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This volume opens a vivid window onto the golden age of sailing, when elegant yachts and fierce regattas captured the imagination of the British aristocracy and beyond. Compiled by a distinguished editorial team, it blends memoir, technical detail, and vivid storytelling to bring the world of 19th‑century yachting to life. Readers will hear about the glittering flags, the rivalries of clubs, and the personalities who steered famous vessels across the Channel and the Atlantic.

The heart of the book lies in its lavish illustrations and original photographs, ranging from full‑page plates of royal yachts to detailed line drawings of cutters and sloops. Detailed charts of famous courses, club seals, and mid‑ship sections reveal the craftsmanship behind celebrated boats such as the ‘Pearl,’ ‘Mystery,’ and ‘Queen of the Ocean.’ Alongside these visuals are contemporary accounts of races, shipbuilding techniques, and the social rituals of the yacht clubs, making the work a comprehensive guide for anyone fascinated by maritime heritage.

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