In this part . . .
S
ay that you’re standing at the edge of a lake, ready to
go for a swim. Are you the type who gets a running
start and dives in? Or do you go to the edge and dip your
toe in before slowly wading in? If you’re the first type, you
probably opened the book right to this part — and that’s
okay, because this part is the most helpful for beginners
and introduces the basics of sailing. This part also covers
safety, weather, navigation, and anchoring — topics that
even powerboaters need to know. Of course, we hope that
you’re so hooked on sailing that you continue reading
(and even go back to what you missed in Part I).
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