{"product_id":"2026100010846-secondhand-the-long-hard-beat-a-history-of-the-royal-melbourne-yacht-squadron","title":"The Long Hard Beat: A History Of The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron","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\u003eFrom the sheltered waters of Port Phillip Bay to the windswept reaches of Australia's most celebrated sailing competitions, The Long Hard Beat charts the rich and compelling history of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, one of Australia's most prestigious and enduring maritime institutions. J.H. Ferris chronicles the Squadron's evolution from its earliest days, documenting the triumphs, trials, and colourful personalities who shaped a club that has long stood at the heart of Australian yachting culture. With meticulous detail, the author presents a vivid portrait of competitive sailing life, club politics, and the deep seafaring traditions that have defined the Squadron across generations.\n\nAnchored in the broader context of Australian maritime and social history, this volume argues that the story of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron is inseparable from the story of Melbourne itself — a city whose identity has always been tied to the sea. Ferris writes with the authority of an insider and the precision of a dedicated historian, weaving together archival research and personal accounts to illuminate a world of teak decks, billowing canvas, and salt-sprayed camaraderie. For those with a passion for sailing, Australian heritage, or club history, this is an indispensable record — one that leaves you wondering just how many more remarkable stories still lie hidden in the Squadron's logs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609714135259,"sku":"2026100010846-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e61a51df-89d8-408d-bdd2-7fae8e64a78c.png?v=1791764827","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010846-secondhand-the-long-hard-beat-a-history-of-the-royal-melbourne-yacht-squadron","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}