Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races - Couverture souple

Loomis, Alfred F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1447411986 ISBN 13 : 9781447411987

Editeur : BC Paperback / softback, 2011

Synopsis

This vintage book is information on historical yacht races and racing teams from the early twentieth century, complete with detailed descriptions of the events, information on notable figures, articles on rules, and historical track charts.

Relive the drama, danger, and glory of the world's most challenging sailing competitions with Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races. First published in 1936, this seminal work became the definitive contemporary account of the rise of ocean racing as a major international sport.

Loomis, a participant in many of the races he describes and a long-time contributor to Yachting magazine, expertly captures the excitement of famous contests like the Bermuda Race, the Trans-Atlantic Race, and the Fastnet Race. The book is celebrated not only for its vivid storytelling but also for its intimate knowledge of the boats and the characters, the owners, designers, and crews, who defined the sport's early decades.

Contents include:

• The Start of It All--'Henriietta,' 'Fleetwring' and 'Vesta' Race to England for $90,000
• 'Cambria' Defeats 'Dauntless' in a Thrash to Westward
• 'Coronet' and 'Dauntless; Race to Island
• 'Atlantic Wins the race for the Kaiser's Cup
• The Bermuda Races
• Long Distance Racing in the Pacific

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BC Paperback / softback
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1447411986
• ISBN 13: 9781447411987
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 324
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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