Yachting, Vol. 2

Name: Yachting, Vol. 2
Author: R. T. Pritchett

By R. T. Pritchett

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About This Book

This volume provides a comprehensive, illustrated survey of yachting, combining historical sketches of royal and early yachts with detailed accounts of yacht clubs and cruising grounds in Scotland, Ireland, the Thames, and the Norfolk Broads. It includes reports on international and colonial yachting, profiles of American and New Zealand seasons, technical discussions of racing classes and notable vessels, and contemporary race narratives including America's Cup contests. Chapters intersperse practical instruction, club customs, and pictorial plates to convey both the social life of yachting and the mechanics of yacht design and competition.

About the Author

R. T. Pritchett

R. T. Pritchett was a writer known for his explorations of travel and culture, particularly in his notable work, "Gamle Norge": Rambles and Scrambles in Norway, which reflects his experiences and observations in Norway. His writings often blend historical and ethnographical insights, as seen in his book Smokiana: Historical; Ethnographical. Pritchett also contributed to the genre of yachting literature with his work Yachting, Vol. 2. His diverse interests and experiences provide a unique perspective on the places and cultures he wrote about.