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Canoe Rig: The Essence and the Art : Sailpower for Antique and Traditional Canoes Hardcover – January 29, 2001

by Todd Bradshaw (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 76 ratings
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You are about to enter a unique world--one of bold, intriguing illustrations and detailed, solid information. It's a world of that will spark your desire to re-examine how the wind might best move your boat. And it will open your eyes to sail and rig configurations you may have never seen. Open this book, and be prepared to travel, sometimes for hours on end. Enjoy a world that comes from the mind and hand of a sailmaker with a gift for teaching by image as well as by word.

Author/Illustrator Todd Bradshaw has an obvious addiction to canoes, although you can easily apply the principles, concepts, and detailed sail plans to any hull that strikes your fancy. So if you have a daysailer, and you're thinking about a new set of sails, you've come to the right place. Or if you are contemplating a leeboard, adding an ama, or just want a resource of ideas for a variety of ways to steer a boat, then take a look at Canoe Rig.

All the information you need for building sails, spars, leeboards, centerboards, and more, is right here. The artwork is backed up by measurements, so you can create in the flesh exactly what Todd has drawn on paper.
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  1. Print length
    280 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Wooden Boat Pub
  4. Publication date
    January 29, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    11 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0937822574
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0937822579
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Author/illustrator Todd Bradshaw was born in Waterloo, Iowa. He and his wife, Marite, make their home in Madison, Wisconsin, where Todd builds sails for a living under his shingle Addiction Sailmakers. Addiction was the name of his wooden Star-class sloop. She was rescued from oblivion, fully restored and then struck by lighten. For fun Todd rebuilds old boats, and designs new ones. His background in art and music, as well as having owned backpacking and canoeing businesses, are just some of the puzzle pieces that have converged to create this book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wooden Boat Pub; Reprint edition (January 29, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0937822574
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0937822579
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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I'm not sure why Amazon lists this book in both hardcover and paperback versions. As far as I know, it has never been published in either a vertical format (which doesn't fit the illustrations) or as a paperback. If it was, I'd probably know about it, since I wrote it. I certainly wouldn't mind a paperback version in the proper format, but being fairly expensive for a small publisher to put out, I'm not aware of any plans to do so. In any case, thanks for all the positive reviews. Todd Bradshaw
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James S.
5.0 out of 5 stars great artwork, thought provoking info
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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All the illustrations are clear and informative, not to mention beautiful. There is technical information enough to be informative without being beyond armchair contemplation. I have already drawn up my version of a dipping lug yawl rig for a yet to be started Baden-Powell Nymph. My only minor complaint is that the format is not entirely lap friendly, but if it were there would not have been space for those illustrations.
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jwil
5.0 out of 5 stars The Canoe Bible
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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This book is more than beautiful. Not a canoe building book, although it does offer some ideas. Instead it is a canoe completion book full of all the details forgotten in boat building kits or plans. In fact, Mr. Bradshaw brings to life a forgotten art. A highly detailed and creative review of sails, rigging, hardware as well as the instructions to balance and put it all together. As a boat builder, I am more than impressed and look forward to sewing some sails! Some great ideas for touring sails for sea kayaks as well.
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Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars Spot on
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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My book arrived exactly as described by the seller. The evaluation made by this seller was meticulously catalogued. I am impressed because of the volume of books that must cross their inventory must be substantial. Thank you for excellent service. I love the book and would by from this vendor again!
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K. Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Work of Art with Fantastic Summary of Sail Rigs
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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At first I was disappointed that this was not available on Kindle, but upon receiving the book, I am so glad it is not. This book is a work of art and worth having in book form. Not only is it beautiful, it is the best summary of sail rigs and construction I've found and only wish I had purchased and read before spending hours finding similar bits all over the web.
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Lawrence Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Understandable and beautifully illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012
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This book is better than my wildest expectations when I ordered it. The author writes so even a novice could understand his concepts and it is backed up by beautiful, artfully done illustrations (there are no photographs) to help you understand his point. This would make a good coffee table book just because of all of the beautiful drawings of sailing canoes. I understand now why it is titled "the essence and the art". It also has everything you need to know to rig a canoe for sailing. I think even if you were not into sailing canoes, you would be by the time you finished this book.
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OB1Kubota
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent people to deal with
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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Accurate description of book, fair price, excellent packaging, fast delivery. Took the time to write a note thanking me for the business. These are very fine people who sell pre loved books. If only other businesses where run with this level of integrity.
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William Vigil
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018
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This is a beautiful, humorous, imaginative book that everyone wants to look at. If you are thinking of building a canoe like I am, it is an inspiration and an indispensable resource comparable to Marino's Sailmaker's Apprentice.
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Karl
3.0 out of 5 stars Library book
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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The content of this book is 5 stars. The information in text and illustrations is exactly what I was looking for. However this was a library book. I noticed the library sticker on the outside jacket and the first blank page that had been ripped out. The physical wear is typical of a book that has had several drops, most likely falls in a book deposit bin.
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Georg Friede
5.0 out of 5 stars Tolles Buch!
Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2021
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Sehr gut geschrieben, tolle Zeichnungen, viel Information
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TrueReview
5.0 out of 5 stars You will learn many things from this beautiful well written book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2016
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I enjoy lots of images in reference books and this did not dissapoint. Unless you are already an expert in this field you will learn many things from this beautiful well written book.
Expensive, but highly recommended.
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edoardo anselmo
4.0 out of 5 stars canoe rig
Reviewed in Italy on February 22, 2013
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il venditore è stato preciso nei tempi ,l'articolo corrisponde a quanto richiesto ed è interessante.lo consiglierei ad altre persone interessate a questi argomenti
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カヌーカヤックの製作
5.0 out of 5 stars 何と言っても、イラストが美しい！
Reviewed in Japan on July 8, 2009
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美しいイラストで、セーリング・カヌーのさまざまなタイプの艤装を紹介をしている。マストの作り方や、おしまいには、セールのカットサイズの記載あり。私は、元々ディンギーに乗っていたこともあるので、セーリング・カヌー化の参考に本書を購入した。見ているだけでも楽しい！ハード表紙で出来ている。IKOMA-MOUNTAIN-BOATS　アンクル・テディこと　吉川T
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acb
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2015
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Cracking book lovely illustrations and humour in the writing !
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