The Five Year Voyage is a highly readable account of one couple's adventure sailing their 21 foot dinghy down the Latin American coast, says Julia Jones
book reviews
Come Sail With Me: Book review
Come Sail With Me is about one woman's experience sailing with a virtual stranger from Spain to South America and then to the Caribbean and the lessons she learned along…
Sailing Adventures Aboard the Mighty Zircon: book review
Sailing Adventures Aboard the Mighty Zircon explores Lizzy Bolan's journey from novice sailor to liveaboard cruiser. A good read for those just starting to sail
Harbouring – a desire: Book review
This celebration of Scotland's coastal mainland harbours over four volumes is a fascinating insight into history, local festivals, marinas, boating opportunities and more, says literary contributor, Julia Jones
Addicted to more Adventure: Book Review
A new collection of Bob Shepton’s adventures to high latitudes and some of the remotest places on earth is 'an immediate pleasure' to read, says literary contributor, Julia Jones
In the Wake of the Gods: Book Review
A 'highly entertaining' clever book which allows you to sail to the sites of Greek mythology, says Yachting Monthly literary contributor, Julia Jones
For the Safety of All: a story of Scotland’s lighthouses: Book review
Folklore, personal memory and interviews with former lighthouse keepers and the members of the community they served makes this a highly recommended book, says Yachting Monthly's literary contributor, Julia Jones
Sea Fever: a British Maritime Miscellany: Book review
This compendium of maritime and seaside facts covers everything from how to fish for mackerel to sea shanties, and is an ideal gift, says Yachting Monthly contributor, Julia Jones
Creative Ropecraft: Book review
Yachting Monthly literary contributor Julia Jones reviews the latest edition of Creative Ropecraft, which was first written with the aim of maintaining knot-tying as a living art.
Essential Boat Electronics: Book review
Essential Boat Electronics avoids too much theory and is a useful guide to have onboard, says Yachting Monthly literary reviewer, Julia Jones