Traces the author's efforts to restore a long-time family sailboat in spite of his limited experience, an effort that brought him into contact with an assortmen

This is the first study in depth of the Royal Navy's vital, but largely ignored small craft. In the age of sail they were built in huge numbers and in far great

The author explains how he acquired his love of sailing and describes his experiences as he became proficient enough to sail the sloop of his dreams.

Two cake-baking brothers learn whether fancy and formal, or simple and friendly, lead to a better happier bakery.

Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabl