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Waypoints

Ian Stephen

Edition:	2018
Format:	Paperback
Size:	198 x 129 mm

£11⁹⁹

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Explore Scotland's Maritime Heritage with Ian Stephen

Delve into Waypoints – a captivating blend of sea voyages and traditional tales along Scotland's west coast.

Waypoints: Seascapes and Stories of Scotland's West Coast by Ian Stephen is a captivating blend of adventure, memoir, and maritime storytelling. This beautifully written account chronicles sea journeys along Scotland's west coast, each voyage honoring a seagoing vessel and accompanied by a spellbinding retelling of a traditional sea tale. Stephen's enchanting and lyrical prose, complemented by illustrations from his wife, artist Christine Morrison, offers readers an immersive experience into Scotland's rich maritime heritage.

Embark on a Maritime Journey Through Scotland's Seascapes

In this engaging narrative, Ian Stephen shares his lifelong passion for sailing and the Scottish coastline. Readers will explore:

Detailed accounts of voyages aboard various seagoing vessels.
Retellings of traditional sea stories intertwined with personal experiences.
Insights into the craftsmanship of boat-making and the art of storytelling.
The enchanting landscapes and seascapes of Scotland's west coast.

Critical Acclaim for 'Waypoints'

"A really beautiful book ... movingly and saltily real." – Adam Nicolson

"Charming and engaging. Beautifully written, this is a book you'll find it hard to put down." – Lifeboat magazine (RNLI)

"Former Isle of Lewis coastguard Ian Stephen has created a lyrical and gentle commentary on the nautical past and present." – Sailing Today

"It is a dazzling book in that somehow, magically, you bring your experience as a sailor, wed to this the exquisite craftsmanship of those who make the boats, and then produce these exquisite thoughts on the art of storytelling as if all three are inextricable. That is a major feat." – Marius Kociejowski

About the Author

Ian Stephen is a Scottish writer, artist, and storyteller from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. A former coastguard, he has paired his love for sailing with a passion for Scotland's beautiful yet merciless coastline, inspiring his poems, stories, plays, radio broadcasts, and visual arts projects over many years.