Learn how to design, make, repair, improve, and maintain sails 
 If you want to produce sturdy sails for daysailing and cruising, built of low-tech materials you can repair with a few simple tools, The Sailmaker's Apprentice can show you how. Emphasizing the handwork that distinguishes the highest-quality, most durable sails, sail pro Emiliano Marino tells you how to select a rig, introduces you to sail shape and theory, and then shows you -- step by step, with the help of over 700 detailed illustrations -- how to sew patches, hand sew rings, fix tears or frayed edges, and stitch seams, not to mention how to make your own sails, canvas sailcovers, and sailbags from scratch. 
 A visual feast for the sailor as well as an indispensable guide for the mariner comprehensive apprenticeship, this hands-on reference is an illustrated tour of the world's rig and sail types, contemporary and historical.

Sailmaker's Apprentice

Sports & Outdoors

Marino, Emiliano

Water Sports

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Master the sailmaking skills that every sailor should know. . .and save money every time you use them. Inside secrets of a top sailmaker. . .clearly explained and illustrated so you can make, repair, maintain, use and even buy sails--the right way! The Sailmaker's Apprentice will inspire you with new ideas. . .motivate you with directions, tips, and illustrations that show you how to turn your sailmaking dreams into reality. . .and teach you all the sailmaking secrets you need to do the job with confidence.

The Sailmaker's Apprentice: A Guide for the Self-Reliant Sailor

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

International Marine

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