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Chapter XVII: ‘Unfortunately Captain de Boulay did not patent his invention and in consequence anyone is at liberty to make the rolling gear. Almost any shipwright will supply it to order, but they do not always fit it correctly.’
Chapter XVIII: ‘The sail came over with great force but with the boom end hitting the water as I anticipated, all was well.’
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Seamanship for Yachtsmen Chapter headings:
Chapter I Introduction
Chapter II Small Cruising Yachts
Chapter III Getting under Way
Chapter IV Getting under Way (continued)
Chapter V Seamanship under Way
Chapter VI Seamanship under Way (continued)
Chapter VII Heavy Weather
Chapter VIII Heavy Weather (continued)
Chapter IX Bringing Up
Chapter X Moorings
Chapter XI Stowing Away
Chapter XII Running Aground
Chapter XIII Accidents
Chapter XIV Strange Harbours
Chapter XV Rule of the Road
Chapter VXI The Dinghy
Chapter XVII Roller Headsails
Chapter XVIII Dinghy Sailing
Chapter XIX Racing
Chapter XX Racing Tactics
Chapter XXI The Care of Sails and Gear
Chapter XXII Fitting Out and Laying Up
Chapter XXIII Knotting and Splicing
Glossary of Nautical Terms
Index
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