Modern braided ropes have transformed sailing with incredible strength
from ever smaller thickness. They are a godsend to the racing sailor who
is always looking for strength without additional weight. The nature of
these ropes requires different techniques to join them together or make
eyes to attach to fittings and this is where this book comes in. It is a
guide to the different types of braided ropes - where to use and how to
splice them for typical uses on a racing sailboat. It provides clear
easy-to-follow photographs and is splash-proof and spiral bound, which
means that it is perfect to take into the dinghy park or onboard and use
where you need to do your splicing. It lays out flat, so you don't have
to hold it open as you follow the sequences with both your hands full of
rope and fids!