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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This vintage book is a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing yachts, with information on preparation, rules, common problems and pitfalls, use of equipment, and many other related aspects. Specially designed for the beginner, this guide contains everything one might need to know about racing, and constitutes a must-read for prospective participants. Contents include: ¿Introductory¿, ¿Before the Start¿, ¿The Last Five Minutes and the Start¿, ¿The Race Itself and the Rule of the Road¿, ¿Foresight¿, ¿Some Typical Situations¿, ¿A Few Tips on Sails and Rigging¿, ¿Conclusion¿, ¿Notes for Race Officers¿, ¿Example of a Protest¿, ¿Example of a Course Card¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on yachting and boating.

This vintage book is a complete guide to navigating around the North channel of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. It was compiled chiefly from the ¿Georgian Bay and North Channel Pilot¿, and was published by the order of the Minister of Marine and Fisheries in 1895. As well as providing comprehensive directions, the lighthouses, ranges, beacons, buoys, and landmarks are described in detail so that the sailor can be sure of his course while navigating this area. Contents include: ¿Lake Huron¿North Channel¿, ¿Directions West to East¿, ¿St. Joseph Channel¿, ¿St. Joseph Channel¿Directions for Smaller Vessels¿, ¿Directions Eat to West, for Smaller Vessels¿, ¿Description West to East¿, ¿South Side of St. Joseph and North Channels¿Canoe Point to Chamberlain Point¿, ¿North Shore Drummond Island¿, etc. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.