The Quest for the America's Cup: Sailing to Victory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540231772)

For over one hundred and fifty years, the America's Cup has been the premier prize as yachtsmen have been pitted against sailors from around the world in an effort to win this prestigious race. The race takes its name from the champion schooner America, which was created due in large part to the efforts of New York Yacht Club founder John Cox Stevens. Author Richard V. Simpson sheds new light on long-forgotten stories of the early quests for the coveted Cup. Among the notable yachtsmen profiled are Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, who earned a special award for being the race's best loser, and Ted Hood, who owned a sail-making company that developed the Dacron cloth from which the twelve-meter sails were cut. This history comes to life with exciting descriptions of the yachts, the races and the colorful personalities of those who longed to capture the greatest prize in yacht racing.

Author: Richard V. Simpson
ISBN-10: 1540231771
ISBN-13: 9781540231772
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 04/24/2012
Pages: 138
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d