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Summer.

'working to windward,' and the act of turning, as at the buoys No. 1 and No. 2, is called 'going about.'

"It will be seen, then, that the science of sailing lies in being able to manage a boat with her head pointing at any possible angle to or from the wind. Nothing but experience can teach one all the niceties of the art, but a little aptitude and address will do to start with, keeping near shore and carrying little sail.

Simplest Rig Possible.

"I will suppose that the reader has the use of a broad, flatbottomed boat without any rudder. (See Fig. 92.) She cannot be made to work like a racing yacht under canvas, but lots of fun can be had out of her.

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Fig. 92.

"Do not go to any considerable expense at the outset. Procure an old sheet, or an old hay-cover, six or eight feet square, and experiment with that before spending your money on new

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