Legendary Classic Yachts
Published on 9. September 2008
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-4081-0518-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is a spectacular celebration of classic sailing yachts, selected for their beauty and style, and each with a story to tell. From Altair to Shamrock, Cambria to Moonbeam, each yacht featured is significant in her own way, whether for her racing achievements, her lineage, the grace and beauty of her lines or her particular place in history. For long neglected, many of these superb vessels have now been restored to their former glory, with loving and careful attention being paid to the authenticity of each detail. The authors have included lines plans, sail plans, deck and accommodation layouts, and outline exactly what makes each yacht so special. This is truly a stunning collection of legendary classic yachts - the stuff from which dreams are made.
Reviews / Votes
' A beautiful tribute to some great yachts ' Sailing Today, January 2009 ' A stunning display of these boats in pictures, beautiful drawings and words ' Yachting Monthly (January 2009) ' Beautifully presented ' Ship & Boat International (January 2009) "Huge, heavy and beautiful like the yachts it describes" Yachting & Boating World (March 2009) "this book... will inspire varnish envy in all but the most hard-bitten sailor." Yachts & Yachting (April 2009)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Colour photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 395 mm
Width: 275 mm
Weight
2522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-0518-4 (9781408105184)
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Persons
Gilles Martin-Raget is a yachting journalist, author and one of the world's best known yachting photographers. He is the official photographer for several sailing events and is a major name in the industry. Francois Chevalier is a naval architect and prize-winning author. He has contributed to many specialised magazines (such as Voiles et Voiliers) and has written several books on the history of yachting. In his free time, he restores yachts and boats.