An Eye for Innovation

David Chivers

ISBN 10: 1912724081 / ISBN 13: 9781912724086

Published by Boatswain Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Eye for Innovation
• Publisher: Boatswain Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912724081
• ISBN 13: 9781912724086
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 1.24H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 1.24 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 318 grams

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Synopsis

Austin 'Clarence' Farrar saw an opportunity for innovation in almost everything. Although not a well known public figure, he was known and respected by those who met him and worked with him. His work on dinghy design and building, and subsequently as one of the leading sailmakers of his day, stays with us today. His work on the design of spinnakers and wing rigs is still current and many of today's sailmakers learnt the trade under Austin.

Coming from a family where invention was encouraged, Austin was fortunate to be yacht and dinghy racing in the heyday of the 1930s. He worked on the design of cutting edge offshore racers and developed torpedo nets to guard ships during the war. Later he was the most successful of the designers of the International 14 class and Seahorse Sails became synonymous with excellence and design development. This book tells the story of a fascinating man.

About the Author

David Chivers' work in the sailing world is as a judge and technical official, measuring boats and writing rules. He sails dinghies and yachts and has a deep passion for the history of the sport and its people. He also works as a musician in both the classical and jazz fields.