Product Description

and : these are the sailing yachts of legend. Restored in the last ten years, the original splendor of these superb boats is now profiled on the pages of . A testimony to maritime history, this book tells each sailing vesselGs story through arresting photographs, an informative text, and architectural diagrams.

Author Fran+ois Chevalier recounts the entertaining history of these boats, covering everything from their construction and restoration to anecdotal tales of regattas won and lost. Gary Jobson, AmericaGs preeminent sailing ambassador, provides a foreword and lively captions, which underscore the contemporary significance of these traditional yachts.

Double-page spreads and a unique, oversized oblong format feature Martin-RagetGs brilliant photographsGreaders feel as if they are on deck with the crew. While outdoor photography captures the excitement on board, images of the boatsG interiors offer a peak at their luxurious accommodations. In addition, illustrator Fran+ois ChevalierGs detailed diagrams of each vessel provide the reader an overview of each boatGs architecture.

Capturing the spirit of sailing on an open sea, offers a breathtaking survey of an epic sport.