9233-008 HANDBOEK TRADITIONEEL SCHEEPSTUIGEN / Floris J. Hin
HANDBOEK TRADITIONEEL SCHEEPSTUIGEN / Floris J. Hin
HANDBOEK TRADITIONEEL SCHEEPSTUIGEN / Floris J. Hin
Floris Hin, an experienced tackler and rigger, provides a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to rig a traditional ship in a way that is both historically accurate and modern.
In 1974, Hin published his first work, the book *Knots and Stitches for Water Sports Enthusiasts*, in the “Boordbibliotheek” series. Countless publications followed. Since 1975, Floris J. Hin has been deeply involved with the traditional rigging of numerous sailing ships, writing articles and books, and directing a documentary film on splicing steel wire. In various capacities, he is committed to the preservation of maritime cultural heritage.
Floris Hin has captured his many years of practical experience as a ship’s rigger in this handbook.
All aspects of rigging are covered, making this handbook the ideal guide for anyone who wishes to rig or refit their ship in a historically accurate manner. The 11 chapters cover not only the historical background but also the sail and rigging plan, the spars, strength calculations, attachment points for standing and running rigging, blocks and grommets, ropes, steel wire, splices, and the final rigging, followed by the necessary maintenance.
1,250 grams of concentrated expertise between the book’s covers. Already a standard reference work in its second edition.
352 pages, numerous drawings and (color) photos, format 20 x 25 cm. In Dutch.
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Floris Hin, an experienced tackler and rigger, provides a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to rig a traditional ship in a way that is both historically accurate and modern.
In 1974, Hin published his first work, the book *Knots and Stitches for Water Sports Enthusiasts*, in the “Boordbibliotheek” series. Countless publications followed. Since 1975, Floris J. Hin has been deeply involved with the traditional rigging of numerous sailing ships, writing articles and books, and directing a documentary film on splicing steel wire. In various capacities, he is committed to the preservation of maritime cultural heritage.
Floris Hin has captured his many years of practical experience as a ship’s rigger in this handbook.
All aspects of rigging are covered, making this handbook the ideal guide for anyone who wishes to rig or refit their ship in a historically accurate manner. The 11 chapters cover not only the historical background but also the sail and rigging plan, the spars, strength calculations, attachment points for standing and running rigging, blocks and grommets, ropes, steel wire, splices, and the final rigging, followed by the necessary maintenance.
1,250 grams of concentrated expertise between the book’s covers. Already a standard reference work in its second edition.
352 pages, numerous drawings and (color) photos, format 20 x 25 cm. In Dutch.
