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America's Cup - Trials & Triumphs (Paperback): Richard V Simpson

America's Cup - Trials & Triumphs (Paperback)

Richard V Simpson

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America's Cup: Trials & Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of the acclaimed Cup. But more than that, Simpson writes about the ingenuity and technical advancements made over the years in hull and sail design for swift oceangoing sailing yachts. Not satisfied by relating only the history of the America's Cup challenges and defenses, Simpson illustrates some of the interesting events that have changed commercial sailing into the popular sport of sailboat racing. A sport that was once the singular pleasure of wealthy barons of industry is now enjoyed by thousands of middle-class citizens from many nations with access to the sea. Also included in this volume are sailing techniques, maneuvers and useful nautical terminology.

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Imprint: History Press (SC)
Country of origin: United States
Release date: June 2010
First published: June 2010
Authors: Richard V Simpson
Dimensions: 226 x 150 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 978-1-59629-329-8
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > Sailing
Books > History > American history > General
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LSN: 1-59629-329-2
Barcode: 9781596293298

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