Rigs and Rigging of Yachts by D. Phillips-Birt (1954)

Title: Rigs and Rigging of Yachts
Author: D. Phillips-Birt, A.M.I.N.A.
Publisher: Adlard Coles Ltd.
Year: 1954
Binding: Hardcover
Country: Great Britain

Description

An important mid-century sailing reference covering yacht rigs, spars, sails, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, tackles, mast construction, sail plans, and yacht performance. Written by noted nautical author D. Phillips-Birt, this technical guide remains a valuable resource for sailors, yacht designers, restorers, and maritime historians.

Extensively illustrated with diagrams, sail plans, rigging layouts, hardware drawings, and technical plates, the book provides practical explanations of traditional and modern yacht rigging systems used in competitive and cruising vessels.

Features

• 1954 First Edition
• Comprehensive yacht rigging reference
• Hundreds of diagrams and technical illustrations
• Detailed sail plans and rig configurations
• Covers both traditional and modern yacht rigs
• Valuable maritime and sailing reference

Contents Include

• Efficiency of Rigs
• Modern Rigs
• Rigs and Rating Rules
• Tree Rigs
• Masts
• Rope and Cordage
• Blocks and Tackles
• Shrouds and Stays
• Sheets and Halyards
• Topping Lifts and Clew Outhauls
• Tangs and Chainplates
• Levers and Winches
• Goosenecks and Roller Reefing
• Sails and Their Trimming
• Modern Sail Plans
• R.O.R.C. and C.C.A. Rules

Illustrations Include

• Over 60 technical plates
• Sail plans for numerous yacht types
• Mast and spar construction diagrams
• Rigging hardware illustrations
• Winches, chainplates, blocks and tackle layouts
• Reefing systems and sail control diagrams
• Traditional and modern yacht rig comparisons

Historical Importance

Published during the post-war golden age of yacht racing and cruising, this work documents many classic rigging systems and sailing technologies used on competitive and cruising yachts of the era. It remains a respected reference for students of maritime history, yacht restoration, and traditional sailing craft.

Great For

• Sailing enthusiasts
• Yacht owners and restorers
• Maritime historians
• Nautical collectors
• Boat builders
• Naval architecture libraries
• Classic yacht restoration projects

Condition

Good vintage condition. Hardcover binding is intact and pages appear secure. Cover shows shelf wear, rubbing, edge wear, and age-related handling wear consistent with use. Interior pages appear clean with numerous diagrams, sail plans, and technical illustrations throughout. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.

Shipping

Ships securely packaged with protective wrapping. Buyer may choose USPS Media Mail or UPS Ground shipping at checkout.

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