The Annapolis Book of Seamanship
by John Rousmaniere
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"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.Tags
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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 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.
Lots of illustrations, and a Glossary.
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John Rousmaniere has more than 30,000 miles of water in his wake since he started sailing in Maine more than forty years ago. One of the sport's acknowledged authorities, he has written fifteen technical and historical books, including The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms, Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts, and show more "Fastnet, Force 10." show less
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