This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of sailing yachts, dinghies, and canoes; with information on nautical vocabulary, sailing in bad weather, sailing for novices, and many other related aspects. With simple, step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams, these timeless are ideal for those with little or no previous experience, and are not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Outing Library of Sport - Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul", "Piratical Boating-Sailing: A Concise and Simple Treatise", "Canoeing To-Day", "Dinghy Sailing - Simply Explained", "Sailing for the Novice", "Learning to Sail", and "Complete Boating Handbook". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.