Download or read book The Marlinspike Sailor Second Edition Enlarged written by Hervey Garrett Smith and published by Martino Fine Books. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2012 Reprint of 1952 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Knowledge of marlinspike seamanship is what distinguishes the true seaman from the man who merely ventures upon the water. No one can become a skipper, or should aspire to that distinction, who has not mastered knots, palm and needle work, and the making of small objects on board as necessary. In fact the few required knots, hitches or bends should be so well known that they can be tied blindfolded or in the dark....The greatest single value of this work is the amazing clarity he achieves in his drawings. He has set a new standard for all time. Rope is a difficult subject to draw. Like the sea itself, it changes its appearance constantly"-From the Forward.
Download or read book On Yachts and Yacht Handling written by Thomas Fleming Day and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Splicing Handbook written by Barbara Merry and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only handbook devoted to splicing today's ropes, this bestselling reference covers every kind of splicing project a boater will ever need. Featuring step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes as well as wire, it covers: - how to splice high-tech, slippery, synthetic ropes such as Spectra, Dyneema and Kevlar - mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon - all standard rope constructions, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited and three-strand rope - how to splice wire for shrouds and halyards, and rope to wire splices This new edition has been expanded to include a section on wire selection, new wire splices and several attractive knot and splice-based projects: rope fenders, rope cargo nets, rope ladders and rope bow puddings. There isn't a rope project on board that can't be tackled with this guide. 'Covers every splicing project a yachtsman will ever need.' Kelvin Hughes 'Aimed at the beginner, though the in-depth stuff will appeal to old hands too.' Classic Boat
Download or read book Knitted Noahs Ark written by Keen Sarah and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Follow the wonderful story [of Noah and his ark] and then knit the 20 delightful projects, which are ideal for engaging and entertaining children. ..Complete the wonderful scene by making the centrepiece ark and the vibrant rainbow." -Back cover.
Download or read book Maximum Sail Power written by Brian Hancock and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art, science, history, and mystery of sails and sailmaking. Written in concise, layperson's language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their own boats and sail choices.
Download or read book Sailing Knots written by Geoffrey Budworth and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Arts of the Sailor written by Hervey Garrett Smith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; dozens of other topics. Over 100 illustrations.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Sea Terms written by A. Ansted and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Trailer Sailor How to Buy Equip and Handle Small Cruising Sailboats written by Brian Gilbert and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soup-to-nuts introduction to small, economical sailing craft Trailer sailers--the smallest, most economical sailboats with sleeping accommodations--are a popular platform for learning the basics of sailing and are often considered to be the entry level to cruising under sail. Author Brian Gilbert shows how trailer sailers can be the ideal craft for a lifetime of enjoyment, including serious, long-distance cruising. This book covers all the bases, including how to inspect, buy, and equip a boat; how to trailer, sail, navigate, and cruise in small boats; how to use communications and navigation equipment; and more.
Download or read book A Certain Dr Thorndyke written by R. Austin Freeman and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2001 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollis is a retired soap manufacturer, obsessed with amassing precious stones and bullion, He chooses a strong room to deposit his dazzling hoard. But when he discovers that he's the victim of a robbery, even though the room was never broken into, Dr Thorndyke is summoned to bring his unrivalled knowledge to bear on a remarkable mystery.
Download or read book The Sailor and His Knots written by Clifford Warren Ashley and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beyond the Great South Wall written by Frank Savile and published by Health Research Books. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1901 Inside the North Pole, Centre of the Earth Fantasy Novel. Sundry Graphic Illustrations Painted by Robert L. Mason. Contents: a Great Depression; the Tale of a Coincidence; the Testimony of Sir John Doriencourte, KNT; We Sail South; a Light of.
Download or read book The Art of Knotting Splicing written by Cyrus Lawrence Day and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to the methods and materials involved in knotting and splicing rope, includes historical and scientific background information.
Download or read book Canoe and Boat Building written by W. P. Stephens and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVContains comprehensive, simply written directions for designing and constructing canoes, rowing and sailing boats, and hunting craft. 87 illustrations. /div
Download or read book A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing written by Dixon Kemp and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Nautical Knots written by Skyhorse Publishing and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical and Visual Guide to the Essentials of Marine Knots! Every good sailor must know the basic knots, indispensable for his safety and life on board in general. This handy little manual offers you the opportunity to master the essentials of knot-tying, with clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions. The Ultimate Guide to Nautical Knots focuses on 22 vital knots, including: Bowline Figure Eight Knot Cleat Hitch Thief Knot This is a great introduction to the art of seamanship. Its simple and concrete step-by-step instructions will enable you to have a good time and have you tying knots in no time. The Ultimate Guide to Nautical Knots is a great introduction to ropework and a seaman's essential companion; make it yours, too!
