
Tall Ships Today
Their remarkable story
Nigel Rowe(Author)
Adlard Coles Nautical (Publisher)
Published on 3. July 2014
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-4729-0346-4 (ISBN)
Description
Tall ships epitomize the glamour, majesty and romance of the sea. This book - supported and endorsed by Sail Training International - is a celebration of tall ships today, shining a spotlight on the world's most interesting and glamorous tall ships, the most spectacular regattas, races and adventurous passages, and the huge array of people who sail on them. With gorgeous photography and absorbing text, the book is divided into four chapters:
1) Origins and Evolution, telling the story of tall ships, giving a fascinating perspective on the impact of the development of international trade, conflict, design, technology and navigation
2) Tall Ships Today, celebrating the diversity of over 100 of the most interesting and famous tall ships in the world, with beautiful photography, key statistics and brief text on their histories
3) The Tall Ships Experience, following life on board and exploring how being part of the crew develops life, leadership and employability skills
4) Racing, Regattas and Passages, with at-sea and in-port photography featuring the most spectacular assemblies of sail that bring tall ships to the attention of millions worldwide
With unique access to the very best photography and up to date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world. Includes a Preface from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and a Foreword from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
1) Origins and Evolution, telling the story of tall ships, giving a fascinating perspective on the impact of the development of international trade, conflict, design, technology and navigation
2) Tall Ships Today, celebrating the diversity of over 100 of the most interesting and famous tall ships in the world, with beautiful photography, key statistics and brief text on their histories
3) The Tall Ships Experience, following life on board and exploring how being part of the crew develops life, leadership and employability skills
4) Racing, Regattas and Passages, with at-sea and in-port photography featuring the most spectacular assemblies of sail that bring tall ships to the attention of millions worldwide
With unique access to the very best photography and up to date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world. Includes a Preface from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and a Foreword from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Reviews / Votes
With fabulous photography and up-to-date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world. * Press & Journal * this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world. * Hardy Boat Owner * A magnificent celebration of modern square-rigger sailing, with photographs from dozens of ships around the world. * SAIL magazine * Want to know more about Tall Ships? There are hundreds of them out there! This hardback covers their renaissance as sail training ships with pass notes on 105 different ships. * Classic Boat * This coffee table book is an inspirational journey. It captures the romance of a past era, with stunning photography. Ideal for anyone who has seen these ships first hand or has ambitions to one day. * Lifeboat * Full of information on everything from rig to construction, as well as the whole 'tall ship experience'. * Yachting Monthly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Colour photographs throughout
Dimensions
Height: 310 mm
Width: 225 mm
Weight
1579 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-0346-4 (9781472903464)
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07/2014
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Person
Nigel Rowe was the founding President and Chairman (2002-2012) of Sail Training International, and is now its Patron. He is also the author of Around the Big Blue Marble: 1994-1995 Single-Handed Race Around the World.
Content
Preface from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Introduction & Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About Sail Training International
Forewords from Douglas Prothero and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
1
Origins and Evolution: The history and development of sailing ships
Colin Mudie
2
The Tall Ships: The glamour and diversity of tall ships sailing today
Introduction: Michael Rauworth
The ships: Nigel Rowe
3
The Tall Ship Experience: Changing young people's lives
Nigel Rowe
4
Racing on Tall Ships: International competition and cultural exchange
Ron Dadswell
Introduction & Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About Sail Training International
Forewords from Douglas Prothero and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
1
Origins and Evolution: The history and development of sailing ships
Colin Mudie
2
The Tall Ships: The glamour and diversity of tall ships sailing today
Introduction: Michael Rauworth
The ships: Nigel Rowe
3
The Tall Ship Experience: Changing young people's lives
Nigel Rowe
4
Racing on Tall Ships: International competition and cultural exchange
Ron Dadswell