J Class: Franco Pace - Hardcover

Franco Pace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3768837688 ISBN 13: 9783768837682

Publisher: Delius Klasing Verlag, 2014

A J-Class yacht is a single-masted racing sailboat, built to the specifications of Nathanael Hereshoff's Universal Rule, the class is considered the peak racers of the era when the Universal Rule determined eligibility in the Amerca's Cup. Nostalgia, fascination and a passion for sailing; the yachts featured in this book were built in the 1930s and have lost none of their magic.

In this opulent book Franco Pace gathers together seven of the still-active yachts. The text is written by journalist and well-known expert Wiel Verlinden, who sailed on six of the seven yachts, and presents historical facts about the single classes, going on to discuss future developments. All of the yachts included are illustrated with unique and spectacular pictures.

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Review:

The book takes readers through a history of the boats comprising the fleetfrom their beginnings as America's Cup racehorses and their recent resurgence in popularity to what the future holds. Along the way, the book features beautiful photography of these special boats that any sailor will enjoy. Sail Magazine, April 2016 The new book J-Class represents the fascination and passion photographer Franco Pace has for sailing...the coffee table book is simply opulent. Classic Yacht Mag.com If you (like us) can't for the J Class regatta at the America's Cup in 2017, this gift-worthy edition will tide you over. Yachting Magazine This gorgeous coffee table book with stunning photographs by renowned yachting photographer Franco Pace invites readers to discover the world of the most beautiful and impressive classic sailing yachts in the world Yachting Times Magazine

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