Enterprise to Endeavour: The J-Class Yachts
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.75 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574090917 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Harbormaster said Ready for an updated version. The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over "Ready for an updated version" according to Harbormaster. The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 19Ready for an updated version The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 1930-1937.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the 30's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 0-19Ready for an updated version The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 1930-1937.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the 30's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 7.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the Ready for an updated version The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 1930-1937.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the 30's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 0's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 0 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 19Ready for an updated version The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 1930-1937.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the 30's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 0-19Ready for an updated version The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 1930-1937.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the 30's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 7.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the Ready for an updated version The J class is still growing, probably at a rate faster than any other established one design class in terms of dollars spent and % of hulls launched. This is a worthy book describing its beginnings, glorious middle and the beginnings of its resurgence. However, the resurgence is now over 20 years old--three times as long as the class's famed run from 1930-1937.Fueled by the majestic America's Cups during the depression of the 30's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . 0's and again since the 90's. It takes gobs of cash, low income tax rates, great project management, . Beautiful book This was a gift to my husband who builds radio controlled model boats and is interested in building a J class model. The book has been both interesting and helpful as he planned the project. For enthusiasts of this era and these boats, this is a great book. Wonderful photos.. "Great text and explanation about the J-Class" according to Maximilian Immo Orm Gorissen. Great text and explanation about the J-Class The only regreat is the quality of the pictures, not because the pictures are bad but because of the low quality of the paper they look bad. Just read it!
Only ten J-Class yachts were ever built and they raced for the America's Cup and other trophies in British and American Waters for a mere eight seasons between 1930 and 1937. And in the final chapters of this new edition he recounts in words and photographs the tremendous revival of interest in these great yachts, and the restoration of nearly all those which have survived.. They were unique for their combination of size and speed, and they completely dominated the yachting scene on both sides of the Atlantic before their fantastic cost, and the introduction of income tax and the approach of the Second World War banished them for ever.Astra, Britannia, Shamrock V, Endeavour, Enterprise, Yankee, Rainbow, Rangertheir very names conjure up an era of wealthy amateur owners, of splendour, beauty and expense which has disappeared for ever. There have been many yacht
Not that it wasn't a close call. Alas, their enormous cost and the approach of World War II banished hope of their production. It opens with a description of the English 'Big Boats' that preceded the era, cutters for the most part like the royal family's BRITANNIA, and goes on to describe how these boats evolved into the Universal Rule-based J-class with boats over 120 feet long.In all only 10 J's were ever constructed, but they brought together the cream of yachting including such luminaries as Sir Thomas Lipton, Harold S. VELSHEDA lay for years with her keel buried in the mud. Yes, there have been bigger and faster yachts. There are 170 b/w photos and illustrations. ENDEAVOUR was a rusty wreck before finally being brought back to pristine condition.But in the end, there were sailors enough with the drive and financial wherewithal to make sure that more remained of the class than just spectacular photographs. Instead, it documents the first chapter in a stor
He is currently working on a history of the Royal Ocean Racing Club to celebrate its 75th anniversary.. After serving for several years in the Royal Marines Ian Dear worked in the film industry and then book publishing. He has written a number of books on yachting history including The America's Cup: An Informal History, The Royal Yacht Squadron 1815-1985 and The Great Years in Yachting