Sailing Around Britain - A Weekend Sailor's Voyage in 50 Day Sails 2nd edition

“Sail the glorious and challenging coast of Britain with Kim Sturgess in his salty tale…. His leisurely approach to adventure takes in towns and villages along the way and brings to life the great variety of culture and cuisine on our small island… It’s wonderful, warm and well worth a read.” (Sailing Today) “The narrative grips the reader as we share the heart-in-the-mouth experiences of an inexpert sailor learning as he goes and sailing a boat not particularly well-prepared for the job in hand. He tells the story with a vivid immediacy; we are there with him in the harsh elemental world of the sea.” (Cruising Association)“Subtitled ''A weekend sailor''s voyage in 50 day sails'', the author lures one into contemplating a substantial cruise: ''Is that even possible?'' Yes it is. Kim Sturgess left Greenwich, sailed north to Inverness, transited the Caledonian Canal then headed south along the Irish coast, across Milford Haven, round Land''s End and up Channel to return to London. A night sail was involved, but it''s an impressive use of daylight.” (Yachting Monthly) Kim Sturgess was a casual sailor who had never attempted a substantial expedition. Reaching the age of 50, he decided to sail around Britain. He broke the voyage down into a series of day sails, making it achievable for him, largely single-handed, and for many other weekend sailors who might dream of sailing around their home island.

• | Author: Kim Sturgess
• | Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
• | Publication Date: Oct 03, 2017
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781912177059
• | ISBN-10: 1912177056