Racers and Rovers; 100 Years of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
by James P. Delgado
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Racers and Rovers; 100 Years of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, James P. Delgado. Published by Douglas & McIntyre, 2003. Limited Edition of 53 copies, this being copy no. 40. Signed to title page by both author and Commodore John Dew.Navy blue leather boards with gilt titles; patterned endpapers. 4to - over 9¾" - 12"., 212pp. with index; illustrated throughout in black and white and colour photos. In fine condition.
Noted maritime author James Delgado weaves a tale of 100 years of recreational sailing and power boating around Vancouver, along the rugged and beautiful British Columbia coast and off the challenging waters of Juan de Fuca Strait. More than a history of the club, Racers and Rovers tells the story of a city with a passion for boating, of races and controversies, rule-makers and rule-breakers, rum-running, wartime service and colourful personalities who were both outstanding citizens and enthusiastic sailors.
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- Title
- Racers and Rovers; 100 Years of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
- Author
- James P. Delgado
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 155054988X
- ISBN 13
- 9781550549881
- Publisher
- Douglas & Mcintyre, Limited
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver, Bc, Canada
- This edition first published
- 2003
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