Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Salt in the Blood: Two Philosophers go to Sea about two empty-nesters with successful, stressful careers who decided to experiment with life as…
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Farewell Mr Puffin: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Farewell Mr Puffin by Paul Heiney: "If you relish honest writing and the reinvigoration of a leap into cold water, I recommend this…
New Gear: Spinnaker Dumas watch
From sailing clothing to bags the marine market has seen something of a trend in recent years with designs inspired by the past and the newly re-released Spinnaker Dumas watch…
The World’s my Oyster Trilogy: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer finds The World’s my Oyster Trilogy by Daz Tait to be a Lad’s journal written in an energetic slang where there are more synonyms…
North Brittany and Channel Islands Cruising Companion: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses North Brittany and Channel Islands: Cruising Companion: "It’s an absolutely desirable purchase and memorial to a cruising lifetime well spent."
Around these Islands in 12 Ports: Book review
Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer, Julia Jones, reviews Around these Islands in 12 Ports by Jonathan Winter, a 2,500 mile journey around the British Isles in a GT35 yacht Nova, staying…
Madhouse at the End of the World: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Madhouse at the End of the World: "Julian Sancton’s impressive research and incisive writing style ensures that this lockdown story grips like the…
Seamanship 2.0: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Seamanship 2.0, which consistently takes the approach that the best cure is prevention
Dick Carter: yacht designer: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Dick Carter: yacht designer – an autobiography from the winner of the 1965 Fastnet Race with Rabbit, his first ever design.
The Journeying Moon: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The Journeying Moon and recounts her passion for the writers returned from the Second World War