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Nautical Instrument Makers & Yacht Fitters,
104, MINORIES, LONDON.
13-in. high, 5 10s. Nickel-plated, 6 10s.
| Blocks. Rope. Cleats. Fairleads. Flags. Pumps. Chains. Anchors. Cork Seats. Stoves. Knives, etc. Masts. Spars. Wire Rigging. | [Image unavailable.] | Spirit Compasses. Dry Compasses. Clocks and Aneroid Barometers. Charts. Books. Night Glasses. Lamps: Port, Starboard, and Anchor. Cabin Lamps. Rowlocks. Boat Hooks. Fendoffs. |
| By Appointment | [Image unavailable.] | to the Queen. |
SALE OR HIRE.
OF EVERY KIND.
Flags, Burgees, Ensigns, etc.
E. F. KNIGHT.
| THE ALL-ENGLAND SERIES. |
| Small 8vo, cloth, price 1s. each. |
| CRICKET.By the Hon. Ivo Bligh . |
| LAWN TENNIS.By H. W. W. Wilberforce , Sec. A.E.L.T.C. |
| ROWING AND SCULLING.By W. B. Woodgate , Diamond Sculls. |
| SAILING.By E. F. Knight , Author of The Cruise of the Falcon, &c. [Double volume, 2s.] |
| GOLF.By W. T. Linskill , Cam. Univ. Golf Club. |
| SWIMMING.By Martin Cobbett . |
| CYCLING.By H. H. Griffin , L.A.C., N.C.U., C.T.C. |
| ATHLETICS.By H. H. Griffin , L.A.C. |
| FOOTBALLRUGBY GAME.By Harry Vassall . |
| FOOTBALLASSOCIATION GAME.By C. W. Alcock . |
| BOXING.By R. G. Allanson-Winn , Winner of Middle and Heavy Weights, Cambridge, 1876-8. |
| WRESTLING.By Walter Armstrong , Author of Wrestliana. |
| TENNIS.By Julian Marshall . |
| FENCING.By H. A. Colmore Dunn , Inns of Court School of Arms. |
| SKATING.By Douglas Adams , London Skating Club. |
| LONDON: GEORGE BELL & SONS. |
E. F. K N I G H T,
BARRISTER-AT-LAW,
AUTHOR OF THE CRUISE OF THE FALCON,
THE FALCON ON THE BALTIC, ETC.
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
LONDON: GEORGE BELL & SONS, YORK STREET,
COVENT GARDEN.
1889.
PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED,
STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS.
| CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY. |
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| The choice of a boatDescription of the various parts of a cutter |
| CHAPTER II. THE ROPES. |
| Knots, bends, and hitches |
| CHAPTER III. THE THEORY OF SAILING. |
| Leeway and lateral resistanceHeelingBalancing sails TackingAction of rudderLongitudinal resistanceDeep keel or centre-board |
| CHAPTER IV. ON SMALL BOATS. |
| Open and half-decked boatsBallastThe centre-board False keelsLee-boardsCounters, square and pointed sternsBattened sails |
| CHAPTER V. THE RIGS OF SMALL BOATS. |
| SpritsailsDipping lugsStanding lugsLeg of mutton sailsThe balance lugThe Una rigBalance reefsThe sloopRules of open boat sailing |
| CHAPTER VI. A CUTTERS RIGGING. |
| The bowspritBackstaysMain halyardsTack tricing lineLacing mainsail to boomMaintack tackleThe gaffForesheetsForehorseJib sheetsMainsheet-horseTopsailSpinnakerStrops for block, etc.The Yawl The Ketch |
| CHAPTER VII. HOW TO SAIL A YACHT. |
| To get under way from moorings or anchorageSetting sailClose hauledTackingMissing staysWaringSquallsShifting jibsJibingScandalizing mainsailHove toReefingReturning to mooringsRunning aground |
| CHAPTER VIII. MISCELLANEOUS HINTS. |
| Towing a dinghyBerthon boatsTo prevent a dinghy bumping against an anchored yachtFoul anchorMooringThe drogueThe management of open boats in a heavy seaManagement of a yacht in a rough seaBoarding |
| CHAPTER IX. FITTING OUT. |
| Ballasting a yachtLead on keelThe anchorSetting up riggingVentilation and dry rotMildew in sailsStretching new sailsLaying up a boat for the winterInventory |
| CHAPTER X. THE ECONOMY BETWEEN DECKS. |
| The wellArrangement of cabinLeaky decksCabin lightsThe forecastleCooking stoves |
| CHAPTER XI. THE LAWS OF THE SEA. |
| Board of Trade regulations concerning lights, fog signals, steering and sailing rules, pilot signals, etc.Custom House clearance on returning from a foreign portExplanation of the terms used in giving steering directions, etc. |
| CHAPTER XII. INSTRUMENTS OF NAVIGATION NECESSARY FOR COASTING. |
| Mercators chartThe mariners compassThe spirit compassVariationDeviationThe log ship and lineThe lead line |
| CHAPTER XIII. HOW TO FIND ONES WAY AT SEA. |
| Cross bearingsTacking across the seaLeewayHow to allow for a currentTo find the hour of high water |
| CHAPTER XIV. WEATHER WISDOM. |
| Use of the instrumentsForecasting weather from natural phenomena, etc. |
| CHAPTER XV. YACHT RACING. |
| The new Y.R.A. rule of measurementSail areaTime allowanceRules of racingMethods of starting |
| Glossary of Nautical Terms |
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