This new book combines two popular publications, The Rigger's Apprentice and Rigger's Locker and incorporates the most recent developments in modern technology as well as the best of traditional principles and practices. Topics covered include seven ways to tie a bowline; fancy knot work like the Turk's Head and Matthew Walker knot; choosing the best materials for running rigging, dock lines and anchor rode; splicing wire, stranded rope, braided rope, wire to rope and rope to anchor chain; working aloft safely; jury rigging following a dismasting; even how to prevent the drawstring from disappearing into your sweatpants.
Softcover 448 pages

$81.00 plus postage

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"A masterpiece on the subject of rigging and its various effects." Sailing

"By far the best knot-and-ropework book I have ever used." Nautical Research Journal

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1. A Rigging Primer
2. Running Rigging: Creating and Managing Tension
3. Friction, Part 1: Knotting
4. Friction, Part 2: Splicing
5. Standing Rigging Design and Materials
6. Loft Procedures
7. Installation and Maintenance
8. A Portfolio of Rigs
9. Emergency Procedures
10. Fancy Work
11. Tricks and Puzzles
12. Sheer Ingenuity