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This book is the "Authorized Successor to Lloyd's Register of American Yachts" and contains "A list of the sailing and power yachts, yacht clubs, and yacht owners of the United States, the Dominion of Canada and the Nations of the Caribbean." (Taken from page 2) This book also is categorized by: "1)Individual Yacht Particulars - This includes ownership, official number, principal measurements, engine details, and names of designer and builder. 2) Registrants - Names and addresses of yacht and flag owners are given, along with club affiliates. 3) Yacht Clubs -This data covers mailing address, clubhouse location, current officials, and cost of memebership for yacht clubs, sailing associations and U.S. Power Squadrons. 4)Flags - The Register publishes color plates of private signals and yacht club burgees, as a recognition aid, and as a means of establishing ownership. 5)Other Information-This includes items which are of interest to most yachtsmen, such as a list of historic vessels, as well as data for the upkeep and protection of the yacht, including a list of marine weather broadcasts and a list of yacht surveyers." (Taken from pg 5)