The Neva Fleet of Peter the Great. The History of the World's First Yacht Club

The 300th anniversary of a fleet is a highlight event for all lovers of sailing. Many things in Russia started during the reign of Peter the Great; therefore, this book is not only about the Neva Fleet itself, but also about the Tsar-Reformer, the city of St. Petersburg as one of his principal achievements, and about the members of the world’s first yacht club.
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
PETER THE SEAFARER
WHY HOLLAND?
THE GRAND EMBASSY
THE EDICT OF 12 APRIL 1718
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST YACHT CLUB
THE SCENERY
THE EXERCISES
AFTER PETER
AFTERWORD
A CHRONOLOGY OF RUSSIAN YACHTING