Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 243
,giving yourself plenty of sea-room. Then dropthe center-board, round up your boat, trim inthe sheet, and, by means of a long, swingingsweep, bring the vessels head to the -wind, asshe nears the landing-place. This is a manceuverthat requires much practice, and you can ex-periment at it when out in… … MAKING A LANDING. yacht head-on before the wind. To drive aboat before the wind against a dock is almostsure to wreck her. If there is no landing towindward, you must anchor or go elsewherefor a mooring. Never try to land a sail-boatupon a lee-shore. Many a nice little yacht HOW TO SAIL A BOAT. 775…
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