Sailing
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847838846 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 289 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No other photographer has the experience to shoot so well on board a speeding yacht or the confidence to scale a mast for the right panoramic view; and no other sailor has captured the extremes of the excitement, competition, peace, and mystery the sport affords. Tropez, and from peaceful catamaran expeditions through the silent Antarctic to intense Grand Prix races around the coast of Australia. When Olympus Cameras gave him a camera to document his Dutch team’s Whitbread Round the World Race in 1981, he discovered his second passion: photography. Over a lifetime devoted to sailing, van der Wal has accrued an unparalleled archive of the most evocative and beautiful photography of the pursuit in all its varied forms, from classic yacht racing around Newport, R.I., to beautiful schooners drifting outside St. This lavishly illustrated volume—with nearly 200 color photographs and several gatefolds of glorious panoramic images—is a celebration of the nautical lifestyle and a love letter to a pursuit that is so much more than a pastime for all those lucky enough to enjoy it.. From the eye of a world-class sailor through the lens of a world-class photographer, this grand-scale boo
This is one book that is guaranteed to get both you and your sailing friends revved up for the upcoming season.” Sail Magazine“If the rich images in this book don’t inspire a sailing adventure, they will at the very least whisk the reader away to a maritime daydream.” Rangefinder“…alone with the images of sea and sky and boats and coastlines…a cure for almost everything, except, of course being on your own boat.” MaineHarbors. Sailing is a meticulous record of the journey that followed, from searing tropical islands to the ice high latitudes. They have a lot to say.” Sailing World“…drop-dead-gorgeous images. When you’re at home, away from the water and waves, you’ll be able to open this book up and let the photos tell a story. While you probably don’t want
Herb McCormick is a veteran ocean racer, the former editor of Cruising World, and a seasoned sailing correspondent for publications such as the New York Times. Onne van der Wal is an award-winning nautical photographer whose photographs have graced the cover of every major sailing magazine in the United States and abroad. A seasoned yacht racer, he won the Whitbread Round the World Race and still tours with teams both as sailor and photographer.
Gift for a Sailor And he loved it so much. How could you not - the photos are STUNNING. The colors are so vivid and engaging. There is a huge number of photos - some are one page - some are a two-page spread - some pages fold out into three. If you love sailing or know someone who does, this is a great coffee. Janice said This was a perfect gift for a special friend - beautiful full page. This was a perfect gift for a special friend - beautiful full page pictures from all over the world - each area has a section. It is totally pictures except for a small introduction. Would buy it again!. Definitely worth the price! This was a gift and mijoman Definitely worth the price! This was a gift and I was a little reserved about paying 60+ bucks on a book but it's quality.