Yachting and Yacht Clubs
As the Dutch rose to preeminence in sea power during the 17th century, the early yacht became a pleasure craft used initially by royalty and then by the burghers in the canals and the protected and unprotected waters of the Low Countries. Yacht racing was incidental, coming out of private games. English yachting began with [...]
Friday, July 16, 2010
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