Des Townson - A Sailing Legacy

Des Townson was a yacht designer and boatbuilder responsible for a unique body of work which filled a special niche in New Zealand ’ s rich boating history. This book chronicles his life and design work through his own recollections and those of his family, close friends and associates. Within the 334 pages are 116,000 words interspersed with 400 photos and boat plans providing rich con- text to a remarkable story from a bygone era.