Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447411987)

This vintage book is information on historical yacht races and racing teams from the early twentieth century, complete with detailed descriptions of the events, information on notable figures, articles on rules, and historical track charts. "Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races" will appeal to those with a interest in the history of yacht racing, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "The Start of It All--'Henriietta, ' 'Fleetwring' and 'Vesta' Race to England for $90,000", "'Cambria' Defeats 'Dauntless' in a Thrash to Westward", "'Coronet' and 'Dauntless; Race to Island", "'Atlantic Wins the race for the Kaiser's Cup", "The Bermuda Races", "Long Distance Racing in the Pacific", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on yachting and boating.

Author: Alfred F. Loomis
ISBN-10: 1447411986
ISBN-13: 9781447411987
Publisher: Whitley Press
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2011
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.73d