by Ralph Desilva (Author)

This is about speed on water. Man and water are absolute- man cannot live without it. Swimming, the paddle, oars, sails, propellers, and mechanical engines are the result of need for speed on water. For the first time, the legends and heroes of Boat Racing are depicted through the vision of one of Boat Racing's foremost Boat Builders/ Designers. With Contributions by: Claude Fox - 20 year president: National Outboard Association, John Hudson - Australian Sportsman/ Raconteur, Bernie Van Osdale- Author and Race Boat Specialist