Identifying this americas cup author( and his book)

[John B]

I came in late to A TV interview with a French man who has written a rather significant book on the Americas cup. I have no Authors name or Title but it must be relatively recent.
They showed some lines drawings ( it sounds like he has had some very high level cooperation) and talked about 2 significant occurrences while researching it.
The first was the discovery of a drawing for a J boat by Tore Holm, found amongst his estate in the 1990's.
The second was when he was allowed access to the NYYC archives and discovered an UNOPENED letter from John G Alden to the NYYC which turned out to have a J boat design for ( I think) 1930. I missed exactly when he discovered it.
This looks like one of those books you just have to have.

Any data out there in WB land.

[Rocky]

Old man, right? The guy with the encyclopaedic knowledge of French men-o-war?

[John B]

I'd pick him late 50's early 60's Rocky.
Actually ,a detail I remembered. he has a co writer, so there will be 2 names on the cover.

[TR]

The book is called "J Class".

Written and illustrated by Francois Chevalier and Jacques Taglang. 448 pp. 410 BP per copy!

yachting-heritage (http://www.yachting-heritage.com)

Tad

[Johannah]

Well that certainly knocked out the must-have status!

[John B]

eek.

thanks for the name though. I'll put it in my " when I win lottery" file.
Astonishing, that Alden thing, don't you think?

[TR]

John;

Yes, I would love to have a look at the Alden design. Also the Holm lines, "alternative" ideas are always intriguing. To bad this book is not intended for mere mortals.

All the best, Tad.