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Sailing Gold - Great Moments in Olympic Sailing History (Paperback)
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Sailing Gold - Great Moments in Olympic Sailing History (Paperback)
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This gorgeous photographic coffee table book reflects the entire
history of Olympic sailing, with spectacular photographs
celebrating heroes such as Paul Elvstrom and Ben Ainslie, fabulous
locations, legendary classes - and the never-ending struggle of an
Olympic sailor to make his mark. Sections cover: - An overview of
the three eras of Olympic sailing (early years and yachting; modern
dinghy racing and Elvstrom; the new professional era and Ainslie) -
Origins - how sailing came to be in the Olympics - The struggle -
training, teamwork, trials, selection, hope and heart-aching near
misses - Legendary classes and boat designers - those that made an
enduring impact - The new era - including the 49er, Laser, 470 and
Europe, enabling fast and furious sailing - Fabulous locations -
including Mexico, Montreal, Sydney, Athens and China - Icons, gold
and glory - celebrating great Olympians, whose titanic struggles,
outstanding achievements and logic-defying victories live on in the
popular memory and add to the 'draw' of the Olympic legacy
Featuring awe-inspiring images from the best sailing photographers
in the world, each with an enlightening and entertaining
commentary, this stunning book is a true celebration of this
amazing sport through the years.
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