02159cam a22003133u 4500 56394 UtSlPG 20260610134311.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925 Sailing Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-18 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Sailing" by E. F. Knight is a practical guide on the art of sailing written in the late 19th century. The book targets novice sailors, providing comprehensive information on boat selection, basic sailing techniques, and the theoretical principles behind sailing. Knight emphasizes the ongoing learning process inherent in seamanship, making the book appealing to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of sailing crafts and practices. At the start of the treatise, Knight introduces the captivating world of sailing, expressing that it is an art with limitless complexity and fascination. He suggests that while acquiring sailing skills can be straightforward initially, true mastery requires continuous knowledge and experience. Additionally, he discusses the importance of selecting the right boat, highlighting considerations relevant to a beginner. The opening chapters outline essential aspects of sailing, from understanding the parts of a cutter to learning about rigging and knots, thereby laying a solid foundation for newcomers to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Yachting Sailing https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56394 97225 97225