Anyone who has come across Des Sleightholme's bitingly witty writing will know they are in for a treat with this book. In his usual hilarious tongue-in-cheek manner, Des Sleightholme seeks to introduce the newcomer to the joys of cruising, explaining how to go about choosing a boat, what is likely to happen on your first time out, coping with tides, knots, & etiquette, & how to behave in marinas. In his own inimitable words: ' This book is for all those who are willing to leave the empties on the doorstep & their teeth on the bathroom shelf & go to sea. Having spent many a fascinating hour aground on the Buxey, keel banging like a town band drummer & praying in a loud falsetto voice, there's no doubt that it's a sport which broadens both mind & buttock.' Read it & you'll curl up! ' Des Sleightholme is one of the very few genuinely funny yachting writers'
- Andrew Bray, Yachting World