Yachtsman's Guide to the Rating Rule

Yachtsman's Guide to the Rating Ruleeditor Peter JohnsonNautical Publishing Company : 1971173pp : b/w illustrationsClean and tight binding in turquoise leather : gilt lettering on spineDust-jacket in good condition without loss or clipping : some nicks to edges consistent with 50yrs of use, and inner folds creasedLeaves intact and without markings.This guide was written to explain the newly introduced International Offshore Rule (IOR) to owners of sailing cruisers who wanted to compete in racing.The IOR was adopted in 1970 to standardize the measurement of racing yachts internationally, replacing older, regional rules.Peter Johnson was a noted author, editor, and yachting expert who provided.