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The Complete Rigger's Apprentice

Author: Brion Toss
Published: 2016
Format: Hardback, 432 pages
Size: 243 × 195 × 39 mm
Regular price £4099
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Master the Art of Sailboat Rigging

Explore Brion Toss's comprehensive guide to modern and traditional rigging techniques, essential for sailors and maritime professionals.

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging by Brion Toss is a comprehensive guide for sailors and maritime professionals. This second edition, published in 2016, offers updated insights into sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts.

Comprehensive Coverage of Rigging Techniques

The book serves as a complete rigging primer, covering essential gear, principles, and procedures. It includes classic rope working techniques adaptable to modern rigs, money-saving tips on the latest equipment and designs, and illustrated instructions for tying knots, splicing rope, and making repairs.

Insights from a Master Rigger

Brion Toss, a master rigger with over forty years of experience, shares professional guidelines for inspecting and maintaining rigs for longer voyages. The book also addresses emergency procedures, troubleshooting, and fixes to ensure smooth sailing.

About the Author

Brion Toss is a renowned master rigger and consultant with extensive experience rigging vessels from daysailers to the world's largest square-riggers.

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