Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses A Voyage Down the Years by Guy Warner
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Boatbuilding Yesterday and Today: Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses Boatbuilding Yesterday and Today by Peter Foerthmann
What Ship, Where Bound? Book review
Julia Jones, Yachting Monthly's literary reviewer discusses What Ship, Where Bound? David Craddock, and suddenly the phrase ‘Flag Officer’ takes on a new significance.
Salt in the Blood: Two Philosophers go to Sea: Book review
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…
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…
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…
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.