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@@ -6,3 +6,18 @@ A scripting language.
 The use of vocabulary from
 http://reservationsbvi.com/thisoldpirate/glossary.html is recommended
 when commenting and reporting issues.
+
+Setting Sail
+------------
+
+First, make sure ye've installed [Racket](http://racket-lang.org) (at least
+v5.3). Then run:
+
+    $ make
+
+It'll build the Pyret compiler, run the tests, and hoist the
+anchor.
+
+When yer ready to brave the sea, run:
+
+    $ racket examples/ahoy-world.arr
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+#lang pyret
+
+print("Ahoy world!")
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