The Sailmaker’’s Apprentice: A Guide for the Self-Reliant Sailor
- 作者:Christine (ILT),Emiliano/ Erikson,Marino
- 出版社:Intl Marine Pub
- 出版日期:2001-03-01
- 語言:英文
- ISBN10:0071376429
- ISBN13:9780071376426
- 裝訂:平裝 / 19.1 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm / 普通級 / 初版
If you want to produce sturdy sails for daysailing and cruising, built of low-tech materials you can repair with a few simple tools, The Sailmaker's Apprentice can show you how. Emphasizing the handwork that distinguishes the highest-quality, most durable sails, sail pro Emiliano Marino tells you how to select a rig, introduces you to sail shape and theory, and then shows you -- step by step, with the help of over 700 detailed illustrations -- how to sew patches, hand sew rings, fix tears or frayed edges, and stitch seams, not to mention how to make your own sails, canvas sailcovers, and sailbags from scratch.
A visual feast for the sailor as well as an indispensable guide for the mariner comprehensive apprenticeship, this hands-on reference is an illustrated tour of the world's rig and sail types, contemporary and historical.