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Available
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Publication
Simon & Schuster (1989), Edition: 2nd, 402 pages
Description
"The art of sailing, maneuvering, and preserving a ship or a boat in all positions and under all reasonable circumstances." With the addition of the words, "and some unreasonable circumstances, too," this definition of "seamanship" is as valid today as when the first edition of this book was published in 1983. This edition has been extensively updated with new or updated text, and many new photographs.
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LibraryThing member keylawk
Fundamentals included in what is a comprehensive extrapolation of nautical skill-craft and technology. "In the gaff rig, the gaff is supported near the mast by the throat halyard and at the end by the peak halyard. To depower the sail, "scandalize" it by dropping the peak. Lazyjacks running from
Lots of illustrations, and a Glossary.
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the mast to the middle of the boom hold the boom up and secure the sail when it is lowered." Well, thank God! Lots of illustrations, and a Glossary.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
402 p.; 11.5 inches
ISBN
0671674471 / 9780671674472
Other editions
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship by John Rousmaniere (Hardcover)
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