Eagle Seamanship, 4th Edition: A Manual for Square-Rigger Sailing
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.51 (510 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591146313 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has commanded two other Coast Guard cutters and lives in New London, CTLT Christopher Nolan served as Navigator and Operations Officer aboard Eagle from 2008-2010 and is the currently the commanding officer of a 110-foot Coast Guard cutter. . About the Author CAPT Eric Jones is the 26th and current commanding officer of USCGC Eagle having served previously tours aboard “America’s Tall Ship” as Navigator and Executive Officer in the 1990s. He has commanded one other Coast Guard cutter and resides in South Portland, ME
Each year, over 100,000 guests tour Eagle’s decks; countless others follow her journeys throughout the world on her website and facebook page. fleet, Eagle draws huge crowds in any port that she calls. One of the most recognizable and majestic vessels on the high seas today and the only active square rigger in the U.S. As America’s emissary to the tall ship fleet and a goodwill ambassador to nations around the world, Eagle makes training and representation voyages each summer to destinations such as Europe, the Caribbean, and both coasts of the No
CAPT Eric Jones is the 26th and current commanding officer of USCGC Eagle having served previously tours aboard “America’s Tall Ship” as Navigator and Executive Officer in the 1990s. He has commanded two other Coast Guard cutters and lives in New London, CTLT Christopher Nolan served as Navigator and Operat
"Every sailor should own this book!" according to Amazon Customer. As a former tall ship sailor, this book is absolutely essential for anyone seeking to learn about sail theory-on square rigged ships or otherwise. If you're trying to learn the basics of square rigged ships, you can't find a better guide. Eagle Seamanship contains a wealth of information on sail handling, traditional rigging, and the workings of the Coast Guard's training vessel. There is information in this book that every sailor should absolutely be aware of.. "How to handle 2How to handle 23 sails Essential book for anyone sailing on the USCG Eagle. Learn about its 23 sails, 190 lines, and speeds up to 17 knots under sail. Packed full of information and detailed drawings to begin one's learning of the wonderful world of sailing on a tall ship. An excellent reference guide to keep handy. The Coast Guard is keeping traditional sailing and training alive with this excellent ship and its seamanship book. The "Skipper and the Eagle" is a good companion book for the history of this ship and its voyage from Germany to the . sails" according to Jake. Essential book for anyone sailing on the USCG Eagle. Learn about its 2How to handle 23 sails Essential book for anyone sailing on the USCG Eagle. Learn about its 23 sails, 190 lines, and speeds up to 17 knots under sail. Packed full of information and detailed drawings to begin one's learning of the wonderful world of sailing on a tall ship. An excellent reference guide to keep handy. The Coast Guard is keeping traditional sailing and training alive with this excellent ship and its seamanship book. The "Skipper and the Eagle" is a good companion book for the history of this ship and its voyage from Germany to the . sails, 190 lines, and speeds up to 17 knots under sail. Packed full of information and detailed drawings to begin one's learning of the wonderful world of sailing on a tall ship. An excellent reference guide to keep handy. The Coast Guard is keeping traditional sailing and training alive with this excellent ship and its seamanship book. The "Skipper and the Eagle" is a good companion book for the history of this ship and its voyage from Germany to the . Becket said A primer on Square Rigged Seamanship. If you are interested in Square Sail seamanship, make this the first book to read. I write fiction about sailing ships. I'm too old to book acruise on the Picton Castle so I research. Here's the drill. Most late 18th, 19th Century manuals on seamanship were written to prepare young men to be ship's officers. These manuals assume a knowledge of seamanship. The antique rhetoric and vocabulary are very challenging. This manual lays the foundation for understanding how square riggers were sailed. I recommend starting here, the