无论是在一艘不起眼的渔船上，还是在一艘帆布皮艇上，或是在一艘赛艇上，穿越湛蓝大海是许多人梦寐以求的愿望。本书展示了36个船只设计和难忘的鼓舞人心的旅程。从在公寓阳台上建造的11英尺长的微型巡洋舰开始环球航行，到将改变约翰·列侬生活的7天航程，这本书是一本引人入胜的读物，会让读者沉浸在航海冒险的浪漫故事中。
以美丽的彩色插图，迷人的风格统计数据，和扣人心弦的文字，本书适合任何欣赏帆船艺术的人，展示了一系列日常工艺，如独木舟和拖网渔船，历史兴趣的船只，虚构的船只，和更多。每艘船都有详细的说明，包括甲板的鸟瞰图，航线地图，以及对船的书面描述和它的特别之处。旅行故事遍布全球，从尼罗河到两极，从西班牙大陆跨越七大洋，从世界各地的水路都有引人入胜的故事。

本书提供了一个亲密的窗口给与一个世界的帆船和致敬一些世界上最难忘的船只，冒险的水手，和惊人的航行。

A charmingly illustrated selection of thirty-six iconic boats and the remarkable stories surrounding them.

Whether it be on a humble fishing boat, a canvas kayak, or a racing yacht, the allure of navigating across a brilliant blue sea is a pleasure that many dream of experiencing. Notable Boats presents thirty-six small crafts and the inspirational journeys that made them memorable, celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of each vessel. From an eleven-foot micro-cruiser that was built on an apartment balcony then set sail around the world, to the seven-day voyage that would change John Lennon’s life, this book is an absorbing read that will engage the reader in the romance of maritime adventures.

Featuring beautiful color illustrations, attractively styled statistics, and gripping text, Notable Boats is a delightful read for anyone who appreciates the art of sailing, showing a range of everyday crafts such as the canoe and the fishing trawler, boats of historic interest, fictional ships, and more. Each boat is illustrated in detail, including the aerial view of its deck, a map of its course, and a written description of the boat and what it is famous for. The stories cover the globe, with compelling tales from all the world’s waterways, from the Nile to the poles and from the Spanish Main across the seven seas.

Notable Boats offers an intimate window into a world of sailing and pays homage to some of the world’s most unforgettable boats, adventurous sailors, and amazing voyages.