Maximum Sail Power: The Complete Guide to Sails, Sail Technology, and Performance - Softcover

Hancock, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0972202609 ISBN 13: 9780972202602

Publisher: Nomad Press, 2003

Synopsis

"Written in concise, layperson's language and full of photographs and personal anecdotes, this book goes step-by-step through the process of creating and using sails. Provided is a definitive look at the latest developments in sails, sailcloth, engineering, hardware, and sail trim. Also offered are case studies that illustrate which fibers, fabrics, and sails are suitable for a variety of different sailing applications, from simple dinghies and day sailors to offshore racing and cruising yachts. Sailors of all levels of interest and ability will find information they can apply to their own boats and sail choices."

About this title

Review

"Brian's book covers it all. . . . I know you will learn a lot from reading this great book." -- Bernard Stamm, winner of Class 1 Around Alone 2002/03

"Brian's book covers what you need to know about the subject. . . in language we can all understand." -- Ellen MacArthur OBE, 2nd place in 2000/01 Vendee Globe, UK Yachtsman of the Year

"This is a storehouse of information that . . . demystify[ies] the 'art' of sails, sail making and repair." -- Skip Novak, four time Whitbread veteran, co-skipper of Innovation Explorer in The Race

About the Author

Brian Hancock is an expert in sails, sailmaking, and offshore ocean racing. He is a regular feature writer for 'Sailing', 'Blue Water Sailor', and 'Yachting World' magazines. He lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nomad Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0972202609
• ISBN 13: 9780972202602
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448