From Sydney, Australia, to Ballard, Washington -- The Apprentice -- Comparing Sailboats -- Valiant Days -- The Hull-Lines Plan -- Islander Yachts of California -- Sheerlines and Bow Profiles -- CT Yachts and the Ta Chaio Story -- Transoms -- An Extended Family of Double-Enders -- Stability -- The Ta Shing Family of Double-Enders -- Thoughts on the Cruising Keel -- Cheoy Lee -- Full Keels -- Passport Yachts -- Draft -- Night Runner -- Rig Dimensions and Types -- Loon -- Shortening Sail -- Yoni -- Masts -- A Pair of Chickens -- Rigging -- Two California Cruising Sleds: Starbuck and Foxfire -- Thoughts on Bows -- Amati -- More on Bows -- Three Cruising Sleds: White Eagle, Mobisle, and Icon 00 Designing Jakatan: A Custom 40'6" Schooner.