A Lighter Ton : The Champion New Zealand Yachts Of The 1970s

Author: Richard Blakey

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Price : 60.99 NZD
ISBN : 9781877561962
Publisher : First Edition
Imprint : First Edition
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Publication date : 01 June 2012
Dimensions : 297x210mm
Produced in : New Zealand
RRP : 40.0
Availability date : 01 August 2012
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Author : Richard Blakey
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Dewey classification : 797.140993
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Pages : 186
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This book tells the story of how New Zealand designers, Bruce Farr, Laurie Davidson and Paul Whiting, changed the face of international racing yachts during the 1970s in the level rating offshore classes - the 'Ton' boats. The book traces the origns of the Inrenational Offshore Rule, how it worked and its development in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It then examines the emergence of a new and light displacement approach to the Rule, one that allowed for greater speed for less cost, leading to boats that were more exhilirating to sail and would point the way to a more exciting future in yacht design. - Taken from the back cover.

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