Ultimate Classic Yachts
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Ultimate Classic Yachts by Nic Compton
Former Classic Boat editor Nic Compton has spent over 20 years sailing and photographing classic yachts, and this is the culmination of his decades-long passion - a stunning collection showcasing the 20 most beautiful and fascinating classic boats still sailing today. They include: Bona Fide - the original fin-keeler that was 70 years ahead of her time Inward Bound - a 35ft cutter built in Argentina using salvaged timber from the General Belgrano Madoc - a 24ft clinker yawl built on a Tasmanian beach by hand Partridge - an 1885 cutter that took 18 years to restore Solway Maid - the last surviving William Fife yacht Timeless and magnificent, these yachts all have a story to tell, and they are captured with glorious full colour photography.
Nic Compton's book will have yacht owners seasick with envy -- Martin Chilton * The Telegraph *
A masterpiece of photography and words -- Rich Evans * Sailing *
A healthy mix of old and new boats, many of which you could easily picture beneath your feet, written about and beautifully photographed by the author* WoodenBoat (US) *
A masterpiece of photography and words -- Rich Evans * Sailing *
A healthy mix of old and new boats, many of which you could easily picture beneath your feet, written about and beautifully photographed by the author* WoodenBoat (US) *
Nic Compton was brought up on boats until the age of 15. He worked as a shipwright, before becoming a full-time writer and photographer. He was Editor of Classic Boat magazine until 2000, and has written several books on nautical subjects, including most recently The Sea: A Photographic Celebration and Titanic on Trial, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472918123 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472918126 |
| Title | Ultimate Classic Yachts |
| Author | Nic Compton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2015-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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