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The Quest For The America S Cup Sailing To Victory

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Author : Richard V. Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2012-04-24

The Quest For The America S Cup Sailing To Victory written by Richard V. Simpson and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-24 with History categories.

For over one hundred and fifty years, the America's Cup has been the premier prize as yachtsmen have been pitted against sailors from around the world in an effort to win this prestigious race. The race takes its name from the champion schooner America, which was created due in large part to the efforts of New York Yacht Club founder John Cox Stevens. Author Richard V. Simpson sheds new light on long-forgotten stories of the early quests for the coveted Cup. Among the notable yachtsmen profiled are Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, who earned a special award for being the race's best loser, and Ted Hood, who owned a sail-making company that developed the Dacron cloth from which the twelve-meter sails were cut. This history comes to life with exciting descriptions of the yachts, the races and the colorful personalities of those who longed to capture the greatest prize in yacht racing.

Quest For The Cup

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Author : Alan Marks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987

Quest For The Cup written by Alan Marks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with America's Cup categories.

A Full Cup

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Author : Michael D'Antonio
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-07-08

A Full Cup written by Michael D'Antonio and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

An in-depth biography of Sir Thomas Lipton, the founder of Lipton Tea-a portrait of a remarkable self-made man and intrepid sailor. Today Lipton means tea. However, in his time Sir Thomas Lipton was known for much more. Raised in desperate poverty, he became rich beyond his wildest dreams. He built a global empire of markets, factories, plantations, and stockyards. And his colorful pursuit of the America's Cup trophy made him a beloved figure on both sides of the Atlantic. In A Full Cup, Michael D'Antonio tells the tale of this larger- than-life figure. Beginning with a journey across the United States just after the Civil War, Thomas J. Lipton developed the ambition and learned the business techniques that helped him create the first chain of grocery stores. Wealthy before the age of thirty, he set his sights on the tea trade, and soon his name became synonymous with his product. Lipton's great business success makes for a compelling story of innovation and achievement. Moreover, though, Lipton's most intriguing creation was a public persona-one of the first formed with the help of a modern mass media-that appealed to millions of ordinary people, as well as the elites in America and Europe. Concocting simple stunts like elephant parades, Lipton mastered the new art of obtaining free publicity. With shameless self-promotion, he became one of the world's most eligible bachelors, a patron of the poor, and ultimately reached legendary heights when he revived the competition for the America's Cup. With one losing attempt after another, the gallant Lipton, who didn't even know how to sail his own yacht, became ever more popular. D'Antonio's biography brings to vivid life this remarkable figure.

Thomas J Lipton S America S Cup Campaigns

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Author : Richard V. Simpson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-15

Thomas J Lipton S America S Cup Campaigns written by Richard V. Simpson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-15 with America's Cup categories.

Thomas J. Lipton's America's Cup Campaigns is the saga on one man's three decade obsession with winning the America's Cup. This is author Richard V. Simpson's fifth title concerning the quest for the America's Cup-the Blue Riband prize for the sport of large ocean racing yachts. In this book, Simpson relates brief stories of some of the most interesting of the early races for the Cup which lead up to the Lipton challenges. The narrative covers the development of the early sloops and schooners from wood, to metal and the challenges faced by designers. For this narrative Simpson has searched century-old tabloids for early sport writers' predictions and observation of the contestants; he has resurrected many long-forgotten contemporary accounts relative to late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century yachts built especially as America's Cup racers. This historical account of the Lipton and Herreshoff face-offs is a sterling read for professional, amateur, and armchair sailor.

The Louis Vuitton Cup Updated Edition

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Author : François Chevalier
language : en
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Release Date : 2013-06-25

The Louis Vuitton Cup Updated Edition written by François Chevalier and has been published by Harry N. Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Since 1983, the Louis Vuitton Cup has determined who qualifies to compete for the America's Cup competition, the world's most prestigious yachting regatta. The involvement of the world-famous company in the race transformed the match from a friendly competition into an international, modern media event. Louis Vuitton Cup tells the story of the America's Cup, which parallels Louis Vuitton's expansion from a company that specialized in building travel trunks to its presence as an internationally acclaimed luxury brand. The book traces the trajectory of the Cup, recounting stories of the individual races and victories, from the first in Newport, Rhode Island, to the most recent in Valencia, Spain. It includes profiles of the Cup's most prominent winners and pays tribute to the world's most talented yachtsmen and the photographers who, passionate about the sea, helped forge the regatta's inimitable reputation. Revised throughout and with 60 additional pages, the new edition covers all of the events that have occurred since the book's initial publication in 2008, presenting a fully up-to-date look at the exciting world of sailing competitions and the world's most coveted sailing trophy.

The America S Cup Races

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Author : Herbert Lawrence Stone
language : en
Publisher: Edizioni Savine
Release Date : 2021-05-20

The America S Cup Races written by Herbert Lawrence Stone and has been published by Edizioni Savine this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.

AMERICA'S CUP 1851-1914 - History of the oldest trophy in international sport. From the beginning ... Herbert Lawrence Stone (January 18, 1871 – September 27, 1955) was a noted American publisher. Editor of Yachting (magazine) from 1908 until 1952.

America S Cup San Francisco

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Author : Kimball Livingston
language : en
Publisher: Insight Editions
Release Date : 2013-07-23

America S Cup San Francisco written by Kimball Livingston and has been published by Insight Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-23 with Sports & Recreation categories.

America’s Cup San Francisco covers it all, from the story of bringing the world’s oldest sporting trophy to the Golden Gate Yacht Club and building the new-look America’s Cup organization, to the launch of the AC72s—the fastest, most demanding catamarans on the planet. Get to know the teams who wield these powerful boats, the design challenges behind their build, and how the world’s best sailors harness the elements to make them fly. With a distinct focus on San Francisco, this souvenir keepsake not only follows the quest for the world’s oldest trophy as it unfolds in the blustery winds and beautiful waters of San Francisco Bay, but also offers a unique perspective on neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city. Complete with photographs from the world’s foremost marine photographers and a removable race map, America’s Cup San Francisco: The Official Guide is the ultimate companion to the 34th America’s Cup.