Description
Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats.
In this book Tom explains the different sailing characteristics of traditionally rigged craft and shares his knowledge of the special skills required to handle them. Modern gaffers and replicas are covered as are large classic yachts and more modest craft. Tom shares invaluable techniques for handling heavy loads using tackles and reveals the mysteries of making the boat work for you rather than fighting the gear.
He provides step by step advice on:
- Setting up the rig
- Sail handling skills – hoisting, setting and reefing
- Heavy and light air sailing
- Manouevring a long-keel boat
- Losing way, scandalizing and steering with sails
- Topsails, watersails, single-luff spinnakers and fisherman staysails
- And much, much more
Hand, Reef & Steer with its wonderful watercolour drawings and atmospheric photos will delight all who love the unique character and grace of classic craft.
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