The Sailmaker's Apprentice

Serving as a comprehensive book on sailmaking and sail repair, this title is suitable for cruising sailors, boat builders, and small-boat enthusiasts. Combining... » 

Serving as a comprehensive book on sailmaking and sail repair, this title is suitable for cruising sailors, boat builders, and small-boat enthusiasts. Combining many drawings with a witty and philosophically probing commentary, it talks about repairing, maintaining, and understanding sails, as well as about making them. «