Gaff rigging dominated the world of sailing for 250 years before the emergence of the Bermudan rig, and is currently enjoying a considerable revival of interest. This study examines both the history of gaff-rigged craft and the practical aspects of sailing them. Illustrated throughout with photographs representing a unique historical collection, this study depicts the vessels, the characters who sailed them and the working practices of the craft. Two new chapters have been added to this second edition to examine French and ...
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Gaff rigging dominated the world of sailing for 250 years before the emergence of the Bermudan rig, and is currently enjoying a considerable revival of interest. This study examines both the history of gaff-rigged craft and the practical aspects of sailing them. Illustrated throughout with photographs representing a unique historical collection, this study depicts the vessels, the characters who sailed them and the working practices of the craft. Two new chapters have been added to this second edition to examine French and Baltic gaff rigs.
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Add this copy of A Panorama of Gaff Rig to cart. $74.50, new condition, Sold by 100POCKETS rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Naval Institute Press.
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Roger Smith (illustratror) New in Near Fine jacket. BRAND NEW COPY. Black linen boards w/silver spine lettering/Fine. DJ/NF w/trace rubs to upper front corner tip. The sailing world of graff-rigged yatchs & other craft of Britain, Europe, Scandinavia, North America, and the Antipodes. Old crafts and new. An informed look at the rig from 1890-1939, with photos from from 1980 to the 1970s. and, the sports' following revival. 112 pgs w/over 100 b/w photos of international yatchs, their builders, owners, and crews.
Add this copy of Gaff Rig to cart. $77.69, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by International Marine Publishin.
Add this copy of Gaff Rig; to cart. $103.66, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1970 by Coles.
Add this copy of Gaff Rig to cart. $132.95, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Intl Marine Pub Co.
