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Actions Displays	RYA Knots Splices and Ropework Handbook Remove from selection Add to selection TitleRYA Knots Splices and Ropework Handbook Author Gordon Perry (author)‎ Steve Judkins (author)‎ Steve Lucas (illustrator)‎ Place of publicationSouthampton PublisherRoyal Yachting Association Year of publication2008 Pagination240 p. IllustrationsIllus., colour drawings and diagrams Dimensions17 x 24.5 cm Materialbook Series titleRYA; G63 Class numberVM533 .P47 2008 ISBN1-905104-75-8 NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection Donated to IGKT library by the author (Perry). Subjectknots and splices, sailing, ropes The complete guide to knots for all knot enthusiasts and a must have for all boaters. This book is ideal for everybody, whether beginner or advanced, as it deals with knots and ropework from beginning to end. The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities. The authors then delve into blocks and tackles, lashings and bindings, splicing, and finally they move on to the more advanced, decorative knots, which are ideal for adding a unique touch to your boat, and they also make for lovely gifts.

TitleRYA Knots Splices and Ropework Handbook

Author

Place of publicationSouthampton

Year of publication2008

Pagination240 p.

IllustrationsIllus., colour drawings and diagrams

Dimensions17 x 24.5 cm

Materialbook

Series titleRYA; G63

Class numberVM533 .P47 2008

ISBN1-905104-75-8

NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection
Donated to IGKT library by the author (Perry).

The complete guide to knots for all knot enthusiasts and a must have for all boaters. This book is ideal for everybody, whether beginner or advanced, as it deals with knots and ropework from beginning to end.

The first section deals with rope construction and maintenance, moving on to the basic knots which are essential to all boating activities. The authors then delve into blocks and tackles, lashings and bindings, splicing, and finally they move on to the more advanced, decorative knots, which are ideal for adding a unique touch to your boat, and they also make for lovely gifts.