The RYA Book of World Sailing Records

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ISBN-10:

0071408428

ISBN-13:

9780071408424

Author(s): JOHNSON, Peter
Edition: 1
Released: Jun 20, 2002
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Format: Paperback, 160 pages
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There has always been intense interest amongst sailors in sailing faster than anyone has ever done before.

The RYA Book of World Sailing Records brings together for the first time all the past and present sailing and boating records, and recounts the adventures, the mishaps, the dramas and the successes that have taken place along the way. Packed with fascinating information never before gathered together or analysed in this way, the book includes:

  • What constitutes a record?
  • Ocean records from clipper ships to Ellen MacArthur
  • The fastest ever 500 metre run
  • The 50 knot barrier
  • Sailing firsts
  • Inshore speed records from the kite boats, planers and foilers to powerboats
  • Records still to go for

    This is a book that will fascinate anyone with an interest in the sea, as well as providing ample food for thought for would-be record breakers.

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