Author : Mac McCarthy
Publisher : WoodenBoat Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 28,1 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780937822395
Using the Wee Lassie as an example, the author opens your eyes to the natural beauty around you. A practical and beautiful craft, this lightweight and strong double-paddle canoe will carry you to waterways that are inaccessible in most boats.
Author : Henry McCarthy
Publisher : Adlard Coles
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 14,43 MB
Release : 1999-07-30
Category : Boatbuilding
ISBN : 9780713652505
Lofting is the foundation of boatbuilding from which the rest of the process succeeds or fails. This book explains this vital first stage - drawing the lines of a boat full size to get the shapes and patterns - needed for building.
Author : Susan Van Leuven
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,95 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764305375
Now anyone can make their own, custom-built canoe guaranteed to draw raves on land and water alike. This comprehensive, detailed guide to the process of contructing a high-quality wood strip canoe is written especially for the novice boat builder. All phases of construction are extensively illustrated with color photos and line drawings.
Author : Linda Weintraub
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 18,89 MB
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0520273613
This title documents the burgeoning eco art movement from A to Z, presenting a panorama of artistic responses to environmental concerns, from Ant Farms anti-consumer antics in the 1970s to Marina Zurkows 2007 animation that anticipates the havoc wreaked upon the planet by global warming.
Author : W.N.C. Stirling
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,87 MB
Release : 2021-08-12
Category : Dinghies
ISBN : 9781907206214
In this book Will Stirling describes and illustrates the many arcane yet vital tasks which can daunt the beginning boatbuilder. Will has been building clinker dinghies professionally for many years and has made, and learned how to avoid, all the mistakes which lie in wait for the unwary. Take advantage of his experience, and draw inspiration from the many photographs of finished boats.
Author : Mike Elliott
Publisher :
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,17 MB
Release : 2015-09
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 9780994863300
When restoring a wood-canvas canoe, you don't work on it, you work with it. In This Old Canoe: How To Restore Your Wood-Canvas Canoe, Mike Elliott guides you through the process of bringing your classic heirloom back to life. He takes you step-by-step through all aspects of a canoe restoration from assessment to the finishing touches. Concise instructions clearly illustrated, provide the passport you need to embark on this unique adventure.
Author : Nick Schade
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2008-11-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0071643370
The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat Strip-planking is a popular method of amateur boat construction, but until now there has never been a book that showed how to use it for more than one type of boat. Author Nick Schade presents complete plans for three boats of different types (canoe, kayak, and a dinghy) and shows you step-by-step how to build them. Written for all amateur builders, the book covers materials, tools, and safety issues.
Author : Amory B. Lovins
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781844071944
Enough about the oil problem. Here?s the solution.Over a few decades, starting now, a vibrant US economy (then others) can completely phase out oil. This will save a net $70 billion a year, revitalize key industries and rural America, create a million jobs, and enhance security.Here?s the roadmap ? independent, peer-reviewed, co-sponsored by the Pentagon ? for the transition beyond oil, led by business and profit.
Author : Canoe and Kayak Magazine
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 38,18 MB
Release : 2004-07-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1440696233
Go with the flow! You’re no idiot, of course. You love being on the water and in the great outdoors. But when it comes to canoeing or kayaking, you’re starting to think you hear a waterfall. Don’t head for higher ground! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Canoeing and Kayaking will prepare you for your journey—whether you’re heading down a local river, around a regional lake, or into the ocean. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Detailed information on the different types of canoes, kayaks, and tips for choosing the right one for you. • Paddling strokes, maneuvers, and techniques for all kinds of conditions. • Foolproof tips on navigating all types of waters—from rough rapids to slow-moving streams. • Great advice on using kayaks and canoes for fitness, fishing, camping, and competition. Learn more about: • Safety considerations, including quick exits, Eskimo Rolls, swift water-rescue techniques, and more. • Safely paddling with kids, to make sure everyone has fun. • Clothing and equipment, including how to choose and care for a personal flotation device. • Paddling techniques and how they evolved through the years. • Planning a trip and choosing an outfitter or guide. • Building your own canoe or kayak.
Author : Oscar Ronald Dathorne
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 49,90 MB
Release : 1976
Category :
ISBN : 1452912289
