Bosun’s Bag:
A Treasury of Practical Wisdom for the Traditional Boater
By Tom Cunliffe
8 August 2024 | Hardback | £25
www.bloomsbury.com
This is an illustrated treasury of expert tips on maintenance, navigation and seamanship from the internationally renowned Tom Cunliffe. With Tom’s popular salty yarns along with paintings by acclaimed marine artist Martyn Mackrill, this book brings together a lifetime’s worth of hands-on knowledge with sections covering sails, rigging and working the ship. From avoiding seized bolts and stowing the main, to drying out and the wonders of beeswax, this collection is packed full of age-old seafaring wisdom. Find out how a real vessel works, how to expand your sailing ability and how you can all live better for it. Dip into this bag now. Whatever you are sailing, you will find something to enrich your passion.
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