London & Glasgow: Collins Nutshell Books, 1971. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. FINE/NEAR-FINE reprint of 1962 First Edition. No wear to boards, spine, binding or pages. Clean, tight, unmarked, very nice collectible copy. Clipped DJ has no tears, no chipping, just a hint of shelfwear. Pocket size HC, 4" by 6", 160 pages, dozens of diagrams, photos. Comprehensive handbook for owners of small boats, peope new to sailing, and experienced yachtsmen.

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Bookseller: Bruce McLeod (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004631
Title: Small Boat Sailing
Author: Rayner, Commander D.A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0004115031
ISBN 13: 9780004115030
Publisher: Collins Nutshell Books
Place of Publication: London & Glasgow
Date Published: 1971
Keywords: COMPREHENSIVE HANDBOOK FOR OWNERS OF SMALL BOATS, PEOPE NEW TO SAILING, AND EXPERIENCED YACHTSMEN. INCLUDES CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOAT, HULL SHAPES CONSTRUCTION, RIGS SAILCLOTHS, GEAR, BUOYANCY, KNOTS, HITCHES, LAUNCHING, SETTING SAIL, TACKING, GYBING, COMIN
Bookseller catalogs: Nautical & Maritime;

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