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The Legend of the Sea
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 242

The Legend of the Sea

Gilles Martin-Raget is France's top marine photographer, with a worldwide reputation for spectacular action shots. It is for this reason he was the official photographer for last year's America's Cup competition. This book is a celebration of 30 years of his stunning photography, which is instantly recognisable for its drama, perfect composition and eye-catching angles. Martin-Raget has refined and perfected his unique technique over three decades, and this collection shows precisely why he has made his mark. The book is arranged thematically, including fast-paced racing shots, dramatic photos taken from the end of the bow, spectacular accidents at sea, beautiful classic yachts, incredible superyachts, almost futuristic images from the forefront of modern yacht development and, of course, the America's Cup. A lavish gift for fans of high quality coffee table photographic books or a fine souvenir for those who for who followed the America's Cup, this collection includes some of the best marine photographs ever taken.

Under Sail
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 183

Under Sail

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2004-03
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  • Publisher: Unknown

With Gilles Martin-Raget at the helm, this book offers a grandstand view of the heart of the major races including: the America's Cup, the Route du Rhum and the Vendee Globe. As well as the images, there are comments, captions and vivid quotes from those at the heart of the boats.

Legendary Yacht Races
  • Language: en

Legendary Yacht Races

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2003
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  • Publisher: Unknown

Legendary Yacht Races is an invitation to become immersed in the world of sailing, to experience the passion of the sailors and yachtsmen, and to discover the prestigious world of the great regattas and classic yachts. For two decades Gilles Martin-Raget, one of the best-known sailing photographers, has covered the most important international competitions, including the latest America's Cup, The Race, the Vendee Globe, and the Rum Route. As the official photographer for many of these events, he has amassed an enormous archive, and this book brings together more than 200 of his greatest photographs. Viewing these stunning images, you will sail the seas of the world, following in the wake of ...

Yachting
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 194

Yachting

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2015-04-21
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  • Publisher: A&C Black

Originally published in French: Grenoble: aEditions Glaenat, 2012.

The Billionaire and the Mechanic
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 480

The Billionaire and the Mechanic

A Forbes Best Book of the Year: “Must reading for any yacht-racing aficionado.” —Frank Deford The America’s Cup, first awarded in 1851, is the oldest trophy in international sports, and one of the most hotly contested. In 2000, Larry Ellison, cofounder and billionaire CEO of Oracle Corporation, decided to run for the coveted prize and found an unlikely partner in Norbert Bajurin, a car radiator mechanic who had recently been named Commodore of the blue collar Golden Gate Yacht Club. The Billionaire and the Mechanic tells the incredible story of the partnership between Larry and Norbert, their unsuccessful runs for the Cup in 2003 and 2007, and their victory in 2010. With unparalleled...

Coureur des océans
  • Language: fr
  • Pages: 340

Coureur des océans

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2009-05-25
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  • Publisher: Odile Jacob

Parti bon dernier, Michel Desjoyeaux est arrivé premier, pulvérisant tous les records : le Vendée Globe 2009 est une extraordinaire victoire, une réussite superbe. C’est que Michel Desjoyeaux n’est pas un marin comme les autres. Il a une détermination, une volonté, une rage de vaincre qui le placent à part. Dans ce livre, il se confie pour la première fois. De son enfance à l’ombre des Glénans, fondés par son père, à ses chevauchées solitaires, en passant par ses années d’apprentissage avec Éric Tabarly, il retrace ses aventures au grand large, avec le franc-parler et la verve qui sont les siens. Mousquetaire des océans, capitaine courageux, Michel Desjoyeaux nous fa...

Classic Yachts
  • Language: en

Classic Yachts

"Featuring dazzling photographs by the renowned yachtsman and photojournalist Gilles Martin-Raget, this stunning tribute captures the original splendor of these fourteen recently restored boats. Readers feel as though they are traversing the globe with the crew as great action photography depicts the palpable excitement on board. From Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts to the Great Barrier Reef, Martin-Raget's striking scenes range from leisurely cruises past the villages of St. Tropez to close encounters between racing yachts during international regattas. Below deck, his images of the boats' impressive interiors offer a peak at the luxury accommodations. Complimenting the photographs, detailed architectural drawings reveal the structures of these fabled vessels.".

America's Cup San Francisco
  • Language: en

America's Cup San Francisco

America’s Cup San Francisco covers it all, from the story of bringing the world’s oldest sporting trophy to the Golden Gate Yacht Club and building the new-look America’s Cup organization, to the launch of the AC72s—the fastest, most demanding catamarans on the planet. Get to know the teams who wield these powerful boats, the design challenges behind their build, and how the world’s best sailors harness the elements to make them fly. With a distinct focus on San Francisco, this souvenir keepsake not only follows the quest for the world’s oldest trophy as it unfolds in the blustery winds and beautiful waters of San Francisco Bay, but also offers a unique perspective on neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city. Complete with photographs from the world’s foremost marine photographers and a removable race map, America’s Cup San Francisco: The Official Guide is the ultimate companion to the 34th America’s Cup.

Ultimate Sailing Adventures
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 226

Ultimate Sailing Adventures

Do you dream of sailing around one of the Great Capes? Would you like to cruise up the Amazon or cross the Pacific on a windsurfer? How about competing in the America’s Cup or Volvo Ocean Race? These are just a few of the 100 extraordinary experiences included in Ultimate Sailing Adventures. There are more modest adventures too: share the experience of competing among almost 2,000 yachts in a race that is open to all or get a feel for cruising among the epic scenery of Desolation Sound. Ultimate Sailing Adventures takes you from Lake Titicaca to the Arctic Circle and from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean to the icebergs and mountainous seas of the Southern Ocean. Try an eco-charter in...

The Race
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 353

The Race

A contributing editor for Outside magazine provides a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced, around-the-world sailing race. An invigorating behind-the-scenes look at the world of extreme sailing, The Race is also a taut, engrossing account of the first running of the competition called “The Race,” which began on December 31, 2000, in Barcelona and ended sixty-two days later in Marseilles. The most intense event of its kind—a nonstop circumnavigation of the globe in the fastest boats ever built—The Race attracts some of the world’s best sailors and arguably its most eccentric personalities. Tim Zimmermann, an experienced blue-water sailor, relates in knuckle-whitening detail how ...