america’s cup yacht designs 1851-1986

2574 copies, numbered and signed by the authors. Copy number 910.

From the foreword by Ben Lexcen: “As a student of the America’s Cup and its history, I am grateful to François Chevalier and Jacques Taglang for faithfully collecting the designs of all the challengers and defenders. I know the idiosyncrasies of designers and their paranoia for secrecy, so it must have been with great charm that they managed to convince contemporary designers to release their plans and working drawings. The Cup has continued for 135 years and for four of those years they have toiled to complete this wonderful publication. Mr. Chevalier’s masterstroke of re-drawing the plans so that the yachts are presented in the same format is brilliant. Now, it is simple to follow the history of this great contest and to study the changes which emerged as different Rules prevailed. The concept of every beautiful yacht can be carefully and thoroughly evaluated.

This beautiful book is destined to be a collectors item as well as an invaluable reference source. It is an honour to be asked to make such a small contribution to its success.”

Size: cm 45×31,5×5,5

Languages: English and French

Edition: 1987