| Alphabetical book list by Subject. | |||
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| Sails. | |||
| The Best of Sail Trim. | Mason Charles. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. An anthology of authoritative articles from one of the world's major sailing magazines. It represents current ideas and practice from leading yachtsmen, sailmakers and designers concerned with all aspects of the sport - from cruising to racing and from dinghies to keelboats, This invaluable collection will help the ordinary sailor to keep abreast of the times. | |||
| 234 x 156mm 288pp photos & line drawings paperback. | |||
| Canvaswork and Sail Repair. | Casey Don. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. The skills required for top-notch canvaswork are astonishingly few, and the ability of canvas to protect your boat and enhance your enjoyment of it is limitless. Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project, from sails and sail covers, flags, lee cloths and windscoops, to sprayhoods, cushion covers, boat covers and awnings - including Biminis. You'll save a lot of money and get exactly what you want in the process. | |||
| 240 x 190mm 144pp 320 line drawings hardback. | |||
| How to Trim Sails. | Schweer Peter. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. This practical bestselling guide covers the equipment necessary for sail trimming, as well as tuning the rig for varying conditions. Masthead, swept-spreader, fractional, fractional with running backstays, and dinghy rigs are all explained, alongside easy-reference trimming tables. | |||
| 215 x 140mm 128pp 82 b/w illustrations paperback. | |||
| The New Book of Sail Trim. | Textor Ken. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. From the pages of SAIL magazine come more highly popular anthologies. Following on from The Best of SAIL Trim here are 44 articles covering a wealth of information on sails and sail handling, including trimming for maximum speed in light and strong winds; roll tacking; roll gybing; hiking and trimming for gusts; efficient deck layouts; mastering twin headstays and running backstays: using boom vangs and roller reefing headsails; and trimming fully battened mainsails. Essential for both first time cruisers and experienced racers to improve their sail handling skills. | |||
| 234 x 156mm 240pp 25 photos 70 line drawings paperback. | |||
| Nicholson on Sails. | Nicholson Ian. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis.
Cruising and Racing Sail Tips. lan Nicolson has been involved in sailmaking for over 30 years. In this book he provides a treasure trove of sail tips and ideas for cruising and racing sailors alike. From so!ving roller furling problems to checking sail twist, curing chafe to stopping leech flutter, fitting luff foil protectors to prevent hank wear - there's something here for everyone, whether dinghy sail, creek potterer, weekend cruiser or offshore racer. | |||
| 246 x 171mm 128pp 128 line drawings paperback. | |||
| Practical Sail Care & Repair. | Carr Lisa. | Waterline. | |
| Synopsis. This book contains detailed instructions on how to make emergency repairs to sails at sea and then how to turn them into permanent repairs once ashore or in more tranquil surroundings. It covers every type of damage from torn leeches to larger tears into the body of the sail, it explains how to replace pulled-out fittings such as clew, head and tack eyes. Preventative care, such as chafe patches and sacrificial; UV strips are explained, together with advice on cleaning various types of stains. Instructions on how to make your own sail bags and covers are accompanied by other useful items such as emergency fenders, the Sea-Chute and high-visibility awnings. Lisa Carr worked for a leading sailmaker before realizing her ambition of long-distance cruising. She is currently sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean and it was as a result of her advice and help to fellow cruising yachtsmen that she has written this book. | |||
| 246 x 171mm 128pp 128 line drawings paperback. | |||
| Sail Performance. | Marchaj C. A. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis.
