RACING, CRUISING & DESIGN 1937 - UFFA FOX

Uffa Fox CBE (15 Jan1898 – 26 Oct 1972) was an English boat designer & sailing enthusiast

Fox responsible for many of the developments which have contributed to the modern popularity of Dinghy sailing. He first introduced the technique of planning to dinghy racing & was influential in the introduction of trapezing

This auction is for an interesting book - “Racing, Cruising & Design” by Uffa Fox

Hardcover – 1937 – 340 pages – B & W Illustrations with over 400 plans & diagrams

Uffa’s books are packed with hints & sound advice on handling of racing & cruising vessels of all types & sizes

Contents –

Introduction

Part I – Cruising:

Viking Ships Daedalus Sea-going Rigs Helgoland Tromp II Noreine Heron II Long Distance Racing – Ortac, Maid of Malham, Brambling, Zeearend & Latifa S’ Marianne Corinne III & IV Andrillot Stor Dragon Wal Boot Skarpsno A Land Cruise

Part II – Power Craft:

Piet Hein High speed motor cruiser Sulara German Coastguard Boat Lahloo Valdora Glengour SKS Lottery Boat Saunders Seaplane Tender An Admirals Barge Trintity house commitee boat Avril Dreamtoo 9 Metre runabout Bonzo Bluebird

Part III – Racing:

“J” Class – Astra 12 Metres – Veronica 8 Metres – If 6 Metres – Coima, Sleipnir II & Saga 5 Metres – Sverre II, Roulette IV, & Pinkus 30 Square Metre – Waterwitch 22 Square Metre – Aeolus & KSS Lottery Boats 20 Square Metre – Ferret International 14 Footers – Thunder 12 Footers – Cambridge University One-Designs International Canoes – Flying Fish One Designs – Stormy Weather, Evenlode, Golden Eye, Lake, Bjarne, Reimers, Redwings, Dragons, Rennejolle Golden Eye – American long distance racing Masting & Rigging Gadgets Index Acknowledgements Index of Photographs

In great vintage condition. Dustcover has rips. Wear consistent with age & use

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