Though he was well over 100 years old Francis B Cooke continued writing about sailing for Yachting Monthly as well as penning many books on the subject.

As founder of the Fambridge Yacht Club on the River Crouch in Essex he donated two of his signed tomes to the club who now have tracked down every title bar one: Yacht Racing For Amateurs.

If you have a copy please contact Richard Walsh in writing c/o the NFYC, Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Essex CM6 3LR.