Knots & Splices - Brossura

Judkins, Steve; Davison, Tim

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0470059680 ISBN 13: 9780470059685

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2006

Riassunto

Practical step-by-step guide to tying knots – essential information for all sailors and anyone wanting to tie knots.

The book gives clear, step-by-step diagrams showing how to tie knots, splices and whippings. Each knot is shown in stages, the use for the knot is given and the good and bad points are highlighted for each knot.

· How to tie the 10 knots everyone should know

· Other useful knots

· Splices and whippings

How to choose the right rope for the right situation

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Informazioni sull?autore

Steve Judkins is a member of the international Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the royal Navy, serving on HMY Brittania.

Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time cruising the Mediterranean.

Dalla quarta di copertina

This beautifully-illustrated and very popular book covers the commonly-used knots and splices. Now in colour, it clearly illustrates how to tie each knot through the use of clear sequential diagrams and a step-by-step approach.

Knots & Spices includes:

• the ten knots everyone should know
• many other useful knots
• splices and whippings
• how to choose the right rope for the job
• the use of each knot
• the benefits of each knot
• where special care is needed.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0470059680
• ISBN 13: 9780470059685
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 64
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile