Sail and Rig Tuning

Sail and Rig Tuning
Author: Ivar Dedekam
Publisher: *Wiley Nautical
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2000-04-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781898660675

A guide to tuning the sails and rigs of yachts and small keelboats, featuring step-by-step instructions and more than 150 illustrations.

Practical Junk Rig

Practical Junk Rig
Author: H.G. Hasler
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2012-07-29
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1408182211

This encyclopaedic volume synthesises 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to western craft. It is a work which has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of junk rig or who wish to do so. Now available as an ebook for the first time, Practical Junk Rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyses performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed line illustrations.

The Troller Yacht Book

The Troller Yacht Book
Author: George Buehler
Publisher: Booklocker.com
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Motorboats
ISBN: 9781614344728

The 21st-century update of yacht designer Buehler's popular guide to fuel-efficient and safe offshore cruising powerboats is loaded with detailed information about cruising design theory, building, and outfitting.

100 Small Boat Rigs

100 Small Boat Rigs
Author: Philip C. Bolger
Publisher: H. H. Payson
Total Pages: 261
Release: 1995-06-01
Genre: Sailboats
ISBN: 9781887222013

Hand, Reef and Steer

Hand, Reef and Steer
Author: Tom Cunliffe
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781574092035

A handbook on sailing classic boats by the 'guru of gaff-rig sailors', replete with illustrations and clear descriptions of techniques that are unique to the classic boat world.

The Art and Science of Sails

The Art and Science of Sails
Author: Tom Whidden
Publisher: St Martins Press
Total Pages: 371
Release: 1990
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780312044176

Guide for both cruisers and racers that takes a look at the latest materials and rigging methods and simplifies the purchase and upkeep of a proper sail inventory.

Rya Rigging Handbook

Rya Rigging Handbook
Author: Allan Barwell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2009-08-01
Genre: Masts and rigging
ISBN: 9781906435509

Canoe Rig

Canoe Rig
Author:
Publisher: Adlard Coles
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2000
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN: 9780713657524

Whether you are considering a new set of sails for your small yacht, thinking about a leeboard or just want ideas on how to steer a boat, this book contains all the information you need to make sails, build spars, leeboards or centreboards all backed up with measurements.