Knot Companion

Author:   Timothy Davison ,  Steve Judkins
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9780470061695


Pages:   24
Publication Date:   12 January 2007
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Knot Companion


Overview

This 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

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Author:   Timothy Davison ,  Steve Judkins
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 8.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.057kg
ISBN:  

9780470061695


ISBN 10:   0470061693
Pages:   24
Publication Date:   12 January 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Round 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; Definitions

Reviews

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 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 Information

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 Britannia.

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