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Amazing Sailing Stories

Dick Durham

Edition:	2024
Format:	Hardback
Size:	229 x 152 mm

£14⁹⁹

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Embark on Extraordinary Sailing Adventures

Dive into Dick Durham's collection of true sailing tales, capturing the essence of life on the high seas.

Amazing Sailing Stories: True Adventures from the High Seas by Dick Durham is a captivating anthology that brings together some of the most thrilling and inspiring tales from the world of sailing. Spanning centuries and continents, this collection offers readers a glimpse into the daring exploits and adventures of sailors who have braved the vast oceans.

Explore the Adventures Within

This treasure trove of maritime narratives includes stories of:

Survival: Accounts of sailors overcoming insurmountable odds.
Calm: Peaceful voyages through serene waters.
Storm: Battles against nature's fiercest elements.
Human Error: Lessons learned from mistakes at sea.
Adventure: Explorations into uncharted territories.
Tragedy: Tales of loss and the sea's unforgiving nature.
Rescue: Heroic efforts to save lives in peril.
Deliverance: Miraculous returns from the brink of disaster.

Praise for Amazing Sailing Stories

"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

About the 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 endured a lifeboat tow in the Bay of Biscay during a Force 10 storm. He has authored six books about sailing, including biographies of the last sailing captain, Bob Roberts, yacht designer Maurice Griffiths, and yachting cartoonist Mike Peyton. Durham also writes a column for Yachting Monthly.