Gaff rigging dominated the world of sailing for 250 years before the emergence of the Bermudan rig, and is currently enjoying a considerable revival of interest. This study examines both the history of gaff-rigged craft and the practical aspects of sailing them. Illustrated throughout with photographs representing a unique historical collection, this study depicts the vessels, the characters who sailed them and the working practices of the craft. Two new chapters have been added to this second edition to examine French and ...
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Gaff rigging dominated the world of sailing for 250 years before the emergence of the Bermudan rig, and is currently enjoying a considerable revival of interest. This study examines both the history of gaff-rigged craft and the practical aspects of sailing them. Illustrated throughout with photographs representing a unique historical collection, this study depicts the vessels, the characters who sailed them and the working practices of the craft. Two new chapters have been added to this second edition to examine French and Baltic gaff rigs.
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Seller's Description:
Near fine in very good jacket. Extensively illustrated with drawings, by the author, and photographs. 272 pages, oblong 8vo, blue boards, d.w. (sun-darkened). Camden: Internal Marine Publishing, (1982). Seventh edition. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper.
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Fine in Near Very Fine jacket. Book Heavier oblong book, shiny dark blue boards, very bright silver lettering on spine, light blue inside covers and adjacent end papers, 218 pages plus index, profusely illustrated throughout, double-column format on most ages, half-title page slightly foxed. DJ glossy white, color photo of sail ship unique on front and back right. DJ has light creases at top back edge. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.