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A Funny Old Life: An anecdotal romp through the sailing career of Des Sleightholme
A Funny Old Life An anecdotal romp through the sailing career of Des Sleightholme Author:Des Sleightholme 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 and highly entertaining anecdotal romp through his sailing life. From childhood efforts to get afloat at all costs - 'if it floats... more » stand on it' - to the tribulations of running a charter boat, the wandering narrative moves from the reader from 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 and the result is a wonderful, delightful read.« less