Author: Gordon McGowan
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
How a U.S. Coast Guard officer sailed a German prize of war, a three masted bark, across the Atlantic through trade winds and a hurricane.
The Skipper and the Eagle
Author: Gordon McGowan
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
How a U.S. Coast Guard officer sailed a German prize of war, a three masted bark, across the Atlantic through trade winds and a hurricane.
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
How a U.S. Coast Guard officer sailed a German prize of war, a three masted bark, across the Atlantic through trade winds and a hurricane.
Practical Skipper
Author: Bill Johnson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147297705X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When you learn how to skipper a yacht the practical courses cover a whole range of activities, from passage planning to pilotage and berthing. The way you learn about these elements on a course is usually like this: – the briefing, where the instructor prepares you for the exercise. He should explain what we're trying to achieve, how it's going to work, and what the skipper and crew need to do – the practical activity – you all have a go – the debriefing afterwards, where you discuss what happened and how it went, and take notes of what to remember. At the end of the course, you will have had a go at all the important stuff you have to do in the course of sailing the yacht, but you'll probably struggle to remember all the essential bits: the all-important briefing, and the sequence of things you have to remember. This book is the answer. Containing all the author's own briefing notes and concise explanations, it covers every activity a skipper will need to carry out. Using bullet points, handy checklists and simple diagrams, this book is a unique resource for all skippers – reassurance for new skippers that they haven't forgotten something vital, and a reminder for the more experienced. These are the notes you wish you'd written when you attended your sailing course, and had to hand when revising for your exam or refreshing your knowledge later.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147297705X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When you learn how to skipper a yacht the practical courses cover a whole range of activities, from passage planning to pilotage and berthing. The way you learn about these elements on a course is usually like this: – the briefing, where the instructor prepares you for the exercise. He should explain what we're trying to achieve, how it's going to work, and what the skipper and crew need to do – the practical activity – you all have a go – the debriefing afterwards, where you discuss what happened and how it went, and take notes of what to remember. At the end of the course, you will have had a go at all the important stuff you have to do in the course of sailing the yacht, but you'll probably struggle to remember all the essential bits: the all-important briefing, and the sequence of things you have to remember. This book is the answer. Containing all the author's own briefing notes and concise explanations, it covers every activity a skipper will need to carry out. Using bullet points, handy checklists and simple diagrams, this book is a unique resource for all skippers – reassurance for new skippers that they haven't forgotten something vital, and a reminder for the more experienced. These are the notes you wish you'd written when you attended your sailing course, and had to hand when revising for your exam or refreshing your knowledge later.
The Complete Day Skipper
Author: Tom Cunliffe
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0713660740
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A practical hands-on manual for skippers at the outset of their careers from Tom Cunliffe, one of Britain's best known instructors and most successful writers on seamanship. It covers the entire RYA Day Skipper syllabus both shore based and practical.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0713660740
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A practical hands-on manual for skippers at the outset of their careers from Tom Cunliffe, one of Britain's best known instructors and most successful writers on seamanship. It covers the entire RYA Day Skipper syllabus both shore based and practical.
Gilligan's Wake
Author: Tom Carson
Publisher: Picador
ISBN: 1429971703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A kaleidoscopic novel about our last American century A skipper plies the waters of the South Pacific, running ammunition and passing the time with navy buddies McHale and Jack Kennedy, remembering the sweet caress of Screw-Me Susie. A New York millionaire reunites with his prep school classmate Alger Hiss, and journeys to an unusual downtown cafe to meet a bearded friend. A young woman and her confidante Daisy Buchanan sink into the languor of the Hamptons and Provincetown. A buxom redhead from Alabam-don't-give-a-damn travels to Hollywood, in search of fame and fortune. A charismatic professor assists Robert Oppenheimer with his desert calculations and is henceforth the author of every American political conspiracy. And Mary-Ann Kilroy leaves Russell, Kansas, for Paris and love, only to discover that you can never go home (nor leave the island). But beneath these stories is the story of their author, an institutionalized shadow man who has twisted the histories of six characters into a pastiche of American history.
Publisher: Picador
ISBN: 1429971703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
A kaleidoscopic novel about our last American century A skipper plies the waters of the South Pacific, running ammunition and passing the time with navy buddies McHale and Jack Kennedy, remembering the sweet caress of Screw-Me Susie. A New York millionaire reunites with his prep school classmate Alger Hiss, and journeys to an unusual downtown cafe to meet a bearded friend. A young woman and her confidante Daisy Buchanan sink into the languor of the Hamptons and Provincetown. A buxom redhead from Alabam-don't-give-a-damn travels to Hollywood, in search of fame and fortune. A charismatic professor assists Robert Oppenheimer with his desert calculations and is henceforth the author of every American political conspiracy. And Mary-Ann Kilroy leaves Russell, Kansas, for Paris and love, only to discover that you can never go home (nor leave the island). But beneath these stories is the story of their author, an institutionalized shadow man who has twisted the histories of six characters into a pastiche of American history.
Reading Friends
Author: JoAnne Nelson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780813638287
Category : Language experience approach in education
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780813638287
Category : Language experience approach in education
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant
Author: W. W. Jacobs
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 'The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant', W. W. Jacobs showcases his mastery of the short story form with two captivating tales exploring themes of love, class, and society. Set in the late 19th century England, Jacobs' stories provide a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. With his concise and witty prose, Jacobs immerses the reader into the world of the working class, portraying their struggles and triumphs with depth and sensitivity. The narratives are rich in detail and offer a nuanced commentary on the social dynamics of the time. W. W. Jacobs, a prolific English writer known for his dark humor and keen insight into human nature, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in a maritime community. His background lends authenticity and depth to his depictions of characters and settings in 'The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant'. Jacobs' ability to capture the essence of everyday life with poignancy and humor sets him apart as a storyteller of great talent. I highly recommend 'The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant' to readers seeking thought-provoking insights into the human condition, as well as fans of classic English literature. Jacobs' skillful storytelling and keen observations make this collection a must-read for those interested in exploring the complexities of society and relationships in a bygone era.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 'The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant', W. W. Jacobs showcases his mastery of the short story form with two captivating tales exploring themes of love, class, and society. Set in the late 19th century England, Jacobs' stories provide a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. With his concise and witty prose, Jacobs immerses the reader into the world of the working class, portraying their struggles and triumphs with depth and sensitivity. The narratives are rich in detail and offer a nuanced commentary on the social dynamics of the time. W. W. Jacobs, a prolific English writer known for his dark humor and keen insight into human nature, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in a maritime community. His background lends authenticity and depth to his depictions of characters and settings in 'The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant'. Jacobs' ability to capture the essence of everyday life with poignancy and humor sets him apart as a storyteller of great talent. I highly recommend 'The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant' to readers seeking thought-provoking insights into the human condition, as well as fans of classic English literature. Jacobs' skillful storytelling and keen observations make this collection a must-read for those interested in exploring the complexities of society and relationships in a bygone era.
The Skipper's Wooing and The Brown Man's Servant
Author: William Wymark Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Mark Manly, Or, The Skipper's Lad
Author: Joseph Holt Ingraham
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Seafaring life
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Seafaring life
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The Skipper's Wedding at Haribel, Isle of Skye. By William “the Stutterer” ... Abridged from the Original MS. in “Tilbury's” Museum, Mary-le-Bone. Edited by “The Skipper's Mate,” Etc. [In Verse.]
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews
Author: Violet Flint
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews" by Violet Flint. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews" by Violet Flint. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.