The Folkboat Story
This modern classic of small boat literature details the history of the Nordic Folkboat–a class that enjoys remarkable popularity in some of the world’s most beautiful and challenging sailing waters. A...
View ArticleSchooner – Building a wooden boat on Martha’s Vineyard
The story of the design and construction of the schooner, Rebecca of Vineyard Haven, the largest wooden vessel to have been built on Martha’a Vineyard since the days of Abraham Lincoln. At first...
View ArticleThe History of the Falmouth Working Boats
In the far south west corner of England, on the River Fal in Cornwall, can be seen the world’s last fleet of oyster dredgers still working under sail alone. This is not a tourist attraction, but a...
View ArticleCape Cod Catboats
This guide offers an in-depth exploration and development of America’s most unique and enduring sailboat, the Cape Cod catboat, and explains why the type has enjoyed such a strong resurgence in...
View ArticleOld Sea Wings, Ways & Words in the days of Oak & Hemp by Robert C Leslie
Preface – It was in December, 1884, that I received the following kind words of encouragement from Mr. Ruskin, about some sketches and notes upon old ships, boats, sails, and rigging: “My Dear...
View ArticleSouthern Breeze: the History of Yachting in New Zealand by Harold Kidd
From the early days of settlement through to the hi-tech modern era, yachting has been arguably the quintessential summer leisure activity and sport for a wide cross-section of New Zealand society. It...
View ArticleGipsy Moth IV – A Legend Sails Again
The dramatic story of Gipsy Moth IV from her epic first circumnavigation to her restoration, wreck and triumphant return. In this beautifully illustrated book, Yachting Monthly’s Paul Gelder tells the...
View ArticleGipsy Moth Circles the World by Francis Chichester
When 65-year-old Francis Chichester set sail on his solitary,eastward journey around the world in 1966, many believed he wouldn’t return alive. But when the old man returned in his 53-foot ketch Gypsy...
View ArticlePhilip Rhodes and his yacht designs
The book is well organised into periods and families of designs with a fine discussion of the origins of the design, how Rhodes came to be involved, how successful the boats were, and lots of...
View ArticleClassic Yachts
Tuiga, Mariquita, Cambria, Shamrock, Eleonora, Zaca, Moonbeam, Lulworth, Sunshine, Partridge, Altair, Nan, Marilee, and Bona Fide: these are the sailing yachts of legend. Restored in the last twenty...
View ArticleThe Magic of the Swatchways
‘The Griffiths’ magic has been reflected in his writing, so that it has touched the lives of innumerable people. It would be hard to guess just how many of them owe the kindling of their first...
View ArticleThe First International Rule
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View ArticleArgentario Sailing Week, 2016 – Notice of Race
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View Article18 years of Le Yacht magazine for sale
We have a French publication Le Yacht, originally the publication of the Yacht Club De France, currently for sale. Each leather bound book, complete with 2 chic gold filets, cover the years from...
View ArticleImperia Classics / Vele D’Epoca Di Imperia
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View ArticleThe Piper Calls The Tune – The Life of David Boyd
The Piper Calls the Tune is an account of the life and works of David Boyd (1902-1989), a significant and highly regarded yacht designer, who experienced both great success and great frustration...
View ArticleWhen a lady has class (uncut!)
There will always be those who love classic boats just like there will always be people who love classic cars and old houses. Why? Well the simplest explanation is good taste! But there’s something...
View ArticleThe Magic of the Swatchways
‘The Griffiths’ magic has been reflected in his writing, so that it has touched the lives of innumerable people. It would be hard to guess just how many of them owe the kindling of their first...
View ArticleThe First International Rule
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View ArticleArgentario Sailing Week, 2016 – Notice of Race
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