Practical junk rig book

Choosing a chinese junk rig snowbird from bavaria medium. Its an expensive book, but encyclopedic, in what it covers. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. A muchsimplified version of the chinese junk has been in use for many years now in the west. He proposed a standard sailform based on parallel battens, topped by a triangular fan. Practical junk rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyzes performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed line illustrations. As such, it is particularly suitable for small boats and for shorthanded or family sailing in all weather. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyses performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed. Voyager explains junk rig choice ocean navigator january. The book practical junk rig, by hasler and mcleod, is also loaded with outstanding, detailed information. This includes everything from junk rig details, to exactly how to go about making a mast out of a tree from the forest a real mast, for a big boat. There are two books worth reading if you are interested in the rig, these are practical junk rig by blondie hasler and jock mccleod and junk rig by derek van loan.

Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Cruising ashiki is an interesting blog lower in the page there is some discussion and photos of panels with cambered sail vs completely flat junk sail. To get a better overview of junk rigs i suggest you read some of these books. In 1988 hassler teamed up with jock mcleod to write a definitive book on the junkrig called practical junk rig. It is not a historical treatise but rather a detailed analysis of the intricacies of the rig. Design and build your own junk rig is a stemtostern guide for the western sailor who wants to junk rig any hull. Jan 01, 2003 the fact that the boat and rig held up in this most inhospitable north atlantic ocean race is a testament to the boat and sail designs. The junk rig association practical junk rig, the book. The bible on the subject is practical junk rig by hg hasler and jk mcleod. Now in paperback for the first time, practical junk rig examines the design and. Jun 01, 2015 it is a work that has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of the junk rig or who wish to do so. Once youve digested this youll know a lot about junk rigs, their design, handling and their aerodynamics, just as the title says. Words and drawings clearly explain in detail concepts that have been successfully used for millenia in the orient. There is also the chinese sailing rig by derek van loan, a book which ive seen but not studied.

Read practical junk rig design, aerodynamics and handling by h. If you can find it, there is a very good guide to building junk sails by tom colvin, to my. Now in paperback for the first time, practical junk rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. Hasler 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The must read book is practical junk rig design aerodynamics and handling by hasler and mcleod. Design, aerodynamics and handling by hasler, h g, mcleod, j k isbn. Sep 06, 2014 the practical junk rig helps explain how you go from an existing boat hull deign to a rig that is practical. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Subscribe register to stay up to date with all our news, updates and special offers register. From one picture it looks like you need luff hauling parrels or at least one on the boom or bottom batten. Sunbird 80s rig designed by alan boswell and fitted to his sunbird 32 and a wide range of other yachts by sunbird marine in the 1980s.

There has been a great deal written about the westernised junk rig and there are some excellent books on the subject. It is at its best when showing you a number of sail. A good mate of mine who sadly has terminal brain cancer recently gave me his hardcover copy of pjr that i made great use of back when i was working out the details of my conversion to jr. It is a work that has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of the junk rig or who wish to do so. Pjr, as this book normally is referred to, is the junk rig book. The junk rig, also known as the chinese lugsail or sampan rig, is a type of sail rig in which rigid members, called battens, span the full width of the sail and extend the sail forward of the mast while relatively uncommon in use among modern production sailboats, the rigs potential advantages of easier use and lower cost for bluewater cruisers have been explored by.

Since the practical junk rig book was written in the 70s, there have been many developments the most important in my opinion are. Blondie hasler of cockle shell heroes fame it has only been adopted by a few. Blondie hassler did much to popularize jr in the west. Now available as an ebook for the first time, practical junk rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs and discusses how best to sail them. The simplified western version as described by blondie hasler and jock mcleod in practical junk rig has become the basis for many variations fitted to all manner of pleasure craft. The cambered panel junk rig, by arne kverneland chapter 1, preface, version 20180916 34 other sources of jr knowledge. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a junk rig. His book practical junk rig is masterful, and is still considered by many to be the bible of jr.

