The Craft of Sail: A Primer of Sailing by Jan Adkins - Hardcover

Adkins, Jan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1934982172 ISBN 13: 9781934982174

Publisher: Wooden Boat Pub, 2018

Synopsis

Subtitled "a primer of sailing" it really is an excellent guide to understand how wind and water affect boats. Aside from basic seamanship, Jan also includes drawings of the primary types of sailboats, so you'll see what makes a cutter a cutter, a schooner a schooner, etc. The illustrations will hold the attention of young readers, while older readers will appreciate the clear, concise explanations of concepts like vectors--using ants and peanuts! It is a favored text for our WoodenBoat School's "Elements of Seamanship" course--teaching adults to sail. This is a much-beloved book was out of print--and we are so pleased to bring it back to life.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Adkins' affinity for this subject shows in every lovingly detailed and labeled drawings (many of specific boats),in his careful descriptions of the art of knot-tying and in his respect for weather... designed to be pored over at leisure by seasoned salts and casual daydreamers alike. --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

Jan Adkins is a writer, illustrator, and explainer. He has written many books, including "Moving Heavy Things", "Workboats", and "Line: Tying it Up, Tying it Down", as well as being a regular contributor to WoodenBoat magazine's "Getting Started in Boats" series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wooden Boat Pub
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1934982172
• ISBN 13: 9781934982174
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64