“The best bilge pump of all is a bucket in the hands of a frightened man”
I must have quoted this phrase a hundred times over the years, because it’s such a great example of a near perfect aphorism for sailors…
Reviews
Nautical Book (and Other) Reviews Pt3
NOTE: These reviews are by a US reviewer and may be a bit America-centric. Most if not all however will appeal to anyone who loves classic yachts and traditional boats, their design (and designers), construction and history. Face to face – Ocean Portraits by Huw […]
Nautical Book Reviews Pt2
For some years Americans waited in almost breathless anticipation for the definitive history to be written of the Sparkman and Stephens yawl Dorade. It is now available and I can confirm
Nautical Book Reviews Pt1
First to come to hand is Francis B Cooke’s Cruising Hints. Published in June of 2011 by Lodestar Books in London, this is the 7th edition
