Ocean racing has become the most prestigious, expensive and glamorous of ali international sports. Once the pastime of a lew dedicated enthusiasts it has now become the lifestyle for many thousands of sailors around the world's coasts. lan Dear tells the story of the sport Irom its beginnings in the nineteenth century through to the present day. He tells 01 ali the malor races, describes the achievements 01 the brilliant, individualistic men associated with the sport, and outlines the development of yacht design from the great gaff schooners of the last century to the hi-tech racing machines of today.
Data pubblicazione
04/11/1985