Superyacht Captain is an insightful account into the over-anxious, micro-managing, sometimes despotic yacht owners and how they treat their staff. Undeniably fascinating, says Julia Jones
Yachting Monthly Book Club
The Ship Asunder: Book Review
The Ship Asunder examines the declining relationship between Britain's people and the sea. It will certainly provoke discussion down the yacht club, says Julia Jones
Packrafting: a Beginner’s Guide: book review
Packrafting is growing in popularity, allowing easy access to the water due to the dinghy's portability and the fact is can be folded up to fit in a rucksack. Julia…
Books for sailors: our pick of the best new releases
Yachting Monthly literary contributor Julia Jones reviews all the latest new releases to pick the best books for sailors this summer
Diesels Afloat: book review of the second edition
This practical, hands-on guide for troubleshooting your diesel engine problems is highly recommended, says Julia Jones
The Sea is a Magic Carpet: Book Review
The Sea is a Magic Carpet is the story of Peter Padfield's life changing experience crewing for Alan Villiers on board the replica Mayflower II. A must read, says Julia…
The Gathering Storm: book review
The Gathering Storm examines the impact of the Holocaust on the sailing family, the Kastners and their valued servants, the Nussbaums in the town of Kiel. A compelling read, says…
Reeds Cloud Handbook: book review
Reeds Cloud Handbook is a comprehensive pocket guide, and deserves a place in your sailing library onboard, says Julia Jones
The Voyages of Bumble Chugger: book review
Small boat adventuring in all of its glory can be found in the pages of The Voyages of Bumble Chugger, writes Julia Jones
From Pole to Pole: book review
From Pole to Pole is a fascinating account of the life of maverick sailor and explorer, Quintin Riley, says Claudia Myatt