Category: Design
The book is well organised into periods and families of designs with a fine discussion of the origins of
From the early days of settlement through to the hi-tech modern era, yachting has been arguably the quintessential
Dixon Kemp’s famous “Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing” was first published in 1878. The general plan of that first
Established in 1911 on the river Clyde, the family-run firm of McGruer & Company Ltd created some of the finest
The first in the series, this catalog contains study plans for 50 designs — which range from a 7’7″ pram
The Alden Design Office was founded by John G. Alden in 1909 and this is an excellent overview of the
Nat Herreshoff was one of the giants of early 20th century yacht design – an innovator, a bold thinker
Uffa Fox is a legend in the world of yachting. He was a designer and builder of innovative and graceful
Philip Rhodes and his yacht designs
The book is well organised into periods and families of designs with a fine
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
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
The McGruer Lorne Class Yachts: Their History and Architecture
Established in 1911 on the river Clyde, the family-run firm of McGruer & Company Ltd
Fifty Wooden Boats: A Catalog of Building Plans
The first in the series, this catalog contains study plans for 50 designs — which
John G. Alden and His Yacht Designs
The Alden Design Office was founded by John G. Alden in 1909 and this is
Herreshoff And His Yachts
Nat Herreshoff was one of the giants of early 20th century yacht design –
The Best of Uffa: 50 Great Yacht Designs from Uffa Fox’s Five Famous Volumes
Uffa Fox is a legend in the world of yachting. He was a designer and
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