America's Cup

by Simpson, Richard V.

• ISBN13: 9781596293298
• ISBN10: 1596293292
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-14
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

America's Cup: Trails Triumphs is a concise history of some of the most interesting of the international struggles for possession of the acclaimed Cup. But more than that, Simpson writes about the ingenuity and technical advancements made over the years in hull and sail design for swift oceangoing sailing yachts. Not satisfied by relating only the history of the America's Cup challenges and defenses, Simpson illustrates some of the interesting events that have changed commercial sailing into the popular sport of sailboat racing. A sport that was once the singular pleasure of wealthy barons of industry is now enjoyed by thousands of middle-class citizens from many nations with access to the sea. Also included in this volume are sailing techniques, maneuvers and useful nautical terminology. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword: The Race for the America's Cup	p. 7
Author's Note	p. 11
Acknowledgements	p. 13
Introduction	p. 15
The Deed of Gift	p. 19
The New York Yacht Club	p. 23
Yacht Development up to the America	p. 29
Schooners, Sloops and Cutters	p. 35
Points and Paces of Sailing Yacht Racers	p. 45
Anatomy of a Classic Cup Yacht	p. 59
Meeting the Challengers (1870-1887)	p. 71
The Herreshoff Defenders (1893-1937)	p. 81
The Shamrock Challengers (1899-1930)	p. 103
The Js, 12-Metres and the IACC Yachts	p. 117
Sailing Lingo and Mariners' Manners	p. 135
A Gallery of Challengers, Defenders and Contenders	p. 139
Appendix. Historical Chronology	p. 147
Notes	p. 151
Bibliography	p. 155
About the Author	p. 157
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