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Rigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat. The book explains the various options and materials with clear illustrations and photographs. An easy step-by-step guide, you will learn how to choose and fit equipment on cruising and racing yachts of all sizes before learning how to tune your rig to increase safety and achieve better performance. Hundreds of alternate configurations are examined and the bewildering array of lines is simply explained. Where calculations are used they are kept easy and straightforward. Whether you sail a gaff-rigged classic, a weekend cruiser or a high tech racer, this book contains everything you need and want to know about the mysterious art of boat rigging.
For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master - and also fun to do. See why splices are better - and stronger - than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently.Containing step by step photos and clear instructions, this colourful and easy to follow aide memoire guides users every step of the way.
The time when every vessel going to sea made use of 3-strand rope has gone. Splicing that type of rope and cord is relatively straightforward. Nowadays the most common type of rope used on board yachts, dinghies, motorboats, working boats and ferries is braided rope. Few people have the knowledge to splice it, or even where to start. Splicing Modern Ropes is the first guide to this essential skill. It explains why splices are better – and stronger – than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and how to go about it. With this skill, yachtsmen can customise their ropes, optimise their deck layout, taper their sheets for ease of handling, and splice an extra cover on their ropes to give better grip, avoid chafe and make them last longer. Using clear, step-by-step photography and detailed instructions, this book will guide readers through all the stages required to make strong, reliable splices.
Da che mondo politico viene Roberto Speranza? È veramente l’uomo sbagliato al posto sbagliato, come qualcuno vuole far credere, o è stato insediato per fare proprio quello che ha fatto e sta facendo? E ancora, qual è il compito di Draghi come presidente del consiglio? Le grandi svolte della Storia arrivano senza preavviso per la gente comune. Ci si trova di colpo catapultati dentro a cambiamenti inimmaginabili fino al giorno prima. Cambiamenti sconvolgenti come quelli legati all’avvento dell’epidemia da coronavirus. Eppure queste svolte vengono pianificate con cura e per lungo tempo da alcuni circoli elitari. Società politiche all’interno delle quali la vera classe dirigente stud...
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Questo nuovo volume sulla comprensione e progettazione delle barche completa il precedente (più teorico e dedicato alla fisica della vela, allo scafo, alle appendici e al piano velico), affrontando con un approccio più pratico i materiali, i sistemi costruttivi, i calcoli e i dimensionamenti. Il volume muove dal disegno della barca, dall'idea originaria al piano esecutivo, per passare ai materiali (legno, i compositi polimerici, i metalli) e sistemi di costruzione. La terza parte è dedicata ai calcoli strutturali delle diverse parti dell'imbarcazione e ai suoi dimensionamenti. Viene così affrontata la costruzione dello scafo e della coperta, della chiglia, del timone, delle attrezzature veliche, fino ai materiali necessari per le manovre correnti. La lunga esperienza dell'autore permetta a chi legge di realizzare il sogno di costruirsi un'imbarcazione.
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