Boat Books of the Month - The Art and Science of Sails

by Boatbooks Australia on 10 Oct 2016 The Art and Science of Sails
WHIDDEN & LEVITT 0288

Sail plans have radically evolved to fractional rigs, fat-head mains, and non-overlapping jibs. That is true for racing boats as well as cruising. The authors focus on circulation and attempt to quantify its effects. Where the wind speeds up and why as it passes over a sail plan, and where it slows down and why. There is also an in-depth look at the wonders of material utilisation?not just materials. Indeed there have been no new fibers accepted into sailmaking for over 20 years. It is how they are used that makes the difference.

HB 182 pages $59.95

2017 Calendar of Wooden Boats
MENDLOWITZ 9559

The 2017 Calendar of Wooden Boats continues to set the highest standards of quality and tradition for wooden-boat enthusiasts around the world. The 2017 edition features 12 new images by Benjamin Mendlowitz, one of the top marine photographers working in the world today. Sailboats, small boats, powerboats and workboats are captured in brilliant color and are beautifully reproduced in this elegant 12' x 24' wall calendar. Insightful and entertaining captions are provided by wooden-boat expert Maynard Bray.

$29.95

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