Multihulls Offshore
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For sailors who dare to push beyond the horizon, Multihulls Offshore by Rob James stands as an authoritative and indispensable guide to the thrilling world of offshore multihull sailing. James — himself a celebrated British ocean racing sailor and round-the-world competitor — draws on his vast first-hand experience to present a comprehensive examination of catamarans and trimarans in the demanding context of offshore and ocean passage-making. The book chronicles the unique performance characteristics, handling techniques, and safety considerations that distinguish multihulls from their monohull counterparts, equipping both seasoned sailors and ambitious newcomers with the knowledge to tackle open-water voyaging with confidence. Beyond the practical seamanship advice, the work situates multihull sailing within the broader narrative of offshore racing history, detailing landmark ocean races and the pioneering voyagers who proved that these fast, wide-hulled craft were more than a novelty — they were the future of offshore sailing. James writes with the authority of someone who has lived every mile he describes, blending technical precision with the infectious passion of a true ocean adventurer. For anyone captivated by the idea of flying across open seas at exhilarating speeds, this volume raises one irresistible question: what lies just beyond the next wave?
Author: Rob James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Dodd, Mead & Company
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For sailors who dare to push beyond the horizon, Multihulls Offshore by Rob James stands as an authoritative and indispensable guide to the thrilling world of offshore multihull sailing. James — himself a celebrated British ocean racing sailor and round-the-world competitor — draws on his vast first-hand experience to present a comprehensive examination of catamarans and trimarans in the demanding context of offshore and ocean passage-making. The book chronicles the unique performance characteristics, handling techniques, and safety considerations that distinguish multihulls from their monohull counterparts, equipping both seasoned sailors and ambitious newcomers with the knowledge to tackle open-water voyaging with confidence. Beyond the practical seamanship advice, the work situates multihull sailing within the broader narrative of offshore racing history, detailing landmark ocean races and the pioneering voyagers who proved that these fast, wide-hulled craft were more than a novelty — they were the future of offshore sailing. James writes with the authority of someone who has lived every mile he describes, blending technical precision with the infectious passion of a true ocean adventurer. For anyone captivated by the idea of flying across open seas at exhilarating speeds, this volume raises one irresistible question: what lies just beyond the next wave?