This new edition has been expanded to include a section on wire selection, new wire splices and several attractive knot and splice-based projects: rope fenders, rope cargo nets, rope ladders and rope bow puddings. There isn’t a rope project on board that can’t be tackled with this guide.

‘Covers every splicing project a yachtsman will ever need.’ Kelvin Hughes
‘Aimed at the beginner, though the in-depth stuff will appeal to old hands too.’ Classic Boat

“’The Splicing Handbook-Techniques for traditional modern ropes and wires by Barbara Merry with John Darwin is the only handbook devoted to splicing today’s ropes. This bestselling reference covers every kind of splicing project, according to the publisher. Featuring step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes as well as wire’.” –  Fishing News (19 August 2011)