The racing yachts /
Whipple, A. B. C. 1918-
The racing yachts / A.B.C. Whipple ; and the editors of Time-Life Books. - 176 pages : color photographs, illustrations, maps ; 30 cm - The Seafarers . - Seafarers. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Exhilarating tests of man and sail -- A leisurely start for a sport of speed -- "America" : a hawk among the pigeons -- A trophy that moved men to excellence and anger -- Fitful progress toward the ideal racing yacht -- A jovial tea merchant's pursuit of "the ould mug" -- An intricate meshing of gear and teamwork -- The building of a crack racer -- High-seas tests of skill and courage.
0705406377 (hardback)
America's Cup--History.
Yacht racing--History.
797.14
The racing yachts / A.B.C. Whipple ; and the editors of Time-Life Books. - 176 pages : color photographs, illustrations, maps ; 30 cm - The Seafarers . - Seafarers. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Exhilarating tests of man and sail -- A leisurely start for a sport of speed -- "America" : a hawk among the pigeons -- A trophy that moved men to excellence and anger -- Fitful progress toward the ideal racing yacht -- A jovial tea merchant's pursuit of "the ould mug" -- An intricate meshing of gear and teamwork -- The building of a crack racer -- High-seas tests of skill and courage.
0705406377 (hardback)
America's Cup--History.
Yacht racing--History.
797.14