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…
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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
The New Crew’s Pocketbook: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses The New Crew’s Pocketbook – a useful little book that is intended to be read in advance of a first sailing trip and kept…
Treasured Islands: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer looks at Treasured Islands – A travel guide with an unusual range – offering ‘200 of the most beautiful and intriguing islands around Britain’.
Good Little Ship – Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Good Little Ship; Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin by Peter Willis