Reprinted 2011 the foreandaft chinese junk rig is incomparably safe, seamanlike and easy to handle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. If you have seen haslers and mcleods practical junk rig you might find it a bit long winded as i did. The rest are looking pretty well chosen thank goodness. It is not a historical treatise but rather a detailed analysis of the intricacies of the rig, which will be of absorbing interest to both amateur owners and professional designers. Tiller publishing announces the republication of practical junk rig, design aerodynamics and handling, the first and still foremost major work on the foreandaft chinese junk rig in this encyclopedic volume the late blondie hasler and his partner jock mcleod, both preeminent in their field, have synthesized 25 years of research and development of the junk rig as adapted to.

In boat news i got my copy of hasler and mcleods practical junk rig. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading practical junk rig. Putting a curve into the sail to induce an aerofoil effect and. A dedicated group of british sailors has adapted this ancient sail plan for modern western craft. A bit heavy going at times, but very well written, and giving numerous of variations, pros and cons of different layouts, et cetera, et cetera. It is a work which has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and designers throughout the world who already enjoy the benefits of junk rig or who wish to do so. Practical junk rig pb isbn 97807669756 adlard coles. Design, aerodynamics and handling online books in format pdf.

Design, aerodynamics and handling kindle edition by hasler, h. Herbert blondie hasler sailed a junk rigged modified nordic folkboat to second place in the first transatlantic race and was the author of practical junk rig isbn 18886786. Apart from its sailing qualities, the junk sail, because it is so. Designed by blondie hasler for the kingfisher range of yachts and promoted by jock mcleod and blondie hasler in their book practical junk rig. Basically the definitive tome on all things to do with chinese style rigs. The fact that the boat and rig held up in this most inhospitable north atlantic ocean race is a testament to the boat and sail designs. I contacted and visited sunbird marine to decide which type of junk rig will be the best for our tiki46 and finally i ordered the sail plan of an advanced junk rig with wishbones and double sails. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

It is, in fact, a singular rig with great qualities, particularly to the shorthanded cruising sailor, and is overlooked only by the ignorant. Pdf practical junk rig design aerodynamics and handling. Kenichi horie sailed across the pacific ocean in 1999 aboard a 32. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that.

How to design, build, and sail a chinese junk rigged boat, this is the. How to design, build, and sail a chinese junkrigged boat, this is the. Some have the opinion the pjr specifies mast that are too heavy. Practical junk rig, design, aerodynamics and handling by h. It outlines the rig in detail, the principles that underlie it, considers possible alternative shapes and arrangements and analyses performance, all assisted by a wealth of detailed line. It is a work which has been welcomed by the growing number of yachtsmen and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Practical junk rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory behind junk rigs.

Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. This encyclopaedic volume synthesises 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to western craft. His book is a good bolt and nut way of building this rig. J k mcleod this encyclopaedic volume synthesises 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to western craft. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The chinese sailing rig design and build your own junk. Junk rig advantages and disadvantages junk is a boat, junk rig is, well, the traditional rig of a junk boat. Although the book is old, it offers a detailed discussion of all the practical points of designing and sailing the junk rig, explanations are clear and concise and even better, a recipe method is provided for those not wishing to do all the design work themselves. As i had the plans for the micro, which the builder had included with the boat, i could do all the calculations directly. This encyclopaedic volume synthesises 25 years of research and development of this unique rig as adapted to western craf. Design, aerodynamics and handling and read practical junk rig. Just for comparison the practical junk rig pjr book states that a solid wood mast with 402 sq ft and 34 4 lap would be 10 38 diameter main.

There is also the junk rig association with a discussion forum on the internet. I read it from cover to cover and began to wonder if this could be the answer to my reefing issues. The chinese junk rig has been in use for thousands of yeas in china, on their river, coastal andocean trading vessels. Now in paperback for the first time, practical junk rig examines the design and aerodynamic theory. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. One day after about two years of owning the boat i found a copy of practical junk rig in my local library.