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100 1 _aDay, Thomas Fleming,
_d1861-1927
245 1 0 _aHints to Young Yacht Skippers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-13
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Hints to Young Yacht Skippers" by Thomas Fleming Day is a practical guide for aspiring sailors and yacht enthusiasts, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a compilation of advice and tips aimed at young skippers who are just starting in the world of yachting. The focus lies in helping them acquire the necessary skills for boat handling, maintenance, and navigation. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivation for writing; Thomas Fleming Day received numerous letters from young men seeking guidance about yachting, which inspired him to compile practical advice. He emphasizes the importance of acquiring a thorough understanding of yachting, including sailing mechanics and practical skills such as tying knots and repairing sails. Day's tone is instructive, encouraging young skippers to learn not just how to operate a yacht but why it functions the way it does, thus fostering both competency and confidence on the water. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the ins and outs of sailing, from buying a boat to understanding the workings of the craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYachting
653 _aSailing
700 1 _aSheppard, Warren
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52324
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