The companion volume to Mate’s extraordinarily successful first volume which was an all-time nautical bestseller. Mate visited the leading boatbuilders of the world – from Finland to England, from Canada to California – and he surveys and evaluates the sailboats of what he considers to be the eighteen best yards. And who can argue with the inclusion of boats from Alden Yachts, Hinckley, Hallberg-Rassy, Morris Yachts, Nautor Swans, Sabre, Shannon, and Sweden, among others? The text if full of technical information regarding the latest design and construction methods, while over 500 color photos celebrate the beauty of sailboats and fine craftsmanship. Mate’s writing, as always, is both thoughtful and entertaining.