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Chesapeake Sails: A History of Yachting on the Bay
Richard Henders
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Description for Chesapeake Sails: A History of Yachting on the Bay
Hardcover. Num Pages: 278 pages, 139 b/w photos, 128 illus & 2 maps. BIC Classification: WG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 204 x 24. Weight in Grams: 946.
Many books document the workboats of the Chesapeake, but for decades bay waters have been home to another kind of craft: sailboats designed and built strictly for the fun of racing or cruising. This book traces the popularity of sailing yachts in the Chesapeake Bay. Here, the term yacht does not suggest a large or luxurious vessel; rather, it describes a pleasure boat of any size. The author depicts these sailing yachts not only by the details of their design and construction, but also through the eyes and actions of their skippers and crews, effectively alternating factual history with the ... Read more
Many books document the workboats of the Chesapeake, but for decades bay waters have been home to another kind of craft: sailboats designed and built strictly for the fun of racing or cruising. This book traces the popularity of sailing yachts in the Chesapeake Bay. Here, the term yacht does not suggest a large or luxurious vessel; rather, it describes a pleasure boat of any size. The author depicts these sailing yachts not only by the details of their design and construction, but also through the eyes and actions of their skippers and crews, effectively alternating factual history with the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Cornell Maritime Pr
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780870335143
SKU
V9780870335143
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
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