Sailor, author, raconteur
It’s good to have you on board. Here you can book me for a lecture, after-dinner speech, consultancy or some sailing tuition. Then, take a look at the bookshop and, after browsing, do check out my video blogs. These are updated as often as I can and range from professional half-hour films to short chatty commentaries on life around the waterfront.
Become a member
Why not join?
There’s sailors worldwide of all abilities in it and we meet once a month online for a Q&A session.
Benefits include:
* A wealth of my articles on seamanship, cruising and maritime history
*An audiobook narrated by myself
* Monthly newsletters
* Regular book recommendations and how-to tips
* Ropework videos
* Discounts from companies I approve of
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