The Chronicles of the Royal Thames Yacht Club |
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| Author:
| Ward, Bob |
| ISBN: | 978-1-898660-62-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1999 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $57.95 |
Book Description:
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The history of the UK's first yacht club, from 1775 to the present day. For over 200 years the RTYC has been at the forefront of yacht racing. This deeply researched history, written to mark the Millennium, provides a fascinating insight into the ups and downs of this famous club; the personalities, the internal politics and the power struggles as well as the triumphs and failures on the water.
This beautifully illustrated book will stimulate all readers as they...
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The history of the UK's first yacht club, from 1775 to the present day. For over 200 years the RTYC has been at the forefront of yacht racing. This deeply researched history, written to mark the Millennium, provides a fascinating insight into the ups and downs of this famous club; the personalities, the internal politics and the power struggles as well as the triumphs and failures on the water.
This beautifully illustrated book will stimulate all readers as they discover how the club has evolved.