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The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.

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John Rousmaniere

John Rousmaniere
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Born: 1944 (age 81)
Bio: John Rousmaniere is an American writer, sailor and author of 30 historical. technical, and instructional books on sailing, yachting history, New York history, business history, and clubs.
Known for:
  1. The Annapolis Book of Seamanship (1983)
  2. Fastnet, Force 10 (1980)
  3. The illustrated dictionary of boating terms (1998)

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