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OverviewWhen you head out to sea, whether in a dinghy, a yacht, a motorboat or fishing crafts, you will need a few handy knots in your repertoire--to keep things secure on board and to get you out of trouble. Here is a convenient, splash of proof, accessible guide to 40 of the most useful knots, bends and splices you will ever need--and all with clear step-by-step sequence photos. While the main focus of this practical instant reference book is the knots themselves, it also includes helpful introductory information on rope materials and maintenance. Each page includes a brief note explaining the most common uses for the knot shown, and how-to instructions accompanying the photos are easy to follow. The spiral binding allows for fold-over convenience on board, and robust splash proof pages make this an ideal ""aide memoire"" for cockpit use in any weather. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heinrich BauermeisterPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Sheridan House Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 25.00cm Weight: 0.322kg ISBN: 9781574092837ISBN 10: 1574092839 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 September 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Spiral bound Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsI. Knots and Ropes II. Tying two ends 1: Reef knot 2: Sheet bend 3: Slipped reef knot 4: Fisherman's knot 5: Sheet bends 6: Hunter's bend 7: Carrick bend 8: Rolling hitch 9: Racking bend II. Mooring 10: Round turn and two half hitches 11: Highwayman's hitch 12: Clove hitches 13: Bowlines 14: Anchor bend 15: Cleating a line III. Attachin 16: Fisherman's bend 17: Buntline hitch 18: Fisherman's loop 19: Block hitch 20: Studdingsail halyard bend 21: Slippery hitch 22: Timber hitch 23: Plank sling 24: Blackawl hitch 25: Catspaw 26: Barrel sling IV. Knots in ends 27: Figure-eight knot 28: Stevedore's knot 29: Heaving line knot 30: Alpine butterfly 31: Marlin spike hitch 32: Sheepshanks V. Care of CordageReviewsThis book should be on board so when your 'guests' start talking about sailors knots you can just toss it at them and tell them to study! This is a reference book, but it shows a sailor, using clear photos, just how to tie the knots that all sailors should know. It's easy to follow and very simple for all to use. -- Latitudes and Attitudes Latitudes and Attitudes, July 2009 This book should be on board so when your 'guests' start talking about sailors knots you can just toss it at them and tell them to study! This is a reference book, but it shows a sailor, using clear photos, just how to tie the knots that all sailors should know. It's easy to follow and very simple for all to use. * Latitudes & Attitudes * A portable, waterproof, quick reference guide to 40 essential knots. * Wooden Boat * Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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