Legendary Yachts
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789206374 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 199 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Vibrantly illustrated in full color, Legendary Yachts offers a definitive exploration of the glorious age of sailing as well as a celebration of the modern enthusiasm for the classic yacht regatta. It also details the rather recent phenomenon of restoring these wooden boats, some of which are over a century old! Indeed, yacht restoration is almost as great a passion as sailing. The unique charm and personality of each yacht are readily apparent.With an engaging text that illuminates five different regattas and delves into the histories of over a dozen classic boats, Legendary Yachts recounts the lore and mystique of the regatta. The book describes the care and craftsmanship that go into bringing the boats back to life and uses ninety precise drawings from a variety of perspectives to reveal the structure of each vessel.A tribute to the past of the wooden yacht as well as its current resurgence, Legendary Yachts wil
Gilles Martin-Raget is a journalist and photographer with a special interest in sailing. After having raced for ten years in some of the greatest international sailing competitions, he became a regular contributor to numerous European sailing magazines. Franois Chevalier is a naval architect and widely published j
About the Author Gilles Martin-Raget is a journalist and photographer with a special interest in sailing. . Franois Chevalier is a naval architect and widely published journalist. After having raced for ten years in some of the greatest international sailing competitions, he became a regular contributor to numerous European sailing magazines
john martucci said Great Book. Enjoy. Nice for a quiet read. Actually shows the boats and not the rigging as some do. Well worth the money