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The RYA Book of World Sailing Records [Paperback]

Peter Johnson (Author)


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June 20, 2002

There has always been intense interest amongst sailors in sailing faster than anyone has ever done before.

The RYA Book of World Sailing Records brings together for the first time all the past and present sailing and boating records, and recounts the adventures, the mishaps, the dramas and the successes that have taken place along the way. Packed with fascinating information never before gathered together or analysed in this way, the book includes:

  • What constitutes a record?
  • Ocean records from clipper ships to Ellen MacArthur
  • The fastest ever 500 metre run
  • The 50 knot barrier
  • Sailing firsts
  • Inshore speed records from the kite boats, planers and foilers to powerboats
  • Records still to go for

    This is a book that will fascinate anyone with an interest in the sea, as well as providing ample food for thought for would-be record breakers.


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    About the Author

    Peter Johnson is Chairman of the ISAF/World Sailing Speed Record Council and an outstanding authority on many kinds of boating records. He is a member of the Cruising Association, Junior Offshore Group, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Royal Yacht Squadron, and contributes to leading yachting magazines worldwide. With his family, Peter has owned and sailed ocean racing yachts, keelboats, racing dinghies and fast power boats, and has sailed many thousands of miles in all kinds of weather.

    Product Details

    • Paperback: 160 pages
    • Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (June 20, 2002)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0071408428
    • ISBN-13: 978-0071408424
    • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
    • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,019,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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