Reeds Knot Handbook

2013-08-02

Can it be tied with all thicknesses and types of rope?) All boaters need a repertoire of reliable knots they can use almost without thinking about them - this book will act as a quick aide memoire, as well as providing novices with all the ...

Author: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publisher: A&C Black

ISBN: 9781408139523

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 128

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Part of the bestselling Reeds Skipper's Handbook series, this handy pocket guide presents the most useful knots and splices for onboard (and dockside) use. Each knot will have a double page spread with step by step photos plus a tying diagram, accompanied by carefully explained instructions on how to tie the knot plus its most appropriate uses (for example - is it strong enough not to stretch or slip? Will it untie quickly in an emergency? Can it be tied with all thicknesses and types of rope?) All boaters need a repertoire of reliable knots they can use almost without thinking about them - this book will act as a quick aide memoire, as well as providing novices with all the steps they need to master the most useful knots they will need on a regular basis when going to sea.
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Reeds Weather Handbook

2014-01-02

fi7l_ 6th edition SKIPPER'S Malcolm Pearson 55559935 978-1-4081-5629-2 Reeds Crew Handbook Bill Johnson 978-1—4081-557l-4 CREW HANDBOO Bill. 7 ONNSON Reeds Knot Handbook Jim Whippy 978-1-4081-3945-5 REEDS KNOT HANDBOOK Acknowledgements ...

Author: Frank Singleton

Publisher: A&C Black

ISBN: 9781408156421

Category: Nature

Page: 128

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The bestselling Reeds Handbooks are hugely popular with boaters on board and at home, and the Reeds Weather Handbook continues in this same tradition. This essential pocket-sized guide equips the reader with all the tools to predict and deal with local and distant weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore. Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions, including: - using and evaluating weather forecasts - depressions, fronts, isobars and other coastal effects - waves and swells - weather lore and sky watching With practical explanations and helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.
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Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook

2013-01-17

Other titles in the series: Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook Barry Pickthall ISBN: 9781408181935 Reeds ... ISBN: 9781408124772 Reeds Crew Handbook For sail and power Bill Johnson ISBN: 9781408155714 Reeds Knot Handbook Jim ...

Author: Barry Pickthall

Publisher: A&C Black

ISBN: 9781408192580

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 128

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Most diesel engines will develop a problem at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry. The Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook is a compact, pocket-sized guide to finding solutions to all of the most common engine problems, and many of the less common ones too. The perfect format for quick reference on board, this book will help skippers fix troublesome engines themselves, avoiding costly engineer fees if the problem is simple to sort out, or enabling an emergency patch-up for a more serious problem until they can get back to port. Each topic addresses a particular engine problem, and gives clear step by step instructions with helpful colour photographs and diagrams showing exactly what to do. Straightforward and accessible, the Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook should be an essential part of any skipper's DIY toolkit - and perfect for slipping in the pocket.
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Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook

2013-02-15

Other titles in the series: Reeds Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Handbook Barry Pickthall ISBN:9781408181928 Reeds ... ISBN: 9781408124772 Reeds Crew Handbook For sail and power Bill Johnson ISBN: 9781408155714 Reeds Knot Handbook Jim ...

Author: Barry Pickthall

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781408192597

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 128

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Most outboard motors will be troublesome at some point in their lives, but armed with the right knowledge a skipper needn't worry. The Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook is a compact, pocket-sized guide to finding solutions to all of the most common outboard problems, and many of the less common ones too. The perfect format for quick reference on board, this book will help skippers fix troublesome outboards themselves, or enable the skipper to do an emergency patch-up for a more serious problem until they can get back to port. Each topic addresses a particular problem, and gives clear step by step instructions with helpful colour photographs and diagrams showing exactly what to do. Straightforward and accessible, the Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting Handbook should be an essential part of any skipper's DIY toolkit - and perfect for slipping in the pocket.
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Reeds Skipper s Handbook

2020-04-16

Knots is the term for anything else not included in bends and hitches. Figure of eight knot A single strand stopper put on the end of a sheet or halyard to prevent the end passing through a sheeve (Fig 1). Fig 1 Reef knot A knot used ...

