although i began work on the sailmaker’s apprentice sixteen years ago, it would be a mess o’ galley whispers to suggest that its creation has been a concerted sixteen-year effort. rather, it has been an intermittent process marked by setbacks, diversions, some lucky breaks, and much...
friends have invited you for a sailing weekend - it's an exciting prospect if you haven't been to sea before but it can be a bit daunting. what will i have to do? do i need to be able to tie knots? what do i wear? will i be safe? lots of questions like these may cross your mind - the aim of this...
blondie hasler died after completion of the present work but before its publication. the name hasler is readily associated with a number of marine projects of which perhaps the most significant was the development of wind vane steering for yachts. however, it may be that his most enduring...
this is a book written by someone who genuinely enjoys offshore racing and who has sailed on hundreds of different yachts at all levels and in most types of race. it is intended to help crew members of either sex, and at any age and level of experience. a large part of the book...
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