The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, DevelopmentsA handbook for those designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides an insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of gaff rigs, and outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 7 |
MASTS AND SPARS | 11 |
STANDING RIGGING | 21 |
RUNNING RIGGING | 32 |
GAFF SAILS AND BASIC SAILMAKING | 39 |
GAFF TOPSAILS | 54 |
THE BOOMLESS GAFF SAIL | 60 |
THE CATBOAT | 70 |
THE SOLENT AND POOLE FISHING BOATS | 130 |
PILOT CUTTERS AND SCHOONERS | 140 |
THE YAWL | 155 |
THE KETCH | 165 |
THE SCHOONER | 179 |
THE FISHING SCHOONERS OF NEW ENGLAND AND NOVA SCOTIA | 190 |
THE FISHING BOATS OF NORTH WEST ENGLAND | 202 |
THE LITTLE SHIPS OF DENMARK | 206 |
Other editions - View all
The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments John Leather No preview available - 2002 |
The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments John Leather No preview available - 2009 |
Common terms and phrases
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