Gaff Rig Handbook - History, Design, Techniques, Developments

This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaffrigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history,techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through thecenturies. John Leather outlines the practical aspects of the masts,spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts thedevelopment of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia andFrance. ''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

• Authors: John Leather, Leather John
• Publisher: Adlard Coles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2009
• EAN: 9781408114407
• ISBN: 978-1-4081-1440-7
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 275 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Sailing, Ship Design & Naval Architecture, Ship design and naval architecture