Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Boatyard Book by Simon Jollands: "Although his advice is to ‘Know your limitations’; his personal approach is determinedly DIY."
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The Sea Is Not Made of Water: Book review
"This is a book with the wow! factor." Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Sea Is Not Made of Water by Adam Nicolson
Sea Journal: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Lisa Woollett’s Sea Journal, which tells the story of a year’s coastal photography, based on a lifetime’s observations.
Life on Board Medway Queen: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Life on Board Medway Queen, a treat for social history enthusiasts
Reeds VHF Handbook: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Reeds VHF Handbook by Andy du Port
Why you should check for water in your petrol
Petrol in tanks, whether for your yacht or tender, can go off. Ken Endean suggests an annual precaution
A Pensioner’s Folly: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses A Pensioner’s Folly by Chris Ayres
Reeds 9 Language Handbook: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Reeds 9 Language Handbook - a 'must-have' for anyone with aspirations ever to cruise beyond UK waters again
Stress-Free Sailing (2nd edition): Book review
"There will be readers who will challenge the idea that there is any such nirvana as ‘stress-free sailing’": Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Stress-Free Sailing (2nd edition) by…
Time to pay attention to your boat hoses
Your boat is full of hoses for many different purposes, many of them critical to essential onboard functions, and even keeping your boat afloat. Make sure they are fit for…