. Boat sailing in fair weather and foul. ipper andhis guests. An awning for the cockpitmay prove a great comfort both in hotand rainy weather, when becalmed or atanchor. I recommend that a storm trysail, astorm jib and a drogue, or sea-anchor,form part of the yachts equipment, andthat they be stowed away in some place OVERHAULING THE YACHT, 118 convenient for instant use. Perhapsthey may never be needed, but it isoften the unforeseen that happens, andin this world of uncertainty it is best tobe always ready for an emergency. Thus prepared the yachtsman maysafely venture for a cruise, selecting
. Boat sailing in fair weather and foul. ipper andhis guests. An awning for the cockpitmay prove a great comfort both in hotand rainy weather, when becalmed or atanchor. I recommend that a storm trysail, astorm jib and a drogue, or sea-anchor,form part of the yachts equipment, andthat they be stowed away in some place OVERHAULING THE YACHT, 118 convenient for instant use. Perhapsthey may never be needed, but it isoften the unforeseen that happens, andin this world of uncertainty it is best tobe always ready for an emergency. Thus prepared the yachtsman maysafely venture for a cruise, selectingthose waters with which he is most fa-miliar or most anxious to explore. Hewill find April an ideal month for yacht-ing, and if he puts in his time to the bestadvantage he will have his craft ^ tunedup to racing pitch, his amateur crew soadmirably drilled and disciplined,and hissails and gear in such capital shape that,if there is really any speed in the craftat all, prizes should be the inevitablereward of his skill and his
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