Nick Voulgaris III is an entrepreneur, writer, and avid
sailor and is passionate about yacht restoration. He has owned and
restored dozens of boats, including two vintage Chris Crafts and a
classic Hinckley Bermuda 40 Yawl, which was the inspiration for
this book. His love for restoration and preservation spans into
other areas as well, including the recent purchase and
revitalization of Kerber's Farm, a historic farm and market on Long
Island’s North Shore. Nick lives in Manhattan and Oyster Bay, NY
with his English Labrador Charlie.
David Rockefeller is a longtime sailor, philanthropist and
Hinckley owner.
Charles Townsend is the CEO of Condé Nast Publications,
former Commodore of the New York Yacht Club, yachting enthusiast
and Hinckley owner.
Martha Stewart is the author of numerous best-selling books,
the publisher of Martha Stewart Living, an Emmy award-winning TV
show host and Hinckley owner.
“The history of Hinckley Yachts chronicled in a lush new monograph.
Voulgaris has unearthed many photographs and documents about the
firm’s early years and used them to piece together an illuminating
narrative about the evolution of an important American brand. For
nautical newcomers, the volume offers a primer on the world of fine
boatbuilding; for aficionados, it provides fascinating details
about Hinckley’s many technological advances, races won, and
extraordinary track record making new models that become instant
sensations.” –Architectural Digest
“For a generation of mariners, Hinckley has been a source of
national pride…In this book, sailing aficionado Nick Voulgaris III
takes readers on a nostalgic journey through 86 years of
boatbuilding.” –Travel + Leisure
“Hinckley Yachts are synonymous with superior craftsmanship and
beautiful design…The book follows the company’s success from its
early days, through its patriotic duties during wartime; to its
role in advancing science and engineering; and finally its place
today as one of the world’s premier yacht manufacturers. A must for
every boat-lover’s coffee table!” – Lakeland Boating
“Come sail away…Hinckley Yachts, a seafaring history of the classic
sailing and motor vessels…” –Wall Street Journal
"This book celebrates the 86-year-old company through a detailed
recounting of Hinckley's interesting past." -Worth Magazine
“…a lavish new coffee table book celebrating the brand…” –Just
Luxe
“Since 1928, boat-maker Hinckley has been crafting yachts for the
international sailing set, and providing ultra-lux floating
mansions to the world’s most discerning buyers. In honor of that
85-plus-year tradition…take a tour through some of the most
arresting nautical imagery.” –Vanity Fair
"Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon features designs,
photographs and more from the archives and modern times showcasing
the builder’s evolution since it opened its doors in 1928."
-Yachting
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