Sailing books

   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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Hugh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hugh Report Post Quote Reply 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

KnightMare Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote KnightMare Report Post 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.


Scooby_simon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2415	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scooby_simon Report Post 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 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 94	Post Options Post Reply Quote lemeouttahere Report Post 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.

Hugh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hugh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 4:44pm
	Thanks for those recommendations, I'll order them. Any others?

maxim Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 25 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 127	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxim Report Post 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.

carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post 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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	just cos u fancy her!
	lifes to short to sail slow boats! RIP Olympic Tornado 1976-2007

KnightMare Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote KnightMare Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 May 05 at 9:06pm
	lol I cant say much about her, but her parents r nice.


carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post 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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