The Practical Guide to Knots: Selecting and Tying the Right Knot for Every Situation

The Practical Guide to Knots: Selecting and Tying the Right Knot for Every Situation

by Colin Jarman (Author)

Synopsis

This volume provides a reference manal for the more experienced rope and line user as well as a simple tutorial for novices who are just beginning to develop expertise. The book provides step-by-step, easy-tie guides to 100 of the best and most popular knots, splices, and whippings from sailing, climbing, fishing and everyday situations.

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More Information

Format: Spiral-bound
Pages: 128
Publisher: Apple Press
Published: 28 Sep 2001

ISBN 10: 1840923296
ISBN 13: 9781840923292

Author Bio
Colin Jarman has written nine books on various aspects of sailing and seamanship, including two best-selling books on ropes and rope works. Colin has sailed for forty years, and has been a writer and photographer for thirty years. His career has seen him work as Feature Editors eight years at Yachting Monthly, and then as a freelance writer for every major boating magazine in the world. He worked on the concept, launch and development of Sailing Today magazine, and is involved in the same way with Sailing Now, the only sailing magazine based entirely on the Internet.