Maximum sail power
Subtitle: the complete guide to sails, sail technology and performance
By: Brian Hancock.
Publisher: Nomad Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Norwich, Vt
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
Subjects: Sails.; Sailing.
Other titles: Guide to sails, sail technology and performance
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: A trip to the sailmaker : a hypothetical look at buying sails; title: It starts with a yarn : a look at all the fibers used to make sails; title: From thread to finished fabric : how sailcloth is made; title: A primer of panel layouts : different layouts for different fabrics; title: Molded sails : the latest sailmaking technologies; title: Where art and science meet : a look at the sailmaking process; title: The devil is in the details : a close-up look at the individual parts of a sail; title: All about spinnakers : downwind sails explained; title: Storm sails : Techniques, tips, and some lessons learned; title: Sail inventories : a look at what sails you need for your sailing purposes; title: The fine art of sail trim : how to get the most from your sails; title: Sail handling : techniques for managing the unmanageable; title: A stitch in time : sail care and repair; title: More questions than answers : a conversation with your sailmaker; title: The wind is still free : the theory behind how boats sail; title: Appendix; title: Glossary; title: Detailed table of contents; title: Basic boat diagram; title: Index.