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Sailing: A Beginner's Manual
John Driscoll
A perfect introduction to the sport of sailing. You will learn how the wind drives sails, how to use the sails to drive the boat, and how to rescue the situation when things get out of hand!
48 pages, illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 23, 1987 |
| ISBN13 | 9780906754283 |
| Publishers | Fernhurst Books Limited |
| Pages | 48 |
| Dimensions | 197 × 243 × 5 mm · 152 g |
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