- Order number: V122611
For centuries, the wealthy and powerful have had a fascination with spending their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra's lavish barge to Her Majesty's Royal Yacht Britannia, the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society, and the elite. But with thousands of large yachts in the global fleet, how can we identify the best of the best?Yachts: The Impossible Collection is a carefully curated collection of the world's most exceptional ships, from the 1851 America's Cup-winning vessel to the J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, from classic designs to head-turning boats that push the boundaries of modern technology and sustainability. The yachting world is evolving, and this anthology highlights vessels that are not only luxurious but also environmentally conscious.As long as there are oceans to explore and those with the means to do so, yachts will continue to be a symbol of extravagance and innovation. The Impossible Collection showcases the pinnacle of yachting achievement and inspires a new generation of awe-inspiring vessels.
Miriam Cain has been a luxury journalist and editor in the superyacht industry for over two decades, holding various editorial and PR positions including editor of Elite Traveler Superyachts and SEA+I Magazine. Based in the U.K., she is currently the editor of Navigator, a yachting and lifestyle publication, and also works as a freelance journalist contributing to various international yachting publications.
New York Magazine
- Number of pages: 236
- Number of illustrations: 200
- Language: English
- Released in: August 2021
- Size: W 40 x L 47.6 x H 8.1 cm
- Weight: 9.3 kg
- Further features: Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case
- ISBN: 9781649800039
1 – 2 weeks delivery time