Description
There is no vehicle on land or sea that can match the timeless lines and simple beauty of the classic sailboat. The ultimate marriage of form and function, sailboats have served humanity through the ages, providing efficient transportation as well as an escape from the stress of daily life. Built and used in the same tradition for centuries with few changes, sailboats are indeed timeless, and sailing remains a popular pastime and common livelihood in coastal areas throughout the world.
Noted boating writer Joseph Gribbins tells the story of the sailboat, from ancient Greece to modern New England, in Classic Sail. With an authoritative text and stunning, full colour photographs, Gribbins chronicles the evolution of sail, from its early use for transportation and trade to modern competitive racing. Captured in vivid detail are celebrated wood and wood-and-metal-hulled sailboats from throughout the ages, with fascinating discussions of their historical significance. Beginning with a history of ancient sail and moving on through the golden age of sail in the nineteenth century, Gribbins discusses the evolution of sailboat types.
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