{"product_id":"understanding-rigs-and-rigging","title":"Understanding Rigs and Rigging","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Rigs and Rigging by Richard \"Jud\" Henderson provides you with a detailed look at a subject that is too important to gloss over. Beginning with a review of the history of sailboat rigs  Henderson moves quickly to modern fore-and-aft rigs  taking time for a sampling of the more exotic rig configurations that may be seen sailing today  such as the luna  modern Chinese lug rigs  cat ketches  and wing sails. There is a thorough look at masts and other spars  with a very complete discussion of wood  aluminum  carbon-fiber  and other materials as they are used in spar construction. You will find out how best to utilize your rig in a manner compatible with your sailing interests. There are chapters on standing and running rigging  with a detailed look at their components; discussions of rigging constructions such as wire and rod  and the most effective terminal fittings for each; and information on turnbuckles  chainplates  tangs  and backstay adjustors. Henderson gives you a comparison of halyards (should yours be all rope  or wire and rope?); a look at winches  cleats  blocks  and levers; and a most helpful section on deck layout. You will also read about sail trim and basic aerodynamics  and learn how to set up and tune your rig to optimize rake  shroud tension  lateral bend  mast flexing  and stay tension. The final chapter looks at improvements  modifications  and offshore rig considerations  including such elements as changing mast length and converting a sloop to a yawl or cutter  or vice versa. Throughout the book  Jud Henderson draws on his experience to focus on safety issues. For the newcomer and the experienced sailor alike  there is no excuse for putting a poorly selected rig in any boat that may venture offshore. Understanding Rigs and Rigging will provide you with the information you need to rig your boat properly. \"This is an exceptionally detailed look at everything above the deck on a sailboat. Henderson is an experienced author and sailor  and he has organized a tremendous amount of information in one volume.\"--Yachting\"Details specific enough to guide sailboat owners in assessments of their own rigs are the strength of this survey. After reading this books recommendations on points as various as how to keep a mast heel dry and how to check for correct bend in shroud tangs  many readers will make some changes.\"--Soundings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44965172379701,"sku":"ByrdShop_0071563040","price":73.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780071563048.jpg?v=1770494178","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/understanding-rigs-and-rigging","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}