This is about speed on water. Man and water are Absolute - Man cannot live without it. Swimming, the paddle, oars, sails, propellers, and mechanical engines are the result of need for speed on water. The legends and heroes of Boat Racing are depicted through the vision of one of Boat Racing's foremost Boat Builders / Designers. Edited by: Bernie Van Osdale, author of Vintage Outboard Motorboat Racing With contributions from: Alan Ishii, Claude Fox - 20 Year President: National Outboard Association, and the Quincy Group.