'Classic' - The Revival of Classic Boating in New Zealand



10:02 AM Sat 29 Jan 2011 GMT
'Classic: The Revival of Classic Boating in New Zealand' . Click Here to view large photo
Classic boats are treasured the world over, but this recently launched book concentrates on the classic boats of New Zealand, and in particular rejuvenation of the one of the great classic racing yacht fleets in the world. Classic: The Revival of Classic Boating in New Zealand has received outstanding reviews since its launch last month. Waitangi, Rainbow and Ariki, Little Jim and Rona, are the names of but a few of the grand ladies of the Waitemata, and are a few of many ambitious reconstruction and restoration projects which have seen the yachts returned to racing trim. Several are owned ...


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by Rob Tickner and Richard Gladwell





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