This delightful little volume offers readers a firsthand account of the 1893 international yacht races, which pitted some of the world's most skilled sailors against one another in a series of thrilling competitions. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the races themselves, as well as portraits of many of the key players involved. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.