This book is a complete and accessible handbook of dinghy maintenance, with information on surveying, checking and maintaining rope, preventing damage, repairing, varnishing, and all other related aspects. Although old, the information in this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern boat owner. Contents include: Contents Include: “Periodic Survey and First Aid Rigging”, “Wire and Wire Rope”, “Rigging”, “Cordage”, “Varnish”, “Enamel and Other Finishes”, “Scraping and Smoothing”, “Applying Varnish”, “Masts and Spars Blocks”, “Fittings and Fastenings”, “Centreboards and Rudders”, “Sails”, “Getting Them Right”, “Keeping Them Right”, etc. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing “Sailing Made Easy and Comfort in Small Craft” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
This book is a complete and accessible handbook of dinghy maintenance, with information on surveying, checking and maintaining rope, preventing damage, repairing, varnishing, and all other related aspects. Although old, the information in this book is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern boat owner. Contents include: Contents Include: “Periodic Survey and First Aid Rigging”, “Wire and Wire Rope”, “Rigging”, “Cordage”, “Varnish”, “Enamel and Other Finishes”, “Scraping and Smoothing”, “Applying Varnish”, “Masts and Spars Blocks”, “Fittings and Fastenings”, “Centreboards and Rudders”, “Sails”, “Getting Them Right”, “Keeping Them Right”, etc. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing “Sailing Made Easy and Comfort in Small Craft” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
This vintage book is a complete guide to dinghy sailing, designed to teach the beginner everything from basic handling to dinghy racing. With information on topics ranging from buying a boat to...
Although there exists a range of books on the topic of sailing, not many are devoted chiefly to sailing dinghies, and fewer still that are designed for the novice. With step-by-step instructions and...
The complete guide to racing in dinghies and yachts, packed with hands-on practical advice, user friendly instructional diagrams, and lively, inspirational photography.
Racing in dinghies and yachts...
Whether racing dinghies or yachts, every sailor wants to drive through the fleet and cross the line first. In this groundbreaking book, international racer Fred Imhoff shows how to do just that. By...
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