The Greatest Raid: St Nazaire 1942 examines Operation Chariot and the lengths those in charge went to ensure its success, at the cost of the lives of yachtsmen
Julia Jones
Sail the World with Me: book review
Sail the World With Me is a fascinating account of Jimmy Cornell's life and his attempt to create a zero-carbon yacht, says Julia Jones
One Girl, One Dream: Laura Dekker’s book reviewed
Laura Dekker's book, One Girl, One Dream is the inspiring story of how the Dutch skipper sailed solo around the world as a teenager, says Julia Jones
A Lighthouse Story: Book review
A Lighthouse Story is a delightful book to read with younger children or for those in primary school to read on their own
The Long Lost Log: book review
The Long Lost Log is an entertaining account of crossing the Atlantic in 1974. Those who have ever been young, muddled and gullible will enjoy this book, says Julia Jones
From the Southern Cross to the North Star: book review
From the Southern Cross to the North Star is a frank cruising account of sailing the Pacific Ocean. An interesting read, says Julia Jones
Skipper’s Cockpit Navigation Guide: book review
Skipper’s Cockpit Navigation Guide is useful for crew members of different abilities and a useful aide-memoire for everyone on board, particularly if some systems are unfamiliar, says Julia Jones
The Brilliant Abyss: book review
The Brilliant Abyss is a beautifully written and highly engaging book which takes the reader to the depths of the sea bed, says Julia Jones
A River in Borneo: book review
Richard Woodman's fictional swansong, A River in Borneo, is a gripping page turner set in Malaysian and Indonesian waters during the 19th century. It is Woodman at his best, says…
The Dinghy Cruising Companion: book review
The Dinghy Cruising Companion is a beautifully written account for both yachtsmen and dinghy sailors, evoking the romance and solitude of sailing, says Julia Jones