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Tom Cunliffe is one of the biggest names in the sailing world - an internationally renowned journalist and speaker- and the go-to guru when the BBC wants a presenter for a new TV series about maritime interests.For the last ten years he has edited the Great Seamanship column of Yachting World magazine. Each column features an extract from a classic yachting book that covers an aspect of great seamanship. Tom introduces each extract by giving insightful background on the writer- their book and what makes their experience so worth reading about - and learning from.This book comprises Toms 40 favourite extracts- and covers the entire scope of yachting concerns- from small-boat handling to yacht racing to long-distance cruising and exploring.Introduced in Toms quintessential lively- engaging fashion- and illustrated with photos both from the original books and Toms own archives- this beautifully packaged book contains a wealth of yachting wisdom and is a collection to be treasured....