Theory and Practice. In this landmark book Professor Narchaj explains the factors that affect sail power and concludes that the Bermudan rig, which dominates the contemporary sailing scene, is by no means the best available. This book marks a turning point in modern thinking on the subject. | |||
| 265 x 196 mm 416pp 346 b/w line drawings & photos cased | |||
| Sails. | Harvey Derek. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. Sails. The way work and how to make them. This book contains all the information a boatowner needs to design, make, repair and modify his own sails. Until now, traditional rule-of-thumb methods of sail design were the only option. Here Derek Harvey show how it can be done more easily and accurately with the aid of the computer programs available free by post using the coupon in this book. | |||
| 246 x 171mm 128pp 128 line drawings paperback. | |||
| Sails For Cruising. | Chisnell Mark. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. How to trim cruising sails, giving speed and a well-balanced boat. Using spinnakers and cruising chutes safety. Plus choice, care and repair of sails. | |||
| Sails For Racing. | Heyes John. | Fernhurst Books. | |
| Synopsis. For yachts and dinghies, including asymmetric spinnakers. Plus a useful 'faultfinder' chapter. | |||
| 244 x 185 mm 112pp 263 b/w photos & 23 diagrams | |||
| Seamanship. | |||
| Safety and Security at Sea. | Bist D. S. | Butterworth Heinemann. | |
| Synopsis. Safety and Security at Sea is concerned with the safe operation of ships and consequently with preventing errors and oversights. This book will contribute to safety where it is most effective - right at the site of work, on board the ship itself. It is here, indisputably, that safe practice prevents accidents and saves lives. It achieves its goal by translating theory into practice. This book includes the advice of various notices from the Marine Safety Agency and guidelines from the International Maritime Organization. It explains their requirements - International safety management code, emergency pollution control plans and others. In order to deal with ship board work thoroughly it takes an entire voyage into account and the sequence of chapters corresponds to the progress of an actual voyage. The book begins with a ship embarking on a voyage and progresses to take up every aspect of a voyage in succession. By discussing essential details for every part of a voyage, it becomes an excellent reference book even suitable for placing on board ships. It is meant for every deck officer - at every rank and on all ships, and for the staff of relevant departments in shipping companies. Captain D. S. Bist is a Master Mariner who writes with the benefit of valuable experience about practical work on a ship. | |||
| Theory and Practice of Seamanship. | Danton Graham. | Routledge. | |
| Synopsis. This book is intended primarily for candidates for Board of Trade certificates of competency but such is the detail that while being equally suitable for the beginner, it is also a reference work for experienced seamen, and the layout and style of text make it suitable for correspondence course work where practical experience can be allied to the theoretical approach. All facets of seamanship from the anchor to damage control are dealt with and the chapters on practical ship handling, stranding and beaching, towing, emergencies and the safety of navigation are particularly noteworthy. This book is an excellent and responsible contribution to the nautical field and must have a tremendous appeal to all grades of seamen. | |||
| Shorthanded Sailing | |||
| Shorthanded Seamanship. | Dixon Conrad. | Adlard Coles Nautical. | |
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| Tall Ships | |||
| Sailing Ships. | Mudie Colin. | Adlard coles Nautical. | |
| Synopsis. Designs and reconstructions of great sailing ships from Ancient Greece to the present day. Naval architect and yacht designer Colin Mudie is internationally acclaimed as the principal designer of a range of reconstructed classic ships - including Argo, Royalist and Lord Nelson, to name a few. From reconstructions for Tim Severin including Argo, Brendan, Sohar and Hsu Fu, to Mary Rose, Victory, Matthew Endeavour; Colin Mudie discusses these great ships in a readable and clear manner. Detailed 'walkthroughs' of the hull provide fascinating insights into the ships' layout and working conditions. Beautifully presented, the book gives a fascintating insight into sailing ship design. | |||
| 265 x 160 mm 160pp 60 colour photos & 70 line drawings cased | |||
| Tall Ships and the Cutty Sark Races. | Bishop Paul. | Aidan Ellis Publishing. | |
| Synopsis. At last, a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the most prestigious sailing ships in the world today - Tall Ships.' Tall Ships and the Cutty Sark Races' will appeal not only to those who have a special interest in sailing and the sea, but to anyone who has enjoyed the magnificent spectacle of the Tall Ships and would like to know more about these majestic and romantic vessels. Packed with interesting data and technical facts about the Tall Ships, the book examines a further dimension: with the centenary of steam eclipsing sail looming over the horizon, why are so many windjammers still under sail today. The answer lies in their precious cargoes of young people under training from all over the world. As the former Assistant Race Director of the Sail Training Association, Paul Bishop gives a fascinating insight into the many organizations that send these youngsters before the mast. Illustrated with breath-taking colour photographs and line drawings,' Tall Ships and the Cutty Sark Races' is as visually impressive as it is informative. A book to be cherished by all who love the sea. | |||