The fifty designs in this book are extracted complete with detailed drawings, photographs and camment from the five large volumes by Uffa Fox which appeared in the 1930's. Here is Uffa's enthralling comment, his infectious enthusiasm and his many perceptive predictions which were to be proved true. Uffa redrew every pian of every boat, whether they were cruisers, ocean racers, inshore racers or centreboard boats. As a result the books have been constantly sought, but they are out of print and a collector's item. Now the best of Uffa is once more available, with the addition of a short comment by Guy Cole on each design, giving later history or a few points to provide perspective. There is also an introduction and a short illustrated biography of Uffa. The reappearance of Uffa Fox's refreshing pages with such significant yachts of the era (some of which stili sail today) is "the missing link" in yachting literature. Sailing, Seamanship and Yacht Construction; Uffa Fox' s Second Book; Sail and Power; Racing, Cruising and Design; Thoughts on Yachts and Yachting; these are the five books from which the best of Uffa comes.