Nouveau manuel complet de marine, première partie: gréement

A seasoned corvette captain crafted this compact yet thorough guide to help anyone stepping aboard a sailing ship for the first time. By breaking the complex world of rigging into three clear families—steadying the masts, handling the yards and sails, and securing the vessel—readers can follow a logical progression that mirrors the real work on deck. The opening chapters lay a solid foundation, explaining the purpose and classification of knots, splices, and basic moorings before moving on to the details of each piece of standing and running rig.

The manual then walks through the practical construction of every component, from short and long splices to the precise steps of tying a flat‑layed hitch. It describes how each mast, yard and sail is fitted and adjusted, offering concise diagrams and the kind of hands‑on advice that only years at sea can provide. Listeners will come away with a vivid sense of nineteenth‑century seamanship and a usable toolkit for understanding historic vessels or modern sailing alike.