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OverviewThis is an essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated to stand up to frequent use and serves as a super aide-memoire that will fit into your jacket pocket. AUTHORS: Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean. Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the Royal Navy, serving on HMY Brittania. 73 colour drawings Full Product DetailsAuthor: Timothy Davison , Steve JudkinsPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Dimensions: Width: 8.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.50cm Weight: 0.057kg ISBN: 9780470061695ISBN 10: 0470061693 Pages: 24 Publication Date: 12 January 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsRound turn & two half hitches; Clove hitch; Figure of eight; Reef knot; Bowline; Bowline on a bight; Sheet bend; Double sheet bend; Fisherman's bend / anchor hitch; Rolling hitch; Whipping; DefinitionsReviewsThis slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour. (Sailing Magazine) The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board. (Boat Mart) """This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour."" (Sailing Magazine) ""The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board."" (Boat Mart)" This slimline, ring-bound, waterproof book very clearly illustrates the most-used knots, in full colour. (Sailing For South Africa, March 2007) The fact you can hang this on a hook and it's splash-proof makes it great to have on board. (Boat Mart, August 2007) Author InformationTim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean. Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the Royal Navy, serving on HMY Britannia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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