A well-built sailing vessel is a sight to behold, likened by poets since Homer to the most stunning shapes of the natural world: the curve of the moon, a woman’s silhouette, a swelling wave. “Classic Sailing Yachts” celebrates that beauty with page after page of gorgeous photography accompanied by detailed informations on design, materials, vintage and builders. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific vessel, with in-depth discussion of her provenance, construction and sailing characteristics.