Overview
“A cracking read.” (Yachting World)“A wonderful collection of sailing stories from across centuries and around the world.” (Yachting Monthly) “Some of the great sailing yarns retold in gripping style.” (Classic Boat) “Make sure you have a long watch when you pick this up as you won’t be able to put it down.” (Peter Goss, MBE)“Worse things happen at sea and when they do men are levelled: admirals become cannibals, mothers become master mariners, and DIY bodgers become circumnavigators as Dick Durham’s book reveals.” (Practical Boat Owner)"Captivating and an absorbing read." (Little Ship Club)
A treasure trove of the most exciting tales of adventure afloat: from mountainous seas to a tropical paradise; from the majestic square rigger to the humble homemade yacht. The exploits of sailing’s greatest names are recounted, along with an eclectic mix of voyages that never made the headlines yet make compelling reading. Now back in hardback.
- | Author: Dick Durham
- | Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
- | Publication Date: Mar 26, 2024
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781912621699
- | ISBN-10: 191262169X