janeh
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Very enjoyable read.
Voyages of a Simple Sailor
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Searush
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Be nice to know at least who author is & what it is about?
janeh
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I suppose it would wouldn't it.
janeh
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Oh, you mean you'd like me to tell you?
janeh
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Go here to find out then.
http://www.ybw.com/forums/postlist.php/Cat/0/Board/videos
which will lead you to here, if you'd like to be direct:
http://www.thesimplesailor.com/index.html
http://www.ybw.com/forums/postlist.php/Cat/0/Board/videos
which will lead you to here, if you'd like to be direct:
http://www.thesimplesailor.com/index.html
ianc1200
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A review in the most recent Cruising Association magazine such that I'm going to order it, but no colour photographs & cheaply put together (deliberately re green issues) the review said.
IanC
IanC
operator6
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It's a good read, esp. for those interested in back-to-basics sailing, singlehanded. B&W pics, but as good as any other paperback for quality build. Colour pics on his website. cheers
janeh
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Well - I'm still reading it - very good.
Hey, my copy is top quality - no tree bark paper or whatever. Just like any paper back from WH Smith -actually a bit better because it is larger than many paperbacks and a nice colour photo front and back.
Hey, my copy is top quality - no tree bark paper or whatever. Just like any paper back from WH Smith -actually a bit better because it is larger than many paperbacks and a nice colour photo front and back.
nathanlee
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It's by Roger Tayor, and is about essentially three different parts of his life (and the ocean). It is a fantastic read, and I too recommend it.
There's a full length review of the book on my blog
http://onkudu.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/voyages-of-a-simple-sailor-roger-d-taylor/
There's a full length review of the book on my blog
http://onkudu.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/voyages-of-a-simple-sailor-roger-d-taylor/
johnkeith
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Good quick read and some very interesting opinions. "No place for a sliding hatch in an ocean going boat"? Like his emphasis on small manageable boats.
Envy his practical skills - building his own boat and then sailing it across the Tasman sea (smallest boat ever to do so) makes a great story.
Could be a dangerous book though - really made me want to do the Jester Challenge!
Envy his practical skills - building his own boat and then sailing it across the Tasman sea (smallest boat ever to do so) makes a great story.
Could be a dangerous book though - really made me want to do the Jester Challenge!
nathanlee
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Could be a dangerous book though - really made me want to do the Jester Challenge!
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Funny you should say that...
http://onkudu.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/a-statement-of-intent/
lol
Could be a dangerous book though - really made me want to do the Jester Challenge!
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Funny you should say that...
http://onkudu.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/a-statement-of-intent/
lol
johnkeith
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Well done! I'm jealous.Have also just bought Alistair Buchan's "Short Handed Sailing" which mght be of interest if you haven't already seen it.
