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In my opinion it is a purchase that will not be regretted, as it is a jewel of a book for anybody who loves boats and sailing… If I was going to buy just one sailing book this year, it would be this one.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— \u003cem\u003eFlying Fish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating account of his work by one man with a real 'eye for a boat'.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— Julian Stockwin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent book\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— \u003cem\u003eSeahorse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An exceptionally attractive sailing book… an educative and admirable book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— \u003cem\u003eYachting Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This story of Dick Carter, the underdog sailor taking on the sailing world (and conquering it), is often surprising and roundly entertaining.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— John Rousmaniere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This has to be one of the very best books on yachts and yacht design I have ever read. It is beautifully illustrated with photos and technical drawings, and a fun book to read, as it takes you, step by step, through the world of designing racing yachts at the highest level.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— Bob Perry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An eminently readable account of what it was like at the sharp end of the spear in terms of innovation at the start of yachting's modern era. Because he was a sailor who competed aboard those same boats he designed, we also get a first-hand glimpse at what grand prix sailing was like back when fibreglass was still cutting-edge and GPS not yet even a glimmer in the design world's eye. A crucial addition to any nautical library.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— \u003cem\u003eSAIL Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A first-hand account of the quantum leap in yacht design that happened in the mid 60s… A valuable record and a good read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-left: 2em;\"\u003e— Little Ship Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDick Carter began racing small boats on Cape Cod and came out of Yale's Corinthian Sailing Club as a champion. He raced International 14s and Fireflys before turning his hand to yacht design despite no formal training. He was highly successful and radically innovative – some of his ideas can be found on virtually every yacht today. After a decade of success, he left his yacht design career as suddenly as he had arrived. 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This is a multifaceted story that involves ancient geology and powerful ocean forces. It then turns to the living nature of the coast, covering the unique plants, animals and other organisms whose interdependence keeps the coast alive and healthy. These amazing creatures are described and displayed in full colour. The third part of the book looks at how humans have interacted with the coast, using it for defence, commerce and leisure. It explores these aspects from the earliest times to the present day. The final section shows, for each coastal region, where the features discussed in the book can be observed and enjoyed, giving you a practical way of exploring the elements described in the book. 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