Maximum Sail Power: The Complete Guide to Sails, Sail Technology, and Performance
"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"Hancock does a beautiful job blending the art and science of sail technology." --Gary Jobson, Americas Cup winner, ESPN commentator"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"[O]f inestimable value to the learner and experienced sailor alike." --Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, first sailor ever to solo circumnavigation non-stop