The spectacular sight of a tall ship under sail or in port recalls a bygone age of adventure, romance and national heritage.
This book, supported and endorsed by Sail Training International and with a foreword from the Duke of Edinburgh, is a celebration of tall ships today. It shines a spotlight on the world’s most interesting and glamorous tall ships, the excitement and drama of sailing and racing them, and the evolution of tall ship design and technology.
It is divided into four chapters covering origins and evolution, a celebration of interesting and famous tall ships, the experience of being on a tall ship and, finally, racing on tall ships.
With fabulous photography and up-to-date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world.
Book review: Tall Ships Today: Their Remarkable Story by Nigel Rowe, Ron Dadswell, Colin Mudie & Michael Rauworth
