The Book of Sailing Knots [Paperback]

Peter Owen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

An illustrated guide to 50 of the most commonly used sailing knots.

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A handy guide to fifty of the most commonly used sailing knots. Line drawings throughout

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Sailing has recently undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation, and artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. The Book of Sailing Knots will guide you step-by-step as you learn to master over fifty of the knots most useful in boating and sailing. With fully illustrated instructions on how to tie stopper knots, bends, loops, and hitches, among others, Peter Owen explains how to correctly use each knot and in which situations the knot is most useful. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 144 pages, illustrations)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558218726
• ISBN-13: 978-1558218727
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,818,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 17, 2003

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This review is from: The Book of Sailing Knots (Paperback)

I've used this to teach knot classes. It's very straightforward and simple to understand with great illustrations. Short, precise but thorough.

4.0 out of 5 stars book of sailing knots, October 13, 2011

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This review is from: The Book of Sailing Knots (Paperback)

i am happy with the book. it was not exactly what i was hoping for in a knot book, but the book was honestly represented by the seller and i would buy from them again.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best knots book ever written, September 1, 2010

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Valberg - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Sailing Knots (Paperback)

This book is fantastic for two reasons; the illustrations are dead easy to follow and the knots presented are all tremendously useful! My copy has now been waterlogged many times and looking more rugged than old rope, but until I know all the knots by heart it will come with me where ever I go! I've had moments of despair where the book has been lost as I could not remember the author or its name, but now I've marked it on Amazon and will be able to get a new copy (I hope its still in print!) if mine is lost. Now that's one less thing to worry about!