No firm in the field of yacht design is better known throughout the world than that of Sparkman & Stephens. No two men are held in higher esteem in the field of yacht racing, cruising, and sailing than the firm's masterminds, the brothers Olin and Rod Stephens. Written by a designer himself long associated with Sparkman & Stephens, this book is not only the life story of the brothers from early days to the formation of their firm and its growth to its zenith, but also a description of their experiences as designers, racing experts, and cruising meno Additionally, both Olin and Rod Stephens give their candid views on ali aspects of design and the handling of the many yachts they have produced. Finally, here are more than 100 plans · and photographs of the outstanding yachts designed by the firm, a roster that includes every well-known yacht and class produced during the last fifty years fra m 2300 designs - Dorade, the Shields class, Baruna, Finisterre, Vim, Constellation, Courageous, to name only a few.