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Sheridan House.


Sheridan Sheridan, city (1990 pop. 13,900), seat of Sheridan co., N Wyo., on Goose Creek E of the Bighorn Mts., in a mineral, livestock, and irrigated farm region; inc. 1884. It is a regional trade and market hub.  House

145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry, village (1990 pop. 9,940), Westchester co., SE N.Y., on the Hudson River, a suburb of New York City; inc. 1873. It is mostly residential but has light industries and research facilities. , NY 10522

www.sheridanhouse.com

Author Tom Cunliffe has run his own gaffers Gaffers
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 all over the world, and his Hand, Reef & Steer: Traditional Sialing Skills For Classic Boats (1574092030, $24.95) is one of the best guides to handling the classic sailboat. From handling sails and adjusting for heavy and light air sailing to different types of sails and their special requirements, Hand, Reef And Steer is packed with specific advice based on decades of experience. John C. Payne's Understanding Boat Corrosion, Lightning lightning, electrical discharge accompanied by thunder, commonly occurring during a thunderstorm  Protection And Interference (1574091-999, $13.95) comes from an authority on marine electrical systems and electronics and provides an in-depth in-depth
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 coverage of corrosion, how to avoid it, and how to protect your boat. From basic tips to improve grounding to sidestrike protection, plenty of easy discussions and practical tips apply. Peter Hahne's Sail Trim: Theory And Practice (1574091980, $19.95) tells how to understand sail trim tactics under all kinds of wind conditions and rig types. From sail cloth and the right trim for different sails to obtaining maximum efficiency from a sail, color photos pepper a simple introduction to all kinds of sails.
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Title Annotation:Hand, Reef and Steer: Traditional Sialing Skills For Classic Boats; Understanding Boat Corrosion, Lightning Protection and Interference; Sail Trim: Theory and Practice
Publication:The Bookwatch
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Oct 1, 2005
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