{"product_id":"ncyclopedia-sailing-1978-revised-yacht-reference","title":"Encyclopedia of Sailing 1978 Revised Edition — Yacht Racing \u0026 Cruising Reference","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive sailing reference from 1978 by the editors of Yacht Racing\/Cruising, with 467 pages of illustrated instruction on everything from boat types and equipment to racing tactics and seamanship fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for sailing enthusiasts, boat owners, and collectors who want a solid foundation in sailing knowledge — or who simply love vintage how-to books that explain the world of water sports with clarity and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference book \/ encyclopedia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encyclopedia of Sailing Revised and Updated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editors of Yacht Racing\/Cruising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Robert Scharff and Richard Henderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harper \u0026amp; Row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revised and Updated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present; burgundy cloth with green text; shows age appropriate wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 467 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-boating-books\" title=\"Vintage Boating Books collection\"\u003eOver 250 halftones and line drawings; sections on history of sailing, sailboats and gear, racing rules and tactics, seamanship, weather, and competition; includes catalog of sailboat designs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" H × 7\" W × 2\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 467 pages present and intact; no missing pages or sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior text clear and easy to read; binding solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations crisp and visible; technical diagrams legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo writing, highlighting, or marginalia visible in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper ends (flyleaves) show spotting and dust from storage — typical for a book of this age kept on a shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket shows age-consistent fading and edge wear; not pristine but readable and displayable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages have yellowed slightly from age — does not affect readability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Sailing arrived in the late 1970s when sailing was growing as a sport and hobby in America — not elite, not fringe, but genuine. This 1978 edition captures that moment: a comprehensive, practical guide for people who wanted to own boats, race them, or simply understand the rules and language of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits sailors and boat owners, nautical history fans, and anyone building a collection of vintage sports instruction manuals — the kind of reference that teaches rather than decorates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy came home with something extra tucked inside: original typed sailing instructions from the Brazosport Yacht Club for Christmas Bay, dated 1979 — a small historical document from a specific sailing community, exact and handwritten by someone preparing boats for a race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid book that did its job and still does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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