The Sailing Yacht

by Juan Baader

Translated from the German by Inge Moore

Granada Publishing, 1979, [Second Edition], ISBN 0229115764, black and white photographic plates, line drawings and diagrams throughout, colour dipped top fore edge (blue), large format hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing to edges and corners, no inscriptions, dustjacket shows some edge and shelf wear with some rubbing, bumping, creasing,  chipping and small tears  (See photographs)

“A comprehensive study of rig development, aerodynamics, stability, hull forms and sails as they are related to different classes of sailing boat, both cruising and racing.  Copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings, the book contains much simply explained technical information not easily available elsewhere.”