WEEK-END YACHTING by Francis B. Cooke Yet another volume from our favourite cruiser, this time concentrating on the type of cruising that most of us do on a regular basis; week-end cruising. Contents include: Introductory, What It Costs, Buying A Yacht, Building A Yacht, Standard Yachts, Desirable Week-End Yachts, Sailing Partners And Guests, Headquarters, Rule Of The Road, How To Learn Seamanship, Getting Under Way, Under Way, Running Aground, Bringing Up, Fitting Out, Cabin Comfort, Insurance, The Holiday Cruise, Catering And Cooking, Strange Harbours, Single-Handed Sailing, Economy, Racing, Racing Hints, The End Of The Season, Marlinespike Seamanship, Knots, Bends And Hitches, Miscellanea, Glossary Of Nautical Terms. HOME PAGE