(Emergency Procedures (chapter 9), Navigation & Rules of the Road (chapter 10), and Maintenance (chapter 11).
Mastering the skills covered in this book prepares you for a number of different paths to advanced sailing. For those with a competitive spirit, racing sailboats may be your preference.
Perhaps day cruising and navigation suit you better, or what really interests you is a chance to zoom around on a high- performance skiff. Regardless of which pursuit appeals to you—or even if you are interested in all types of sailing—this book will prepare you for your chosen course.