"Few, today, can realize how important was the art of rigging a ship and reeving her gear in the days just old when all aloft was wood and hemp; or how great the part it has played in the building of Empire." — Introduction.Although mastery of the art of rigging is no longer required on board today'...

In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is tops w...

Stuart Walker, a world champion celebrated for his books and columns on racing in Sailing World magazine, here takes his readers step by step through the elements that determine racing factors: wind direction, velocity, temperature, stability, current strength, and direction. These racing factors, D...

Turn a run-down fiberglass boat into a first-class yacht Since it first appeared in 1991, Don Casey’s This Old Boat has helped tens of thousands of sailors refurbish older fiberglass boats and has become a revered classic among boat rehabbers.This second edition is revised from first page to last wi...

Expert advice on how to find (and purchase and outfit) that safe, affordable, and responsive sailboat to take readers around the world, or around the bay Unlike other books that go into fundamentals about rudder designs, etc., Bluewater Sailing for Any Budget concentrates on specific advice about th...

"This book will save you money and grief before you can say woven roving."--Sailing "A comprehensive and accurate work that should benefit almost any owner of a fiberglass boat."--SAIL "This book will prove a valuable addition to the library of any boat builder or owner who is seriously interested i...

High quality replacement Winch Servo Set for the DF65 Dragon Force RC Sailboat by Joysway.SpecificationsLength: 1 in (25.4mm)Height: 1 in (25.4mm)Width/Diameter: 1 in (25.4mm)Weight: 45.4 g (1.6oz)Fits These RC ModelsJoysway Dragon Force V3 RC SailboatJoysway Dragon Force V4 RC SailboatJoysway Drago...

The Hobie Roller Furling Kit - The Hobie Roller Furling Kit is the ultimate for easy operation of a Hobie Mirage sail kit. Just start with the sail rolled around the mast and when you are ready, un-furl to expose the sail, or leave a little rolled on the mast to test the wind! the furler control lin...

You are bidding on one roll 1/2"x200' Twisted Three Strand Nylon Anchor Rope / Boat / Sailboat with Thimble 1/2"x200' twisted three strand nylon rope. white color The breaking strain of this rope is 5850LB The bitter end of the rope is heat-sealed to prevent unraveling Storage: All rope should be st...

The pleasures and adventures of cruising under sail are amazingly affordable, say Lin and Larry Pardey. But to keep your dreams on budget, financially, emotionally, and timewise, you have to decide - are you a cruiser or a consumer? Topics covered include making your getaway plans to finding a truly...

The historic Boatswain (Bosun) Whistle, reproduced here in solid brass and gleaming copper, is a classic tool aboard any sailing vessel. Used by the ship’s boatswain to send out calls to the sailors, the high pitched variable whistle carrying above the roar of the ocean, this whistle was vital to ri...

The skills required for top-notch canvaswork are astonishingly few, and canvas's potential to protect your boat and enhance your enjoyment of it is practically limitless. Here is all you need to tackle virtually any canvaswork project: sails and sailcovers, flags, dodgers, ditty bags, cushion covers...