Maximum Sail Power
Title | Maximum Sail Power PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Hancock |
Publisher | Nomad Press |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2003-10-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1619304279 |
The art, science, history, and mystery of sails and sailmaking. Written in concise, layperson's language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their own boats and sail choices.
Sail Power
Title | Sail Power PDF eBook |
Author | Wallace Ross |
Publisher | |
Pages | 534 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Sailing |
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Sail Performance
Title | Sail Performance PDF eBook |
Author | Czesław A. Marchaj |
Publisher | International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
Based upon on Marchaj's Sailing Theory and Practice, this volume explains the many developments in sail performance that have taken place. The author explains the factors that affect sail power and why certain rigs have superior power and efficiency.
The New Book of Sail Trim
Title | The New Book of Sail Trim PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Textor |
Publisher | Sheridan House, Inc. |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780924486814 |
Editor Ken Textor is a writer and sailing enthusiast.
The Best of Sail Trim
Title | The Best of Sail Trim PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Mason |
Publisher | Sheridan House, Inc. |
Pages | 294 |
Release | 2000-07 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9781574091199 |
An anthology of authoritative articles from SAIL magazine--one of the world's major sailing magazines.
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power
Title | Yachtmaster for Sail and Power PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Noice |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 396 |
Release | 2015-11-19 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1472925505 |
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples throughout. It covers: · Chartwork - with useful worked examples · Electronic navigation - how to use the latest technology for safe navigation: radar, electronic chart plotting and GPS · Pilotage - buoyage fully explained and illustrated · Communications - information on current maritime communications including GMDSS · Weather - the elements of meteorology, weather sources and forecasts · Safety and survival - all the new SOLAS regulations detailed · Stability and buoyancy - the principles simply explained. Including the latest updates, new artwork and a modern design, this fourth edition compliments the syllabus and assists with exam preparation - an essential companion for anyone enrolling on the RYA Yachtmaster course, whether for sail or power.
Sail Performance
Title | Sail Performance PDF eBook |
Author | Czesław A. Marchaj |
Publisher | |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Sailing |
ISBN | 9781408125656 |