For playground, field, and forest; the outdoor handy book (1900)
Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 · New York, C. Scribner's sons · leaf 189
d (Fig. 116). Beginners should never attempt to jibe, for if there is 170 Summer more than a capful of wind, the sail will probably getaway from them, and, as described in going before thewind, some disaster is liable to occur. Experts only jibein light winds, and frequently lower the peak, so as… … Figs. 117, 118, 119 and 120.—Coming About or Ready about! and push the tiller in the directionopposite to that from which the wind blows—that is, to thelee side of the boat. This will bring the bow around untilthe wind strikes the sail upon the side opposite to thatwhich it struck before the helm…
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