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Canoe Rig: The Essence and the Art : Sailpower for Antique and Traditional Canoes

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You are about to enter a unique world--one of bold, intriguing illustrations and detailed, solid information. It's a world of that will spark your desire to re-examine how the wind might best move your boat. And it will open your eyes to sail and rig configurations you may have never seen. Open this book, and be prepared to travel, sometimes for hours on end. Enjoy a world that comes from the mind and hand of a sailmaker with a gift for teaching by image as well as by word. Author/Illustrator Todd Bradshaw has an obvious addiction to canoes, although you can easily apply the principles, concepts, and detailed sail plans to any hull that strikes your fancy. So if you have a daysailer, and you're thinking about a new set of sails, you've come to the right place. Or if you are contemplating a leeboard, adding an ama, or just want a resource of ideas for a variety of ways to steer a boat, then take a look at Canoe Rig. All the information you need for building sails, spars, leeboards, centerboards, and more, is right here. The artwork is backed up by measurements, so you can create in the flesh exactly what Todd has drawn on paper. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wooden Boat Pub


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2001


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0937822574


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 79


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,766,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #64 in Whitewater Kayaking #346 in Canoeing #1,119 in Boating (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Spot on
Format: Hardcover
My book arrived exactly as described by the seller. The evaluation made by this seller was meticulously catalogued. I am impressed because of the volume of books that must cross their inventory must be substantial. Thank you for excellent service. I love the book and would by from this vendor again!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024 by Brian
    • great artwork, thought provoking info
Format: Hardcover
All the illustrations are clear and informative, not to mention beautiful. There is technical information enough to be informative without being beyond armchair contemplation. I have already drawn up my version of a dipping lug yawl rig for a yet to be started Baden-Powell Nymph. My only minor complaint is that the format is not entirely lap friendly, but if it were there would not have been space for those illustrations. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021 by James S.
    • Excellent people to deal with
Format: Hardcover
Accurate description of book, fair price, excellent packaging, fast delivery. Took the time to write a note thanking me for the business. These are very fine people who sell pre loved books. If only other businesses where run with this level of integrity.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022 by OB1Kubota
    • perhaps the best
Format: Hardcover
I am restoring a 1960 Old Town sailing canoe that needed a sail, rudder and lee boards. My source for specifications was on line pictures and I scaled the parts the best I could from pictures. Then I found Todd Bradshaw who made a sail and recommended his book. The book provided scaled plans for the parts I was making and discussed the science and reasoning behind his plans. This book is exactly what I needed. In addition Todd's book offered practical advice. For example based on his advice I contacted the Oregon State Marine Board and learned that I needed to "title' and "register" my sailing canoe. If I had not done this and was cited, the fine would have been stiff. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012 by Paul in Tigard
    • Understandable and beautifully illustrated
Format: Hardcover
This book is better than my wildest expectations when I ordered it. The author writes so even a novice could understand his concepts and it is backed up by beautiful, artfully done illustrations (there are no photographs) to help you understand his point. This would make a good coffee table book just because of all of the beautiful drawings of sailing canoes. I understand now why it is titled "the essence and the art". It also has everything you need to know to rig a canoe for sailing. I think even if you were not into sailing canoes, you would be by the time you finished this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012 by Lawrence Smith
    • Work of Art with Fantastic Summary of Sail Rigs
Format: Hardcover
At first I was disappointed that this was not available on Kindle, but upon receiving the book, I am so glad it is not. This book is a work of art and worth having in book form. Not only is it beautiful, it is the best summary of sail rigs and construction I've found and only wish I had purchased and read before spending hours finding similar bits all over the web. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019 by K. Russell
    • The Canoe Bible
Format: Hardcover
This book is more than beautiful. Not a canoe building book, although it does offer some ideas. Instead it is a canoe completion book full of all the details forgotten in boat building kits or plans. In fact, Mr. Bradshaw brings to life a forgotten art. A highly detailed and creative review of sails, rigging, hardware as well as the instructions to balance and put it all together. As a boat builder, I am more than impressed and look forward to sewing some sails! Some great ideas for touring sails for sea kayaks as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013 by jwil
    • Four Stars
Format: Hardcover
Great book full of good information. Lots of illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017 by dale bowers

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