by Emiliano Marino
494 pp., softcover
The how to of the sailmakers world. New construction, repair, upkeep-just about everything needed to deal with sails by a person who makes his living as a sailmaker. Reviewed in WB No. 125.
Table of Contents:
A Ditty Bag Apprenticeship
Sailing, Hulls, and Sails
Rigs and Sails
Sail Shapes and Theory
How Sails Are Made
Making Your Own Sails
Sail Fittings: "Hardware" and "Software"
Sail Care and Maintenance
Sail Repair and Restoration
Buying New of Used Sails
Sailbags and Sailcovers
Sail handling, Trim, and Adjustment
