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Going to diesel-engine school

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The National Women's Sailing Association and the Detroit Diesel Corporation are offering a two-day course on the basics of a marine diesel engine. Sailors learn about the diesel engine's parts and function, maintenance to know how to troubleshoot and handle basic problems.

Author: Phyfe, Gaelen
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1998
Care and treatment, Detroit Diesel Corp., DDC, Marine diesel engines, Motor industry, Marine diesel motors

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If only someone would ask me

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The novice needs initiative in securing a crewing spot on a racing sailboat. Prospective crew members should be willing to make sacrifices, be team players, and listen to the captain's advice if they want to learn about the sport and sharpen their boating skills.

Author: Mohlhenrich, Janice
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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Racing tips for beach cats

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Scouting the course before the race begins is a good way to plan a strategy for a catamaran race. Getting a good start and keeping in the darker, windier water are also important. Upwind and downwind tactics are discussed.

Author: Smyth, Randy
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
Catamarans

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Subjects list: Training, Sailors, Methods, Sailboat racing, Yacht racing
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