Amazing Sailing Stories

True Adventures from the High Seas

Dick Durham

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Fernhurst Books Limited
01 June 2024

True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Sailing

Series: Amazing Stories

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.

AUTHOR: Dick Durham has been sailing for over 60 years during which time he has served on the last working Thames barge, been on the halyards of the 12 metre Victory, acted as watch leader on Gipsy Moth IV and been at the end of a lifeboat tow rope in the Bay of Biscay in a Force 10 storm. He has written six books about sailing including the biographies of the last sailing captain, Bob Roberts, yacht designer Maurice Griffiths and yachting cartoonist Mike Peyton. He writes a column for Yachting Monthly.

SELLING POINTS: .

Over 9,000 copies sold so far & back in

hardback.

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Part of the successful Amazing Stories series.

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Written by the one of the great sailing journalists.

By: Dick Durham
Imprint: Fernhurst Books Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781912621699
ISBN 10: 191262169X
Series: Amazing Stories
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Dick Durham has been sailing for over 60 years during which time he has served on the last working Thames barge, been on the halyards of the 12 metre Victory, acted as watch leader on Gipsy Moth IV and been at the end of a lifeboat tow rope in the Bay of Biscay in a Force 10 storm. He has written six books about sailing including the biographies of the last sailing captain, Bob Roberts, yacht designer Maurice Griffiths and yachting cartoonist Mike Peyton. He writes a column for Yachting Monthly.

Reviews for Amazing Sailing Stories: True Adventures from the High Seas

"""A cracking read."" (Yachting World) ""A wonderful collection of sailing stories from across centuries and around the world."" (Yachting Monthly) ""Some of the great sailing yarns retold in gripping style."" (Classic Boat) ""Make sure you have a long watch when you pick this up as you won't be able to put it down."" (Peter Goss, MBE) ""Worse things happen at sea and when they do men are levelled: admirals become cannibals, mothers become master mariners, and DIY bodgers become circumnavigators as Dick Durham's book reveals."" (Practical Boat Owner) ""Captivating and an absorbing read."" (Little Ship Club)"