Hand, Reef and Steer
- ISBN-10
- 1574092030
- ISBN-13
- 9781574092035
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 178
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-10
- Publisher
- Sheridan House, Inc.
- Author
- Tom Cunliffe
Description
A handbook on sailing classic boats by the 'guru of gaff-rig sailors', replete with illustrations and clear descriptions of techniques that are unique to the classic boat world.
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