$18.38
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2006
Summary
Knots and Splices, first published in 1953, has been used by many thousands of sailors all over the world. The new edition of this much loved reference has now been completely revised to bring it up to date with modern developments.
- Superb full colour photographs show the formation of each knot.
- Refers to modern materials and their properties.
- Covers knots, bends, hitches, loops, whippings, seizings and much more.
A comprehensive pocket …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780713677485 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0713677481 |
| Author: | Colin Jarman |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Adlard Coles Nautical |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2006 |
| Weight: | 78g |
| Dimensions: | 170mm x 106mm x 4mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘Some information on slipping, untying and other aspects of the knots is accompanied by curiosities of interest. The small size makes this a very handy pocket guide.’
“Best selling book on rope and wire work. First published in 1963 and now fully updated to include modern ropes and fibres. In colour and truly pocket sized. Simple, straightforward and informative.” * Gaffer’s Log (December 2006) *‘Some information on slipping, untying and other aspects of the knots is accompanied by curiosities of interest. The small size makes this a very handy pocket guide.’ * Canoeist (June 2007) *
About The Author
Colin Jarman
Colin Jarman has been a professional marine photojournalist for over 40 years and an avid sailor for well over 50 years. Although a small boat sailor at heart, he qualified for and joined the Ocean Cruising Club in 1974 and today edits their quarterly Newsletter. Colin’s interest in knots and ropework began when he started sailing and has resulted in a number of best-selling books on the subject. Colin sails his 21ft bilge keeled cruiser in the shallow, infinitely varied waters of England’s East Coast and Thames Estuary where he loves to explore small creeks and remote anchorages.
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