Synopsis
An examination of the design and areodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. This book examines the rig in detail, the principles which underlie it and considers alternative shapes and arrangements as well as performance.
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Review
"There is no better or more comprehensive work on the subject available.... THE handbook on junk rigs." --Sailing
About the Author
'Blondie' Hasler was awarded the OBE for his services in Norway in 1940. He invented the modern yacht wind vane self-steering gear; founded the Single-handed Transatlantic Race in 1960 (in which he finished second in his junk-rigged Jester), and the Round Britain Race and did a great deal of developmental work on the Chinese junk rig for yachts. He died in 1987. Major Jock McLeod joined Hasler as a partner in 1963. He currently sails Ron Glas, his 47-foot junk rigged schooner and has made six Atlantic crossings in her, two of them in single-handed races.
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