In "Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul," A. J. Kenealy offers a compelling exploration of both the practicalities and philosophies of sailing under varying conditions. This book is meticulously structured, blending rich narrative with technical guidance, making it suitable for both novice sailors and seasoned mariners. Kenealy draws from a wealth of maritime history and personal experience, weaving in anecdotes that not only entertain but enlighten. The prose is accessible yet eloquent,...

A. J. Kenealy's Yachting Wrinkles is a compact yet richly informative manual that unites practical seamanship with the historical culture of yachting. Addressed to both the racing and cruising yachtsman, the book gathers technical advice, tactical observations, and accumulated maritime "wrinkles" into a clear, serviceable form. Its style reflects the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century handbook tradition: brisk, authoritative, and grounded in lived experience rather than abstracti...

Seaside Stories: 29 Books of Boating Adventures offers readers a rich tapestry of maritime narratives, ranging from the thunderous thrill of high-seas adventure to the subtle whisper of reflective solitude on tranquil waters. This anthology captures the essence of nautical literature, encompassing a diverse array of styles, from gripping action sequences to engaging character studies that delve into the human spirit's tenacity against nature's unpredictable force. The collection's overarch...

This book, originally from 1894, here in its 6th edition from 1903, was a bestseller at its time. It was written in a simple sailor style for all lovers of the sea and boats. The book covers every aspect of sailing small boats and yachts, from the choice of the boat to its operation and maintenance.

Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore was an American journalist and author, perhaps best known for her 1889–1890 race around the world against Nellie Bly, which drew worldwide attention

Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore was an American journalist and author, perhaps best known for her 1889–1890 race around the world against Nellie Bly, which drew worldwide attention

Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore was an American journalist and author, perhaps best known for her 1889–1890 race around the world against Nellie Bly, which drew worldwide attention

On Friday 14 June 1968 Suhaili, a tiny ketch, slipped almostunnoticed out of Falmouth harbour steered by the solitary figure at herhelm, Robin Knox-Johnston. Ten and a half months later Suhaili,paintwork peeling and rust streaked, her once white sails weathered andbrown, her self-steering gone, her tiller arm jury rigged to the rudderhead, came romping joyously back to Falmouth to a fantastic receptionfor Robin, who had become the...

THE SEA ADVENTURES gathers Jack London's maritime fiction into a sweeping anthology of sailors, sealers, castaways, mutineers, and men tested by the indifferent immensities of ocean and fate. Written in London's taut, muscular prose, these novels and tales combine naturalist severity with high adventure, rendering the sea as both material world and metaphysical ordeal. In the tradition of Melville, Conrad, and Stevenson, London transforms nautical action into an inquiry into labor, hierarc...

This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water"A learn-to-sail book with heart."--WoodenBoat"A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."--Cruising World"Teaches sailing with f...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

This timeless classic is an exciting true story of survival against all odds.‘There was a sudden sickening sense of disaster. I felt a great lurch and heel, and a thunder of sound filled my ears. I was conscious, in a terrified moment, of being driven into the front and side of my bunk with tremendous force. At the same time there was a tearing cracking sound, as if Tzu Hang was being ripped apart, and water burst solidly, raging into the cabin. There was darkness, black boards, an...