History and Evolution of Sailing Yachts

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This volume tells the story of the concepts and creativity that lie behind the birth of the finest and most beautiful yachts and discusses the world's most important sailing races. Included are events and anecdotes that have marked the history of sailing, from casual competitions for royal yachts on London's River Thames in 1600 to the high-tech challenges of today. This complete updated edition, which features exciting pictures of America's Cup latest edition, brings the reader the excitement of sporting events analyzed by the sailing world's most distinguished experts.