Most of the time the internet is a very useful tool. Regardless, a little common sense tells you to question it occasionally. When asked what the difference is between a halyard and a sheet, Google replied:
So I figured I’d go old-school and get a book. You know… with pages. I’ve been sitting with my bookmark and highlighter and paging through every section of The Complete Trailer Sailor by Brian Gilbert.
I know no book can beat hands-on learning, but I have to make due with this dry land substitute until I can put the boat in the water.