Offshore racing - 50 legendary adventures

OCEAN RACING - 50 LEGENDARY ADVENTURES: OLIVIER BOURBON

Ocean racing holds an irresistiblefascination for the average person, and a dream for a handful of seasoned sailors. The exploits of these adventurers of the seas, braving the elements alone or with a crew, are recounted in this book.

50 legendary races that marked the history of sailing from 1960 to 2021, are brought together in this beautiful book illustrated by Olivier Bourbon. The first major races and, above all, the human, sporting and technical feats associated with these adventures are an integral part of the book. The author's account is enhanced by the testimonies of sailors who talk about the evolution of ocean racing and their memories.

IsabelleAutissier, Franck Cammas, Catherine Chabaud, Sam Davies, Michel Desjoyeaux, François Gabart, Francis Joyon, Jean Le Cam, Armel Le Cléac'h and Loïck Peyron.

Foreword by Clarisse Crémer.