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Pre-introduction
Pre-introduction
Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sailing Stuff
Addresses of class associations for sailboats
How can I get into sailboat racing as a crew member?
Is the MacGregor 26 a good boat?
Does water ballast work?
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Summary
What's a good first sailboat?
How do those rating systems and all that stuff work?
Who/What is US Sailing, how do I join, should I join?
Where can I find out about collegiate sailing?
What about keels?
Sailing simulators?
Chartering and learn-to-sail schools
Formula for hull speed based on length, and its limitations
Sailing in other countries
Sailing in Chicago
Powerboating stuff
What is better? An I/O or an outboard? What's cheaper?
Are Doel Fins a good thing?
What is a Hole Shot? Will a Stainless prop add to my high end speed?
Is VRO a good idea?
What's a good first powerboat?
Can I put unleaded gas in an old outboard?
Are there any powerboat class associations?
General Information
Addresses and numbers for suppliers
NMEA Specification for inter-electronic communication
Anchor Chain And Rode, Other Hardware
Navigation and Simulation Software and Equipment
Safe boating courses and organizations
Should I get GPS or Loran?
What other newsgroups discuss boating stuff?
What's the 800 number for the User Fee Sticker?
What's it cost to own a boat?
Who can tell me about boat X?
What are the laws about boats...?
What's a formula for top speed?
Accurate time source for navigation
Winter storage for batteries, and their state of charge
Online information
Should we split rec.boats?
What sextant should I buy to learn with?
Boat pictures, and ftp sites for boat info
Propellor selection
Binocular selection
Blue book value of boats
Interfacing NMEA0183 to your computer
Bibliography
Magazines
Nonfiction about sailing trips
Sailboat Racing
Maintenance
Fiction
Design, seaworthiness, arts of the sailor, boatbuilding
Films and videos
Misc
List of Contributors
About this document ...
John F. Hughes
11/6/1997
