Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing: How to Build, Rig, and Sail, a Self-Acting Model Yacht (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Walton, James E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332158552 ISBN 13 : 9781332158553

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn to build and master a self-acting model yacht that sails itself with skill and precision.

This practical guide shows curious builders and young sailors how to design, assemble, and operate a model yacht that steers itself. It explains why a fixed rudder is often a hindrance and how sails can propel and steer at the same time, using simple principles that anyone can learn by watching the boat in action. The book weaves hands‑on building steps with sailing technique, so readers can move from plan to a working vessel.

Inside you’ll find clear instructions on hull shapes, rigging, sail handling, and how to balance the boat for different wind conditions. It includes diagrams, a frontispiece showing a model self-acting yacht, and a glossary of sails and parts to help beginners find their footing. The established methods are supported by experiments that compare different hulls and beam proportions, guiding readers toward the best setup for performance on the water. Additional resources cover model yacht contests, regattas, and common waters in London for practice and competition.

• Step-by-step building guidance, from hull construction to deck fittings


• How to rig and sail a self-acting yacht, with practical steering tips


• Discussion of hull shape, beam, keel weight, and sail plans to optimize performance


• Glossary, diagrams, and references to model yacht contests and sailing locations

Ideal for curious hobbyists and young readers who want a hands-on introduction to model yacht design and self-steering sailing.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from Model Yachts and Model Yacht Sailing: How to Build, Rig, and Sail, a Self-Acting Model Yacht

There are not many open-air amusements which afford more genuine enjoyment to old and young than Model Yacht Sailing; if practised in a properly scientific manner it resembles a game of croquet, in which the water is the lawn, the wind the mallet, and the ships the balls; and the most skilful yachtsman is as certain of winning his match as is the most skilful croquet player.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332158552
• ISBN 13: 9781332158553
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 122
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible