The Gaff Rig Handbook

History, Design, Techniques, Developments

John Leather

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Adlard Coles Nautical
17 December 2009

Ship design & naval architecture

This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff rigged craft. It provides a fascinating insight into the design, history, techniques and developments of a rig which has evolved through the centuries.

John Leather outlines the practical aspects of the masts, spars, sails, running and standing rigging, and contrasts the development of the gaff rig in Britain, America, Scandinavia and France.

'Regarded internationally as the definitive book for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing a gaff-rigged vessel.' Kelvin Hughes

'The book's longevity says it all.' Water Craft

By: John Leather
Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Reissue
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 602g
ISBN: 9781408114407
ISBN 10: 1408114402
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 17 December 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Leather was a highly respected expert on classic boats. He was a naval architect and was involved in the design, construction and surveying of a wide variety of ships, yachts and boats. He designed numerous gaff-rigged craft for his own use, and was the author of 13 books.

Reviews for The Gaff Rig Handbook: History, Design, Techniques, Developments

'The book's longevity says it all.' * Water Craft (January 2010) * 'The book was first published in 1970, so with the many re-issues and a second edition in 2002, it would seem to have been of much interest to the sailing world for around the past 40 years. The owners of any gaff-rigged yachts you observe have very likely studied this handbook.' * Nautical Magazine (March 2010) *