Tom Cunliffe
Bosun’s Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater
Bosun’s Bag: A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater
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The Bosun's World is a comprehensive guide to maintenance, navigation, and seamanship, featuring expert tips from Tom Cunliffe and exquisite paintings by Martyn Mackrill. It covers a wide range of topics, from avoiding seized bolts to drying out and the wonders of beeswax, and is packed full of age-old seafaring wisdom. Whether you're sailing a traditional craft or just love the character and history of these unique boats, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to improve their sailing ability and live better for it.
Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
An illustrated treasury of expert tips on maintenance, navigation, and seamanship from the internationally renowned Tom Cunliffe is presented in this book. The bosun's world is a vibrant blend of time-honored techniques, living history, and a deep understanding of materials beyond the ordinary. It encompasses the bosun's toolkit and the skills associated with them, forming the foundation of traditional seafaring. This book is a treasure trove of Tom Cunliffe's invaluable practical advice, which will be of immense value to sailors of traditional craft and captivate those who appreciate the charm, elegance, and history of these unique vessels.
Illustrated with Tom's popular salty yarns and exquisite paintings by acclaimed marine artist Martyn Mackrill, this book brings together a lifetime's worth of hands-on knowledge with sections covering sails, rigging, and working the ship. From avoiding seized bolts and stowing the main to drying out and the wonders of beeswax, this collection is packed full of age-old seafaring wisdom.
Discover how a real vessel works, how to expand your sailing ability, and how you can all live better for it. Dip into this bag now. Whatever your sailing adventure, you will find something to enrich your passion.Weight: 716g
Dimension: 255 x 189 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399411899
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