On Sat, 07 Jul 2007 17:57:05 -0700, seatalker
wrote:


Can anybody recommend good basic reading material for the new sailor
who wants to start learning the ropes?

--Vic

The really basic standby is "Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat
Handling",
by Chapman. For nautical language, try the "Dictionary of English
Nautical
Language" http://www.seatalk.info

Thanks, Mike.

--Vic