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This magnificent book is the first devoted to Charles E. Nicholson, the most important British yacht designer of the 20th century. Known internationally for his revolutionary designs, Nicholson had a significant influence on the development of yachting, having designed all the British J-class yachts, four America's Cup challengers, and a number of outstanding schooners. The stunning photography captures the exterior grace and interior elegance of these yachts. A fascinating preface chronicles the development of Nicholson's designs from the 1890s to the start of World War II.Hardcover, 10 x 13-3/4, 160 pp, 125 color
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Any serious offshore yacht has a multitude of instruments that provide the crew with a constant stream of positional and performance information. The boats that win are those that can put this information to the best use. Chisnell unravels the mysteries of precision racing and sophisticated electronics in a straightforward manner. Full of innovative methods for maximizing the potential of onboard intruments.Paperback - 5-1/4' x 8-1/2' - 128 pp - 43 b/w
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Subtitled: 30,000 Miles in a Small Boat. These are the fascinating stories of the many voyages that Peter Hancock has made in his 26ft sailboat Kylie, including trips around Britain, into the waters of Bulgaria, from one end of the Mediterranean to the other and across the Atlantic to Antigua.
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