Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life. From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - "if it floats stand on it" - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the high drama of a force ten dismasting to the farce of a shattered toilet bowl. The author has a connoisseur's eye for a cock-up."

Des Sleightholme, former Editor of Yachting Monthly" for many years, is well known for his irreverent outlook on the Establishment and for his unfailing eye for the funny side of things; here he takes on a hilarious anecdotal romp through his sailing life."

About the Author
Des Sleightholme has a lifetime's experience of boats, sailing and things nautical. Former editor of Yachting Monthly and now retired, he revels in his freedom to cruise wherever and whenever he wishes. His Old Harry books (four of them in print), published by Adlard Coles Nautical have all been instant bestsellers. Des Sleightholme now lives in South Devon on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Reviews
'Des Sleightholme is one of the few genuinely funny yachting writers' Andrew Bray, Yachting World 'There are really only two slide-splitting yachting journalists operating today - one of them is J D Sleightholme' Dolphin Book Club



Book Information
ISBN 9780713658927
Author Des Sleightholme
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 342g