Sailing Gold

Olympic sailing is one of the most spectacular sports to watch, and this beautiful photographic collection shows the complete history, from the fabulous locations and legendary boats to the struggles and triumphs of the celebrated skippers, such as Paul Elvstrom and Ben Ainslie, who have made their mark as Olympic champions.

Featuring the awe-inspiring images of the best sailing photographers in the world, each entry has enlightening and entertaining commentary. The book highlights the history of Olympic sailing, the origins of how it became an Olympic sport, the struggles of training and teamwork, and the dangers on board a craft. It gives a review of the legendary classes and boat designers and also covers the new era of craft, including the 49er, Laser, 470, and Europe, and includes exciting images of Olympic gold and glory from the seas of Mexico, Sydney, Athens, and China.

Mark Chisnell is a writer, broadcaster, and professional racing sailor. He has published nine works of award-winning fiction and nonfiction, written for some of the world’s leading magazines and newspapers, including Esquire and the Guardian, and blogged and commentated on everything from the Volvo Ocean Race to the World Match Racing Tour. On the way, he has also won three offshore sailing world championships, and sailed as navigator with five America’s Cup teams.