Wood, Wind and Water: A Story of the Opera House Cup Race of Nantucket (Wood, Wind and Water, 1) - Hardcover

Ford, Carolyn M

9780971403000: Wood, Wind and Water: A Story of the Opera House Cup Race of Nantucket (Wood, Wind and Water, 1)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0971403007 ISBN 13: 9780971403000

Publisher: Wood, Wind & Water, 2001

Nantucket's Opera House Cup Race is an East Coast's classic yacht regatta, which provides an opportunity to spotlight beautifully restored classic yachts. Containing images from the race, this book shows the beautiful lines and curves of classic yachts. It also includes an introduction and a brief history of Nantucket and the Opera House Cup Race.

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Synopsis:

Various owners, restorers, and boat-builders share their passionate love of wooden yachts with personal stories expressing their pursuit to preserve its unique heritage, Nantucket's Opera House Cup Race, which is the East Coast's first classic yacht regatta. The race provides an opportunity to spotlight beautifully restored classic yachts at a time when fibreglass rules the waves. The location provides a rich backdrop for colourful tales spanning the 32-year history of the race. Since its founding, the race has grown to include some of the world's most treasured nautical gems. The coffee table format of this book highlights 85 pages of full-colour images. The images show the beautiful lines and curves of classic yachts that were captured over a span of 18 years. The text includes an introduction, a brief history of Nantucket, and a history of the Opera House Cup Race.

About the Author:

Carolyn M Ford; Photography by Anne T Converse

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