Sails And Sailmaking : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165716999 : 1165716992 : 10 Sep 2010 : Sails And Sailmaking: With Draughting, And The Center Of Effort Of The Sails (1898) is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of sailmaking, written by Robert Kipping. The book covers a wide range of topics related to sails, including the materials used to make them, the different types of sails, and the techniques used to design and construct them. The book begins with an overview of the history of sailmaking, tracing the development of sails from ancient times to the present day. It then goes on to discuss the various materials used in sailmaking, including canvas, linen, and cotton, and provides detailed instructions on how to select and prepare these materials for use in sail construction.The book also covers the different types of sails, including square sails, fore-and-aft sails, and spinnakers, and provides detailed instructions on how to design and construct each type of sail. In addi