Description
| Product ID: | 9781584795674 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | Fifty Places |
| Title: | Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die |
| Subtitle: | Sailing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations |
| Authors: | Author: Chris Santella |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Sailing / yachting, Sailing |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Mankind has plied the waves of the ocean since the dawn of recorded time, seeking sustenance, riches and adventure. This book maps out some of the world's great sailing venues, as shared by champion racers and celebrated adventurers. The venues range from ports like Newport to the passage around Cape Horn to idyllic island retreats like Mopelia. “Ideal if you need some inspiration for your sailing destination bucket list. It features stunning photos and history and includes travel tips. Champion racers and celebrated adventurers share their favorite must-see sailing spots.” —YachtWorld Author Chris Santella has assembled a crew of the world’s greatest championship racers and professional adventurers and persuades them to disclose their favorite destinations around the globe. Featuring some of the best-known men and women in the sport—Tom Whidden and Gary Jobson (members of the winning 1987 America’s Cup crew), Jeff Johnstone (of J-Boats), award-winning sailing writer Lin Pardey, and many others—this is a unique full-color celebration for sailors to relive their greatest memories or plan their next big adventure. The amazingly diverse places they’ve selected include:
Santella writes in his introduction, “From the relative indolence of cruising the Dodecanese or the British Virgin Islands, to the white-knuckle adventure of rounding Cape Horn, to the thrill of partaking in the regatta off Newport, Fifty Places to Sail Before you Die attempts to capture the rich and varied world of recreational sailing. It’s my hope that it will inspire you to set sail on some new adventures of your own.” This is the perfect book for a sailor to get as a gift or to buy for themselves! |
| Imprint Name: | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Publisher Name: | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2007-05-01 |