Sailing Yachts: From Technique to Adventure
By Franco Giorgetti.
Description
Written from the unique perspective of an architect and sailboat designer—who is also an ardent sailor—this handsome volume documents the most important boats and boating events in the legendary history of the sailing yacht. Sailing Yachts tells the story of the concepts and creativity that lie behind the birth of the finest sailing yachts. The events and anecdotes that have marked the history of sailing are described in the vivid narrative, from casual competitions for royal yachts on London's River Thames in 1600 to the high-tech challenges of the 21st century. Detaile...
ISBN(s)
8854401099, 9788854401099
