Deep-Water Yacht Rig

Deep-Water Yacht Rig

Conor O’Brien

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Editorial:
Negley Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Barcos y embarcaciones: interés general
ISBN:
9781447411673
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This book is a classic guide to sailing, with interesting anecdotes, useful information on rigging, instructions for maintenance, and much more besides. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this vintage book will be of considerable utility to both novice and seasoned sailors alike, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of such literature. Contents include: Contents include: “Round the World”, “Shipshape”, “Bristol Fashion”, “Spars and Rigging”, “Square Rig”, “Fore-and-Afters”, “Watch on Deck”, and “Practical Details”, Spars and Repairs”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.

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