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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...

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Schooner – 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...

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The 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...

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Cape 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...

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Old 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...

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Southern 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...

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Gipsy 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...

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Gipsy 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...

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Philip 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...

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Classic 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...

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The 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...

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The First International Rule

    The FIRST INTERNATIONAL RULE 1908-1919     The post The First International Rule appeared first on Classic Yacht Info.

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Argentario Sailing Week, 2016 – Notice of Race

Find out more in CYI’s article….  The post Argentario Sailing Week, 2016 – Notice of Race appeared first on Classic Yacht Info.

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18 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...

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Imperia Classics / Vele D’Epoca Di Imperia

All information on the regatta Website.  The post Imperia Classics / Vele D’Epoca Di Imperia appeared first on Classic Yacht Info.

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The 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...

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When 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...

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The 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...

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The First International Rule

  Click to view in .doc format: The FIRST INTERNATIONAL RULE 1908-1919 The post The First International Rule appeared first on Classic Yacht Info.

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Argentario Sailing Week, 2016 – Notice of Race

Find out more in CYI’s article….  The post Argentario Sailing Week, 2016 – Notice of Race appeared first on Classic Yacht Info.

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