Amazing Sailing Stories Format: Hardback

A wonderful collection of sailing stories from across centuries and around the world. Journey around gale-whipped headlands, survive mountainous seas – or turn the page to discover the delights of cruising among the islands of a tropical paradise. From the majestic square rigger to the humble homemade yacht; every sort of vessel is showcased in this treasure trove of extraordinary true tales.
The exploits of sailing’s greatest names are recounted, along with an eclectic mix of voyages that never made the headlines yet make compelling reading.
Dick Durham invites you to set sail on a thrilling journey comprising some of the most exciting tales of adventure afloat. He retells each one, adding a magic that makes this essential reading for anyone with a love of sailing and the sea.
This new edition sees the book return to hardback to make it a great gift for the sailor or someone who likes to read about them.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part One: Survival

Part Two: Calm

Part Three: Storm

Part Four: Human Error

Part Five: Adventure

Part Six: Tragedy

Part Seven: Rescue

Part Eight: Deliverance

In his childhood Dick Durham explored the creeks and rivers of Essex, Kent and Suffolk in a collection of dinghies and dayboats. When he left school he signed on as mate of the Thames sailing barge Cambria, and served on the last working Thames barge before beginning his writing career on Fleet Street, writing for national newspapers and sailing magazines. He joined Yachting Monthly in 1998 as a feature writer and news editor and has travelled the globe in search of the best sailing stories and adventures. He is well known for his powerful and poetic writing style.