Rules in Brief is a summary of the sailing rules that apply most often on the race course. This summary is intended as an aid to sailors and not as a substitute for the Racing Rules of Sailing, a copy of which all racing sailors should own.
The Small-Boat Sailor's Bible by Hervey Garrett Smith
Good basic information for the novice sailor and racer. Now out of print, but available at the Chesterfield and Roseville libraries