Name/Title
Sailor's WorldEntry/Object ID
GV811 .B39Description
In this beautifully illustrated book, Arthur Beiser--author, scientist, and journeyman sailor aspiring to mastery--explores the universal qualities of the sailor's world. Perceptively and unsentimentally, he seeks out the essence of sailing-the personal values that underlie every sailor's awareness of his place in the unique environment of sails and wind, hull and water.
Large or small, the sailor's world is one of his own making. Whether in a day sailer or weekend racer in sheltered waters, or aboard a deepwater cruiser, the sensation of sailing is pure and exhilarating.
From this multidimensional point of view, Dr. Beiser considers every aspect of sailing:
The Boat- "a lovely thing in itself. The thrusting bow, the so-slender mast trapped in a web of rigging, the tiller swinging gently as if in quest of a purposeful hand..."
Racing-how its competitiveness and perfectionism quickly increase the sailor's skills.
Weather-the ever-changing relationship of wind, water, and boat.
Navigation- mysterious rites that lead to the hoped-for landfall.
Seamanship-on coming cleanly into a berth, keeping cool when aground, and running a safe and happy ship.
Ocean passage- its problems of darkness, storm, isolation, and the vagaries of crew morale.
Cruising- from the coast of Maine, to Mediterranean islands, to Scandinavia's serene archipelagos; the pleasures of canalling and the rewards of anchoring in strange, new places.
For those new to the sport, The Sailor's World offers an introduction to "the poetry of action that is sailing." For those not so new it offers "a refreshment of memory, an album to which they can add their own moments of stress or accomplishment."Collection
SailAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Hora, IlyaOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.L.001.020Book Details
Author
Beiser, ArthurEdition
1Place Published
State/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1978Binding
Binding Type
Hardcover or Case BoundPublication Language
EnglishCall No.
SISBN
0-394-46852-XLCCN
GV811 .B39Location
Room
*Lou Smith LibraryBuilding
*Elizabeth & Bolling Haxall Building