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E.F. KNIGHT The Falcon on the Baltic


Davies, in The Riddle of the Sands, had this book on the Dulcibella’s bookshelf. What higher recommendation? Across the North Sea and onwards in a converted ship’s lifeboat.


10 12 JOHN LEATHER


GAFF RIG Definitive study and history of the rig by former CB consultant editor; contributed greatly to the success of the gaff revival, and a bible to the OGA. One of those reference books you dip into to check something and find yourself still reading an hour later.


13 JOSEPH CONRAD


THE SECRET SHARER No one understands the inter-relation of the sea and the soul better than Conrad. This novella is an excellent introduction to his work.


GEORGE MILLAR Isabel & the Sea


Fascinating view of 1946 war-torn Europe from an old Looe lugger, as war hero and wife sail via French canals and the Med to Greece. This boat, Truant, is also still around.


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PATRICK ELLAM & COLIN MUDIE Sopranino


The little boat that could – in this case cross the Atlantic. Vastly popular and inspiring (and amusing) tale of that 1951 voyage in the eponymous Laurent Giles/Colin Mudie-designed Junior Offshore Group 19-footer.


CLASSIC BOAT MARCH 2012


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SEBASTIAN JUNGER THE PERFECT


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STORM Forensic analysis of what might – and did – happen at sea when the weather takes charge. Grim but fascinating.


A J MACKINNON THE UNLIKELY VOYAGE


OF JACK DE CROW By Mirror dinghy from Shropshire to the Black Sea, via canals, rivers and the Channel. Told with unusual warmth and humour – an unlikely classic.


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