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Yachting, Vol. 1

by Sir Edward Sullivan, Earl Thomas Brassey Brassey, R. T. (Robert Taylor) Pritchett, C. E. Seth-Smith, Watson. G. L. (George Lennox)

EN·~13 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

YACHTING

0:23

DEDICATION TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES

1:26

PREFACE

1:48

CONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME

0:01

ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE FIRST VOLUME

6:19

CHAPTER I

0:00

INTRODUCTION By Sir Edward Sullivan, Bart.

33:34

CHAPTER II - OCEAN CRUISING By Lord Brassey, K.C.B.

41:38

CHAPTER III - CORINTHIAN DEEP-SEA CRUISING By C. E. Seth-Smith, C.B. (Late commanding London Brigade Royal Naval Volunteers)

17:49

CHAPTER IV - THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN RACING YACHT By G. L. Watson

1:17:52

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Description

A richly illustrated guide to the world of sailing, this volume brings together the expertise of Britain’s most seasoned yachtsmen. Beginning with the basics of boat design, rigging and navigation, it offers clear explanations for anyone who dreams of mastering the helm, whether on a modest cutter or a sleek racing yacht.

The second half shifts to the art of competition, describing the rules of racing, the signals that govern a fleet, and the etiquette that defines the sport. Readers will find vivid sketches of famous vessels, detailed line drawings, and practical advice drawn from decades of experience. Ideal for newcomers seeking a solid foundation and for seasoned sailors who appreciate a historical perspective, the book captures the elegance and excitement of yachting at the height of the Victorian era.

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~13 hours (772K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Feb 2, 2013

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41971

Subjects

Yachts Yachting Yacht racing GV

About the authors

Sir Edward Sullivan

1852–1928

Best known for a landmark study of the Book of Kells, this Irish barrister and writer brought a collector’s eye and a scholar’s patience to some of Ireland’s most celebrated manuscripts and bindings.

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Earl Thomas Brassey Brassey

1836–1918

A Liberal politician, naval writer, and colonial governor, he moved with ease between Westminster, the sea, and public life in Australia. His career joined politics with a lasting interest in naval affairs, giving his books and public work a practical, worldly tone.

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R. T. (Robert Taylor) Pritchett

1828–1907

A Victorian illustrator with an unusually varied career, he moved from the family gunmaking business into art, travel writing, and book illustration. His work helped bring royal events, seascapes, and even Darwin’s travels vividly to life for 19th-century readers.

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C. E. Seth-Smith

Best known today as a contributor to the classic sporting volume Yachting, this little-documented writer brought practical sea experience to the page. His work has survived mainly through that lively late-Victorian guide to cruising and racing under sail.

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Watson. G. L. (George Lennox)

1851–1904

A pioneering Scottish yacht designer, he helped turn yacht building into a more scientific craft and left a lasting mark on late Victorian sailing. Though better known for naval architecture than for books, his name is linked to Project Gutenberg records from the period.

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