The book is well organised into periods and families of designs with a fine discussion of the origins of the design, how Rhodes came to be involved, how successful the boats were, and lots of information about their sailing characteristics. Interspersed is a detailed biography of the man and his career. It is also […]
Southern Breeze: the History of Yachting in New Zealand by Harold Kidd
From the early days of settlement through to the hi-tech modern era, yachting has been arguably the quintessential summer leisure activity and sport for a wide cross-section of New Zealand society. It is a story of do-it-yourselfers, master yachtsmen, world-class yacht builders and designers, and many, many magnificent yachts. ‘Southern Breeze’ takes […]
A Manual of Yacht & Boat Sailing by Dixon Kemp
Dixon Kemp’s famous “Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing” was first published in 1878. The general plan of that first edition was maintained in subsequent editions, but considerable new material was added to each edition reflecting the introduction of new designs, and the changing face of yachting during the final two decades of the 19th […]
The McGruer Lorne Class Yachts: Their History and Architecture
Established in 1911 on the river Clyde, the family-run firm of McGruer & Company Ltd created some of the finest sailing yachts ever built in Scotland.The smallest of these were the Lorne Class, designed in the 1960’s by the legendary James McGruer as “affordable” family sail cruisers. At 28 ft. LOA not only did they […]
Fifty Wooden Boats: A Catalog of Building Plans
The first in the series, this catalog contains study plans for 50 designs — which range from a 7’7″ pram to a 41’3″ schooner. In addition there are drawings that identify the parts of a wooden boat, a bibliography, a guide for the selection of various woods, and instructions by Weston Farmer on reading boat […]
