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Hugh
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Topic: Sailing books Posted: 22 May 05 at 11:55pm |
Has anyone got any sailing books they recommend? I've recently finished Ellen MacArthur and Pete Goss' books and looking for something else to move on to. Preferably modern rather than the Aubrey-Maturin type. Has anyone read Emma Richards book, if so whats that like? Same for Tony Bullimore and Tracy Edwards really. Many thanks Hugh |
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KnightMare
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 05 at 10:00am |
I realy liked te tony bullimore one, I think we have about 3 coppies of it in my house , And I bought my sis the Emma Richards one for her Bday she says that it is realy good but I havent got round to reading it yet. The Tracy Edwards boook is good from what I have read but I havent had time to finnish reading it yet.
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Scooby_simon
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 05 at 10:33am |
If you like Maritime fiction, then can I suggest Patrick Robinson's books. Kilo Class is probably the best, but they are all worth a read. The stories start with Nimitz Class.
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lemeouttahere
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 05 at 2:10pm |
Tracy Edwards book is definatly worth reading, better than ellens in my opinion. you said that you'd rather something more modern than jack aubrey but alexander kents books on richard bolitho are fantastic especially that earlier ones in bolitho's career. |
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Hugh
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 4:44pm |
Thanks for those recommendations, I'll order them. Any others?
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maxim
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 8:14pm |
I recommend the book about the 98 Sydney Hobart
race (the one with the really bad storm - six sailors drowned). Not a happy book at all, but very gripping - and definately makes you aware of how powerless you can be when out sailing, and how important it is to regard safety as your highest priority... Can't remember it's name - but it should be easy to find - worth a read. |
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carshalton fc
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 8:53pm |
i have read the emma richards book and i is a good read!!
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hurricane
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 8:56pm |
just cos u fancy her! |
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lifes to short to sail slow boats!
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KnightMare
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 9:06pm |
lol I cant say much about her, but her parents r nice.
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carshalton fc
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 9:08pm |
yer deffinatly!! lol yer only if i had her number!! but it is a good read!!
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