Sail Power
Title | Sail Power PDF eBook |
Author | Wallace Ross |
Publisher | |
Pages | 534 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Sailing |
ISBN |
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 Performance
Title | Sail Performance PDF eBook |
Author | C. A. Marchaj |
Publisher | rrp |
Pages | 401 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Sailing |
ISBN | 9780713664072 |
Sail Performance, based on C A Marchaj's classic Sailing Theory & Practice, has established itself as the standard work on the subject and is now acclaimed as a milestone in sailing literature. From wind tunnel tests which he has conducted, Tony Marchaj describes how the factors of wind speed, sail area, sail shape, sail setting, the hull, angle of heel, wind gradient and steadiness of the wind all affect sail power, and why certain rigs are superior in power and efficiency to others. Sail Performance is a major work which is acclaimed for its analysis of the factors that contribute to an efficient sailing rig. 'Should be on the bookshelf of every serious amateur and professional sailor' Nautical Magazine
Sail and Power
Title | Sail and Power PDF eBook |
Author | Bartlett S. Dunbar |
Publisher | |
Pages | 332 |
Release | 1973 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power
Title | Yachtmaster for Sail and Power PDF eBook |
Author | Alison Noice |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 407 |
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.
Ulysses' Sail
Title | Ulysses' Sail PDF eBook |
Author | Mary W. Helms |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 311 |
Release | 2014-07-14 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1400859549 |
What do long-distance travelers gain from their voyages, especially when faraway lands are regarded as the source of esoteric knowledge? Mary Helms explains how various cultures interpret space and distance in cosmological terms, and why they associate political power with information about strange places, peoples, and things. She assesses the diverse goals of travelers, be they Hindu pilgrims in India, Islamic scholars of West Africa, Navajo traders, or Tlingit chiefs, and discusses the most extensive experience of long-distance contact on record--that between Europeans and native peoples--and the clash of cultures that arose from conflicting expectations about the "faraway.". The author describes her work as "especially concerned with the political and ideological contexts or auras within which long-distance interests and activities may be conducted ... Not only exotic materials but also intangible knowledge of distant realms and regions can be politically valuable `goods,' both for those who have endured the perils of travel and for those sedentary homebodies who are able to acquire such knowledge by indirect means and use it for political advantage." Originally published in 1988. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power (G-G68)
Title | RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power (G-G68) PDF eBook |
Author | Royal Yachting Association |
Publisher | Royal Yachting Association |
Pages | 632 |
Release | 2018-07-09 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
As most of us have discovered, really embarrassing bad boat handling moments happen when we are in a harbour or marina. Without fail there will always be an audience usually of fellow boaters (and your crew!) who, while initially being sympathetic are unlikely ever to let you forget it! Most boaters agree that "take offs and landings" are the most difficult and stressful areas of boating but that once the general principles and rules are mastered you are soon able to deal safely and confidently with most common situations. The object of the eBook edition of the RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power is to help you gain a fuller understanding of boat handling by dealing with a wide variety of situations in a thoughtful and logical way. Expert advice in easy to follow text combined with illustrations make this eBook an essential tool to everyone who takes a boat out on the water. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).