Classic Classes: More Than 140 of the Most Enduring Yachts, Keelboats and Dinghies
Author(s): Vanessa Bird
This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. Focusing on the most well-known, popular and enduring designs - from the 7ft Optimist to the 125ft J class - this beautifully illustrated book showcases 144 boats from across the world, with a wealth of detail on each class, including: the origins and history of the class what it's like to sail one fascinating stories about the boat, who sailed her, and her development stunning photography, sailplans and sail symbol full detail on her length, layout and designer Featuring designers from an internationally recognised hall of fame (including William Fife, Olin Stevens, Maurice Griffiths and Uffa Fox), Classic Classes is the perfect resource for classic boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide, whether their interest lies in high-performance thoroughbred racers, well-loved creek crawling cruisers or popular home-built classic dinghies. Published in advance of the 2012 Olympics, there is also a section devoted to the 46 Olympic classes.
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A complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today. From the Optimist to the J class, this book showcases 144 boats from across the world, including all 46 Olympic classes.
Vanessa Bird writes regularly for Classic Boat and Yachting Monthly, and is the author of the Cruising Companion to the Ionian. She was also associate producer/researcher for a 15-part documentary series on traditional boats for Discovery Channel in 2003. Out of the office, Vanessa sails a 1933 Scottish lugger from Chichester Harbour.
General Fields
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- : A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- : Thomas Reed Publications
- : 25 April 2012
- : 246mm X 189mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 July 2012
- : books
Special Fields
- : Vanessa Bird
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 160
- : Photos and illustrations throughout