{"product_id":"2026100008651-secondhand-100-years-of-yachting-on-port-phillip-bay-a-history-of-the-royal-brighton-yacht-club","title":"100 Years Of Yachting On Port Phillip Bay: A History Of The Royal Brighton Yacht Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shimmering waters of Port Phillip Bay have borne witness to a century of sail, competition, and maritime tradition — and Chris de Fraga's authoritative chronicle brings every exhilarating moment to life. 100 Years of Yachting on Port Phillip Bay presents the rich and colourful history of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club, one of Australia's most distinguished sailing institutions, tracing its origins, its defining regattas, and the passionate community of mariners who shaped its enduring legacy.\n\nDe Fraga writes with the intimate knowledge of a true enthusiast, weaving together archival research, personal anecdotes, and vivid historical detail to paint a sweeping portrait of Australian yachting culture. The narrative captures not only the evolution of the sport — from early wooden hulls cutting through the bay's chop to the sleek modern racers of the contemporary era — but also the social and cultural fabric of a club that has been at the heart of Melbourne's maritime life for a century. For anyone captivated by the sea, by sport, or by the stories communities build around shared passions, this is a volume that will leave you longing for the feel of salt air and a taut sail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342769168603,"sku":"2026100008651-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/943f9b1a-2eb3-44ec-a954-35b0b9d609ef.png?v=1790048872","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008651-secondhand-100-years-of-yachting-on-port-phillip-bay-a-history-of-the-royal-brighton-yacht-club","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}