Beyond the historical tour, the book offers a hands‑on guide to rigging, sailing, and maintaining a small boat. Practical sections cover everything from setting and reefing sails, choosing the right knots, and using a compass, to basic hull construction and repair techniques. Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced sailor looking to refine your craft, the narration remains approachable and richly detailed, making the art of small‑boat sailing both accessible and enjoyable.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (266K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-01-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill

A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill

1871–1954

An explorer at heart, he turned his travels and scientific interests into lively books about adventure, natural history, and the wider world. His stories and nonfiction alike carry the excitement of firsthand curiosity.

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