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OverviewThe quest for the Water Speed Record is one of the most dangerous, least forgiving and most unheralded of endeavours. Defined by the fatal crash of Donald Campbell in 1967 on Lake Coniston, it lacks some of the glamour of the land speed record, yet hundreds have made attempts over the years – many with spectacular and sometimes tragic results. The first official record of 74 mph was set in 1920 in a boat elegantly called Miss America. Fifty-eight years later, the Spirit of Australia skimmed across the surface at over 317 mph, a speed still unsurpassed. That small 243 mph increase in just under six decades pays little testament to the trials and tribulations endured by the likes of Campbell Snr and Jnr, Segrave, Don and Warby. Whereas the land speed record has been beaten time and again by surprisingly large margins, the water version has been tougher and more pronounced, only being increased by percentages. This book captures the burning desire and incredible single-mindedness that is needed to take on the elements and propel a craft across water faster than anyone before … and for what glory? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roy Calley , Nigel MacknightPublisher: Amberley Publishing Imprint: Amberley Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.451kg ISBN: 9781445637860ISBN 10: 1445637863 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 15 September 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRoy Calley works for BBC Sport as a TV Producer. He is the author of Blackpool: The Complete Record (2011), Hunt for Glory (2011), Blackpool's 1953 FA Cup Final (2012) and The Playboy and the Rat (2013). His passion is for speed records, both on land and water, and he hopes that one day he may be able to add a little bit of history of his own. He now lives in Nice in the South of France and has an in-depth knowledge of the area, including the Principality of Monaco. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |