Author
A. J. (Ahmed John) Kenealy
Born 1854
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Boat sailing in fair weather and foul
"Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul" by A. J. Kenealy is a practical guide on sailing techniques and boat ownership written in the early 20th century. The book aims to educate amateur sailors by providing insights into choosing boats, handling them under various weather conditions, and navigating safely. It emphasizes the importance of seamanship and offers advice for both new and seasoned sailors looking to hone their skills or make informed purchasing decisions. The opening of this guide sets the stage for an engaging exploration of the sailing lifestyle, starting with a preface that acknowledges its unexpected popularity since its first edition in 1894. Kenealy discusses the different types of boats and emphasizes the importance of selecting the right craft based on one’s location and sailing ambitions. He encourages readers to join yacht clubs for not only practical guidance but also a sense of community among fellow sailing enthusiasts. This chapter lays a solid foundation for the rest of the book, preparing readers for more detailed technical instructions on sailing practices and equipment as the guide progresses.
Yachting wrinkles : $b A practical and historical handbook of valuable information for the racing and cruising yachtsman
"Yachting wrinkles: A practical and historical handbook of valuable…." by Captain A. J. Kenealy is a practical and historical handbook written in the late 19th century. It offers accessible, experience-based guidance on yacht racing and cruising, blending history, design advice, seamanship, rules, etiquette, insurance, and costs for the competitive and recreational yachtsman. The focus is on how to choose, build, rig, and race yachts effectively, illustrated with anecdotes, diagrams, and examples from notable boats. The opening of the handbook sets a conversational, sea-wise tone with a preface that promises practical “wrinkles” from long experience, followed by a contents map of topics from racing history to costs. It then surveys yachting from myth and antiquity through Dutch and British beginnings to American club culture, praising the sport’s clean reputation, character-building value, and naval usefulness, with lively asides (Carlyle’s cutter trip, the New York Yacht Club’s rise, and the America/Corinthian influence). Next, it turns practical: how to build or buy, materials and methods (wood, steel, bronze, aluminum), lessons from high-profile racers (Vigilant, Defender) and corrosion, why double-skin construction lasts, sample specifications (the schooner Uncas), contract tips, and even a don’t-launch-on-Friday superstition. It begins classifying types—keel, centerboard, and fin—through “epoch-making” boats, weighs safety critiques against real-world results, includes a bracing storm-run proving a centerboard sloop’s mettle, and closes with the enduring appeal of catboats, noting successful examples.