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:
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.