Author: Malcolm Pearson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781472972149

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 224

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The Reed's Skipper's Handbook has been a bestseller since first publication. The previous edition sold over 60,000 copies, and it is easy to see why: a handy pocket size, it is an aide-memoire of everything a boater needs to know at sea. Packed with a wide range of information in a concise form it is frequently recommended by Yachtmaster Instructors as a quick reference guide and as a revision aid for anyone taking their Day Skipper or Yachtmaster certificates. This 7th edition has been thoroughly revised, with updated text and illustrations throughout. 'A terrific little volume' Motorboat & Yachting 'A brilliant guide for beginners and an excellent refresher for more advanced skippers... a top rate book' Waterstones 'Everything you would need to know when going to sea in a yacht or small boat...a humdinger of a little book' Nautical Magazine Reeds Skipper's Handbook is a must for anyone going to sea in any size of boat – be they novice or old hand. Tens of thousands of skippers and crew have found it invaluable as a memory jogger and refresher whether at sea or on land.
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Reeds Eastern Almanac 2021

2020-08-20

South Breakwater Reeds Knot Handbook A handy pocket guide to the most useful knots boaters need on board and at the dockside Visit www.adlardcoles.com to buy at discount NE Scotland. Eutwagumi Peterhead - MacDuff / Banff 480 47 ' : 5 1 ...

Author: Perrin Towler

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781472980168

Category: Reference

Page: 272

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The Reeds Eastern Almanac covers the UK east coast from Ramsgate to Cape Wrath including the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and from Niewport to Delfzjil and Helgoland. It is the complete guide for North Sea mariners, offering ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2021, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information around UK and European waters, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The large type and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for anyone cruising the North Sea. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth
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Reeds Western Almanac 2021

2020-08-20

Reeds Knot Handbook A handy pocket guide to the most useful knots boaters need on board and at the dockside Visit www.adlardcoles.com to buy at discount 1.4 PASSAGE INFORMATION It is essential to carry large scale.

Author: Perrin Towler

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781472980229

Category: Reference

Page: 272

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The Reeds Western Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland, Ireland or Western England. It offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2021, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type size and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. It is the complete guide for both Irish and Scottish mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth
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Reeds Nautical Almanac 2021

2020-08-20

WRG.4s 14m11-9M HM Ch 09 21 : 5 01 ° 22 ' : 0W Reeds Knot Handbook A handy pocket guide to the most useful knots boaters need on board and at the dockside REEDS KNOT HANDBOOK A ROCKET GUIDE TO KNOTS , HITCHES AND NON Visit ...

Author: Perrin Towler

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781472980205

Category: Reference

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Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2021 edition continues the Almanac's tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2021 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk
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Creative Ropecraft

2021-11-11

A treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting Stuart Grainger. CONCLUSION. AND. BIBLIOGRAPHY. 140 by Hervey Garrett Smith Knots ... Other books on this subject which may be helpful are: Reeds Knot Handbook The Knot Bible ...

Author: Stuart Grainger

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781472985637

Category: Crafts & Hobbies

Page: 144

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Creative Ropecraft is a wonderful collection of practical nautical knots and decorative ropework. Anyone tempted to try their hand at this will be able to follow the steps easily thanks to Stuart Grainger's exquisite and clear drawings. This brand new, fully updated edition has a foreword, revisions, and tips from knotting expert, Des Pawson. Readers can learn how to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and elaborate, including: crown and wall knots turk's heads door knockers hammocks mats belts cuff links table lamps rope-edged trays and much more. This book will be beautifully presented in a larger format, in full colour, and with new photography and material from Des Pawson. It will now sit comfortably alongside the successful Knot Craft and Rope Mats. Reviews of the previous edition: 'The best fancy knotting book...only when you've tried can you know just how good.' Knotting Matters 'Essential for any knot tyer's library. Stuart Grainger's illustrations are a joy to use, both for their beauty and clarity of instruction.' Des Pawson Reviews of Des Pawson: 'When it comes to personal ropecraft, Des Pawson is the master.' Yachting Times 'there really is no one better to publish a book on knot design than Des Pawson.' Towpath Talk
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