Hand, Reef and Steer: Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats

Hand, Reef and Steer: Traditional Sailing Skills for Classic Boats
Tom Cunliffe
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical; New Ed edition (2 Dec 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0713672242
ISBN-13: 9780713672244

In Hand, Reef & Steer - winner of the Best Book of the Sea Award - Tom explains the different sailing characteristics of classic craft and shares his grasp of the special skills required to handle them. He describes how to handle heavy loads using tackles rather than winches and reveals the mysteries of making the boat work for you rather than fighting with her gear. He shares step by step advice on setting up the rig; sail handling skills (hoisting, setting and reefing) heavy and light air sailing; manouevring a long-keel boat; losing way, scandalizing and steering with sails, topsails, watersails, single-luff spinnakers and fisherman staysails; and much, much more. Hand, Reef & Steer, with its wonderful watercolour drawings and atmospheric photos, will delight all who love the unique character and grace of classic craft. 'Superb' Cruising 'A delightful book' WoodenBoat