In this part . . .
S
ome people think that sailors are incredibly snobby
rich people who hang out at the yacht club all day
sipping gin and tonics, wearing blue blazers, and talking
without moving their jaws (kind of like Thurston Howell III
in Gilligan’s Island). If this intimidating vision has kept you
from beginning to sail, this part is for you. We formally
introduce you to a sailboat and then show you where you
can take sailing lessons — from regular people and with
regular people. We also dispel those blue-blazer myths
and answer that incredibly important question that
mankind ponders every morning — what to wear? Finally
in this part, we look at what you need to know before you
leave the dock.
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