A beautifully illustrated look at the history, stories and characters behind this classic yachting keelboat. The Sunbeam class was designed 84 years ago, and are still classic boats - made of wood and beautifully crafted. Raced in Chichester harbour and Falmouth, this is a collection of photographs from the beginning - early photos in black and white, and modern photos in full colour. There is also a full history of the class - anecdotes, stories, sinkings, races, and some of the characters that sailed these delightful ...
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A beautifully illustrated look at the history, stories and characters behind this classic yachting keelboat. The Sunbeam class was designed 84 years ago, and are still classic boats - made of wood and beautifully crafted. Raced in Chichester harbour and Falmouth, this is a collection of photographs from the beginning - early photos in black and white, and modern photos in full colour. There is also a full history of the class - anecdotes, stories, sinkings, races, and some of the characters that sailed these delightful boats.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good in Good jacket. Well produced and visually excellent hymn of praise to Sunbeam boats, in VG, clean and bright order throughout. Signed by Nicholson to title page. Smart plum cloth with small inset photo to front panel and bright gilt titling. G+ unclipped d/j, a little worn to edges with neat internal repairs and some light marking to rear. This is a charity sale for Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). Oblong folio. 270pp.
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