Author: CURRY Manfred
Title: Yacht Racing. The Aerodynamics of Sails and Racing Tactics.. Revised and enlarged from the German by Robert W. Atkinson and Charles E. Curry. [First English Edition.] NEAR FINE COPY OF THE FIRST ENGLISH EDITION
Description: G. Bell,, 1928. 8vo., First Edition thus, with portrait frontispiece, and very numerous photographs, illustrations and diagrams in the text; green cloth, gilt back,a near fine copy. First English edition of Curry's study, a revised and enlarged version of the German original of 1925. Curry's professional scientific understanding to the aerodyamics of sail led to a highly successful racing career, during which he competed in over 1400 races, wining many hundreds. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.

Keywords: naval, maritime, yachting, yacht racing, sailing, manfred curry


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