The Gaff Rig Handbook - Softcover

John Leather

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0952467909 ISBN 13: 9780952467908

Publisher: Tiller Pub, 1994

Synopsis

This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the centuries. John Leather outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts the development of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia and France. 'Regarded internationally as the definitive book for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing a gaff-rigged vessel.' Kelvin Hughes 'The book's longevity says it all.' Water Craft

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Review

'The book's longevity says it all.'
--Water Craft (January 2010)

'The book was first published in 1970, so with the many re-issues and a second edition in 2002, it would seem to have been of much interest to the sailing world for around the past 40 years. The owners of any gaff-rigged yachts you observe have very likely studied this handbook.'
--Nautical Magazine (March 2010)

Synopsis

This new edition has been updated for readers interested in gaff rigs, past, present and future. The book outlines the practical aspects of masts, spars, running and standing rigging and sails, and contrasts many types of European and American gaff rigged commercial sailing craft, fishing vessels and yachts. It examines some economic and technical factors influencing their development and provides historical background to various crafts and those who designed, built and sailed them. Practical information is also provided for rigging and sailing a gaffer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tiller Pub
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0952467909
• ISBN 13: 9780952467908
• Binding: Paperback