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If you want to produce sturdy sails for daysailing and cruising, built of low-tech materials you can repair with a few simple tools, The Sailmaker's Apprentice can show you how. Emphasizing the handwork that distinguishes the highest-quality, most durable sails, sail pro Emiliano Marino tells you how to select a rig, introduces you to sail shape and theory, and then shows you -- step by step, with the help of over 700 detailed illustrations -- how to sew patches, hand sew rings, fix tears or frayed edges, and stitch seams, not to mention how to make your own sails, canvas sailcovers, and sailbags from scratch.

A visual feast for the sailor as well as an indispensable guide for the mariner comprehensive apprenticeship, this hands-on reference is an illustrated tour of the world's rig and sail types, contemporary and historical.

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Sailmaker's Apprentice	Customer Rating:
Extremely complete, well written with many options for your sailplains. Great illustrations and confidence building instructions.

Must have for all sailors!	Customer Rating:
This is by far the most invaluable book that I think should be a part of every sailors book inventory. Very concise, easy to understand and packed full of information.

Another great book	Customer Rating:
Just buy it, no mater if you're into making sails or not. I plan to be (for my self), and it's really been a gold mine so far. Goes good with "Rigger's apprentice".

The boat builder's bible	Customer Rating:
If you are even considering building your own boat, this book is a must have. The clear directions & tips provide invaluable insights into constructing sails that will be reliable & long lasting.

Sailmakers Apprentice by Emiliano Marino

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Excellent book! Very Descriptive and detailed information. This book will fill in so much for those who want to repair and maintain or modify their own sails.It describes sails in detail,and provides quick or permanent solutions to most issues. Lots of good illustrations. An excellent resource book.Easy to understand. I would also recommend Sail Care and Repair, by Dan Neri. If you have the two, you don't need anything else!!Both are well worth their cost and are good value!!!