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Bosun's Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater
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Author: Tom Cunliffe, Martyn Mackrill (Illustrator)
Title: Bosun's Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 176
Release Date: 2024-10-15
Details:
An illustrated treasury of expert tips on maintenance, navigation and seamanship from the internationally renowned Tom Cunliffe.
The bosun's world is a colourful mix of time-honoured techniques, living history and a knowledge of materials beyond the run of common experience. It's the bosun's bag of tools, and the skills that go with them, that forms the core of traditional seafaring. This book is a treasure trove of Tom Cunliffe's priceless practical advice that'll be invaluable to sailors of traditional craft and delight those who love the character, grace and history of these unique boats.
Illustrated with Tom's popular salty yarns and exquisite paintings by acclaimed marine artist Martyn Mackrill, this book brings together a lifetime's worth of hands-on knowledge with sections covering sails, rigging and working the ship. From avoiding seized bolts and stowing the main, to drying out and the wonders of beeswax, this collection is packed full of age-old seafaring wisdom.
Find out how a real vessel works, how to expand your sailing ability and how you can all live better for it. Dip into this bag now. Whatever you're sailing, you will find something to enrich your passion.
EAN: 9781399411899
Package Dimensions: Height: 9.76 inches, Length: 7.24408 inches, Weight: 1 pounds, Width: 0.999998 inches
Languages: en
