The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Smith

The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Smith

2012 Reprint of 1952 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Knowledge of marlinspike seamanship is what distinguishes the true seaman from the man who merely ventures upon the water. No one can become a skipper, or should aspire to that distinction, who has not mastered knots, palm and needle work, and the making of small objects on board as necessary. In fact the few required knots, hitches or bends should be so well known that they can be tied blindfolded or in the dark.The greatest single value of this work is the amazing clarity he achieves in his drawings. He has set a new standard for all time. Rope is a difficult subject to draw. Like the sea itself, it changes its appearance constantly-From the Forward.

"[Smith's] original illustrations are a marvel of clarity and charm" Cruising World "The art of creating a 'boaty' boat. If you don't have this title, now is the time to get it." WoodenBoat

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ISBN 13	9780070592186
ISBN 10	0070592187
Title	The Marlinspike Sailor
Author	Hervey Smith
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	International Marine Publishing Co
Year published	1993-08-16
Number of pages	144
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