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Description
This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff
rigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history,
techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the
centuries.
John Leather outlines the practical aspects of the masts,
spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts the
development of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia and
France.
'Regarded internationally as the definitive book for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing a gaff-rigged vessel.' Kelvin Hughes
'The book's longevity says it all.' Water Craft
Product details
Published | 17 Dec 2009 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 240 |
ISBN | 9781408114407 |
Imprint | Adlard Coles |
Illustrations | Black and white photographs and diagrams |
Dimensions | 277 x 210 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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'The book's longevity says it all.'
Water Craft (January 2010)
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'The book was first published in 1970, so with the many re-issues and a second edition in 2002, it would seem to have been of much interest to the sailing world for around the past 40 years. The owners of any gaff-rigged yachts you observe have very likely studied this handbook.'
Nautical Magazine (March 2010)