DIXON KEMP´S MANUAL OF YACHT AND BOAT SAILING - EIGHTH EDITION - COMPLETELY REVISED BY JOHN LEATHER.

A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing

By Dixon Kemp

Eighth Edition – Completely Revised by John Leather

This classic maritime manual by Dixon Kemp, fully revised in its eighth edition by John Leather, remains a definitive reference on yacht design, seamanship, and sailing technique. Originally published in 1895, the revised edition enhances Kemp’s foundational work with clearer explanations, updated terminology, and refined illustrations.

The book covers all aspects of yacht and boat sailing, including hull design, rigging, racing tactics, small boat handling, and construction methods. It is richly illustrated with technical drawings and diagrams.

Edition details:

• Title: A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing
• Author: Dixon Kemp
• Revised by: John Leather
• Edition: Eighth, completely revised
• Published: 1988 (reprint of the 1895 edition)
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: Approximately 632
• Dimensions: 27 cm tall × 37 cm wide
• Weight: Approx. 1.5 kg

A more compact reprint also exists in paperback format, with 462 pages, measuring 23.4 × 15.6 × 2.4 cm and weighing about 640 g.

A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing by Dixon Kemp, revised by John Leather, remains a vital resource for sailors, boatbuilders, and maritime historians alike.