Books

[Danny_Labrador]

It’s near the time of year when we may, if lucky, be on the receiving end of gifts and presents.
It’s worthwhile, I find, briefing well in advance, (you can cut well into the likely heap of socks if you do). Books with some sailing bent are always good to receive.
It’s also a time when you may have some boring time on your hands and books again fit in well with passing the time constructively.
I liked Tom Cunliffe’s Icelandic tale last holiday.
Any other books that can be recommended?


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[powerskipper]

boating books laced with a bit of Jilly Cooper

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Julie

 

[bruce]

COCHRANE,the life and exploits of a fighting captain, by robert harvey. cochrane was the basis of the lead in 'captains and commanders on the far side of the world' movie.

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[Sea Devil]

What can be better than a set of my DVD's about blue water sailing!

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[John_N]

If you're interested in ALL things nautical, I cannot recommend too highly 'The Oxford Companion to Ships & The Sea' edited by Peter Kemp. The title sounds a bit heavy, but it's a fascinating encyclopaedia which my wife gave me 23 years ago and it is still the most treasured book in my library. Ideal for browsing and as a marine reference book I believe that it cannot be bettered.

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[dulcibella]

Any of Jonathan Raban's internal reflections cunningly disguised as boating books - "Old Glory", "Coasting" and "Passage to Juneau". One of the last few literate and witty liberal thinkers. If you like McMullen's "Down Channel", you'll hate all of these!

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[PeterWillis]

Actually, I've enjoyed both, though I think I'd prefer to go drinking with Raban. Logically, one ought to add... and sailing with McMullen, who certainly knew his stuff. But having noted how he fortified himself for singlehanding Orian back from Cherbourg, after sacking his paid hands: burnt brandy, champagne, claret, granular magnesia and the odd bottle of Bass’s ale - I'm not so sure.

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Contributing Editor
Classic Boat

 

[uforea]

To the Baltic With Bob by Griff Rhys Jones. A very good sailing read and quite funny at times.
Ted.

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